EN 13003-1:1999

Para-aramid fibre filament yarns - Part 1: Designation

1.1 The European Standard establishes a method of designation for para-aramid fibre filament yarns which may be used as the basis for specifications. 1.2 This designations system is for para-aramid fibre filament yarns used for the reinforcement of polymer composites to reinforce in mechanical properties. It does not apply to discontinuous fibres and para-aramid fibre products made in the form of staple yarns, woven fabrics, braids, knits, mats, etc.

Para-Aramidfaser-Filamentgarne - Teil 1: Bezeichnung

1.1 Die Europäische Norm bezieht sich auf ein Bezeichnungssystem für Para- Aramidfaser-Filamentgarne, das als Grundlage für Technische Lieferbedingungen dienen kann. 1.2. Diese Bezeichnungssystem gilt für Para-Aramidfaser-Filamentegarne zur Verstärkung von Polymer-Verbundwerkstoffen zur Verbesserung ihrer Eigenschaften. Es gilt nicht für Spinnfasern und Para-Aramidfaser-Produkte in Form von Spinnfasergarnen, Geweben, Geflechten, Maschenware, Matten usw.

Fils en fibres de para-aramide - Partie 1: Désignation

1.1 La présente norme européenne établit une méthode de désignation des fils en fibres de para-aramide pouvant être utilisée comme base de spécifications. 1.2 Ce système de désignations s'applique aux fils en fibres de para-aramide utilisés pour le renfort des propriétés mécaniques des composites polymères. Elle ne s'applique pas aux fibres discontinues et aux produits en fibres de para-aramide sous la forme de fils de verranne, de tissus, de tresses, de mailles, de mâts, etc.

Preje iz paraaramidnih vlaken - 1. del: Označevanje

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 20-Apr-1999
• ICS: 59.100.30 - Aramide materials
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 249 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 249/SC 2/WG 1 - Reinforcements
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 03-Dec-2022
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13003-1:2000 - Para-aramid fibre filament yarns - Part 1: Designation

Overview

EN 13003-1:1999 (CEN) defines a standardized method of designation for para-aramid fibre filament yarns. The standard provides a uniform way to identify and describe para-aramid filament yarns so that the designations can be used as the basis for technical specifications and procurement documents. It specifically addresses filament yarns intended for the reinforcement of polymer composites to improve mechanical properties.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope and applicability: The designation system applies only to continuous para-aramid fibre filament yarns used as reinforcement in polymer composite materials.
• Exclusions: It explicitly does not apply to discontinuous fibres or para-aramid products in forms such as staple yarns, woven fabrics, braids, knits, mats, or similar converted forms.
• Purpose of designation: Establishes a consistent naming/labeling approach that can be referenced in specifications, material data sheets, and purchase orders to avoid ambiguity between suppliers and users.
• Standardized identification: The standard sets out which yarn attributes should be captured in a designation (e.g., fibre type and filament yarn form) so that manufacturers and specifiers can unambiguously describe the product for composite reinforcement applications.
  Note: The document is a designation standard - it defines how to name and specify yarns rather than prescribing testing procedures or performance limits.

Applications

• Composite manufacturing: Use in design and production of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) components where para-aramid filaments provide high-strength, high-modulus reinforcement.
• Materials specifications: Inclusion in supplier contracts, technical datasheets and bills of materials to ensure consistent identification of para-aramid filament yarns.
• Supply chain communication: Clarifies product descriptions between fibre producers, converters, composite fabricators and OEMs to reduce errors in procurement and quality control.

Who uses this standard

• Material specifiers and engineers working on polymer composites (automotive, aerospace, wind energy, sporting goods, protective equipment).
• Yarn and fibre manufacturers preparing product literature and batch labels.
• Procurement teams and quality managers who need unambiguous material designations.
• Standards bodies and test laboratories as a reference for product identification in broader certification or test workflows.

Related standards

• EN 13003-1 is a designation-focused part of the EN 13003 area for para-aramid yarns; users should consult other CEN/CENELEC or ISO standards for testing methods, property definitions, and composite material requirements when specifying performance or quality.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Para-Aramidfaser-Filamentgarne - Teil 1: BezeichnungFils en fibres de para-aramide - Partie 1: DésignationPara-aramid fibre filament yarns - Part 1: Designation59.100.30Aramidni materialiAramide materialsICS
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