Carolina Narrow Fabric Co. (CNF)

United States

• Width13
• Average Thickness (in)0.013
• Average Thickness (mm)0.330
• Width (in)0.5

Coils and stators must have insulation wrapping tapes woven to precise widths, thermal stability and thicknesses. CNF matches most commercial and military electrical insulation specifications. Fiberglass Electrical Tapes Woven fiberglass tapes have a wide range of uses in the electrical equipment market: Transformers, motors, generators, switch gears, consumer appliances and electronic equipment use these tapes to insulate, seal, or strengthen their various components. They provide excellent tensile strength, electrical insulation, thermal insulation, dimensional stability and thermal endurance. Cotton Electrical Tapes Woven cotton tapes are used to wrap armatures, field coils, field coil supports, and transformer windings. They are also used as a sacrificial item in resin or shellac coating processes. Polyester And Poly-Glass Tapes Polyester and polyester-fiberglass tapes are designed to have high shrinkage when heated. Motor parts are wrapped with hi shrinkage tapes and then the parts are heated. The tapes shrink around the parts resulting in an excellent snug fit. Both Polyester and polyester – fiberglass tapes are constructed from warps of hi-shrink polyester.

Reinforcements While our customers come to us with very specific problems to solve, they all have one thing in common. The fabrics and tapes we supply have to strengthen and protect their products, regardless of the application. In fact, for many of our customers, reinforcement is their primary need. We support them in applications that matter: • Pipes that move millions of gallons of fluids • Aerospace applications that carry thousands of passengers • Trailers that move thousands of tons of cargo • Car parts that perform mile after mile If your application requires reinforcement that will withstand the test of time and the wear and tear of perpetual use, contact Carolina Narrow Fabric to explore your options. Flexible Tooling Fiberglass fabric is a preferred component in the production of soft tools for vacuum molding, RTM molding, VARTM, LRTM. This technology provides the capability to produce precise tooling for the high speed creation of various parts and sub assemblies for a variety of end uses including airplanes, boats, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, aftermarket car parts, etc. Transportation The inside liners of refrigerated trucks are made from fiberglass. Fiberglass fabrics and tapes are used to increase rigidity and add strength to the high stress areas of these liners. Many of the new energy efficient busses and trains employ fiberglass for both the internal and external body panels. This is both fuel efficient and durable. Aircraft Most all of the world’s commercial airplane interiors are made from resin impregnated fiberglass or aramid. Everything from interior side panels to PSUS to floor boards use fiberglass to reinforce the resin matrix of the finished part. A high percentage of the world’s aircraft radar domes are also built from fiberglass reinforced plastic. The new Airbus A350 is an excellent example of this. Pipe Repair CNF provides repair kits for household emergencies such as leaks in piping and drains, agricultural equipment emergency repair, gas and oil pipeline leaks and reinforcement, marine piping repair and other emergency situations. Pipe Repair is a fast and convenient way to make low cost repairs. The material is a water activated resin coated fiberglass tape that will laminate and harden on copper, PVC, fiberglass and most metals. Pipe Repair will repair leaks and protect against corrosion. A product is also available to make emergency underwater repairs to marine equipment and pipes. Pipe Repair is easy to apply and comes in 1” up to 13” wide rolls with roll lengths form 1.5 yards up to 30 yards depending on end use. Longer lengths are available as a special order item.

Thermal Protection CNF manufactures a broad range of fiberglass tapes to provide thermal protection. Thickness range from 7 mil to 250 mil. Both woven and knitted products are available. Thermal Protection Improvements in automotive under-hood space utilization mandates better heat management. Thermal protection on wires, coolant tubes, and refrigeration tubes is critical to operating at maximum efficiency. Sleeves and tapes fabricated from fiberglass, nylon, and polyester yarns are custom made for specific applications. Woven Thermal Insulating And Lagging Tape Woven lagging tapes are woven from texturized fiberglass yarns in order to improve insulation. These tapes are used for gaskets, vibration dampening, and welder protection. Boiler doors, oven gaskets, and insulation pads for use in the railroad business are typical applications of woven lagging tapes. The tapes are available treated.

Form-I-Glas™ brand knitted tape was developed wrap steam pipes as an alternative to shrunk in place cotton duct. Knitted fiberglass conforms to irregular shapes and corners with no tucks or bulges. The superior conformability eliminates the need to cut tailored pieces of woven fabric thus saving time and labor costs. The tape is spiral wrapped around pipes and painted with a mastic. The finished wrapped pipe is durable even with foot traffic. Form-I-Glas™ is approved by the U.S. Navy and conforms to Mil-C-20079. Knitted lagging tape is also used for insulating refrigeration tubes and for protecting pipes from corrosion and abrasion. Knitted Tie tapes are used by electric motor and transformer manufacturers. Tie tapes are highly conformable and provide excellent protection where clearances are critical.

Reinforcements While our customers come to us with very specific problems to solve, they all have one thing in common. The fabrics and tapes we supply have to strengthen and protect their products, regardless of the application. In fact, for many of our customers, reinforcement is their primary need. We support them in applications that matter: • Pipes that move millions of gallons of fluids • Aerospace applications that carry thousands of passengers • Trailers that move thousands of tons of cargo • Car parts that perform mile after mile If your application requires reinforcement that will withstand the test of time and the wear and tear of perpetual use, contact Carolina Narrow Fabric to explore your options. CNF offers fiberglass cloth woven to meet commercial and military specifications. Treatments include polyester compatible and epoxy compatible silanes. Volan and phenolic compatible treatments are offered. Fabric yields range from 3.5 ounces per square yard to 40 ounces per square yard. Widths range from 25” to 88”.

Form-I-Glas� brand knitted tape was developed wrap steam pipes as an alternative to shrunk in place cotton duct. Knitted fiberglass conforms to irregular shapes and corners with no tucks or bulges. The superior conformability eliminates the need to cut tailored pieces of woven fabric thus saving time and labor costs. The tape is spiral wrapped around pipes and painted with a mastic. The finished wrapped pipe is durable even with foot traffic. Form-I-Glas� is approved by the U.S. Navy and conforms to Mil-C-20079. Knitted lagging tape is also used for insulating refrigeration tubes and for protecting pipes from corrosion and abrasion. Knitted Tie tapes are used by electric motor and transformer manufacturers. Tie tapes are highly conformable and provide excellent protection where clearances are critical.