BORFLEX Extrudo-Calendered Mixes: rubber service!
The BORFLEX Group stands out for its ability to produce high-quality extruded-calendered rubber compounds. These compounds, unique in France, offer customizable solutions adapted to a wide range of industrial applications. This article explores in detail what BORFLEX's extruded-calendered compounds are, their applications, and the group's unique ability to produce them.
Contents
- Technical definition of Extrudo-Calendered Mixes
- Industrial Applications
- BORFLEX Group capabilities and specificities
- Customizable formulation
- Production of Extrudo-Calendered Mixtures
- Cutting and packaging
1. Technical definition of Extruded-Calendered Mixes
BORFLEX extruded-calendered rubber compounds are elastomeric materials obtained by a process combining extrusion and calendering. Extrusion involves forcing a rubber compound through a die to obtain a continuous shape. Calendering, on the other hand, is a rolling technique that produces precise, uniform thicknesses. This dual process ensures homogeneity, constant thickness, optimum mechanical strength and absence of bubbles in elastomers, making extrusion-calendering compounds the materials of choice for many industrial applications.
2. Industrial applications
BORFLEX extruded-calendered compounds are used in a variety of industrial sectors, including :
- Building Materials
Floor coverings: paving or carpeting, floor tiles.
Facade panels: weather-resistant exterior cladding.
Insulation: Thermal and acoustic insulation for buildings.
- Electronic Components
Housings and Enclosures: Housings for electronic devices, protective enclosures.
Electrical insulators: Insulating materials for electronic circuits and components.
Heat sinks: Components for thermal management of electronic devices.
- Industrial Equipment
Seals and Gaskets: Seals for industrial machinery and equipment.
Protective Coatings: Abrasion and chemical resistant coatings.
Machinery Parts: Components for machine tools and production equipment.
- Consumer Products
Sporting Goods: Shoe soles, protective equipment.
Home Accessories: Trays, stands, organizers.
Toys and Children's Articles: Strong, safe parts for toys.
- Medical Applications
Medical Devices: Housings for medical devices, components for diagnostic equipment.
Prosthetics and Orthotics: Materials for the manufacture of prosthetics and orthotics.
Medical Packaging: Materials for sterile and resistant packaging.
- Marine Applications
Hull Coatings: Corrosion and weather-resistant coatings for boats.
Insulation: Thermal and acoustic insulation for cabins and engine compartments.
Structural Parts: Reinforcing and supporting components for ships.
- Agricultural applications
Machinery Coatings: Abrasion- and chemical-resistant coatings for agricultural machinery.
Replacement Parts: Components for agricultural equipment.
Insulation: Thermal and acoustic insulation for farm buildings.
- Military applications
Protective Coatings: Impact and chemical resistant coatings for vehicles and military equipment.
Insulation: Thermal and acoustic insulation for shelters and vehicles.
3. BORFLEX Group capabilities and specificities
The BORFLEX group has been mastering rubber compounds for over 65 years, and their formulations and mixtures are distinguished by their unique capabilities:
- Precise thickness: Extrusion-calendered mixes can be produced in thicknesses ranging from 1.2 mm to 14 mm, with an impressive tolerance of ± 0.3 mm.
- Flexible packaging: products can be packaged in sheets or rolls, according to specific customer requirements.
- Maximum width: BORFLEX can produce blends with widths of up to 1000 mm, offering great flexibility for a variety of applications.
4. Customizable formulation
One of BORFLEX's main assets is the ability to customize compound formulations to meet the specific needs of the end product. This customization takes into account several factors, such as :
- Mechanical properties: tensile strength, flexibility, hardness, etc.
- Chemical resistance: Ability to withstand various chemical agents and corrosive environments.
- Environmental conditions: Temperature, humidity, UV exposure, etc.
5. Production of Extrudo-Calendered Mixes
The production of extruded-calendared mixes at BORFLEX follows a rigorous process:
- Raw materials selection: choice of polymers, additives and fillers according to customer specifications.
- Extrusion : Blending and extrusion of raw materials to obtain a continuous shape.
- Calendering : Rolling to achieve the desired thickness and width.
- Quality control: checking dimensions, homogeneity and mechanical properties.
6. Cutting and packaging
BORFLEX also offers custom cutting services, enabling customers to receive ready-to-use products. Cutting capabilities include:
- Cut to size: according to the specific dimensions required by the customer.
- Packaged in Sheets or Rolls: for easy transport and end use.
Conclusion
BORFLEX extruded-calendered compounds represent a significant advance in the field of elastomers. Thanks to their dimensional precision, packaging flexibility and customizability, these blends meet the most stringent requirements of modern industries. As the only company in France to offer this service, BORFLEX is the undisputed leader, offering innovative, high-performance solutions for a wide range of industrial applications.
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