Gel Coater

Coating using gel-system

  • definition: a sbr latex is foamed / coated upon the substrate. Subsequently the upper payer of the foam (the skin) is dried using a infrared burner(+ ammonium acetate or sodium silicon fluoride gelling medium),then the foam is crushed of calendered either or not with a design (embossing) and finally the coating is vulcanised.
  • possible materials: all flexible materials such as woven, nonwoven, tuft, …
  • added values: a natural rubber coating that is waterproof, washable, offers good anti-skid, has a high abrasive resistance, …
  • industries: carpets, sports, shoe-industry, safety articles, …
  • max width 3m00 on a stretcher-dryer
Schemas Gel coater