DuPont introduce Nomex KD filter material
DuPont Nomex KD uses a new technology that combines DuPont Nomex and DuPont Kevlar fibres in a non-woven filter material that improves the capabilities of existing filter materials. Designers of industrial air filters used in high-temperature applications such as asphalt production and cement clinker coolers will be able to use Nomex KD to create more efficient, effective and potentially less costly filtration solutions.
The new technology combines Nomex, known for its ability to withstand extreme temperatures, with Kevlar, an exceptionally strong fibre used for ballistic protection. The resulting fabric delivers up to 60% better filtration performance than standard Nomex.
DuPont Nomex KD is produced in non-woven process-forming fibrillated microfibres that increase the filtration surface area. The larger surface area leads to greater filtration efficiency and less dust leakage. High dimensional stability could improve durability and extend bag life, and in applications requiring spark resistance, the stability of Nomex KD in heat and flame conditions helps maintain bag integrity.
