Bakelite® Felt Bonding Technology Solutions
Bakelite® phenolic resins are the binders of choice for nonwovens and thermal and acoustical insulation systems in a variety of applications including consumer white goods and the automotive industry. These resins consistently meet our customers’ quality, performance, safety and environmental needs. Bakelite® phenolic resins offer many advantages, including:
- Increased fire retardance
- Improved mechanical strength
- Enhanced damping
- Low odor and low dust systems
The product line features a wide range of novolac powders that effectively adhere to various natural and synthetic fibers including glass, cotton shoddy, recycled polymers and natural fibers. These impregnated fiber mats find use in climate control, sound absorption and structural applications.
Also available in Europe, in addition to our standard and FR resins, are hexa-free phenolic resins and phenol-free binders.