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Melt-blown plastic is a material for making N95 masks, or HEPA filters as well. | =Basics= | ||
*A Process for Manufacturing [[Nonwoven Fabric]] of a very fine nature | |||
* | *Used mainly for filters, but also has many other applications | ||
*Not to be confused with [[Blow Molding]] | |||
*Uses fine nozzles for plastic which are surrounded by high velocity air to essentially atomise it | |||
*Melt-blown plastic is a material for making N95 masks, or HEPA filters as well. | |||
*Similar Processes are used for Fiberglass, Basalt Fiber...And Cotton Candy, although this is typically done with a linear, rather than radial output (see the patent section) | |||
=Patents= | =Patents= | ||
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=Feasibility Study= | |||
What level of technology is required to produce the machine? | |||
#Precision die with small holes | |||
#Near-sonic air flow | |||
#Hot air generation | |||
=SME Search= | |||
As a first step - contact researchers in the field for rapid learning on the technology. | |||
=Specifications= | |||
#Melt blowing produces 3 micron- size fibers. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/melt-blowing] | |||
=Machines= | |||
*How they work - [https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/melt-blown-process] | |||
*Blowing fluff - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cJk7Z8WOBs] | |||
*YouTube Videos - [https://www.google.com/search?q=melt+blown+plastic+machine&client=ubuntu&hs=0CF&tbm=vid&sxsrf=ALeKk015GycVQYXWVE0dR38E61a-NV8MmA:1585006275331&ei=w0Z5XpnsE_GrytMPs5aSuAM&start=10&sa=N&ved=0ahUKEwjZ2YfA4LHoAhXxlXIEHTOLBDcQ8tMDCHk&biw=1237&bih=635&dpr=1.5] | |||
=See Also= | |||
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=Useful Links= | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melt_blowing The Wikipedia Page on Melt Blowing] | |||
Latest revision as of 23:35, 23 March 2020
Basics
- A Process for Manufacturing Nonwoven Fabric of a very fine nature
- Used mainly for filters, but also has many other applications
- Not to be confused with Blow Molding
- Uses fine nozzles for plastic which are surrounded by high velocity air to essentially atomise it
- Melt-blown plastic is a material for making N95 masks, or HEPA filters as well.
- Similar Processes are used for Fiberglass, Basalt Fiber...And Cotton Candy, although this is typically done with a linear, rather than radial output (see the patent section)
Patents
- Melt-blown plastic, original Exxon patent - [1]
Feasibility Study
What level of technology is required to produce the machine?
- Precision die with small holes
- Near-sonic air flow
- Hot air generation
SME Search
As a first step - contact researchers in the field for rapid learning on the technology.
Specifications
- Melt blowing produces 3 micron- size fibers. [2]