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Forming of Staple Fibers and Endless Filaments

The forming of nonwovens from staple fibers and endless filaments is a key process in nonwoven production. Depending on the method – whether drylaid, airlaid, spunlaid, or wetlaid – the process belts used must meet various requirements: from fiber placement and transport to release behavior at the end of the belt.

Benefits

GKD process belts enable precise fiber guidance and uniform placement – even at high production speeds. The textured surface ensures reliable transport of filaments, while the excellent release behavior enhances product quality. High air permeability and cleanability contribute to efficiency and extended service life.

Solution

Single- and double-layer meshes made of plastic, metal, or hybrid materials are used – tailored to fiber fineness, fiber length, and machine-specific parameters. For spunbond and meltblown processes, GKD offers special mesh types with carbon-coated filaments to dissipate electrostatic charge. The belts are available with hook seams or endless seams and can be installed on-site by GKD service technicians.

Typical Features

Textured surface for reliable nonwoven transport
Excellent release behavior (“web release”)
High air permeability for optimal fiber placement
Easy cleaning of polymer spots (e.g., spitters)
Antistatic equipment with carbon-coated filaments
Hook or endless seam for easy installation
Selection of various mesh types depending on the process (drylaid, airlaid, spunlaid, or wetlaid)

Optimize Your Nonwoven Production with GKD

Find more information about our process belts for forming staple fibers and endless filaments, as well as specially developed solutions for various nonwoven processes, in our brochure. Feel free to contact our experts – we offer personalized advice for your application.