Abstract: Method and related equipment for the production of filtering panels (8) made up of a filtering fabric (5) locked and tensioned inside a frame (7) consisting of two mutually coupled half frames (7a, 7b), wherein the moulding of said frame (7) of said panel (8), the unwinding of said fabric (5) from a feeding roller (4) and the tensioning of the same fabric (5) in the frame (7) are carried out, the latter being performed automatically during said moulding step. Compared to the solutions employed in the prior art, the equipment and the method of the invention offer the advantage of automating every operation for assembling the filtering panel, locking the fabric in a centered position on the frame in the making, tensioning it and cutting it out around the frame already moulded on the panel.

Abstract: A composite filtering medium comprising a precision fabric, of the type with weft and warp, on the surface of which nanofibres are deposited by electrospinning. A method for producing the composite filtering medium, comprising a step of electrospinning for formation of nanofibres and a subsequent step of deposition of said nanofibres on a base fabric; the method comprises injection of the material for formation of the nanofibres, dissolved in a solvent or mixture of solvents, through a nozzle in order to spread it on an electrode; the method comprising application of a difference of potential between the nozzle and an electrode; the nanofibres being formed as a result of evaporation of the solvent or mixture of solvents, due to the electrical field, and stretching of the polymer deposited on the electrode, by means of the nozzle; the nanofibres thus formed being subsequently stretched and deposited on said base fabric.

Abstract: Method and related equipment for the production of filtering panels (8) made up of a filtering fabric (5) locked and tensioned inside a frame (7) consisting of two mutually coupled half frames (7a, 7b), wherein the moulding of said frame (7) of said panel (8), the unwinding of said fabric (5) from a feeding roller (4) and the tensioning of the same fabric (5) in the frame (7) are carried out, the latter being performed automatically during said moulding step. Compared to the solutions employed in the prior art, the equipment and the method of the invention offer the advantage of automating every operation for assembling the filtering panel, locking the fabric in a centered position on the frame in the making, tensioning it and cutting it out around the frame already moulded on the panel.

Abstract: A protective material in roll form comprising a laminate fabric with a matrix formed of one or more thermoplastic films; the fabric is advantageously an aramid fabric. The production method of the protective material comprises the direct lamination of a fabric with one or more thermoplastic films, by means of a continuous production line that operates at a temperature between 100 and 250° C. and a pressure from 5 to 60 bar, applied for a time of at least 30 seconds.

Abstract: A ballistic protective material, characterized in that it comprises a laminate made of aramid fabric having one or more layers of thermoplastic or thermosetting matrix. The resulting composite can be produced by using a film, by applying powders or resins; the material is very flexible, in the form of a roll having the desired width and length.

Abstract: A composite filtering medium comprising a precision fabric, of the type with weft and warp, on the surface of which nanofibres are deposited by electrospinning. A method for producing the composite filtering medium, comprising a step of electrospinning for formation of nanofibres and a subsequent step of deposition of said nanofibres on a base fabric; the method comprises injection of the material for formation of the nanofibres, dissolved in a solvent or mixture of solvents, through a nozzle in order to spread it on an electrode; the method comprising application of a difference of potential between the nozzle and an electrode; the nanofibres being formed as a result of evaporation of the solvent or mixture of solvents, due to the electrical field, and stretching of the polymer deposited on the electrode, by means of the nozzle; the nanofibres thus formed being subsequently stretched and deposited on said base fabric.

Abstract: An intelligent filter construction for household appliances, in particular for drying/washing-drying machines, for separating solid particles from liquid or gaseous fluids, comprises a synthetic monofilament precision fabric material, of a weft and warp type, with which is integrally associated a capacitive sensor adapted to measure in real time values of a moisture in an air flow passing through the fabric material thereby optimizing the household appliance operating cycle.

Abstract: A stab proof material in roll form comprising a matrix distributed over both the surfaces of a textile structure and forming a surface film totally interpenetrated in said textile structure. The production method comprises the steps of: unwinding an aramid fabric on conveyor means; distributing an amorphous thermoplastic matrix starting from a micrometric powder, over both surfaces of the aramid fabric as it is unwound; passing the material through a first hot section and then through a second relatively cold section; the first section applies a temperature and a pressure such as to form an amorphous thermoplastic film on the fabric; the second section facilitates detachment of the coated material from the conveyor means.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced composite material, consisting of an amorphous thermoplastic matrix distributed over a surface of an aramid fabric and forming a surface thermoplastic film partially interpenetrated with and adhering to the aramid fabric. The production method comprises the steps of: unwinding an aramid fabric on conveyor means; distributing a thermoplastic matrix in the form of micrometric powder over the whole upper surface of the aramid fabric as it is unwound; passing the material through a first hot section and then through a second relatively cold section; the first section applies a temperature and a pressure such as to form a surface thermoplastic film on the fabric; the second section facilitates detachment of the coated material from the conveyor means.

Abstract: A device for the formation of turbulence in a liquid, which comprises at least one support (5) of plastic material provided with through holes (6) and at least one woven fabric (7) of synthetic monofilament formed as a single body by co-molding on one face of said support (5). Compared to conventional devices, the device according to the invention offers the advantage of allowing the volume of foam formed on the liquid downstream of the support to be modulated.

