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Method and device for producing perforated nonwovens by hydrodynamic needing

US6338187B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 2000
Grant dateJan 15, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD04H18/04
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and device produce nonwovens by hydrodynamic needling. A nonwoven with a basically clean hole structure on a drum with plastic elevations can be produced by energy-rich water jets. Depending on the thickness of the fibers used in the nonwoven, however, certain fibers can nevertheless be stretched transversely across a hole. In order to avoid or eliminate this, the perforated nonwoven is subjected to singeing flames after drying.

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