BWF Protec applications of technical needle felts e.g. railway seats

Applications
for technical needle felts

Whether it is a standard or niche product - our products are the right match for your application. Individualised and competent advice by our needle felt specialists is a key advantage. Working in close cooperation with our customers and our R&D competence centre, we develop technical needle felts that meet even highly individual requirements.

Whether by the yard or as endless round-needled tubes and belts, technical needle felts are suitable for a wide range of purposes.

Seating
BWF FireGuard^®, BWF FlexGuard^® and BWF Fireblocker

While needle felts made of high-tech fibres are often used as fire blockers in seats in a protective layer between the outer fabric and upholstery material, they can also be used in ceiling and wall coverings. Our felts meet the following standards, among others: EN 45545, F2 + M1 according to NF F16-101, FAR 25.853(a), IMO 2010 FTP Code part 8.

Fireblocker needle felts from BWF Protec protect seats against fire

Advantages of BWF Fireblocker needle felts

flame retardant and self-extinguishing
does not melt or drip
low shrinkage
high LOI value
extremely low toxicity and minimal smoke development

Areas of application:

railway vehicles
aircrafts
public transport
public buildings
ships

HTM Handling
Handling and transport systems for the aluminium and glass industry

Relevant industries in this area include aluminium extrusion and the glass industry. Key materials include endless needled felt tubes and felt belts known under the brand BWF EXTRU-LINE^®, as well as ready-made articles such as felt pads and spacer materials.

gentle transportation of aluminum profiles by needle felt rollers

Advantages of needle felt articles:

gentle transport of sensitive parts due to soft surfaces even at high temperatures
use of fibres suited to the respective temperature range

Heat & Safety
Unparalleled safety and protection under extreme conditions

Needle felts made of high-tech fibres such as para-aramid, meta-aramid, Dyneema^®, and preoxidised PAN are extremely resistant to heat and cold, resistant to chemicals, highly resilient, cut and tear resistant and flame retardant, and therefore particularly well suited for work and heat safety.

needle felts e.g. made from aramid fibers are used in personal protective equipment (PPE)

Among others, the materials fulfil the following protection requirements:

radiant heat
cold
electrical insulation
flame protection
cut protection
puncture protection
flying sparks
molten metal splashes
electric arcs

Applications:

protective clothing for fire brigades, police, rescue teams, special forces, extreme sports, etc.
welding protection
high-temperature and electrical insulation

Carbon Composite Felts
The basis for special high-temperature applications

Special needle felts made of rayon or preoxidised PAN provide a base material for further carbonisation, e.g. for

high-temperature insulation in furnaces
energy storage systems
carbon brakes

Needle felts (rayon, preox PAN, SFO) form the basis for carbonisation, e.g. for brakes in racing sports.

Industrial Specials & Components
Highly versatile products and components for a great variety of industries

Depending on your needs, we offer a variety of standardised or individualised needle felt solutions for a wide range of applications.

Technical felts e.g. washing felts in textile car washs.

Potential applications for technical needle felts in industry include:

steel industry: brake felts BWF CoilTec, cleaning felts
car washs: washing and drying felts for car, bus and train washing systems
laundry industry: clothing ironing, ironing press supports
household appliance industry: Drum seals for laundry dryers, seals, insulations
polishing and grinding industry: Electro-polishing, welding seam cleaning
other industries: shoe industry, medicine, orthopaedics, etc.

Automotive
All-round protection, insulation and damping for vehicles and components

Depending on heat resistance or economy requirements, we offer technical needle felts made of a wide variety of fibre types for use in vehicle interiors and engine compartments. Depending on your requirements, the materials we use meet the standards MVSS 302 or UL94V V0.