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21.09.09
Imerys helps reduce cost and improve the sustainability of meltblown and spunbond nonwovens
Brussels, Belgium – 21 September 2009 - Imerys is pleased to introduce FiberLink™ as the latest development in nonwoven and mineral technology. This product has been specifically designed to enable the amount of resin used in nonwoven production to be substantially reduced. This brings about cost savings to the producer, whilst also reducing the overall carbon footprint of the final product.
The design of FiberLink™ is such that it can allow for up to 40% by weight loading into the polymer. The tailored particle size distribution, specifically the top cut of the mineral, means the addition of Fiberlink™ will not cause disruption to the manufacturing process by increasing pressure build up or causing blockages. In fact, due to the addition of Fiberlink™ the line speed can be increased, or the processing temperature reduced, due to the higher thermal conductivity of the polymer mineral composite. This provides additional process cost savings in the final product. While the addition of Fiberlink™ to the polymer helps reduce both raw material and process costs, the key functional properties are maintained or, in certain cases, improved. The final nonwoven product will retain key functional properties, such as air permeability and absorbency, while certain aspects, such as opacity and filtration efficiency, can even see improvement.
Fiberlink™ products are manufactured in Europe and the USA, based on an engineered calcium carbonate, specifically treated for use in this application. This latest product from Imerys complements its wide range of film and plastic additives, covering applications across polyolefin, PVC, engineering thermoplastics, thermosets and other polymer bases.
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