Padded & Cushion Backed Flooring Manufacturing

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CHEMFAB® Release Solutions for Curing

Global demand for cushioned flooring has never been higher thanks to its versatility and adaptability of use.

From underlay and carpet backing to anti-fatigue and therapeutic matting, they can be seen across the world in homes, offices, workplaces and public buildings -- and even on the sports field as artificial turfing backing.

Manufactured in high volume, the process of working with PVC and PU at extreme temperatures is very aggressive. Production time can be lost due to product sticking to the conveyor belt during curing.

Used as processing aids, CHEMFAB PTFE coated belts are designed to withstand the harsh production environment. The non-stick surface, consistently delivers perfect release and helps minimise the risk of downtime.

Traditional carpet backs manufactured with Chemfab industrial process belt

CHEMFAB Belts & Sheets for Padded/Cushion Backed Flooring (EU, APAC) Brochure

CHEMFAB Belts & Sheets for Padded/Cushion Backed Flooring (Americas) Brochure

Flooring, Padded & Cushion Backed Success Story

Features / Outcomes

Features

Excellent non-stick PTFE surface

Excellent heat transfer

Resistant to aggressive chemicals

Resistant to temperatures up to 260°C/500°F

Hydrophobic surface

Low friction

Simple installation

Mechanically durable

Easy to operate & maintain

Roll-to-roll processing

Available in rolls or sheets

Outcomes

Optimal release

Less material waste

Higher quality finishes

Improved productivity

Improved cost effectiveness

No cross contamination

Defect-free product

Consistent production processes

Process Information

CHEMFAB® Release Solutions for Curing

CHEMAB ptfe coated belts and sheets work as release solutions for curing PVC/PU for padded and cushion backed flooring manufacturing

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The manufacturing process of padded/cushion backed flooring is challenging. Producers need a durable conveyor belt that not only withstands the rigours but delivers defect-free flooring on release. Padded flooring involves curing PVC/PU liquid formulations at incredibly high oven temperatures before the cured product is stripped from the conveyor and rolled for post-processing.

CHEMFAB PTFE coated belts are non-stick and chemically resistant composites aiding the transport of the formulation as it is metered and processed into the ovens for curing, in temperatures up to 260°C/500°F . Preparation for post-processing where the final product is stripped from the production belt can also be a challenge, with sticking not only ruining the product itself but also contaminating the conveyor. Non-stick and superior release CHEMFAB processing aids are able to deliver hundreds of thousands of metres of product before replacement.

Products of Choice

CHEMFAB® Products of Choice

Product Reference	Typical Property	Description
CF4430 (EU&APAC)	Lightly textured	Standard heavy belting for basic requirements
CF7330 (EU&APAC)	Heavily textured	Standard heavy belting for basic requirements
CF7330 AS (EU&APAC)	Heavily textured	Heavy belting product for processes with anti-static requirements
CF4430 X (EU&APAC)	Lightly textured	Premium belting for superior release and extended durability
CF3460 (EU&APAC)	Lightly textured	Premium belting for superior release and extended durability
CF313 X (Americas)	Lightly textured	Heavy belting product for processes with release and texture requirements
CF1544 (Americas)	26 mil	Heavy belting product for processes with texture and release requirements
CF313 XK HW (Americas)	32 mil	Premium belting for superior release and extended durability
CF313 XK (Americas)	30 mil	Heavy belting product for processes with texture, flexibility and release requirements