A new era in heater roll technology

Provides an overview of the various systems and applications for heater roll technology in nonwovens production, providing insights into the performance and operating features manufacturers should consider in selecting a heated roller. Discusses liquid systems, electric systems, induction-heated and resistance-heated systems. Electric sys..

ITMA 99 show review

Provides an overview of nonwovens-related ITMA highlights, which include the most current products and technologies in nonwovens production. Relevant exhibitors include Bandwise Reliant, UK; Befama S.A., Poland; A. Celli of Italy; Erhardt + Leimer of Germany, Kusters of Germany and Thibeau of France. Plasma systems and web formers were on..

Nonwovens integration

Backward or forward integration, or combining processes, is a major trend in the nonwovens industry. There are likely to be several reasons to consider extending a business backward into raw materials or forward into converting and marketing. Advantages can include quality control, transport and handling savings.

Index shows growing interest in industrial nonwovens

The world's largest nonwovens exhibition and congress, Index 99, was held in Geneva and attracted 450 exhibitors and more than 10 000 visitors. Innovations included anti-microbial fibres, a staple fibre based on silicic acid, and a new range of polyolefin resins. New machinery lines, such as those producing spunbonds based on bicomponent ..

Higher production and quality for nonwovens

Web preparation involves the opening and mixing of fibers, creating a uniform mass flow, both lengthwise and crosswise. This article outlines the developments aimed towards improving the uniformity of the web in both directions, and in particular, discusses the merits of the new Scanfeed TSF Card Feeder.

A guide to fibers for nonwovens

This annual guide to fibers for nonwovens provides a comprehensive list of major fiber suppliers to the industry. Over 50 companies are included in the list. All fibers are listed by company, along with the fiber type, trade name, denier, cut length in inches, breaking/elongation %, specific gravity, tensile strength, properties and appli..

International buyers' guide of the nonwovens industry

This buyers' guide is in six section: suppliers of machinery and equipment for manufacturers of nonwovens; suppliers of raw materials; producers of nonwoven roll goods; commission converters specifically for the nonwovens industry; nonwovens consultants; and relevant associations. The listings are alphabetical and include contact details ..

Nonwoven nylon and polyethylene fabric

The invention relates to a nonwoven fabric made from a nylon and polyethylene blend. The addition of polyethylene enhances specific properties such as softness, lower production cost, improved process capabilities, and ease of further downstream processing such as bonding to other fabrics or itself. IPC D04H.

Growth in North American Nonwovens Market Continues.

Nonwoven fabric consumption in the United States and Canada increased 3.4 percent to over $3 billion in 1999. Consumption is expected to reach 22.3 billion square yards by 2003. Disposable nonwoven fabrics account for 68 percent of the market by value and 83 percent of the market by volume. Disposable applications include filters, wipes, ..

Fine Nonwovens for the Hygiene Market.

The market for fine nonwoven fabrics for hygiene and medical applications has grown at an average annual rate of more than 10 percent for the past several years. That trend is expected to continue in the near term. Such machinery manufacturers as Dilo System Group and Spinnbau supply fine nonwoven fabric carding machines and air lay cardi..