Technical data
| Yarns | PES filament, steel fibre yarn (antistatic), glass, aramid, viscose, cotton |
| Proven types | BAFA 200/30 (cable tapes) · BAFA 300/25 (medical and hygiene) |
| Options | Nonwoven doubling directly on the scrim line or a second diagonal scrim |
| Construction | Diagonal and triaxial laid scrims in 6, 8 or 10 directions; also absorb forces at an angle, unlike conventional rectangular scrims |
| Diagonal weft spacing | 5 to 50 mm |
| Longitudinal yarns | 20 to 1,000 per 100 cm |
| Width | 100 to 2,700 mm, infinitely variable |
| Binder | PVAC or SB based; flame-retardant and food-compliant on request |
| Colours | Natural or individually dyed |
| Rolls & cores | Roll length and core to suit the line; large rolls up to 10,000 m |
| Order quantity | Samples without minimum quantity, series production from 10,000 m² per year |
| Lead time | Samples at short notice, series typically 4 to 8 weeks |
| Capacity | approx. 50 million m² per year, 10 production lines |
| Quality | ISO 9001, certified by Bureau Veritas |
| Origin | Wipperfürth, Germany; laid scrims since 1959; exports to more than 20 countries |
Laid scrims for filters and technical nonwovens
A scrim with steel fibre yarn dissipates electrostatic charge, and a dimensionally stable scrim keeps filter pleats precisely in shape. On request, BAFATEX laminates scrims to nonwovens directly on the scrim line.
ATEX bag filters for ventilation systems
In explosion-protected installations, a scrim with steel fibre yarn earths the filter nonwoven.
Antistatic reinforcement and earthing of nonwovens
Electrostatically dissipative scrims reinforce nonwovens and dissipate charge.
Pleated filter membranes
The dimensionally stable scrim ensures precise pleating of filter membranes.
Scrims laminated directly to nonwovens
BAFATEX doubles scrims with nonwoven directly on the scrim line; alternatively, the scrim is incorporated in the customer's laminating process.
Facts and benefits
- Electrostatic dissipation for explosion-protected installations
- Precise pleating thanks to a dimensionally stable scrim
- Yarns PES filament, steel fibre yarn (antistatic), glass, aramid
- Options: nonwoven doubling or a second diagonal scrim
Laid scrims for subsea and power cables
In subsea and power cables, scrim-reinforced tapes lie between insulation, sheath and armour. The scrim absorbs the tensile forces during winding, while the nonwoven remains fully designed for swelling.
Water-blocking tapes for longitudinal and radial watertightness
The swellable nonwoven seals when water enters, and the scrim keeps the tape stable during winding.
Binder and bedding tapes under the armour
Under the armour wires, scrim-reinforced tapes bundle and bed the cable core.
Stranding tapes for three-core export cables
When three-core export cables are stranded, reinforced tapes hold the cores together.
Inter-array, export and interconnector cables (HVAC/HVDC)
BAFATEX scrims are used in tapes for wind farm, export and interconnector cables in AC and DC technology.
Facts and benefits
- The scrim absorbs the tensile forces; the nonwoven remains fully designed for swelling
- Low elongation: tapes do not constrict or tear during winding
- Proven type BAFA 200/30
- Large rolls up to 10,000 m, core e.g. 152 mm
Laid scrims for medical and hygiene products
In medical and hygiene products, a laid scrim holds nonwoven, tissue and films together even when wet. Material specifications are project-based; BAFATEX checks suitability together with the customer.
Wound dressings and absorbent compresses
The scrim reinforces absorbent nonwoven layers so that dressings and compresses hold together when applied and removed.
Surgical drapes, gowns and towels
In disposable textiles for the operating theatre, the scrim holds nonwoven and tissue together.
Patient, bed and repositioning underpads
Underpads for care and repositioning remain resilient even when wet thanks to the scrim.
Padding for orthoses and splints
The open grid reinforces padding layers while remaining breathable and flexible.
Facts and benefits
- Holds nonwoven and tissue together even when wet
- Open grid: breathable and flexible
- Fixed recipe, changes only by agreement
- Yarns PES filament (e.g. 74 / 80 dtex), viscose, cotton; proven type BAFA 300/25
Why diagonal and triaxial laid scrims
Forces from every direction
Diagonal and triaxial laid scrims place their yarns in 6, 8 or 10 directions. They also absorb forces at an angle to the web, not only lengthwise and crosswise like conventional rectangular scrims.
Tear propagation stopped
The diagonal yarns stop a tear earlier, for example at nail holes, punched edges or during winding.
Dimensionally stable when cut
The grid does not distort into a parallelogram during cutting, winding and laminating.
What is a laid scrim? Definition and comparison →
References
German air filter manufacturer with a long-standing framework agreement
European nonwovens manufacturer for cable and industrial applications
Felt and filter media manufacturers in Germany and Austria
Frequently asked questions about laid scrims for filters, cables and medical products
How does a laid scrim help in ATEX filters?
A scrim with steel fibre yarn dissipates electrostatic charge and earths the filter nonwoven. This is important in explosion-protected installations. At the same time, the dimensionally stable scrim keeps the filter pleats precisely in shape.
What does the scrim do in a water-blocking tape for subsea cables?
The scrim absorbs the tensile forces during winding so that the nonwoven can remain fully designed for swelling. Thanks to the low elongation, the tapes do not constrict or tear.
Does BAFATEX laminate scrims to nonwovens itself?
Yes. BAFATEX can double scrims with nonwoven directly on the scrim line. Alternatively, the scrim is incorporated in the customer's laminating process.
Which roll lengths are possible for cable tapes?
BAFATEX supplies large rolls up to 10,000 m for long, uninterrupted runs, for example on 152 mm cores.
Are BAFATEX scrims used in medical products?
Yes, as reinforcement for nonwovens, tissue and films in wound dressings, surgical drapes, underpads and padding. The scrim holds the material together even when wet. Material specifications and proof of suitability are agreed on a project basis.
Further applications
Request a laid scrim for your product
The fastest way to a suitable quotation from BAFATEX is to configure your scrim in the product advisor and send the enquiry from there. Phone +49 2267 87130, e-mail info@bafatex.de. BAFATEX is ISO 9001 certified.
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