Felt tape is an important component in various industrial equipment, in particular, printing, weaving, packaging machines. It is used to wrap and protect the surfaces of rolls and rollers to reduce slippage and increase adhesion to the material, as well as protect equipment from rapid wear and aggressive substances.
The choice of felting tape plays an important role in ensuring optimal performance , wear resistance and damping of shafts. Consider the main materials and their characteristics.
Natural rubber
Its distinctive feature is increased elasticity. It has excellent elasticity, cushioning and grip on various surfaces. Rubber dampens shocks and vibrations well, so it is often used in printing equipment and when working with thin fabrics that are sensitive to any impact. In addition, it is resistant to paints and chemicals.
Synthetic rubber
It is stronger than natural rubber and withstands high temperature (120 degrees) and chemical stress. It is used in conditions where wear resistance and resistance to external factors are required.
Polyurethane
It is a durable and wear-resistant material with good cushioning. It is resistant to ultraviolet and organic solvents, temperature +80 degrees, does not change shape. Such windings are used in the food, woodworking, leather, textile industries, etc.
PVC (polyvinyl chloride)
It has chemical resistance, moisture resistance and low elasticity. This material is used in conditions where protection against corrosion is important, as well as for winding shafts in the chemical and food industries.
Silicone
It is resistant to the adhesion of various debris particles, viscous solutions and pastes . It doesn't get dirty. The printing industry uses silicone tape tesa 4863 and its analogues .
Cork
A natural material that is usually combined with rubber. Rubber cork felting tape can be used in conditions where soft adhesion to the surface is required.
Felt, felt, flock
The softest coating. Such a winding is most often used in textile production and in the production of knitwear. It is suitable for pulling delicate fabrics and other flexible materials that may be subject to deformation.
The choice of felting tape depends on the type of equipment, operating conditions, the use of aggressive chemicals, temperature ranges and other factors.
