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Posted by Marketing on May 27 2019 in Gated 1 (Glass) 

What maximum length of belting can you supply?
With so many different and demanding applications within the glass industry, high temperature fabrics are in great demand.  When choosing a supplier, it is important that you work with a business that has the experience, manufacturing capacity and technical credentials to talk you through...
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Posted by Marketing on February 07 2019 in Gated 1 (Glass) 

Do you keep stock of PBO textile and belt products?
Marathon maintains a stock of standard PBO product lines in popular widths and short lengths are often available.  However, demand varies significantly over time and we cannot guarantee availability of the exact desired specification every time.  When a short length is requested and...
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Posted by Marketing on February 07 2019 in Gated 1 (Glass) 

What benefits do PBO textile products provide, compared with other high temperature materials?
So how does PBO compare with other high temperature solutions? PBO is capable of self-extinguishing flames from burners.  The decomposition temperature of the fibre is as high as 650°C PBO products typically have a ~100°C higher decomposition temperature compared with p-aramid fibres. This additional 100...
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Posted by Marketing on February 07 2019 in Gated 1 (Glass) 

At what temperatures can PBO textile/belt products be used?
PBO yarn has a temperature resistance well in excess of that of aramid yarns and will not start to decompose until an air temperature of 650°C is reached. Our experience is that, subject to application, PBO should perform well in the temperature range 550-600°C. ...
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Posted by Marketing on February 07 2019 in Gated 1 (Glass) 

Why is PBO more expensive than Aramid textile components and belting?
We have been asked over the years by customers why our PBO high temperature textile products are more expensive than our other high temperature solutions.  Different raw materials vary in terms of cost and performance. PBO is capable of working at elevated temperatures Marathon...
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Posted by Marketing on January 23 2018 in Gated 1 (Glass) 

“What is the maximum width of press pad that you can supply?”
We have weaving machines capable of manufacturing press pads up to 3000 mm wide. This means that we are best placed to respond to any, and every challenge that we are confronted with! A flexible, adaptable attitude! The key to our success over the years has...
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What maximum length of belting can you supply?

With so many different and demanding applications within...

Do you keep stock of PBO textile and belt products?

Marathon maintains a stock of standard PBO product...

What benefits do PBO textile products provide, compared with other high temperature materials?

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