Sean M. Stabler

Advancements in the production of meltblown fibres

Meltblowing is an essential process in the production of filtration media, consisting of single- and sub-micron diameter fibres. At times, these fibres can be exposed to chemicals and environments that degrade the fibres and adversely affect product performance. This article explores the use of a more suitable “chemically resistant” fibre media in the process.

Polyvinylidene fluoride fibres for multiple high performance uses

Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) has long been used for industrial monofilament applications. In this article for Filtration+Separation Sean M Stabler, James Henry, and Jerome Chauveau of Arkema, developers of the new Kynar PVDF, discuss how fresh grades allow the dimensions of fibres to be scaled down to very low diameter fibres, giving access to new opportunities. They state it is an adaptable fluoropolymer, whioh can be applied to many markets including transportation and chemical processing.