BAFATEX produces diagonal and triaxial laid scrims in Wipperfürth, Germany, that reinforce adhesive tapes, tarpaulins and technical films against overstretching and tear propagation.
To the product advisor →The laid scrim is embedded in the adhesive film or carrier and protects the tape against overstretching during unwinding, die-cutting and bonding. It stabilises the adhesive film on and between the liners.
As a reinforcing layer, the scrim absorbs the tensile forces acting on the tape when it is pulled off the roll and applied.
The scrim stabilises the foam core; acrylic foam tapes remain stretchable by up to approx. 50 %.
Carrier-free pressure-sensitive adhesive films gain support from the scrim without becoming noticeably thicker.
A scrim in paper tape provides tear-resistant carton closures without plastic tape.
Adhesive and sealing tapes for airtightness systems to DIN 4108-7 are reinforced with flexible scrims, also for fixing roofing membranes.
Tapes for vehicle construction and medicine belong in this segment because they are produced by adhesive tape manufacturers.
In PVC and PE tarpaulins, the laid scrim lies between two films. Both layers bond through the open grid, and the diagonal weft yarns increase tear propagation resistance.
Reinforced tarpaulins withstand wind, load pressure and frequent opening and closing.
In civilian tents, lightweight halls and inflatable structures, the scrim reinforces the film at low weight. Military structures are covered under Defence & Protection.
Covers used outdoors stay dimensionally stable and do not tear further at fixing points.
In large-format banners and flex media, the scrim keeps the web dimensionally stable when tensioned.
Technical films and film laminates are grid-reinforced with laid scrims. BAFATEX delivers large quantities continuously, with roll length and core to suit the laminating line.
A triaxial scrim gives grid films for building sites and agriculture strength in several directions.
The scrim reinforces multi-layer insulation and reflective films so that they do not tear during installation.
In flexible ventilation ducts, a scrim-reinforced film laminate stabilises the duct wall.
The scrim is embedded in the adhesive film or carrier and prevents the tape from overstretching during unwinding, die-cutting and bonding. It stabilises the adhesive film on and between the liners and reinforces the tape in all directions, not only lengthwise.
In a laid scrim the yarns lie straight on top of each other and are bonded at every crossing point instead of interlacing as in a woven fabric. This makes the scrim flatter and lighter than a woven fabric of the same strength. In tarpaulins and laminated films, both film layers bond through the open grid.
Standard yarns are polyester, glass and viscose filament. On request BAFATEX also processes polyamide, aramid (e.g. Twaron®) and natural fibres such as cotton, flax and hemp, each as multifilament.
BAFATEX produces infinitely variable widths from 100 to 2,700 mm. Roll length and core are matched to the customer's coating or laminating line.
In the product advisor on bafatex.com you can configure yarn, yarn spacing and width. Samples are available at short notice.
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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