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Pyron Brochure

Pyron Brochure

Product catalog summary
Overview of PYRON®
PYRON® is a registered trade name for oxidized polyacrylonitrile fibers (OPF) produced by Zoltek. These fibers are known for their flame resistance, thermal insulation, and electrical non-conductivity. Zoltek is the largest producer of PYRON® OPF, having manufactured it for over 20 years.

Manufacturing Process
PYRON® begins as polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and is processed through a proprietary high-temperature oven to stabilize its molecular structure. After oxidation, a finish is applied, and the fibers can be further processed into staple fiber.

Key Properties
  • Flame resistant: PYRON® chars without shrinking, does not burn, melt, or drip, and remains supple after flame exposure.
  • Thermal insulation: Effective heat-blocking and fire barrier material.
  • Electrical insulation: Non-conductive, even after exposure to heat and flames.
  • Low toxic gas emissions: Contains no halogens.

Applications
  • Aircraft Brakes: Used as reinforcement material in aircraft brake friction materials due to high-temperature tolerance.
  • Protective Apparel: Enhances flame and heat resistance in protective clothing, offering excellent heat insulation and arc flash properties.
  • Protective Insulation: Used in aircraft seats and automotive engine compartments for improved heat-blocking and fire-barrier performance.
  • Home Furnishings: Provides flame resistance and thermal insulation.

Product Forms
  • Staple: For nonwovens, yarns, and short cut flock.
  • Fabric: Offers outstanding thermal and fire resistance.
  • Filament Tow and Yarns: Processable into various fabrics on weaving and knitting equipment.

Quality Assurance
Zoltek’s quality system is ISO9001:2008 and AS9100C certified, ensuring consistent quality for safety-critical applications.

Global Presence
Zoltek has manufacturing locations and sales offices in the United States, Hungary, Mexico, China, South Korea, and India.
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Catalog excerpts

Pyron Brochure-1

Protective Insulation Applications Aircraft Brake / Friction Applications Flame Resistant Apparel Home Furnishings

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Product Forms Filament Tow • • For the manufacture of stretch-broken yarns For conversion into short cut flock and staple Staple • For use in nonwovens • For yarns on conventional spinning equipment • Excellent dispersibility in wet-laid nonwovens Outstanding thermal and fire resistant properties as a stand alone fiber or engineered fiber blends Constructions engineered for specific applications • Processable into a variety of fabrics on all types of weaving and knitting equipment. What is PYRON ® An Oxidized PAN fiber PYRON® is a registered trade name for oxidized polyacrylonitrile fibers (OPF)...

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PYRON chars without shrinking and remains supple after flame exposure! TGA of PYRON, Polyester & Aramid Limiting Oxygen Index PYRON PYRON + Aramid Melartiine Pelypre- Nylon Acrylic Wool Cotton Rayon Easily processed on all yarn spinning, weaving, knitting, and nonwoven equipment! PYRON® exhibits typical textile fiber stress-strain curve Non-wovens incorporating PYRON exhibit better fire performance Polyester Blend Contains no halogens and exhibits low toxic gas emissions in flame! toxic gas generation in a fire Cotton FR Polyester Neoprene ■ Hydrogen Cyanide ■ Carbon Monoxide PYRON" Electrical...

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Where is PYRON ® used? oltek’s PYRON® fibers are used as the primary reinforcement Z material for the majority of aircraft brake friction materials. They are processed via a conventional textile process and converted into carbon-carbon composites by the various brake manufacturers. PYRON® fibers are used for their ability to tolerate high temperatures, which can exceed 2000° F during landings. The certified ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C in accordance with AS9104A management system of Zoltek Corporation provide the consistent quality necessary for this safety critical application. Chances are that...

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PYROIST Properties . PYRON is inherently flame resistant ... an effective heat-blocking & fire barrier material PYRON" retains its appearance, hand and textile characteristics after open flame exposure. PYRON * does not burn* melt or drip, it chars without shrinking, self-extinguishes, and remains supple after flame exposure. form stable char structures Molecules of most fibers decompose when heat limit is exceeded

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Sales Offices Manufacturing Locations Zoltek Corporation United States 3101 McKelvey Road St. Louis, Missouri 63044 T: 314-291-5110 F: 314-291-8536 www.zoltek.com [email protected] H-2537 Nyergesujfalu Hungary T: 36-33-536-021 [email protected] 535 Shen Xu Rd. Ya Ger International Conference Center, 1611 Suzhou, China T: 15-19-5675602 [email protected] South Korea Room 905, 101 dong Yesung Uptopia 186-7 Guro-gu Seoul, Korea 152-848 T: 82-2-785-0435 [email protected] 11 Research Park St. Charles, Missouri 63304 1221 Fulwiler Road Abilene, Texas 79603 Zoltek Prepreg 27 Guenther Blvd...

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