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Simulation and acceleration put materials to the test
August 1st, 2010
IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 922 DTL offers a wide range of independent testing services. Environmental simulation and accelerated weathering tests demonstrate a material’s ability to withstand extreme conditions by using specialized chambers that test the effects of such conditions on small components. Property testing is available to test material’s properties before and after environmental exposure. […]
Webbing, hardware and tactical products in one stop
August 1st, 2010
IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 752, 754 D-Web brand nylon and polypropylene webbing and Wirewright metal hardware are offered by DirecTex. Other product lines include Titan plastic hardware, GripIt hook and loop closures, ZipIt zipper chains and pulls and Yaw/Liamy Wide Fabrics. A full line of tactical products is available through the Pro Force Tactical line. […]
Machine offers edge control for handling rolled goods
August 1st, 2010
IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 400 Eastman will showcase a new Power Roll Stand with edge control for handling rolled material goods. The Power Roll Stand is engineered to introduce rolled material goods for spreading onto an automated conveyor cutting system. It provides consistent feeding tension and ensures alignment of each material, maintained by a Photo-Electric […]
Patented process coats plastics up to 81 inches wide
August 1st, 2010
IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 1438, 1539 Erez’s patened process coats plastics up to 81 inches wide. Erez ISO 9002 certified fabrics are used for inflatable boats, rafts, life preservers, tank seals, oil booms, dock shelters, tarpaulins, tension structures, truck covers, geomembranes, roofing and athletic and flexitank applications. SOURCE Erez USA
Eco-friendly material made with engineered thermal polyolefin
August 1st, 2010
IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 1315 Eco-friendly TPO material from Fabinno is made with specially engineered thermal polyolefin. The material is both chemically and mechanically engineered for strength and adhesion. No dioxin is fumed when burned and no harmful components are used in scrim and coating. Base fabric and coated layer are homogeneous and recyclable. SOURCE […]
Coatings offered in a range of options for abrasion resistance and water repellency
August 1st, 2010
IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 1161 Products available include high performance fibers with specialty coatings. Coatings are offered in a range of color, abrasion resistance, UV inhibitors, adhesion promoters, and water repellency options. Products include non-wick aramid and polyester, colored high-modulus polyethylene, colored fiberglass, fiberglass with PTFE, PBO and polyester with Wearcoat™. SOURCE Fiber-Line Inc.
Polyester thread and bobbin system prevents seam leakage
August 1st, 2010
IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 726 Fil-Tec introduces AQUA-SEAL™, a polyester thread and bobbin system that will assist in preventing seam leakage. Aqua-Seal patented bobbins will repeatedly absorb water to help provide a leakproof seam, eliminating the need to tape the seam. SOURCE Fil-Tec Inc.
Monofilament made with polymers from renewable sources
August 1st, 2010
IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 920 Suppliers of synthetic monofilaments, Fil.Va introduces a new monofilament made with polymers from renewable sources. Biodegradable, PVDF, conductive PET monofilament and 100-percent recycled PET. Applications include agrotech; environmental, civil and industrial engineering; geotextiles; clothing and safety; medical and healthcare; industry and packaging; and transports. SOURCE Fil.Va Srl.
Discover the potential of natural fibers
August 1st, 2010
It’s not as simple as “oil versus cotton,” but technological advances have sparked renewed interest in nonsynthetic textiles. By Janice Kleinschmidt If a white-clad John Travolta dancing disco could be called polyester’s shining moment, perhaps the British Petroleum (BP) oil spill could be its defining moment. Since DuPont™ synthesized nylon in 1928, petrochemical fibers (including […]
Foam gets technical
August 1st, 2010
New foam composites respond to the call for high performance in a variety of applications. By Barb Ernster Traditional polyurethane foam is still favored for cushioning and other applications that require a variety of specs for their physical attributes, but foam producers are working with different resins, polyols and thermoplastics to produce a wide range […]