What is Vinyl Welding?
Heat sealing and welding are often used interchangeably when people talk about industrial sewing. Although there are multiple methods of joining fabrics like vinyl together, the end result of vinyl welding is the same: a waterproof and airtight hermetic seal. How Does RF Welding Work? Though it’s been around since at least the 1970s, RF […]
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Drone Fuel Bladders
Military fuel bladders play a critical role in the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles. What is a Drone? UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) are an important piece of equipment in US Army operations. These drones provide unprecedented access to reconnaissance, communications, and other applications without endangering the lives of staff. The use of UAVs has increased […]
Read MoreWhat is PVC Fabric Welding and How Does it Work?
PVC welding, specifically PVC fabric welding, is a technique that uses heat or RF fields to create welds of various shapes and patterns. PVC is an acronym for polyvinyl chloride, which is a type of vinyl. PVC has been used extensively in many industries for lots of implementations. It is widely used today because of […]
Read MoreHow Are Air Bladders Made?
Inflatable air bladder solutions are primarily used in industrial, medical, and marine applications. In the medical field, air bladders are used to treat broken limbs and transport patients. You might also see them used as seat cushions in aircraft. For marine applications, they are often used as a flotation device with an inflatable raft or […]
Read MoreDesign An Inflatable Product with Vinyl Welding
From a pool raft to a life-saving water rescue device to an inflatable building, vinyl and PVC welding techniques guarantee a waterproof seal and an airtight bond that you can rely on to help save lives or even just give you an air mattress to sleep on. No matter what you need an inflatable fabric […]
Read MoreWhat is Heat Sealing and How is It Used?
Heat sealing, also called heat welding, is a method of fastening two pieces of fabric together with an airtight, watertight bond. The most common type of heat weld uses polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or vinyl fabric. The nature of heat-sealed welding makes it perfect for lots of different kinds of thermoplastic materials, especially thinner fabrics. Thermoplastic […]
Read MoreWhy Do You Need To Heat Seal Laminates?
The evolution of manufacturing processes has been marked by constant innovation and refinement, and heat sealing is a prime example. Tracing its roots back to the 20th century, heat sealing began as a simple method to bond thermoplastic materials together using heat. As industry needs grew more complex, the technique evolved, giving birth to radio […]
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