PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR THE SURFACE MODIFICATION OF FOAM PLASTICS WEBS

摘要

A process for the continuous modification of the surface portion only of a foamed plastic web to impart high mechanical resistance with retention of air permeability and elasticity comprises preheating the web to a temperature below its melting point, passing the preheated web through the nip of a calendar and withdrawing the web from the calender under tension. The calendar comprises a pressure roller heated to a temperature above the melting point of the web and a backing roller which is not heated.