Material	Aramid reinforced epoxy
	This material has an incredible combination of excellent mechanical properties and low weight. The epoxy matrix gives the material chemical and heat resistance, while aramid fibres give it toughness and hardness. Due to its hardness and impenetrability, this material is used e.g. for front edges of aircraft wings, or for armouring police cars doors. It is costly, and post-processing is difficult because of the hardness of aramid fibres.
Danish Name	Aramidfiberforstærket epoxy
Category	Composites, fibre reinforced composites
Products	Oxygen bottle Police car door
Processes	Most used: Filament winding Hand lay-up Matrix injection - RTM
Similar materials	Aramid fibre Epoxy
References	Lars Hallkvist ApS
Price	December 1997: ca. 280 DKK/kg.
Environmen- tal notes	Creation: Handling of epoxy can be harmful for health. (See epoxy).
Additional Info	E-modulus: ca. 75 GPa Tensile strength: ca. 2000 MPa The properties of the material can vary according to the content and the orientation of the fibres.
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