Description

The DuraFab® Mechanical Series features a more textured surface, and provides the most cost effective solution for mechanical applications. These fabrics are manufactured from woven fiberglass substrates and have a moderate PTFE content. These fabrics are lightweight and possess good release characteristics for less demanding or less critical applications. The non-porous Mechanical Fabrics are ideal for applications where a mechanical impression must be transferred to a seal or amore
Unit of Measure

Specifications

Nominal Thickness

0.008 in

Width

80 in

Weight

0.66 lbs/yd²

Tensile Wrap

200 lbs/in²

Tensile Fill

160 lbs/in²

Edge Tear Wrap

1400 g

Edge Tear Fill

1100 g

Notes

Although material width is standard, additional lead-time may be required.
Additional thicknesses and styles available upon special order.

Typical Applications

Packaging

  • Impulse/l-Bar sealing
  • Form fill and seal
  • Over wrapping (Tray packing)
  • Side and End sealing
  • Blister tray covers
  • Vacuum pack machines

Food Products

  • Oven and microwave liners for home and industrial kitchens
  • Kitchen work surfaces

Printing and Textiles

  • Heat transfer presses

Polymer Processing

  • Vulcanizing presses
  • Rubber curing presses

Building Products

  • Manufacture of specialty wood-based products

Chemical Processing

  • Tank seals and contaminant barriers
  • Gaskets, membranes, seals & diaphragms
  • Corrosion resistant chute, drum, and hopper liners
  • Protective curtains and aprons

Aerospace, Communications & Military

  • Composite mold release/bonding
  • Vacuum bagging

Other Application

  • Insulation and protection
  • Release sheets/separation materials
  • Manufacture of metalized balloons
  • Abrasive disk manufacturing
  • Work surface covering

Fabrication Capabilities

N/A AFC offers the following fabrication capabilities and services for its fabrics:

  • Conveyor belting
  • Specialty fabrication
  • Custom fabric and tape slitting
  • Fabric and tape sheeting
  • Custom die cutting
  • Belt and fabric perforating

Fabric Treatments and Specialty Coatings

N/A AFC can specially treat its fabrics to provide an adhesive (tape), bondable, abrasion resistant, or static-dissipative surface. In addition, the company also specialty coats fabrics to meet specific application needs.