Membranes

Membranes can be found in various fields of industry and technology, and have numerous applications. One well-known category of membrane equipment is the Environmental Group, which manufactures environmental technology products. The purpose of these membranes is to protect the environment from us and at the same time keep us protected from the environment.

Materials used:

  • HDPE, LDPE
  • Smooth or with studs (spikes)

Geo-membrane

Another application of membranes is geo-membrane technology, in which KUHNE is a world leader. This technology is used to create artificial water reserves for fish farms and mining to protect against groundwater. The aim is to store water. The membranes can also be used as hydrogen barriers in tunneling projects. A landfill liner made of geo-membranes can be used to protect groundwater from pollution by landfills or gas stations. A gas barrier can also be placed under new structures to prevent gas from entering the interior of a home. Flat sheet dies that can produce membranes up to 9 meters wide are manufactured by our affiliated company K-Tool.

Roof Membrane

A common application of membranes is roofing membranes. There are two types of processes to produce these membranes: the multiple-path process and the single-path process. Membranes are made out of a combination of different plastics bonded with nonwoven or woven fabrics. Some of the most commonly used materials are PVC, TPU and TPO. The world's widest roof membrane system is located in the U.S. and is 5.60 meters (18 feet 4 inches) wide. These membranes are also used for cladding stadiums and other buildings.

Overall, membranes are an important component of environmental technology products and have numerous applications. By using membranes, we can help protect the environment while ensuring that we remain protected from environmental impacts.

End Product Examples:

Water storation

Tunnels

Roofing

Cladding

Technical data:

Width 10,000 mm (32ft 9 in)
Throughput Up to 3 tons
Thickness range 0.5 mm (0.02 in) – 2.5 mm (0.1 in)