The air-laid line has the support of process engineers and quality control, including complete chemical profiling of all materials. It is capable of processing synthetic and various natural fibers. Products can be produced in the range 1.5 oz/yd2 to 10 oz/yd2, supported or unsupported. The line has in-line slitting with slit widths up to 90 inches with future expansion including the installation of a three-roll press with laminating capabilities.
This 2.4 meter air-laid line is in addition to National Nonwovens’ existing air-laid lines and increases capacity in excess of 2 million pounds of fiber per year. When combined with National Nonwovens’ other production lines, total processing capacity is in excess of 15 million pounds per year. The company’s manufacturing and technical capabilities include both air-laid and carded cross-laid web forming with chemical bond, felted wool, needlepunch, lamination, and thermo-bond constructions. National Nonwovens will continue to expand its breath of technology as a commitment to customers’ present and future requirements to meet the needs of global markets.
Based in Easthampton, Massachusetts, National Nonwovens is a leading manufacturer of needlepunched nonwovens, engineering innovative high performance product solutions and superior quality felt for a vast number of markets such as Aerospace, Ballistics, Craft, Home Furnishings, Filtration, and Medical. For more information, visit the company at www.nationalnonwovens.com or call 413-527-3445.