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Drying in Glass Nonwoven Production

Drying in glass nonwoven production is a critical process step that significantly affects the mechanical properties and further processing of the material. After forming and impregnating the glass fibers, the nonwoven must be dried evenly – even across large product widths – while withstanding high temperatures and mechanical stress.

Benefits

GKD process belts for drying glass nonwovens offer excellent cross stability and high temperature resistance. They enable uniform drying – even at high speeds and belt widths exceeding five meters. Their stable tracking increases process reliability and improves product quality.

Solution

Metallic process belts with individually tailored mesh constructions – single, double, or triple warp – are used depending on product requirements. The belts feature non-marking welded or soldered seams and can be manufactured in long lengths of up to 200 meters without additional seams. For particularly demanding applications, hybrid solutions with glass or plastic components are also available.

Typical Features

High cross stability
Stable tracking, even at high belt speeds
Customized mesh constructions (single, double, triple warp)
Non-marking welded or soldered seams
Cleaning possible via brush rollers, high-pressure water jet, or laser
Long belt lengths up to 200 m in one piece

Optimize Your Drying Processes in Glass Nonwoven Production with GKD

Find more information about our process belts for drying glass nonwovens, as well as individually developed solutions for various system and product requirements, in our brochure. Feel free to contact our experts – we offer personalized advice for your application.