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  • What are the characteristics that flame retardants must possess?

    What are the characteristics that flame retardants must possess?

    Flame retardants are highly utilized in many industries, and substances that can be used as flame retardants must have flame retardancy and other basic characteristics. This mainly includes:    1. The flame retardant is applied to the polymer without affecting its performance. For example, under the... read more

    Nov 26,2020 Industry News
  • Laminating process for flexible pacakge

    Laminating process for flexible pacakge

    Laminating processLaminating is the process through which two or more flexible packaging webs are joined together using a bonding agent. The substrates making up the webs may consist of films, papers, or aluminum foils. In general terms an adhesive is applied to the less absorbent substrate web, af... read more

    Nov 26,2020 Industry News
  • Mine Costs and Water Savings

    Mine Costs and Water Savings

    Water Use in Mining & the cost implication Water use in mines is a practice as old as mining itself. Even though water is fast becoming one of the most precious resources on earth, many mines still do not take action to reduce water use and control the effect of water wastage on communities in ... read more

    Nov 26,2020 Industry News
  • Why do flame retardant fabrics need to be used

    Why do flame retardant fabrics need to be used

    When fabrics are used in public places such as theatres, events and arenas they are required to comply with local flame retardancy standards to ensure the safety of everyone in attendance. Failure to adhere to these regulations has been known to result in closure of venues and events. Before starti... read more

    Nov 26,2020 Industry News
  • Treatment Method Back-coating and Impregnation

    Treatment Method Back-coating and Impregnation

      Normal method used for upholstery The FR chemicals are bound in a polymer, to which a regulated amount of air is added before being applied to the reverse of the fabric. The coating will vary according to the type of fabric and/or standard required. Crib 5 will require a heavier coating than for ... read more

    Nov 26,2020 Industry News

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