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The Ultimate Guide To Dyneema® UHMWPE Fiber: Applications, Strengths, Limitations & Treatments

In the world of webbing manufacturing, one performance fiber that is popular in the industry is Dyneema® UHMWPE. As a leading webbing manufacturer, we want to share an overview of this fiber, including Dyneema® webbing’s applications, its strengths and weaknesses, the variations and treatments available, and the reasons why it has become a popular choice […]

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The Ultimate Guide To Vectran® Fiber

The Ultimate Guide To Vectran® Fiber: Applications, Strengths, Limitations & Treatments

In the ever-evolving world of manufacturing, OEMs constantly seek cutting-edge materials that push the boundaries of strength, durability, and performance. As a leading webbing manufacturer with over a century of expertise, Sturges Manufacturing has consistently delivered exceptional solutions to established OEMs. Today, we dive into the realm of Vectran® fiber, an extraordinary material that has

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The Ultimate Guide To Kevlar® Fiber: Applications, Strengths, Limitations & Treatments

Kevlar® is a well-known yarn in the textile industry due to its popular characteristics. Thanks to its exceptional strength and fire resistant properties, it has found its way into various industries ranging from firefighting and fall protection to military and aerospace. As a Kevlar® webbing manufacturer with over 115 years of experience, we wanted to

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Sturges Manufacturing’s In-House Testing Capabilities for Industrial Webbing and Sewn Products

Webbing testing and product verification play a crucial role in the industries we serve, including Firefighting, Fall Protection, Parachute, Aerospace, and more. At Sturges, not only do we design and manufacture our webbing and sewn products, but we conduct extensive testing to ensure adherence to numerous industry standards. At our U.S. manufacturing facility, we take

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Common Industrial Fiber Types: Characteristics & Applications Of Webbing Yarns

With technology constantly changing and improving, it can be challenging to identify which type of industrial fiber is best suited for particular projects. At Sturges Manufacturing, we pride ourselves on our extensive knowledge of materials as well as the different characteristics and benefits of each type of webbing yarn.  To give you confidence in making

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Leading Edge Case Study

LEADING EDGE SELF RETRACTING LIFELINES An Effective Alternative To Steel Cables INTRODUCTION Leading Edge Self Retracting Lifelines have traditionally been designed with heavy steel cables as it was a proven product that could pass the ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2014 Standard. Until recently there were no alternate materials that could be used to pass this rigorous test which

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Custom Sewn Strap Case Study – Exceeding Pull Test Expectations

At Sturges in addition to weaving engineered narrow fabrics, we design, cut, sew, and test in-house, positioning us as a uniquely capable and qualified partner for your custom sewn products. Using our diversified inventory of webbing, thread, and hardware, we have the means and expertise to identify your problem, design, and manufacture a unique solution.

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How Fire-Retardant (FR) Elastics And Proper Testing Help The Firefighting Industry

For Firefighters, having the right gear is paramount to ensuring their safety while protecting citizens from dangerous fires. Fire equipment involves many different elements – Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs), helmets, suspenders, goggles, boots, gloves, pants, and jackets are just a few of the critical pieces needed for firefighters to safely do their job.  What often

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