 Coated fabrics are flexible composite
materials formed by applying bonding agents
to either one or both sides of the fabric
substrate and precisely coating it with
different rubber compounds depending on the
end application of the fabric. After the
coating is cured it creates a strong bond
between the rubber and the fabric. The final
product after coating and curing is solid
and flexible. It has a good stability and is
washable, durable and much stronger than
uncoated fabrics. Rubber coated fabrics are
very close textured and therefore exhibit
low permeation and diffusion. They can be
electrically conductive and can also be
weather, oil and temperature resistant.
Zenith offers rubber-coated fabrics with
special characteristics. We manufacture
various types of fabrics for different
applications such as barrier protection,
abrasion resistance, air retention and high
strength to weight ratios, flex resistance
and resistance to chemical gases and fuels.
Zenith uses basic fabrics such as Cotton,
Nylon, Polyester, glass, knits, silk,
Kevlar®. Fabrics of various blends are
coated with Nitrile, Chloroprene, Silicon,
NR/SBR, Butyl, Hypalon (CSM), EPDM & blended
polymers for variety of applications in the
fields of Insulation, Defense, aviation,
marine and offshore operations.
ZRF fabrics are available from 0.3mm to
1.5mm thickness, 1.0 meter to 1.5 meter in
width and in long lengths up to 100 meters.
Zenith’s expertise in compounding is due to
its extensive research and development
program. All coated fabrics are vigorously
tested for specification given by the
customer. With our extensive testing
procedures and fully equipped lab we ensure
that all fabrics meet the highest quality
standards. Zenith is using solvent-based
coating, which gives better results as far
as adhesion is concerned. Zenith’s large
scale production capabilities and short
development periods assures consistent
quality and faster deliveries. |
