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Enka Technology

Enka Solutions in its purest form is a 3D matrix mat consisting of polymeric filaments that fuse where they cross. The technology behind the 3D concept was incepted by our pioneering engineers in the late 1960’s and has developed ever since, making smart combinations with other materials and adding new technologies. As such, Enka Solutions has set the standard for many applications with products that are considered benchmark today.

The range of possibilities with Enka Solutions is endless. The multi-step process allows for flexibility across various parameters to deliver the right solution for your specific case and/or design requirements. Examples include ->

Parameters

  • Polymer type
  • Additives
  • Profile shape
  • Weight/m2
  • Filament thickness
  • Fabric types
  • Conversion
  • Packaging
Mat configurations

The Enka Solutions 3D matrices are manufactured from polymer monofilaments in different weights and thicknesses and shaped to different profiles, to meet requirements for strength, flexibility, flow rates, compressibility, or other specifications. They can be compounded to achieve a.o. flame retardancy, UV-stability, or color.

Properties

  • Polymers: polypropylene, polyester, and polyamide with additives to requirements
  • Pyramid, waffle, U- and V-shaped profiles
  • Thicknesses up to 22 mm featuring an openness of up to 95%

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Combinations

Enka Solutions 3D matrices can be combined with nonwoven and woven technical textiles, adding functionalities. These textiles are attached to one or both faces of the mat through thermal bonding, spot-welding, gluing, or stitching.

Integral combinations

  • Grid incorporation
  • Pre-filling with bound stone chippings

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More Enka Technologies

To create a full range of solutions to challenges in the geotechnical market, proprietary technologies were developed to manufacture geogrids and prefabricated vertical drains (PVD’s).

Properties

  • Geogrids: extruded polymeric straps, laser-bonded and optionally glued to a nonwoven fabric, or aramid grids embedded in proprietary nonwovens. Composite geogrids now available, discover the EnkaGrid MAX C composite geogrids.
  • Prefabricated vertical drains (PVD’s): uniquely shaped core from recycled plastics, thermally bonded to nonwovens on both faces.

Composite solutions for various industries

Our proprietary technologies create versatile materials that bring unique sets of solutions and benefits to construction and industry, with designs that are optimized for specific applications and customer requirements. Contact us to learn how we can support your solutions.

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Our proprietary technologies create versatile materials that bring unique sets of solutions and benefits to construction and industry, with designs that are optimized for specific applications and customer requirements. Contact us to learn how we can support your solutions.