Commercial Uses of Polyester and Fibreglass Threading

Polyester is simply long-chain polymers chemically composed at least 85% by weight of an ester and a dihydric alcohol and a terephthalic acid”. In other words, it means the linking of several esters within the fibers. Reaction of alcohol with carboxylic acid results in the formation of esters.

Polyester also refers to the various polymers in which the backbones are formed by the “esterification condensation of polyfunctional alcohols and acids”.

How the Polyester come into existence:

The most popular and one of the earliest uses of polyester was to make polyester suits – all the rage in the 70s. Polyester clothes were very popular. Due to its strength and tenacity polyester was also used to make ropes in industries. PET bottles are today one of the most popular uses of polyester.

Braided Polyester Thread:

Braided polyester thread are used to manufacture cord for outdoor adventure activities such as mount climbing, hiking, sailing, paragliding, boat surfing and many more. Threads made with polyester are strong enough to handle great presser. Breaking strength of the braided threads or cords is up to 5900 lbs.

Types of Polyester Thread:
  • Bonded Thread
  • Left Twist Thread
  • Monocord Thread
  • Putup Thread
  • Non Wicking Thread
What is Fibreglass Sleeve:

The Braided fibreglass sleeve provides flexibility, durability and thermal containment.  Braided fibreglass sleeves can be heat treated to burn off surface binders and minimize off-gassing and smoke often encountered during initial high-temperature exposure of untreated fibreglass.  Braided fibreglass sleeve can also be coated with a saturant to minimize fraying and increase abrasion resistance or a vermiculite coating which provides the same benefits of saturant with the added benefit of enhanced performance at temperature extremes.

Benefits with Expandable Braided Fibreglass Sleeve:

Expandable braided fibreglass sleeve is specially constructed to provide maximum flexibility and expansion to accommodate installation over fittings, couplings and other in-line obstructions that inhibit standard sleeves.

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