Abstract: Structure for the ballistic protection of vehicles in general, characterized in that it comprises at least a first textile element and at least an additional element formed of a thermoplastic or thermosetting matrix. The structure forms a ballistic system for light armor plating obtained from at least one textile element and one or more thermoplastic or thermosetting base elements. The first textile element includes textile fibers. The second element can include thermoplastic matrices, thermosetting matrices, matrices based on rubber, elastomeric polymers and thermoplastic films of various kinds, the purpose of which consists in providing mechanical properties such that the use of the element can be extended to the field of armor plating while maintaining a high degree of flexibility. The aforesaid elements together contribute to define an efficient ballistic solution while maintaining a relatively low areal density.

Abstract: A fabric formed by an interweaving of monofilaments (2) of synthetic material and which has two opposite metalized faces, in which at least one of said faces has at least one color (5) which determines the level of transparency. Compared to the known fabrics for making transparent panels for the building sector, the fabric according to the invention offers the advantage of allowing control of the level of transparency to light, depending on the color applied to the metalized surface of the fabric.

Abstract: Structure for the ballistic protection of vehicles in general, characterized in that it comprises at least a first textile element and at least an additional element formed of a thermoplastic or thermosetting matrix. The structure forms a ballistic system for light armor plating obtained from at least one textile element and one or more thermoplastic or thermosetting base elements. The first textile element includes textile fibers. The second element can include thermoplastic matrices, thermosetting matrices, matrices based on rubber, elastomeric polymers and thermoplastic films of various kinds, the purpose of which consists in providing mechanical properties such that the use of the element can be extended to the field of armor plating while maintaining a high degree of flexibility. The aforesaid elements together contribute to define an efficient ballistic solution while maintaining a relatively low areal density.

Abstract: A method for preparing a composite filter medium (1), comprising a step of forming a first filter medium (8) through deposition of nanofibers (4) on a base fabric (2) through an electrospinning process and a step of covering said filter medium (1) by plasma deposition of a coating (7) on said first filter medium (8) in a vacuum chamber (9). According to the invention, after the electrospinning process and before the plasma deposition of the coating (7), a degassing step of the base fabric (2) and of the nanofibers (4) forming the aforementioned first filter medium (8) is provided inside the same chamber (9). With respect to the known filter media, that of the invention offers the advantage of maintaining the desired level of water and oil repellency, due to the formation of a completely polymerized coating strongly adhering to the surface of the base fabric and of the nanofibers.

Abstract: An acoustically transparent protector for an audio device provided with a sound generating transducer having a sound port covered by said protector for use with a human ear for the reproduction of sound which allows sound to pass through with little attenuation or distortion but does not allow foreign material such as ear wax, dust, debris, or water to pass into the sound port. The protector of the invention is provided with a sound radiating element having at least a curve portion and a suspension part. The protector of the invention realizes a “perfect” barrier that attenuates the sound entering the audio device as little as possible and does not suffer from significant sound distortions.

Abstract: A method for preparing a composite filter medium, which involves a step of forming a first filter medium by depositing nanofibers on a base fabric by means of an electrospinning process, a subsequent step of forming the filter medium through plasma deposition of a coating on the first filter medium and a step of forming irregularities on the surface of the coating, through plasma treatment of the filter medium obtained in the previous plasma deposition step. With respect to the known filter media, that of the invention offers the advantage of maintaining the desired level of water and oil repellency, without interfering with the secure adhesion of the filter medium to the body on which is located the opening to be protected against liquid infiltration.

Abstract: A fabric for use in filters separating water from a water/diesel emulsion, and a method of using such a fabric, where the fabric has a rectangular mesh, the sides of which are formed by respective threads. In comparison with prior art fabrics for water/diesel filters, the fabric of the invention offers the advantage of having a higher separation efficiency, thus allowing separation of diesel with a lower residual water content downstream of the filter.

Abstract: A shaped component made of technical fabric for protection of the speakers of electronic devices with waterproofing characteristics of IPx7 degree or higher, which have water-tight speakers. In addition to the function of protection from solid particles, the invention is optimised for guaranteeing fast and efficient draining-off of the water that has penetrated into the water-tight speaker so as to recover as fast as possible the initial acoustic functionality, in an improved way as compared to the solutions currently available. The component according to the present invention comprises within it one or more openings covered by synthetic technical fabric with hydrophilic treatment, to guarantee rapid exit of the water that has entered the speaker module, and one or more openings covered by synthetic technical fabric with hydrophobic treatment, to favour entry of air into the volume in front of the speaker, thus ensuring proper emptying thereof.

Abstract: An acoustically transparent protector for an audio device provided with a sound generating transducer having a sound port covered by said protector for use with a human ear for the reproduction of sound which allows sound to pass through with little attenuation or distortion but does not allow foreign material such as ear wax, dust, debris, or water to pass into the sound port. The protector of the invention is provided with a sound radiating element having at least a curve portion and a suspension part. The protector of the invention realizes a “perfect” barrier that attenuates the sound entering the audio device as little as possible and does not suffer from significant sound distortions.

Abstract: A shaped component made of technical fabric for protection of the speakers of electronic devices with waterproofing characteristics of IPx7 degree or higher, which have water-tight speakers. In addition to the function of protection from solid particles, the invention is optimised for guaranteeing fast and efficient draining-off of the water that has penetrated into the water-tight speaker so as to recover as fast as possible the initial acoustic functionality, in an improved way as compared to the solutions currently available. The component according to the present invention comprises within it one or more openings covered by synthetic technical fabric with hydrophilic treatment, to guarantee rapid exit of the water that has entered the speaker module, and one or more openings covered by synthetic technical fabric with hydrophobic treatment, to favour entry of air into the volume in front of the speaker, thus ensuring proper emptying thereof.