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How green is my economy?
August 1st, 2010
Environmental hyperawareness is a luxury that Europe can ill afford, according to the region’s fiber industry experts. By Adrian Wilson European synthetic fiber manufacturers are becoming increasingly frustrated with the many legislative obstacles to trade that are placed in their path—particularly those aiming for environmental protection and promoting a green economy. This message came across […]
Michael Ciferri Jr. gets tough to enhance profits
August 1st, 2010
Michael Ciferri Jr. of Donovan Enterprises boosts truck cover and tarp sales despite the sluggish economy By Sigrid Tornquist “Don’t make excuses—in my family [as I was growing up] it wasn’t allowed,” says Michael Ciferri Jr., vice president of Donovan Enterprises in Stuart, Fla. “It doesn’t matter if you’re 10 minutes late to work because […]
Machines feature impulse welding and ultrasonic cutting
August 1st, 2010
IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 106 Asco machines from Forest Group feature impulse welding and ultrasonic cutting. Automatic fabric handling process improves quality and increases productivity up to 60-percent. Cut and weld fabrics including sunscreen, solar and PVC. SOURCE Forest Group USA
Radio frequency welding machine available from 16 to 45 kW
August 1st, 2010
IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 130 Forsstrom’s new traveling radio frequency welding machine for flexible PVC and PU material, the TDW Mega model, is available from 16 to 45 kW. The TDW Mega is similar to the standard TDW model and is able to weld with sealing bars as large as 16 inches wide. TDW Mega […]
Permanent transfer labels for a range of applications
August 1st, 2010
IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 1509 Franz Barta GmbH manufactures permanent transfer labels with a range of industrial applications including awnings, gym mats, life rafts, webbing products, and neoprene products. The labels can be heat applied or solvent applied to both finished and unfinished products. UV and abrasion resistant, labels provide substantial stretch to prevent cracking […]
High-strength tensile fabrics useful for military tents
August 1st, 2010
IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 138 FORCE FR is a lightweight, high strength, 100-percent polyester with vinyl coating that can be used for both the liner and plenum in military tentage. FORCE FR meets or exceeds all requirements of MIL-PRF-44271C and MIL-C-43808A at a weight of only 5.5 ounces per square yard. FORCE FR meets FR […]
Radio frequency welder with front-loading shuttle system
August 1st, 2010
IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 1018 Hall Dielectric offers the 10KW RF Welder with a front-loading shuttle system. This machine is equipped with a 10-inch color touch screen with patented automatic power controls. The operator control box is conveniently mounted to a 180-degree swivel arm. All equipment has complete RF Emission Shielding to meet OSHA regulations. […]
PVC-coated fabric products from ISO 9002 certified manufacturer
August 1st, 2010
IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 109, 111 Hanwha Polydreamer is an affiliate of Hanwha Group, specialized in the petro-chemical industry. An ISO 9002 certified manufacturer, Hanwha offers a wide range of PVC coated fabric products including truck covers, tent and architecture fabrics, boat fabrics, sports and leisure products, billboard fabrics and fabrics for industrial use. SOURCE […]
Hot air tool can operate in hazardous environments
August 1st, 2010
IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 948 The Hapco HT71002 hot air tool can operate in a hazardous or explosive environment as spelled out in MIL-STD-810E. Method 511.3, Procedure 1. This device produces hot air up to 975 degrees Farenheit. It uses compressed air and nitrogen passing through a high resistance electric heat element and directs or […]
Awning, marine and structure fabrics from Herculite
August 1st, 2010
IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 438 Herculite introduces Natura®, a new high performance, fire-resistant, heat-sealable and waterproof textile featuring the look and feel of woven cloth on both sides. Used for commercial awnings and canopies. Coastline Plus® awning fabrics are offered as solids, stripes, linen and the Spectrum Collection. Awnings made with Coastline Plus stay waterproof, […]