Filkemp: 40 Years of Monofilament Experience
Filkemp started its activities while it was still part of the Hoechst group during the 1970s. At the beginning the company produced only monofilaments for bristles and the fishing industry, but today Filkemp offers a vast range of filament solutions for the following applications:
• Abrasive filaments
• Paper machine clothing and filtration fabrics Sport and commercial fishing
• Mooring ropes Tennis racket strings
• Grass trimming and Agriculture
• PET-G, PLA and Nylon filaments for 3D printing
Research and development
Filkemp is internationally recognized as a leading edge manufacturer and reliable partner both in terms of product quality and service, with competitive prices and a worldwide presence. The key to Filkemp’s continuing success is not only its continuing investment program, paired with productivity improvements and sales-driven R&D, but also the company’s rigorous quality control policies, 24/7 production flexibility and long term commitment to its customers.
High Quality Abrasive Filaments
Filkemp has been producing abrasive monofilaments based on PA6, PA6.10 and PA6.12 for polishing and deburring tools for the automotive and metal industry, decorative stones and textile industry, as well as for floor care and other markets since 2011. In this innovative business area, Filkemp aims to be one of the world’s biggest producers in the near future.
For polishing and deburring processes under extremely difficult conditions, high performance thermoplastics (also called semi-crystalline polymers) are used to ensure optimum thermal resistance and stiffness recovery capabilities. To improve grit fixation within the polymer matrix, as well as thermal and chemical resistance, highly effective stabilizers are added during the extrusion process.
Which raw material is best suited for a given application depends on individual working conditions. During the abrasive filament development, special care is taken on filament stiffness, grit distribution and fixation within the polymer matrix.
• Round or flat profile
• 0.25 to 3.00 mm diameters
• Custom made products
• Grit sizes of 36 up to 4000
• Level or crimped finishing
• In a broad variety of colours
• Bundles, spools or hanks
• 44 to 1300 mm cuts
• Sic, AO, Ceramic or Diamond grit
Ask us! We will gladly help you. Visit Filkemp at Interbrush: Stand 4.4.8
