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Saurer shows Accotex 518 SF glass forming apron at JEC

18 Mar '16

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At the recently concluded JEC World trade show in Paris, Saurer Components showcased its new Accotex 518 SF glass forming apron.

The latest glass forming apron meets the industry's growing demand for finer filaments and is designed to produce fine and ultra-fine filaments which can be used in a range of finished goods including electronic devices.

The market for electronic devices has focused on miniaturisation whilst also incorporating increased light-weight and space-saving functionality, for use in laptops, tablets and mobile phones.

To meet this growing trend, Saurer Components has focused on a new type of glass fibre apron, the
Accotex 518 SF, specifically designed for creating fine and ultra-fine filaments like D (5 µm), C (4.5 µm) and BC (4 µm).

According to a Saurer Components press release, the basic function of a glass forming apron is to transport the sizing towards the glass fibre.

“But the finer a filament´s diameter, the more attention is required to prevent defects like broken filaments or hairiness,” the company observed.

Due to the extraordinary low surface roughness of the Accotex 518 SF of below 0.2 µm Ra, a very smooth and homogeneous surface is achieved.

“This prevents dancing fibres and hairiness which reduces interruption of the continuous sizing film resulting in properly coated filaments,” Saurer explained in the press release.

“With the new chemical composition and the uniform surface quality a sufficient binder pickup as well as a constant running performance of fibre filaments is ensured,” the German company noted.

“The new Accotex 518 SF Glass Forming Apron from Saurer Components provides the best choice for preventing defects in glass fibres,” Saurer stated. (AR)

Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India

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