FibeRio Technology Corp. has launched its new generation of Forcespinning® equipment, specifically designed to meet the production needs of fine fiber media producers and converters. Introduction of the Fiber Engine FX Series takes the economics of nanofiber production to a new level. The benefits of nanofibers are now commercially viable for a greater variety of nonwovens media applications including air filtration, liquid filtration, apparel, acoustic insulation, energy, packaging, and other markets. The new FX Series offers reliable, low cost deployment of a wide range of polymers in a fine fiber format, the company notes.

The Fiber Engine FX was designed with a modular and expandable architecture and is thus configurable for 1.1 meter (FX1100) or 2.2 meter (FX2200) line widths. With a total output of up to 200 grams per minute and compatible with line speeds of up to 200 meters per minute, the FX can be installed in-line with meltblown or other nonwoven processing equipment for the manufacture of composite or standalone media. For a media designer, this means extracting maximum benefit from the high performance (nanofiber) layers where it actually matters, whether it’s improved hydrostatic head, air permeability, filtration efficiency, pressure drop, breathability, conductivity, or acoustic and thermal impedance.

"The Fiber Engine FX is the culmination of extensive engineering and process development work to match the high performance needs of our diverse customer base and their applications", said Ellery Buchanan, CEO. "Our customers depend on us for a complete solutions package, to not only mitigate their risk, but to get their end products to market more quickly."

More information about Forcespinning nanofibers is available via e-mail request.