Paper Machines & Textile Industry
Maximum service life for high-performance clothing
Your partner for the paper and textile industry
In paper and corrugated board production, technical textiles (forming fabrics, press felts, dryer screens) are the heart of the system. They transport the paper mass under extreme conditions. A failure or tearing of the clothing means expensive downtime. BKT Germany delivers the chemical and technical infrastructure to make these textiles more resistant, durable and process-reliable.
Flexonal®: The life insurance for your textile edge
The problem
The critical point of every clothing in a paper machine is the edge. Enormous shear forces act here, which can lead to fraying or complete tearing.
The solution
Our Flexonal® systems were specially developed for edge reinforcement.
Mode of action
The PU system penetrates deep into the fabric, encases the filaments and forms a highly flexible yet extremely tear-resistant protective zone after curing.
Advantage
The edge remains stable even at high running speeds and chemical stress from process waters. Wear is minimised and the service life of the entire clothing is significantly increased.
Everything from one source: Chemistry + application technology + know-how
A technical textile is only as good as the application of the chemistry. BKT offers you the process duo: The system - Flexonal® and customised coating polyurethanes and silicones. The equipment - Mobile or stationary BKT low-pressure casting machines optimised for precise, bubble-free application on large-area textiles. The know-how - We advise you on integrating the coating unit directly into your production line (e.g. process belts for corrugated board machines).
Coating solutions for technical textiles
Controlled permeability
We formulate systems that precisely define the water permeability of your textiles - crucial for dewatering performance in the wire section.
Learn moreAbrasion-resistant functional layers
Our coatings protect the carrier fabric from mechanical abrasion caused by rollers and scrapers.
Learn moreTemperature & chemical resistance
BKT systems are stable against thermal loads in the dryer section and resistant to cleaning chemicals.
Learn moreBKT advantages for textile manufacturers & paper mills
Edge tearing
Flexonal® edge reinforcement
Higher operational safety
Fabric wear
Abrasion-resistant PU coating
Extended replacement intervals
Complex application
BKT casting technology (manual/auto)
Reproducible application quality
Special requirements
Custom formulas from 100 kg
Exact adaptation to your needs
Let's discuss your requirements
Together we'll find the optimal polyurethane solution for your project.