Felt Bonding
Fiber felt manufacturers use phenolic resins with reclaimed or virgin fibers to produce thermal and acoustical insulation for the automotive and household appliance industries. Felt manufacturers achieve optimum rigidity, sound absorption and acoustical insulation performance by varying the density of the felt product. The versatility of the phenolic resin to affect the part density mirrors the versatility of substrate fibers used. Phenolic resins provide exceptional resistance under all environmental conditions. Specific applications are:
Functional components used in visible areas (e.g., package deck)
Below surface products used for padding and sound absorption (e.g., hood liner)
Rigid parts used as substrate for decorative material