Development of Jute /PP blended perform for fiber reinforced composites
In Short:
IJIRA has developed Jute /PP blended yarn/fabric as preform in Jute Processing system for making fiber reinforced Composite for non-functional auto parts to improve the strength, durability and functional properties of auto parts.
In Detail:
Suitable technique (additional attachment) has been developed for manufacturing of the jute based blended spun yarn in Slip Draft Spinning Frame. The process has been optimized through various blend ratio for getting higher tensile properties for application in technical textiles.
Jute/polypropylene fibres (at different weight ratios) were processed by slip draft spinning technique in order to produce yarn and then fabric is being prepared at mill shop floor. Subsequently composites were prepared by injection molding.
Commercialization Status:
This innovation has already been commercialized through technology transfer to two manufacturing companies,. JCI has recently purchased about 50 MT of IJIRA-SUBHRA under Jute-I-CARE scheme of Ministry of Textiles.
Patents:
The patent for this technology is under process (Patent Application No. 201831038353). Also, one paper has been published in journal of Natural Fibres in December 2021 (DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2021.2009393).