Felt Types Methods of Manufacturing Woven Felt

Wool or a blend of wool and other yarn is woven into a cloth then felted using steam and pressure to make the fibers interlock. Very durable and resilient fabric. Cut parts may fray and have loose fibers. Maximum thickness 1/2". Typical uses include: o Printing (Etching) Blankets o Musical Instruments o Door Seals

Pressed Felt

Oldest form of fabric known to man, predates weaving and knitting. Wool fibers or a blend of wool and other fibers are pressed together with steam and pressure to allow the fibers to naturally interlock. This felting process produces a fabric that is slightly less durable than the woven felt but is less expensive and can be made thicker. Parts will not fray and loose fibers are minimal. Can achieve very high densities Maximum thickness 3". Typical uses include: o Filters o Wicks o Gaskets o Wipers

Needled Felt

Synthetic fibers or a blend of wool and synthetic fibers are interlocked using machines with thousands of needles moving in an up/down motion to mechanically interlock the fibers. Wool blends are less expensive than pressed or woven blends but tend to exhibit a bevel at the edge of cut parts. Cut parts do not fray and loose fibers are minimal. Maximum thickness 1-1/2". Typical uses include: o Craft Felts o Inexpensive substitute for Pressed Felts o Cushioning o Felt bottoms for lamps

Composition 100% Wool Fiber Felt

Fibers come from sheep. All natural and has excellent wicking and durability properties. Is most often pressed or woven. Can be needled but usually has binders added to help hold fibers together. High quality and density Typical uses include: o Bearing seals o Polishing Pads o Wipers o Lubricators

Blends of Wool and other fibers

Varying ratios of nylon, polyester, rayon, polypropylene, or cotton are mixed with wool to meet published specifications or control performance and cost. Can be pressed, woven or needled. Low density and cost Typical uses include: o Packing o Filters

100% Synthetic Fiber Felt

Polyester, polypropylene, Teflon, Nomex, Rayon, and Kevlar fibers are needled or woven to form fabrics which perform to the fibers specifications. Cost is dependant on the fiber cost. Materials can be die cut with no fraying and minimal loose fibers. Widest range of applications from very low tech and general to high tech and specific Typical uses include: o Filters o Weather Stripping o Straps o Packing and Cushioning

Form Felt Rolls

Felts with thicknesses of 1/32" to 1" and densities up to 18 lbs/sq.yd. come in roll form. The length of the roll is dependant on the thickness of the felt and varies from approximately 8 to 300 yards. The width of the roll is between 54" and 84".

Felt Sheets

Felt with densities greater than 18 lbs/sq.yd. are usually made in 36" x 36" sheets and can be made up to 3" thick. These felts can be custom made in larger sheets if needed.

Custom Die Cutting of Felt and Other Non-Metallic Materials The applications for die cut Felt are nearly limitless. From lamp bases to gaskets, from washers to custom shapes, Aetna can expertly produce the cut parts you need. Aetna Felt Offers:

Cutting capabilities up to 8 feet wide by 30 feet long Custom one of a kind parts to long run parts in the millions Many stock dies Traditional die cutting of felt Computer controlled cutting Cutting of Other Non-Metallic Materials including:
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Adhesive Backed Materials Chipboard Cloth Coated Fabrics Cork Fiber Fishpaper Flocked Products Nomex

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Onionskin Paper Plushes Polyester Rayon Rubber Sponge Rubber Teflon Vinyl

Technical and design support Quick turnaround at competitive prices Fast, friendly response and service

Felt Gaskets & Felt Washers Felt's unique ability to cushion, retain its resilience under long term pressure, seal out dust and lubricate, make it the perfect choice for many gasketting and washer type applications. Aetna Felt specializes in standard and custom cutting of gaskets, washers, spacers and seals, from :

Felt Adhesive back products Chipboard Cloth Coated fabrics Cork Craft Felt Fiber Fishpaper Flocked Products

Nomex Onionskin Paper Plushes Polyester Rayon Rubber Sponge Rubber Teflon Vinyl

As well as specialized gasketting material for:

Engine Construction Engine Assembling Tap Water Market Industrial Market Head Gaskets (gasoline and heavy duty)

Exhaust Pipes Fitting Industry Filler material for heat shields Automotive Industry

