ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom - Textile Industry Products

Multilayered Aluminized Fabrics enhance protective apparel.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:41:44 -0500

Aluminized fabrics in Z-Flex(TM) MLA(TM) series is used for protective apparel worn by manufacturers of radiant heat resistant systems. MLA(TM) process incorporates 5-layer protective barrier and bonding system that delivers radiant reflectivity as well as moisture and vapor protection in addition to performance features offered by substrate fabrics, which include Zetex texturized fiberglass, fine filament E-glass fabrics, Lenzing FR® Rayon, DuPont Nomex® and Kevlar®, PBI, and O-PAN/Para-Aramid blends.

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Kevlar® Flexible Fibers strengthen industrial and auto applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:33:37 -0500

Exhibiting strength, dimensional/thermal stability, and corrosion resistance, DuPont(TM) Kevlar® K29 AP (Advanced Performance) fiber can be used to strengthen and reinforce range of products for automotive, construction, oil/gas, and utility applications. Specific uses for this material, available in range of deniers, include tires, belts, and hoses as well as and ropes, composites, and electro mechanical cables.

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Multi-Unwind/Rewind System features cantilevered design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:43:10 -0500

Cantilevered Multi-Unwind and Rewind System offers auto edge control that is accurate to ±1 mm, and auto jog that allows material to automatically advance when pulled over load cell roll. System's auto run mode automatically unwinds start tension control when tension set point is reached. Configurable, PID-controlled product allows enable/disable, under/over-wind, tapering, and side-lay of each winder. It is suited for webs up to 18 in. wide with 20 in. roll dia and 100 lb roll weight.

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Xenon Weathering Instrument supports 2-tier rack option.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:32:04 -0500

Designed for textile market, Ci3000+ Fade-Ometer is available with 2-tier rack option that increases capacity to 3,422 cm². Dual-tier rack combines 2 sample holders in inclined configuration, providing irradiance uniformity across entire vertical exposure area. Each specimen opening is 4 x 14.5 cm, which offers space to take instrumental color measurements. Also, specimen holders have standard insert to facilitate masking of one portion of specimen for visual color evaluations.

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Textile Industry Products

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PV Module Durability Tester offers full-scale functionality.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:42:43 -0500

Utilizing optimal environmental chamber and xenon solar simulation technologies, XR360 enables accelerated exposure testing of complete PV modules up to 1.9 x 1.4 m in size. Solution can reproduce synergistic effects of weathering factors in end-use conditions and is designed to run IEC tests not requiring light, such as the damp heat test. In addition to full climatic functionality, features include chamber equipped with 4 water-cooled, long-arc lamps.

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Textile Industry Products
Test and Measuring Instruments

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Microfiber Cleaning System cleans floors or tabletops.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:30:10 -0500

Mega-Loop 12 in. microfiber system cleans floors, or can be used to clean tabletops, desks, counters, and other surfaces by attaching to Velcro hand holder. System is suited for cleaning cafeteria floors, classrooms, and variety of other areas and counter surfaces. Optional 2 gal charging system helps to reduce chemical waste and ensure effective cleaning.

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Drum Cleaner helps reduce downtime for flexographic printing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:39:01 -0500

Engineered to be automatic roll cleaning system, CI Drum Cleaner is designed for companies printing wide web packaging material and manufacturers of central impression (CI) printing presses. It performs thorough wiping of drum to remove ink, dirt, and slip from its surface. Able to retrofit to most manufacturers' CI printing presses, solution allows for full 24 hr of printing without needing to stop press for manual drum cleaning.

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Metal Detectable Tape suits heat sealing equipment, chutes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:35:02 -0500

FDA-compliant ANROB 254-MDT features PTFE-glass fabric with aluminum foil backing and silicone adhesive to provide non-stick surface to heat seal against, or a slippery cover for chutes that transport foods or drugs. Available in ¼-39 in. W x 36 yd rolls, tape is 9 mils thick and operates at 500°F continuous. Providing protection against worn tape falling into polybag or package and going undetected, this foil-backed PTFE tape can be identified by metal detector.

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Ballistic Material is suited for military and police armor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:28:09 -0500

Optimized for surface durability and reduced weight, Gold Shield® GN-2117 stops bullets and fragments in military and police armor. It builds on Gold Flex® soft armor material, which combines Shield technology with aramid fiber, by incorporating resin and coating system that promotes environmental and chemical resistance as well as fragment protection. Product meets global body armor standards, including those of National Institute of Justice (NIJ).

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Laminated Fabrics do not contain phthalates or lead.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:31:28 -0500

Featuring Safe-Gard<sup>TM</sup> phthalate-free and lead-free technology, 14 oz LeatherLike<sup>TM</sup> Lite Fabrics offer anti-mildew, anti-fungal, and anti-microbial properties. Embossed laminated fabrics are suited for athletic and gymnasium applications, including pool and spa covers, gymnasium mats, field covers, and divider curtains. Colors include dark blue, beige, maroon, purple, yellow, navy blue, black, kelly green, red, forest green, marine blue, gray, and orange.

