Bonded Sorbent Pads
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Construction: Bonded sorbent pads are made by bonding multiple layers of material together. This bonding process typically involves heat or chemical bonding.
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Durability: These pads are generally more durable and can withstand rough handling without falling apart.
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Absorption Capacity: They have a high absorption capacity due to the multiple layers, which can hold more liquid.
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Applications: Suitable for use in areas requiring durable, high-capacity absorbent material, such as industrial settings and spill response situations.
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Cost: Typically more expensive than meltblown pads due to their construction and durability.
SMS Sorbent Pads
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Construction: SMS stands for Spunbond-Meltblown-Spunbond. These pads are made by layering a meltblown layer between two spunbond layers. The spunbond layers provide strength and durability, while the meltblown layer provides absorbency.
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Durability: The spunbond layers add strength and durability, making these pads resistant to tearing and wear.
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Absorption Capacity: The meltblown layer in the middle provides good absorption capacity, making these pads effective at absorbing liquids.
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Applications: Suitable for applications requiring a balance of durability and absorbency, such as medical environments, spill response, and industrial settings.
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Cost: Usually more expensive than standard meltblown pads but may be less expensive than bonded pads, depending on the specific construction and quality.
Meltblown Sorbent Pads
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Construction: Made using a meltblown process, where plastic fibers are extruded into fine strands and collected onto a conveyor belt to form a mat.
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Texture: Typically softer and more pliable compared to bonded and SMS pads.
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Absorption Capacity: Have a good absorption capacity but might not hold as much liquid as bonded or SMS pads.
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Applications: Suitable for lighter spills and applications where a softer, more flexible material is preferred. Commonly used for smaller spill containment and wiping down surfaces.
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Cost: Generally less expensive than bonded and SMS pads due to their simpler manufacturing process.
Summary
- Bonded Pads: High durability, high absorption capacity, suitable for heavy-duty industrial use, and more expensive.
- SMS Pads: Balanced durability and absorption, suitable for medical environments and industrial settings, moderately priced.
- Meltblown Pads: Softer, flexible, good for lighter spills and general maintenance, and less expensive.
Each type of pad is designed to meet specific needs, and the choice of pad depends on the particular requirements of the spill response or maintenance task.
Posted by
Robert McDonald
