Conwed Plastics

From specialty filtration and containment applications to more unusual moisture control products, our extruded tubes portfolio provides exceptional performance. Extruded tubes are generally used to support, contain and separate. Most common applications are in filtration, where extruded tubes provide strength and rigidity to protect delicate filtration media. Our extruded cylinder tubes are manufactured following the same process as our extruded netting. They are made through a single-step continuous extrusion process that yields a plastic material with integral joints. All of our extruded cylinder tubes have a square mesh configuration and as opposed to seamed netting tubes, extruded cylinder tubes are stronger because of their consistent cylindrical shape made in one single-step. Conwed can alter different characteristics to deliver precise tube configurations. Whether it is the mesh size and shape, the width and length or the diameter and chemical composition, we have exceptional customization capabilities.

One way or another, our netting components provide essential performance functionalities. Bi-component netting is made of two different materials, one in each opposite direction, forming the web. Conwed can combine different, compatible resins, in the same netting configuration but in opposite directions. For example, one bi-component netting design may include an elastomer material in one direction and an adhesive in the opposite direction. This netting could eventually be incorporated with other substrates under thermal lamination. Otherwise, we could include polypropylene (PP) resin in one direction and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) in the opposite direction if the netting does not need to stretch. These are just two examples of the variety of combinations that are available in our bi-component portfolio. The limits of our netting technology are constantly tested and we are accustomed to research and test chemical formulations that will deliver your desired performance. Our bi-component netting can be incorporated to nonwoven, foam, paper, film, membrane, tissue and other fabrics to become part of composites used in various industrial and consumer applications. The lamination and bonding versatility of our netting components allow us to be part of a wide range of applications without necessarily being seen in the final product. From medical and hygiene products to highly customized building and construction applications, our bi-component netting portfolio delivers essential performance functionalities. For a detailed explanation of some the most common methods to incorporate Conwed netting with other substrates, visit our Plastic Netting 101 section. For detailed product information or questions about a product development project

Our co-extrusion technology helps our customers design the most advanced, flexible and strong composites. Co-extrusion is a multi-layer extruded netting than can be subsequently oriented where different polymers can form different layers on the same netting configuration. It is a square netting construction and Conwed has the ability to build netting with AB, ABA, and ABC layer combinations. Our customers thrive on the flexibility co-extrusion products provide in high-performance composites. Our co-extruded netting can be incorporated to nonwoven, foam, paper, film, membrane, tissue and other fabrics to become part of composites used in various industrial and consumer applications. By using co-extrusion netting with adhesive layers, manufacturers and converters may eliminate adhesive steps in their manufacturing and converting processes for specific product applications.

Conwed is able to customize the netting joints to deliver the required product specifications. Extruded flat netting is an alternative to level the joints where opposite strands collide. From building and construction products to sophisticated medical and hygiene applications, flat joints may be a performance or a perception requirement. For example, we manufacture fence products with regular or flat joints. The flat joints allow for a smoother surface and may prevent injury during shipping, handling and installation of fence products at the job site. In other instances, having flat joints is a way to protect and safeguard delicate objects or materials that may get damaged when they come in contact with slight plastic protuberances. Furthermore, certain types of composite applications may need a smooth surface to facilitate lamination or bonding to other substrates. Whether we manufacture plastic netting with flat joints from the start or we flat the joints on a secondary process, we are able to customize our netting portfolio to meet your strict product specifications. For detailed product information or questions about a product development project, please contact our team.

Products needing flexibility, extensibility, breathability, recovery and fitting capabilities rely on Conwed elastomeric netting for superior performance. Conwed manufactures and commercializes Rebound® elastomeric netting which serves as an ideal stretch engine material for a wide range of product applications. It is an ideal alternative to other stretch materials such as films, spandex and stretchable nonwovens. From adult incontinence underwear and training pants to therapeutic wraps, bandages and wipes, Rebound® plays an essential role in their performance. Rebound® is extruded plastic netting made with specialty polymeric materials that provide stretchability in one or both directions of the web. Our engineering team can tailor all netting variables to deliver precise product performance and breathability. Manufacturers, converters, and laminators can produce composites with film, foam, paper, membrane, nonwoven, tissue and other fabrics used in various industrial and consumer applications. These composites can provide customized drapeability, flexibility, elasticity and recovery based on the versatility of our elastomeric netting. For more detailed information about how to incorporate Conwed netting with other substrates, visit our Plastic Netting 101 section. REBOUND® ELASTICITY OPTIONS Compared to other stretchable materials, such as spandex, films and stretchable nonwovens, our elastomeric netting can be designed with stretchability features in one or both directions of the web. + REBOUND® WITH BI-DIRECTIONAL ELASTICITY + REBOUND® WITH UNI-DIRECTIONAL ELASTICITY Learn about our success stories, markets, capabilities and core products and be introduced to our manufacturing processes in our Plastic Netting 101 section. Visit our resins & additives page for a summary of the materials we can use to manufacture our netting portfolio. If you have a product development challenge and wonder how Conwed netting can help you solve it, please contact our team.

Extruded square netting is the most common configuration used in a large number of industrial and consumer applications. Our extruded square netting is manufactured through a single-step continuous extrusion process that yields a plastic material with integral joints. Our resins and formulations vary depending on the final product application and the performance requirements set by our customers. Conwed can modify a great variety of chemical properties and physical characteristics to find the most suitable netting design for each product development project. We rarely end up with an off-the-shelf solution; thus, we encourage you to contact our team of engineers and business development professionals to assess the most appropriate netting configuration for your project. Conwed extruded square netting can be found in many markets and applications. From automotive and parts protection to filtration and building & construction products, our extruded square netting provides superior performance. The sky is the limit when our R&D team helps our customers develop the right netting configuration. For detailed product specifications of our extruded square netting portfolio or questions about a product development project, please contact our team.