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Tires
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Belts
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Hoses
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Friction Materials
DuPont™ Kevlar® is designed to keep up with the demands of a rapidly evolving automotive industry. From batteries and hoses to tires and brakes, Kevlar® helps improve the safety, performance and durability of components for a wide range of vehicles. Inside the tires and under the hood, Kevlar® offers temperature resistance, strength and reinforcement to keep innovation moving forward.
Tires Reinforced with Kevlar®
From improved handling and stability to smoother and safer rides, DuPont™ Kevlar® helps enable unmatched performance and longer life for tires—even in extreme conditions and high speeds. And when it comes to increasing fuel efficiency and lowering emissions, Kevlar® has you covered there too.
IMPROVE EVERY RIDE WITH KEVLAR®
Using a DuPont™ Kevlar® single-ply and hybrid carcass can reduce weight and rolling resistance while maintaining performance, comfort, durability and handling attributes.
- 15% weight reduction
- Up to 10% reduction in rolling resistance
- 30% of noise is attributed to tires—tire cap plies designed using Kevlar® for improved structural noise
- 300 Km/H—Speeds delivered with ultra-high performance tires with Kevlar®
- 20% improvement in creep performance
- 20% improvements in cut resistance achievable
Application Areas
Enhanced cut and puncture resistance in sidewalls and crowns
Improved flat spotting, rolling resistance, durability and handling.
Improved performance, safety and durability with reduced overall weight.
Excellent chemical stability that’s 5X stronger than steel on an equal weight basis.
Exceptional strength, stiffness and dimensional stability at extreme speeds.
High strength, light weight and low elongation for enhanced protection.
Puncture resistance and the flexibility to easily fold, store and carry.
Benefits
Reduces tire weight
Reduces rolling resistance
Less structural noise
Reliable performance at high speeds
Improves creep performance
Enhances cut and puncture resistance
Belts Reinforced with Kevlar®
DuPont™ Kevlar® can enable thinner, lighter, more durable designs with improved creep performance to help retain shape and tension throughout every revolution, resulting in longer spools, fewer splices and reduced operational costs.
Application Areas
Enhanced strength, durability and dimensional stability for shock and impact resistance.
Superior strength and durability that’s highly resistant to oil, temperature, humidity and friction.
High-temperature resistance and strength to handle heavy loads in stressful environments without stretching.
Excellent dimensional stability for reduced noise and jerking during acceleration.
Hoses Reinforced with Kevlar®
DuPont™ Kevlar® offers durability and enhanced fatigue resistance to maintain performance under continuous exposure to extreme temperatures, pressures and harsh chemicals for more reliable, longer-lasting hoses.
Application Areas
Improved heat and chemical resistance for enhanced structural integrity under pressure and corrosive conditions.
High temperature, abrasion and wear resistance for long-term performance and durability
Exceptional pressure resistance, flexibility, durability, thermal stability and chemical resistance.
Incredibly strong and resistant to high temperatures and designed to resist wear and tear from engine vibrations and movement.
Friction Materials Reinforced with Kevlar®
DuPont™ Kevlar® Aramid Pulp can be used as a specialty additive, offering excellent reinforcement and viscosity control for enhanced performance of friction materials, including brake pads, gaskets and automatic transmission papers.
Application Areas
Enhances wear resistance and thermal stability for longer-lasting brake pads with reduced noise and vibration.
Improved performance and service life through high tensile strength and durability that can handle high loads without deforming or failing.
Impressive thermal stability and mechanical strength to withstand higher temperatures and help reduce emissions.
