Why does solvent-free composite reduce costs?

The composite processing cost of solvent-free composite is significantly lower than that of dry composite process, and is expected to be reduced to about 30% or more of dry composite. Adopting solvent-free composite process is very beneficial for improving the market competitiveness of enterprises.

Solvent free composite can significantly reduce composite costs compared to dry composite, for the following reasons:

1.There is less adhesive per unit area, and the cost of adhesive consumption is low.

The amount of adhesive applied per unit area of solvent-free composite is about two-fifths of that of dry composite adhesive. Therefore, although the price of solvent-free composite adhesive is higher than that of dry composite adhesive, the cost of adhesive per unit area of solvent-free composite is actually lower than that of dry composite adhesive, which can be reduced by more than 30%.

2.Less one-time investment

The composite equipment does not have a pre drying oven, resulting in a lower equipment cost (which can be reduced by 30% or more); Moreover, due to the lack of pre drying and drying channels in solvent-free composite equipment, the small footprint can reduce the workshop area; The solvent-free composite adhesive has a small volume and does not require storage of solvents, which can reduce the storage area; Therefore, using solvent-free composite can significantly reduce one-time investment compared to dry composite.

3.lower production cost

The production line speed has significantly increased, which is also beneficial for reducing production costs: the highest line speed for solvent-free composite can reach over 600m/min, usually around 300m/min.

In addition, due to the absence of three waste materials generated during the solvent-free composite production process, there is no need to prepare expensive environmental protection equipment and pay corresponding operating costs, which is beneficial for reducing production costs.

4.energy conservation

During the composite process, there is no need to go through a drying process to remove solvents from the adhesive, which is energy-efficient.