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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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