Membrane/Film Creation

The Membrane/Film Creation production stage is only applicable to laminate material types. There are four process options that are available for all laminate materials:

• Extrusion on carrier should be selected when the raw material is melted and extruded onto a release paper carrier to form a film or membrane. The release paper is removed and the film or membrane can be used as-is or can be bonded to a different substrate.
• Extrusion without carrier should be selected when the raw material is melted and extruded into a film or membrane directly with no release paper, such as in direct extrusion and bonding onto a textile substrate.
• Solvent solution on carrier should be selected when the raw material is dissolved in an organic solvent before being poured onto a carrier. The membrane or film is formed by evaporating the solvent through the application of heat.
• Water based solution on carrier should be selected when the raw material is dissolved primarily in water before being poured onto a carrier. The membrane or film is formed by evaporating the water and other solvents through the application of heat.