180–280°C
Materials · PD FELT
Aramid Blend Felt
Nomex blended with polyester handles more heat than polyester at a lower cost than 100% Nomex.
Common blends are 20/80, 30/70 and 50/50, used up to about 200–210°C.
Used for heat press pads, compacting felts and calender blankets.
Products
Aramid Blend Felt Blankets
Every belt, sleeve, pad and blanket is made to your size. Open a product for its full specification.
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Aramid blend vs Nomex vs polyester
A blend gives you more heat resistance than polyester without paying for 100% Nomex.
Fibre
Meta-aramid (aramid 1313)
Nomex + polyester (20/80, 30/70, 50/50)
Polyester (PET)
Working temperature
260°C, max 280°C
Up to 200–210°C
Up to 180°C
Colour
Off-white
White to off-white
White
Key property
Flame retardant; does not melt or drip
More heat than polyester at a lower cost than Nomex
The most economical felt
Typical density
300–480 g/m²·mm
About 400 g/m²·mm
400–480 g/m²·mm
Main products
Belts, sleeves, pads, blankets, ironer felt
Heat press, compacting and calender blankets
Belts, sleeves, ironer felt, sanforizing felt, tension pads
Relative cost
Medium
Medium-low
Lowest
Best position
Cooling bed levels 3–4, textile blankets, oil-heated ironers
Heat presses, compactors, laminating machines
Saw and packing tables, steam ironers, slitting lines
Temperatures are typical working limits for our felt; the real limit depends on contact time, load and thickness. Tell us where the part runs and we will confirm the grade.
210°C
Maximum working temperature
20/80–50/50
Nomex/polyester ratios
2800mm
Widest calender blanket
3
Blend products
Common applications
Where aramid blend felt works best
Not sure which material?
Need an aramid blend felt blanket?
Send the working temperature, the part size and a photo of the old label. Our engineers will recommend the grade and quote within one working day.