EXPER I ENCEExperience Our technical staff at Trann Technologies Fab-rics and Coatings Division offers the many benefits and extensive experience we have gained from over 50 years of combined abilities and capabilities in processing and coating applications. We offer practical and economical so-lutions to coating problems. These can be invaluable assets during initial prod-uct development and project start up. Our vast knowledge of fabrics and coat-ings and how they perform can dramati-cally reduce the amount of test product generated and initial costs. Methodical approaches to production start up and problem solving means that all processing is carefully

studied and receives minute attention to detail. Accurate record keeping of all production

runs, with continued testing during each run, assures consistent repeatability to guarantee compliance and satisfaction. Additionally, our knowledge of the chemical and fabric industries provide our customers with a database of infor-mation for development of new prod-ucts and methods of enhancing existing products.

Trann Technologies Fabrics and Coatings Division will always offer to our customers

our extensive flexibility, sophisticated equip-ment, updated manufacturing capabilities with

total confidence to deliver all products with com-plete assurance of the highest quality.

P.O. Box 1221or

12526 US Highway 90Mossy Head, FL 32434

Phone 888.668.6700 Fax 888.308.7266

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Fabrics and Coatings Division

Trann Tech provides a full service fabric coating and raw materials processing center located in Mossy Head, Florida. Quality is assured in every aspect of processing with our long term and broad base of experience and capabilities. Our full service laboratory and manufacturing centers provide a wide range of coating processes for research and development for new products, short trial lots and large bulk production. Our services include complete warehousing, fabric inspection and, if required, specialized shipping for direct shipment to end use customers.

EquipmentCoatings have become and continue to be more and more complicated, thereby requiring more sophisticated equipment. With our proprietary technology, we have developed and built the most technologically advanced equipment available. We, therefore, are able to offer unmatched flexibility for most coating processes.

Listed below is a brief description of our equipment that is currently in use. Newly developed equipment is continually added to our processing systems. . A Variety of our Unwinding Systems:

Fabrics and raw materials that can be shipped to

us on any diameter core for center bar let off. Large Roll A-frame. Zero tension let off for delicate fabrics. Multi stand let off for small lot rolls.

. Fabric accumulation for continuous coating without stopping for roll change over.

. Computerized tension adjustment stand to ensure consistent coating.

. Unique and proprietary Combination Knife Coater and Submerged Roll Coating. This unit offers:

Knife Over Roll Floating Knife Knife over machined gap table Knife over foam bed Adjustable chemical retaining trough Bi-directional submerged roll coating Variety of different knife profiles

Our Unwinding Systems are used for fabrics with stable widths. The versatility allows for both sides of the fabric to be coated at the same time with the same or different chemicals. . Multi functional Padding, Laminating and Vertical

Coating System. This unit features the following: Immersion Padding with quick change immersion

pan Fabric to fabric lamination with chemical binding Immersion and vertical coating for delicate fabric

. Parallel Tenter Entry with Overfeeding Capability. This prevents mispins and skewness of pinned

selvages while providing consistent tension . Unique and proprietary On-Frame Knife Coater

includes the following features: Knife over roll Floating knife Knife over foam bed Knife over machined gap table Adjustable chemical retaining trough Variety of different knife profiles and widths

Our equipment is exceptional and effective for fabrics that may have tendency to narrow when linear tension is applied. It also allows fabrics to be coated at a stretched point, which can increase seam strength. . Our proprietary Levitator Tenter Dryer System.

Trann Tech has incorporated a revolutionary drying system in the operation. This Trann system utilizes a unique electro-convection drying system. The advantages of this system prove to be far superior to typical gas, steam and thermal oil systems. Most important, the heat inside the dryer is cleaner and more stable allowing for the processing of delicate coatings and fabrics. It is also extremely versatile which allows for slower processing speeds of specialized coatings to higher production speeds for bulk production.

EQU I PM EN T Additionally, there is only slight heat deviation from side-center-side allowing for pigment dyeing of products without heat fading. . Versatile Winding.

Products can be wound directly onto the customers existing a-frames, 2” - 6” cores, or sent over to inspection for customer specified winding procedures.

. Inspection and shipment. Processed fabrics are carefully inspected as coated materials exit the tenter. Defects are marked and tagged. Additional inspection is available as well as special rewinding services and direct shipment to end use customers.

