Meltblown Technology

Meltblown Technology Course

An in-depth experience for nonwovens professionals

The Meltblown Technology Short Course combines classroom learning with hands-on activities in NWI's state-of-the-art fabrication and testing labs to provide attendees a fundamental understanding of the process of forming meltblown webs. The course focuses on the importance of controlling structure-property-process relationships to optimize meltblown materials to meet the requirements of the application. The course will cover model polymers, such as PP, as well as the use of alternative polymers (PET, PLA, PBS, etc.).

Upon completing the course, attendees will have a comprehensive grasp on meltblown nonwoven production processes, including raw material selection, basic science knowledge, testing, and the characterization used to create end-use products. Attendees will also understand the important connection between thermal profiles and extrusion (i.e., min/max temperatures) to optimize the process.

If you attend this course, you will:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of meltblown nonwoven production processes, including raw material selection, basic science knowledge, testing, and the characterization used to create end-use products.
• Learn how to exploit machine design and raw materials to the advantage of your applications.
• Get expert insight into the nonwoven fabrics industry and the significant role meltblown materials play in the world today.

Featured Topics Include:

• A primer on nonwoven markets and applications for meltblown technology
• An in-depth understanding of polymer characterization and meltblown web formation
• Discussion of composites and coforms
• Discussion of web uniformity and inspection
• Discussion of product evaluation and testing
• Discussion of process variables and hands-on activities in NWI's world-class Meltblown Lab
• Cost modeling for various meltblown process scenarios

Who should attend?

• Business and Product Development
• Manufacturing and Engineering
• Quality Control
• Research and Development
• Technical Sales and Marketing

Course agenda and presenters subject to change.