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Impact Protection Material is soft, lightweight, flexible.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:34:00 -0500

Suited for designers of outdoor apparel and sports equipment, PORON® XRD(TM) creates layer of wearable protection that absorbs more than 90% of energy upon repeated impact and will not constrict freedom of movement or range of motion. Material delivers shock absorption and protective cushioning and can be used in manufacture of helmets, safety boots, knee and elbow pads, chest protectors, and more without sacrificing comfort and mobility.

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Web Drying System produces no carbon emissions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:25:09 -0500

Macrowave(TM) RF Drying System selectively heats coated portions on web leaving bound moisture in substrate intact, preventing overdrying, distortion, and shrinking. It operates at up to 1,500 fpm, with RF power being instant on/off and energy only consumed in proportion to load in system. Configurable to handle webs up to 120 in. wide, RF drying system meets OSHA safety regulations and FCC standards on communication noninterference.

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Flexible Fabric Wall Systems enclose loading dock areas.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 12 May 2009 08:43:07 -0500

Offering alternative for permanent walls or rigid panelized systems, insulated fabric wall systems act as barriers to separate inside dock from rest of facility, eliminating need to heat or cool space accessed by trucks. System incorporates TZ Series of insulated curtain walls capable of providing temperature separation up to 40°F. Modular wall panels are constructed of fire-retardant vinyl surrounding multiple layers of recyclable, anti-microbial polyester batting.

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Glass Fiber Yarn ensures speed and integrity of signals.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:30:44 -0500

Used in printed wiring board applications, L-Glass(TM) exhibits dielectric constant (Dk) and dissipation factor (Df) suited for designs requiring increased signal speeds and integrity. Dk is 4.86 and Df is 0.0050 at 10 GHz, and coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) is 3.9 ppm/°C. Suited for use in IC packaging, fiber is available in various yarn counts that will allow production of low-loss fabrics analogous to styles 106, 1080, 2113/2313, and 2116.

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Imaging Media suits aqueous/solvent-based inkjet printers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:40:19 -0500

Oce PM35 and Oce PM46 are coated presentation matte inkjet papers suited for presentation graphics. Designed for aqueous inkjet printers, they are compatible with dye as well as pigment inks and come in 35 or 46 lb weights and widths from 24-60 in. Featuring one-way vision for view-through displays, Oce MESHBANR mesh banner media has removable liner that lets end-users apply adhesive. Water-resistant material, compatible with solvent inks, is 13-mil media offered in 30-61 in. widths.

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Converting Machinery incorporates pelletizing technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:32:31 -0500

Black Clawson machinery is available with multiple pelletizing features, such as air ring pelletizing system that enables cutting of materials that should not come into contact with water quench media or those with low heat removal requirement. Also, debottlenecking retrofits are available to increase production capacity utilizing X model version. Pelletizer die plate design promotes throughput rate proportional to die plate orifice holes.

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Fire-Resistant Fabric provides mattress border protection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:30:13 -0500

Inherently fire resistant, high loft, non-woven fabric Sentry FR does not require toxic fire retardants, and provides soft, bulky look to mattress. Environmentally smart product is made without added formaldehyde and has recycled content of 25%. Available in roll widths of 90 in. with thickness of 1 in., material is naturally white for clean appearance.

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Shrinkable Fabric is available in roll form.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:32:07 -0500

Shrinkable Fabric(TM) rolls consist of outer layer of UV-resistant and anti-condensation polyethylene shrink/stretch film, middle adhesive layer, and soft inner layer for finish protection. Protecting products during transportation and storage, fabric features Adhesive Additive Delivery/Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor system for optimized corrosion protection. Rolls are suited for industrial, military, marine, RV, and powersports applications.

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Hazmat Suit is certified to NFPA 1991 standard.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:30:20 -0500

Based on CoreTech(TM) Barrier Membrane technology and weighing less than 10 lb, flame-resistant ONESuit® Pro protects against chemical and biological agents in liquid and vapor form. Single-skin design is engineered for maneuverability and comfort in challenging environments. Suit is certified to NFPA 1991: Standard on Vapor-Protective Ensembles for Hazardous Materials Emergencies and NFPA 1994: Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to CBRN Terrorism Incidents.

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Electronic Thermocutter weighs 11-½ oz.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:42:11 -0500

With transformer replaced by high-tech electronics, AZTC-20 electronic thermocutter cuts synthetic fabrics, plastic tubes, fiber optics, foam and similar materials that tend to crimp, serrate or unravel when cold cutters are used. Temperature in unit is controlled from zero to 1050ºF, while electrical current control switch allows selection of large blades. Cutting foot accessory lifts synthetic fabric or thin plastic off cutting surface before coming in contact with heated blade.

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