M Meltblown Nonwoven Fabric
Here’s how M Meltblown Nonwoven Fabric is typically produced:
Polymer Melting: Thermoplastic polymers, such as polypropylene, are melted and extruded through fine nozzles.
Fiber Formation: High-velocity hot air is used to blow the molten polymer, forming extremely fine fibers.
Fiber Deposition: The fine fibers are collected on a moving conveyor belt or drum, forming a web.
Bonding: The fibers are bonded together by cooling and solidifying, creating the final nonwoven fabric.
Weight | Process | Raw Material | Average Fiber Diameter | |
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No.1 | 7gsm | Spunbond (bi-co) | PP(CORE)/ PE(SHEATH) | 10.97um |
NO.2 | 20gsm | Spunbond | PP | 11.15um |
NO.3 | 15gsm | Meltblown | PP | 0.78um |
NO.4 | 25gsm | Meltblown | PLA | 2.46um |
NO.5 | 30gsm | Meltblown | PET | 1.7um |
NO.6 | 60gsm | Meltblown | TPU | 5.25um |
No.7 | 20gsm | Meltblown | PBT | 1.37um |
NO.8 | 20gsm | Meltblown | NY12 | 5.65um |
key Characteristics
Fine Fiber Diameter: Meltblown fabrics are characterized by their extremely fine fibers, which contribute to a high surface area and excellent filtration properties.
Filtration Efficiency: Due to the small fiber diameter and high surface area, meltblown fabrics are highly effective at filtering particles, including bacteria, viruses, and dust. This makes them ideal for use in medical masks, respirators, and air filters.
Softness and Lightness: Meltblown fabrics are typically soft and lightweight, making them comfortable for use in personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face masks and surgical gowns.
Barrier Properties: The dense web of fine fibers in meltblown fabric provides excellent barrier properties against liquids and particles, enhancing protection in medical and industrial applications.
Absorbency: Meltblown nonwoven fabrics can be engineered to have high absorbency, making them suitable for use in wipes, oil spill cleanup materials, and absorbent pads.
Thermal Insulation: The fine fibers and porous structure of meltblown fabric provide good thermal insulation properties, which can be beneficial in applications like insulation materials and thermal liners.
Electrostatic Charge: Meltblown fabrics can be treated to hold an electrostatic charge, further improving their filtration efficiency by attracting and trapping charged particles.
Application
MEDICAL
Used in surgical masks, N95 respirators, surgical gowns, and other PPE due to its excellent filtration and barrier properties.
INDUSTRY
Employed in air and liquid filtration systems, including HVAC filters, water filters, and industrial filtration applications.