Industrial Nanotech Supplies Nansulate To Textile Manufacturers
Author: Jul 14, 2011 10:59
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Naples, Fla.-based Industrial Nanotech Inc. — a supplier of nanotechnology-based specialty industrial coatings — reports that a number of textile manufacturers are applying its Nansulate® protective coating to equipment such as dyeing machines, steam pipes and heat exchangers. The company reports that the energy-saving, water-based coating offers thermal insulation and lead encapsulation; prevents corrosion; and resists mold, fire and chemicals.
"Considering that Coats Plc, the world market leader in industrial yarns and threads and consumer crafts, stated publicly that the use of Nansulate on heat process equipment in 37 of their factories in 27 countries will reduce their steam consumption by 10 percent and their global carbon footprint by 2 percent, we are optimistic that we will be able to provide the same benefits to Hanesbrands, Inc. and that this will result in a significant value added proposition for both their company and Industrial Nanotech, Inc.," Burchill said. According to Industrial Nanotech, Turkish textile manufacturer Henateks Textile reduced its liquid natural gas consumption by 20 percent after applying Nansulate High Heat insulation coating to its steam process system, saving a total of $852,437 in 2007 and 2008, with a payback time of 7 months. Turkish textile manufacturer Erenko Textile performed comparative trials on same-capacity machines running a 60-minute cycle at 60ºC. In the machine coated with Nansulate, steam supply cycles were reduced from 24 injections to two injections; energy consumption was reduced by 20 percent; and unit material production costs were reduced by 10 percent. Currently, Industrial Nanotech is conducting a pilot project with Winston-Salem, N.C.-based apparel manufacturer Hanesbrands Inc. If Hanes brands is pleased with the results, it will begin applying Nansulate to heat-process equipment at its plants, reports Stuart Burchill, CEO and chief technology officer, Industrial Nanotech. |
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