FA B R I C S & C O AT I N G STypes of Fabrics and Coatings Trann Tech has sought the most technically advanced and versatile equipment available. We continually upgrade to ensure that we are at the leading edge of ever expanding market demands. Below are descriptions of various fabrics and materials we have processed and our expert use of different coatings that have been applied to those substrates. If the combination you are seeking is not listed please contact us. Our dedicated management and technical staff will consult with you and are confident that we can assist you with your challenging requests.

. Upholstery Fabrics:

One of our specialties is processing upholstery

fabrics of all types. Household Upholstery: Fire retardants and stain resistants for furniture,

drapery, linen, flooring, tapestry, throw rugs, and bath rugs.

Automotive Upholstery: Fire retardants and stain resistants for seating,

headliners, carpeting, noise barriers, and fire barriers.

Outdoor Upholstery: Application of specialized urethanes and water

repellent coatings.

Tapestry Fabrics: Fire, water and stain protectors for throw rugs,

wall dividers, and cubicle fabrics.. Airbag Fabrics: Application of silicone coating slipcoat or top

coat to flat woven, one piece woven airbags.

. Wall Coverings: With specialized coatings we treat a variety of

wall coverings, from very basic to unique surface finishes. The range of applications varies from pigmented acrylics for appearance enhancement and fire retardants, to specific adhesives for contact application.

. Outdoor — Boatcover Fabrics, Awnings: Application of urethane or silicone to various

outdoor fabrics. Additional application of repellant chemical for

increased barrier protection.

. Industrial Fabrics — Fire Retardants: Applications of fire retardant chemicals to

fiberglass for welding blankets, barriers, protective shields, protective wear, gloves, etc.

Chemical applications can be urethane, acrylic, vermiculite, neoprene, silicone, pigmented acrylic or Teflon.

. Industrial Fabrics — Silicones, etc.: Applications of silicones, PVC or urethane to

fabrics to be used for conveyor belts, roll covering materials and barrier fabrics.

. Industrial Fabrics — Tires: Applications of specialized chemical to fabrics

used to manufacture tires.

. Industrial Fabrics — Sandpaper: Applications to cotton and polyester fabric

substrates of highly specialized coatings to strengthen and increase stiffness for use in sandpaper and abrasion disks.

FA B R I C S & C O AT I N G S . Apparel Fabrics: Applications to nylon, Lycra®/Spandex, cotton

and other fabrics with a variety of sophisticated chemicals and techniques to enhance the properties of the materials. Silicone applications allow for moisture barriers, stain resistance, wrinkle resistance, and in some cases, to protect against fading.

Cotton and Lycra®/Spandex fabrics can be

pigmented for special finishes and visual effect.

. Nonwovens: We process nonwovens with a variety of chemical

treatments. Listed below are some applications: Spunbond Fiberglass: Coatings applied with

specific chemicals for roofing materials and/or barrier fabrics.

Spunbond Polyester Light acrylic coating for stiffness for use in weft

insertion. Application of fire resistant chemical for

nonwovens barrier fabrics.

Coatings of urethanes or silicones creating water proof barriers for protective apparel or to be used for outdoor fabrics.

Protective coatings on nonwoven fabrics

previously processed, with specialized metal finishing and/or enhanced with pigmented acrylics.

. Knit Fabrics: Numerous chemical coatings have been applied

to a variety of knit fabrics. Listed below are some application examples:

Knit fabric coated with a pigmented urethane for

stretchable boat covers.

Application of natural rubber latex coatings to

undersides of bulk knits eliminating or minimizing slippage of bath rugs and throw rugs.

Silicone application to a Lycra®/Spandex knit fabric for water resistant protection of apparel outerwear.

Coatings with fire proof or resistant chemicals to

be used as a stretchable barrier knit fabric. . Specialized Fabrics: Listed below are additional coating applications: Silicone coated fiberglass scrim for use in

household kitchens as a baking sheet.

Patterned coatings for appearance and function

applications. Natural rubber latex application to a nonwoven

structure material for use as a scrub pad.

Lamination of felt to urethane coated boat fabric for protection of fiberglass finishes.

Lamination of two nylon apparel fabrics with a

silicone binder for breathing qualities and water resistant protection.

. Medical Products:

Applications of urethane or silicone coatings to nonwoven or nylon fabrics as barrier protection for medical personnel during surgical procedures.

Application of urethane coatings to nonwoven

fabrics give enhanced protection to surgical drapes and/or hospital bed linens and drapes.

Trann Tech performs coating processes with water based or 100% solid chemicals. We are sensitive to environmental concerns. Our extensive experience with a wide range of chemicals has allowed us to find suitable replacements for solvent based chemicals.