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Thermofit® Thermoformable
Materials
Texel is on the cutting edge in thermoformable
products. Our exclusive materials can be used
in countless applications.
Products for industrial use
The Thermofit line of products is divided
into 3 main categories:
Thermomoldable synthetic felts:
Thermoplastic
resin-coated felts are used for acoustic insulation
in the manufacture
of automobile parts.
Colors
Format
- In sheets for weights greater than
600 g/m2
- In rolls for weights less than
500 g/m2
Typical uses
- Automobile trunk trim
- Beneath rear
trunk shelves
- Automobile hood trim
- Glove compartment
or storage compartment trim
Thermoformable
felts made from melting fibers are
used for acoustic insulation in the manufacture
of automobile parts and as acoustic panels
in the manufacture of offices, seat parts
and furnishings. A large proportion of
recycled
fibers are used in these products.
Technical
specifications
- High stiffness felts and
those with weights of 500-1300 g/m2 are
delivered in sheets
- Felts can also be thermoformable
only at the final processing stage
Typical
uses
- Automobile trunk trim
- Beneath rear
trunk shelves
- Mud guards
- Noise reduction in seats
- Tops of seat
springs
Thermoformable natural fiber felts
These felts
are created by blending thermoplastic fibers
with natural fibers like jute, kenaf
and wool in smaller quantities.
Texel’s
products contain 30-60% natural fibers and
weigh 350-2000 g/m2.
Advantages
- Replaces fiberglass (2 times less
dense than fiberglass)
- Recyclable
- Less mass for weight-sensitive
applications
Typical uses
- Acoustic door panels
- Instrument panel
pieces
- Acoustic furniture panels
Thermoformable
materials for composites
Visible trim materials.
Texel has developed state of the art materials
that use thermomolding
to combine the benefits of high tenacity
fabrics with the thermoplastic and aesthetic
properties
of needlepunched nonwovens. Light, stiff,
aesthetic materials can be produced in
pieces of various
dimensions.
Advantages
- Very flexible textile material
that can accommodate complex molds
- Smooth,
uniform material with no visible surface
grain
- Color determined by the color of
the surface nonwoven
- No pumicing,
finishing, or painting necessary
- Releases
no styrene
Uses
- Transportation equipment parts
- Construction
frameworks (patio panels)
- Watercraft
hulls (canoes, kayaks)
- Vehicle panels
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- Helmets
- Sandwich structures
Non-visible
materials. Texel’s thermoformable
composite materials set themselves apart
from other framework materials currently
available
on the market. They make it possible to produce
complex, often difficult to form pieces,
such as those that require a surface coating
with
good adhesive qualities.
Texel’s thermoformable
composite materials set themselves apart
from other framework
materials currently available on the market,
especially
for difficult to form pieces and pieces that
require a surface coating with good adhesive
qualities.
Advantages
- Improved bond between the elements
contributed and those of fabrics like Twintex®
- Excellent
cohesion between the needlepunched nonwoven
in a woven material and the trim
elements such as fabrics or protective
films
- Flat surfaces
- Electrical conductivity
Uses
- Structural components of motor vehicle
parts
- Footwear
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