Established in 1970, SOVB, the French company specialized in the production of brushes and brooms for sweepers, has developed a new material.

In partnership with the French chemical manufacturer ARKEMA, they have introduced a new filament to the market that perfectly combines ecological responsibility and high sweeping performance: the RILSAN PA11.

RILSAN PA11 is a polymer derived from castor oil, its origin is therefore exclusively plant-based. Once extruded, RILSAN PA11 has the appearance of a synthetic fibre, but with the distinctive feature of being 100 % petroleum-free.

As well as being highly environmentally responsible, RILSAN has excellent properties for the road sweeping: Excellent abrasion resistance for a long-lasting brush, chemical resistance, high and low temperature performance, resistance to bending (good shape memory).

The whole range of brushes produced by SOVB can be fitted out with RILSAN PA 11 fibres: side brushes, central brushes, ring brushes, etc.

The plant-based raw material is renewable and the finished filament RILSAN PA11 is 100 % recyclable through existing channels.

As well as being an eco-responsible alternative to traditional petroleum-based fibres, RILSAN PA11 is the bio-based filament that guarantees the best sweeping performance thanks to its technical properties that give it long durability.

The LL’2BCA (Long Life 2BCA) material is a combination of high tensile steel wire and rubber coating. This innovation from SOVB company has been proving itself for over 40 years in numerous city centres across France and Europe.

Inspired by the making of vehicle tyres, this fibre gives your brushes and brooms two main benefits: The rubber coating considerably reduces the noise level of sweeping by reducing the sound generated by the brush rotation upon the road surface. At the same time, the high tensile steel wires give to the brush an excellent resistance to the abrasion and a performant scrubbing power, giving to the brush an extended life duration.

Often copied, the LL’2BCA with its rubber coating pushes brush wear to its maximum, unlike other more rigid materials used for coating.

Exclusively available on the side brushes range, this fibre is particularly efficient for sweeping up sand or wet leaves in autumn.

LL’2BCA is a relevant alternative to reduce noise pollution by increasing brushes life and providing excellent sweeping properties.

 

Contact Hadrien Laguerre at:

Tel: +33 (0)517 427 004

Mobile: +33 (0)609 795 060

 

For more information on both filaments you can find us in Hall 30 on Stand G42