PTFE belts cut downtime in walk-off mat production
Their uses are as varied as their locations. Around the world, walk-off mats suppress dust and dirt in homes, offices and public buildings, combat fatigue on the factory floor and aid hygiene in preparing safe, clean food.
Remaining competitive in a growing market involves manufacturing in high volume within a highly streamlined production process. An effective release solution is required to ensure negligible downtime and flexibility in handling different materials, consistently delivering a high-quality product that is clean release and contaminant free.
Used as a release solution, Versiv process belts convey the carpet and shaped uncured nitrile rubber to a pressurised heating zone. Excellent heat transfer and mechanical stability aid the vulcanisation of the rubber in temperatures up to 200°C / 400°F. This allows the product to be formed in a bladder press to its final shape and the required design.
Flexible and non-stick, Versiv PTFE coated fabrics act as an ideal press liner — allowing even pressure distribution during moulding while remaining dimensionally stable. Our non-stick PTFE coating guarantees that no carpet yarn or fibre residue remains on the belt, which aids the delivery of a consistent and high-quality product over thousands of cycles. The easy and quick release minimizes the need to clean the press and the belt after the curing cycle.
Unlike the use of release agents or silicone sprays that require repeated and precise application to perform optimally, our solutions are easy to install, operate and maintain and are ready from the get-go. Their properties save you production time and operating expenses and help you plan production cycles with precision.
Versiv non-stick release sheets and belts can be configured for every type of machine, with features such as guidable edges, different types of joints and higher strength and textured options. Our perforated belting allows manufacturers to leave a unique weave mark-off on the bottom and perimeter of the
