BORFLEX EXTRUDO-CALANDRES BLENDS: RUBBER SERVICE!
Introduction
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
1. Technical Definition of Extruded-Calendered Blends
3. Capabilities and Specific Features of the BORFLEX Group
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 :
1. Building Materials
Flooring: Tiles, paving stones, carpets, floor tiles.
Facade Panels: Weather-resistant exterior cladding.
Insulation: Thermal and acoustic insulation for buildings.
2. Electronic Components
Enclosures and Cabinets: Enclosures for electronic devices, protective cabinets.
Electrical Insulators: Insulating materials for electronic circuits and components.
Heat sinks: Components for thermal management in electronic devices.
3. Industrial Equipment
Seals and gaskets: Seals for industrial machinery and equipment.
Protective Coatings: Coatings resistant to abrasion and chemicals.
Machinery Parts: Components for machine tools and production equipment.
4. Consumer Products
Sports equipment: Shoe insoles, protective gear.
Home accessories: Trays, stands, organizers.
Toys and Children's Products: Durable and safe parts for toys.
5. Medical Applications
Medical Devices: Enclosures 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.
6. Maritime Applications
Hull Coatings: Corrosion- and weather-resistant coatings for boats.
Insulation: Thermal and acoustic insulation for cabins and engine compartments.
Structural Parts: Reinforcement and support components for ships.
7. Agricultural Applications
Machinery Coatings: Abrasion- and chemical-resistant coatings for agricultural machinery.
Replacement Parts: Components for agricultural equipment.
Insulation: Thermal and acoustic insulation for agricultural buildings.
8. Military Applications
Protective Coatings: Impact- and chemical-resistant coatings for military vehicles and 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 blends can be produced with a thickness 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, depending on the customer's specific needs.
Maximum Width: BORFLEX can produce mixtures with a width or web width of up to 1000 mm, offering great flexibility for various 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 resist 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:
• Selection of Raw Materials: Choice of polymers, additives, and fillers based on customer specifications.
• Extrusion: Mixing and extruding raw materials to obtain a continuous shape.
• Calendering: Rolling to achieve the desired thickness and width.
• Quality Control: Verification of 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 Order: According to the specific dimensions required by the customer.
• Packaging in sheets or rolls: For ease of 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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