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The Nonwovens Institute Meltblowing Capabilities

Nordson Fiber Systems/Hills Inc. Bicomponent Meltblowing System

The estimates shown below are based on spinning polypropylene


“A” refers to the primary extruder
“B” refers to the secondary extruder

Extruders “A” – 50 mm (2.0”) 24:1 extruder
“B” – 50 mm (2.0”) 24:1 extruder
Melt Pumps “A” – 60 rpm max @ 10 cc/rev
“B” – 60 rpm max @ 10 cc/rev
Minimum Throughput “A”– 12.8 kg/hr  (28 lbs/hr)
“B” – 12.8 kg/hr (28 lbs/hr)
Maximum Throughput “A” – 36 kg/hr (80 lbs/hr)
“B” – 36 kg/hr (80 lbs/hr)
Temperature Ranges 315º C (600º F) – Maximum
190º C (375º F) – Minimum
Bicomponent Ratios Sheath/Core: 20/80 to 50/50
Other ratios can be achieved with additional pack parts
Bicomponent Configurations Side by Side
Sheath Core
Others configurations are possible with additional packs
Width - Forming Zone 56 cm (22 inches)
Number of Bicomponent Holes 1000 holes/meter - width (535 holes)
Spinnerets Hole Shapes Round
Maximum Attenuation Temperature 320º C (620º F)
Diameter of Holes 0.40 mm (0.015”) diameter
Fiber Diameter Ranges 1.0 micron to 5.0 microns
Throughput/Hole @ 1 micron 0.5 g/h/min
Throughput/Hole @ 5 microns 1.2 g/h/min
Web Weight Ranges 5 g/m2 (0.15 oz/yd2) to 150 g/m2 (4.4 oz/yd2)
Belt Speed Ranges 10 m/min (11 yd/min) to 300 m/min (328 yd/min)
Die to Collector Distance 10 cm (5.5 inches) to 60 cm (24 inches)

These details are subject to change without notice.

We would welcome any industrial manufacturers to participate in the continual growth and planning of the lab.

To schedule a trail, or to learn more, contact us by email at nonwovens@ncsu.edu

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