Fibre Extrusion Technology Limited

Melt Spinning Systems For Non-Woven Structures

Developments in the manufacture of non-wovens

As a result of innovative development work by FET, non-woven structures can now be readily made from “difficult to process” polymers. The new processing technology is a unique adaptation of the melt blowing process and makes possible the conversion of a wide range of polymers into non-woven webs, using a single processing stage. For many of our clients, the benefits of single stage manufacturing and the flexibility provided solve many processing problems and give them a substantial competitive edge.

Process applications
New process have been developed in particular for polymers that have properties which would in normal circumstances make them unsuitable for melt blowing, such as high melt viscosity or susceptibility to degradation. These versatile systems enable the extrusion of melt blown nonwovens with a broad span of structures and mechanical properties, such as: Those required for filtration applications
Bio-medical applications using resorbable polymers
Structures which exploit polymer properties such as thermal and chemical resistance

Innovations in non-woven manufacture
The ground breaking developments in the design and manufacture of melt blowing equipment by FET are enabling new ranges of non-woven webs to be produced by our clients. These techniques also provide a viable route for manufacturers to develop more innovative products, now and in the future.