Forming Belt and Drum Systems for Spunlace
topic
Spunlace forming systems use flat conveyor belts with defined aperture patterns that impart surface texture to the fabric during jet impingement, or cylindrical perforated drums that allow water to drain through the centre while the web is supported on the drum surface, with belt or drum aperture geometry determining the surface pattern and degree of fibre anchoring that influences fabric strength and appearance in the finished spunlace product.
Role
Determines the fabric surface texture and structural pattern of spunlace nonwovens through the forming surface geometry that imprints onto the fabric during high-pressure jet processing, with apertured belt designs creating the patterned open-work structures used in premium wipes and medical applications while smooth belts produce plain surface spunlace for absorbent pads and liner applications.