Nanospider - NS LINE
The NS LINE is the gateway to the world of nanofibres. The basis of its technology is modified electrospinning based on polymer solutions. Its major advantages are the high quality of nanofibre material, ease of servicing and cleaning and high production capacity.
Revolutionary thoughts are often very simple, as is the case with Nanospider technology. The technology is based upon the discovery that it is possible to create a Taylor cone and the subsequent flow of matter not only from the tip of a capillary but also from a thin film of polymer solution.
As opposed to other methodologies, Nanospider does not utilise any jets or capillaries for the production of fibres. It uses a drum partially submerged in a polymer solution. Whilst the drum turns on its axis, a thin film of polymer solution is created on its surface. In the top dead centre of the rotating movement of the drum, which is also the place which is closest to the collectors – ‘anti-electrodes’, many focal points of Taylor cones start to form as a result of the maximum intensity of the electric field, which subsequently leads on to the process of fibre spinning.
Taylor cones and the subsequent flow of matter are created in a thick net covering the top of the drum. This results in the high production capacity of fibre spinning of Nanospider. Streams of polymer solution are then divested of solvent (as above) and become firm nanofibres just before reaching the collector.
Industry applications:
§ Filtration
§ Nanocomposites
§ Barriers & protective garments
§ Medicine
§ Environment
§ Cosmetics & Hygiene
§ Energy & IT
Nanospider technology:
§ Modified electrospinning method (fibre spinning from polymer solutions)
§ Technology utilizing a high intensity uniflow electrostatic field for the production of
nanofibres
§ Fibre spinning electrode e.g. in the shape of a revolving drum
Main benefits of the technology:
§ Use of wide spectrum of different polymers
§ Allows the modification of technologies and
characteristics of nanofibre materials manufactured
§ Materials with different layers and different parameter
nanofibres and overall dissimilar properties
§ Layers with nanofibres consisting of various surface
masses and volume densities
§ Use of different foundation (support) materials
§ High production capacity on an industrial scale, which
is the function of:
§ Utilizable working width;
§ Number of spinning heads placed in series;
§ Linear production speed; and
§ Required mass of nanofibre layers
§ Ease of upkeep and energy efficient production
§ High quality of nanofibre layers
Download our Product Guide for NS LINE product details, specifications and application notes. Detailed Model Specifications and Application Sheets can be found below.
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