SAE Felt Specifications Quick Reference - Click SAE Grade Number for complete information. Lbs. SAE per Gra Sq. de yd, No. 1" F-1 F-2 16.0 Compress Tensil Shore ion for Vibratio Abrasio Wool e A 10% n n Conte Streng Hardne Deflectio Absorpti Resista nt th ss n, psi on nce 95% 90% 500 500 30-40 30-40 21 21 High High Excellen t Excellen t

Color White

16.0 Pink/Blk/Br own

F-3 F-5 F-7

16.0 12.2 4 12.2 4

Grey White Grey White Grey Grey Grey Grey

85% 95% 80% 95% 87% 75% 55% 45%

400 400 250 225 200 75 75 Not Rated

30-40 20-30 20-30 15-25 15-25 15-25 15-25 5-15

13 6 6 4 4 3 3 1

High Medium Medium Low Low Low Low Very Low

Excellen t Good Good Fair Fair Fair Fair Poor

F-10 8.48 F-11 8.48 F-13 8.48 F-15 8.48 F-26 7.20

F-50 - similar to F-1 but in thickness less than 1/8" F-51 - similar to F-3 but in thickness less than 1/8" F-55 - similar to F-7 but in thickness less than 1/8". SAE F-50 (NO. P15003) A high grade, high density felt similar to SAE F-1, but made in thicknesses below 1/8". Recommended for mechanical applications where an accurate, thin, smooth, high grade, felt is required. Aetna Style P15003 F50 34R1X 16R1X 95% 2.5% 2.5% 3.0% 1.5% 500 NA

SAE J314b ASTM (NTA) CF-206 Minimum Wool Content CHLOROTHENE SOLUBLE Max. WATER SOLUBLE Max. Combined Chlor. & Water Sol. Max ASH Max. TENSILE STRENGTH PSI Min. Splitting Resistance lb./2" W. Min

Typical uses are:

Ball and roller bearing oil retainer washers Small dust excluding washers

STANDARD WIDTH COLOR

60" WHITE 1/16" .063 .007 .010 0.98 0.94 1.01 5/64" .078 .007 .010 1.20 1.16 1.24 3/32" .094 .007 .011 1.43 1.39 1.46

3/64" NOMINAL .047 THICK. Roll Form .007 Cut Parts .010 Nom.lb./sq.yd. 0.75 WEIGHT lb.Min. 0.71 lb.max. 0.79

SAE F-51 (NO. P1511) A high grade, high density felt similar to SAE F-3, but made in thicknesses below 1/8". This felt is recommended for the same applications as SAE F-50, but where tolerances and lengths of life are not as important. Aetna Style P1511 F51 34R3X 16R3X 92% 2.5% 2.5% 4.5% 2.5% 300 NA 60" GREY Typical uses are:

SAE J314b ASTM (NTA) CF-206 Minimum Wool Content CHLOROTHENE SOLUBLE Max. WATER SOLUBLE Max. Combined Chlor. & Water Sol. Max ASH Max. TENSILE STRENGTH PSI Min. Splitting Resistance lb./2" W. Min STANDARD WIDTH COLOR

Thin cut parts such as gaskets and liners

THICK.

NOMINAL

3/64" 1/16" 5/64" 3/32" .047 .063 .078 .094

Roll Form Cut Parts Nom.lb./sq.yd. WEIGHT lb.Min. lb.max.

.007 .010 0.75 0.71 0.79

.007 .010 0.98 0.94 1.01

.007 .010 1.20 1.16 1.24

.007 .011 1.43 1.39 1.46

SAE F-55 (NO. P1512) A medium low density felt similar to SAE F-7, but made in thicknesses below 1/8". This felt is recommended for uses where high durability is not required. Aetna Style P1512 F55 26R3X 12R3X 75% 4.0% 4.0% 8.0% 3.0% 200 NA 60"/72" GREY/BLK 3/32" .094 .007 .012 1.12 1.09 Typical uses are:

SAE J314b ASTM (NTA) CF-206 Minimum Wool Content CHLOROTHENE SOLUBLE Max. WATER SOLUBLE Max. Combined Chlor. & Water Sol. Max ASH Max. TENSILE STRENGTH PSI Min. Splitting Resistance lb./2" W. Min STANDARD WIDTH COLOR

Anti-squeak strips and Sound deadening when glued to panels

1/16" NOMINAL .063 THICK. Roll Form .007 Cut Parts .012 Nom.lb./sq.yd. .075 WEIGHT lb.Min. .071

lb.max.

.079 1.16