BUILDING & INDUSTRIAL MAT COMMITTEE 2010 Spring Meeting 2010 Spring Meeting Enterprise Specialty Products Company Overview
BUILDING & INDUSTRIAL MAT
COMMITTEE2010 Spring Meeting2010 Spring Meeting
Enterprise Specialty ProductsCompany Overview
OUTLINE
I. ESP Overview
II. Core Product TechnologyII. Core Product Technology
III.Experience in Mat Production
IV.Technical Services
MISSION STATEMENT
The concept of specialized service to each
customer has proven successful over the years
and Enterprise Specialty Products was formed and Enterprise Specialty Products was formed
with this concept as our guiding principle.
Enterprise Specialty Products is dedicated to
providing high-quality innovative products in a
cost-effective manner. It is our goal to exceed all
customer expectations.
• Technically-based sales staff is experienced in
both development and applications
• On-site evaluations routinely conducted and
supported by sales and tech support staff to
Company Profile
supported by sales and tech support staff to
provide “real-world” verification of product
efficacy
• Emphasis on providing solutions to customer
foaming issues to improve process efficiency
and reduce complications
ESP Competencies
• Providing Technology
• Manufacturing Capabilities /
Differentiators
• Customer-Driven Focus
• Product Variety
• Staff Experience
• Applications Support / Problem Solving
Product Technologies
• Silicone-Based: 100% Active Compounds,
Conventional Silicone & Modified Organo-Silicone
Emulsions
• Oil-Based: Highly-Refined Mineral Oils in 100% Active • Oil-Based: Highly-Refined Mineral Oils in 100% Active
and Emulsion Forms
• Synthetics: Glycol Derivative Formulations
• Water-Based Emulsions: Hydrophobic Materials in Water at Varied Concentrations
• Powder Additives: Hydrophobic Components
Dispersed on Inert Carrier Powders
Generic Nonwoven
Process
Defoamer Applications in
Industrial Mat Manufacturing
• Whitewater:Surface Foaming,
Entrained Air Properties,
Improving Pump Performance
• Binder Systems:Uniform Binder Coverage,
Consistent Pump Operation
• Auxiliary Functions:
Wastewater, Coatings
Defoamer Considerations in
Mat Manufacturing
•• Surface Foam ControlSurface Foam Control
WHITEWATER:WHITEWATER:
•• Surface Foam ControlSurface Foam Control
•• Entrained Air ImpactEntrained Air Impact
•• Fiber/Sizing CompatibilityFiber/Sizing Compatibility
•• Effect on Effect on RheologyRheology
•• DefoamerDefoamer Stamina Stamina
•• Impact as Binder Impact as Binder DiluentDiluent
Defoamer Considerations in
Mat Manufacturing
BINDER SYSTEMS:BINDER SYSTEMS:
•• Foam Control PerformanceFoam Control Performance•• Foam Control PerformanceFoam Control Performance
•• FilmFilm--Forming InteractionsForming Interactions
•• Effect on Resin/Latex Effect on Resin/Latex
•• Solution StabilitySolution Stability
•• DefoamerDefoamer Stamina / PersistenceStamina / Persistence
•• Impact of Whitewater as Impact of Whitewater as DiluentDiluent for Binderfor Binder
Defoamer Considerations in
Mat Manufacturing
OVERALL MAT PROPERTIES:OVERALL MAT PROPERTIES:
•• DurabilityDurability•• DurabilityDurability
•• Tensile, Tear, Elongation, Tensile, Tear, Elongation,
Hot/Wet RetentionHot/Wet Retention
•• Adhesion / Adhesion / CoatabilityCoatability
•• CaliperCaliper
•• Temperature PerformanceTemperature Performance
•• Chemical ResistanceChemical Resistance
Technical Service Department
• Functions as the applications and customer service branch of the sales department.department.
• Correlates test methods which closely mimic the mechanics and properties of customer application(s).
• Services are free of charge to all existing and potential customers.
Technical Service Technical Service
Test MethodsTest MethodsTest MethodsTest Methods
Foam Cell Generator
• Pulp & Paper Industry
• Nonwoven Whitewater
• Textile Industry• Textile Industry
– Atmospheric Dyeing
• Wastewater
• Food Processing
• Metalworking Industry
Aeration Stone Test
• Inks & Coatings
• Emulsion Polymer
ApplicationsApplications
(Adhesives, Graphics….)
• Nonwovens
• Textiles
• Drinkmaster Test
(Inks & Coatings, Adhesives,
Particle Dispersion)
Other Test Methods
• Kitchen-Aid Mixer
(High-Viscosity Systems,
Cementicious Media)
Other Test Methods
• Pressurized Dye
Simulation (Textiles)Simulation (Textiles)
• Waring Blender
Other Test Methods
• Filmcast Evaluations
• Solution Stability
Enterprise Specialty Products, Inc.P.O. Box 488; 400 Catherine St.
Laurens, SC 29644 (864) 984-7700
Questions?Questions?
Laurens, SC 29644 (864) 984-7700www.enterprisesp.com
Chris Sharpe (704) [email protected]
Specialists in Foam Control Technology