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Textiles |
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The terms "Technical" or "Engineering"
fabrics are commonly used to describe the diverse range of materials produced
from modern high performance fibres. Today's industrial processes use
increasingly higher temperatures and with the demise of the traditional solution
to high temperature and abrasive applications i.e. asbestos, new fibres are
being constantly developed. We have many years experience in the
processing and blending of these materials, enabling us to provide solutions to
meet the most demanding applications. The table below describes some of
these materials and uses.
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| Material |
Properties |
Typical Applications |
| Para Aramid Fibre |
Abrasion, cut and temperature
resistance, high tensile strength |
Protective clothing such as cut
and heat resistant gloves, Body amour, Machinery protection, Tyre cord, Sewing
thread,
Safety harnesses, Gasketting |
| Ceramic Fibre |
Very high temperature
resistance, Low thermal conductivity. |
High temperature seals, Furnace
zone divider and exit curtains, Kiln car seals, |
| Glass Fibre |
High strength and temperature
resistance. Excellent insulation properties and compatibility with resins
and elastomers |
Fire Protection, Welding
blankets and curtains, Fire blankets, Plastic reinforcements, Composites,
Thermal, acoustic and electrical insulation applications |
| Meta Aramid Fibre |
Inherently flame retardant, good
temperature resistance. |
Protective clothing for
firefighters, racing drivers and offshore workers, |
| Silica Fibre |
Very high temperature
resistance, Low thermal conductivity. Low abrasion resistance |
High temperature seals for
silicon wafer furnaces, Good thermal, acoustic and electrical
insulation properties. Fire Protection of cables, Good resistance to weld
spatter and molten metal splash |
| PFR Rayon |
Permanent flame retardant rayon.
Good strength |
Often blended with pre-ox
acrylics and para-aramids in fire block felts, Normally laminated with
highly reflective films and used in fire proximity clothing |
Frames
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