GB2357261A - Manufacturing and printing process - Google Patents

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GB2357261A
GB2357261A GB9923772A GB9923772A GB2357261A GB 2357261 A GB2357261 A GB 2357261A GB 9923772 A GB9923772 A GB 9923772A GB 9923772 A GB9923772 A GB 9923772A GB 2357261 A GB2357261 A GB 2357261A
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Abstract

A process is provided for manufacturing a printed article such as floor mats, rugs, carpets, carpet tiles, bar runners and rubber mat labels having a primary layer (10) and a rubber backing layer (8). The primary layer is bonded to the backing layer under heat and pressure and a printed image is transferred under heat and pressure onto the primary layer from a transfer sheet (12) carrying an image printed on the transfer sheet in sublimatic dyes. The bonding and the image transfer process are carried out simultaneously by pressing the primary layer, the rubber backing layer and the transfer sheet simultaneously in a heated press (2,16). The primary layer may be a tufted fabric, a felt fabric, a non woven fabric spun bonded fabric, or a woven fabric. Alternatively the primary layer may be a PVC/nitrile rubber blend.

Description

2357261 MANUFACTURING AND PRINTING PROCESS The present invention relates
to a process for.manufacturing printed articles, in particular but not exclusively mats, rugs, carpet tiles and similar articles, and to printed articles manufactured by the process.
In the following description and claims, the term "mat" is intended to cover floor mats and also other products such as rugs, carpets, carpet tiles, bar runners, rubber mat labels and so on, in which a primary layer, normally but not always a fabric layer, is bonded to a rubber backing under heat and pressure.
In a known mat manufacturing process, a natural or synthetic rubber backing sheet is cured and heat-bonded under pressure to the back of a fabric layer in a heated press. Such a process is described for example in our European patent application No. 0847327, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.
It is known to print an image onto such a mat by first screen printing the image onto a paper transfer sheet using sublimatic dyes and then transferring the dyes under heat and a vacuum onto the manufactured mat. The heat causes the dyes to evaporate and the vacuum helps the sublimation process and also ensures good penetration of the dyes into the fabric of the mat.
Until recently, this process has only been possible using white polyester mats with a relatively short pile. If a longer pile mat is used, the dye generally diffises excessively, degrading the quality ofthe printed image. The process also requires a separate printing step after completion of the mat manufacturing process It is an object of the present invention to provide a process for manufacturing printed articles, such as mats, rugs, carpet tiles and similar items, and printed articles manufactured by the process, that mitigate at least some of the aforesaid problems.
It has recently become possible to produce a transfer sheet by a new process, in which sublimatic dyes are printed onto a transfer sheet by means of a digital printer under the control of a computer. We have found that using such a transfer sheet it is possible to print an image of acceptable quality onto both long and short pile mats as well as a range of other fabrics.
2 According to the present invention there is provided a process for manufacturing a printed article having a primary layer and a rubber backing layer, in which the primary layer is bonded to the backing layer under heat and pressure and a printed image is transferred under heat and pressure onto the primary layer from a transfer sheet carrying an image printed on the transfer sheet in sublimatic dyes, said bonding process and said image transfer process being carried out simultaneously by pressing the primary layer, the rubber backing layer and the transfer sheet together in a heated press.
By carrying out the bonding process and the image transfer process simultaneously, the Deed for separate manufacturing and printing processes is avoided. The process allows printed images of satisfactory quality to be printed on a wide range of articles, including long and short pile mats, smooth fabric, felt and PVC/rubber blends.
Advantageously, the primary layer is a fabric layer. Preferably, the fabric layer is a tufted fabric. Alternatively, the fabric layer may be a felt fabric, a non woven spun bonded fabric, or a woven fabric.
Advantageously, the fabric layer includes polyester fibres, as these give the best wash fastpess with the printing dyes. the fabric layer be may be either 100% polyester or a blend ofpolyester and other fibres, for example cotton or nylon. Alternatively, the fabric layer may include nylon fibres, for example Nylon 6 or 6.6, and may be either 100% nylon or a blend ofnylon and other fibres.
Alternatively, the primary layer may be a PVC/Nitrile rubber blend, for example for use in rubber mat labels.
Advantageously, the transfer sheet is a digitally printed transfer sheet.
Advantageously, the heated press is heated to a temperature of approximately 160C to 170C and, preferably, the primary layer, the rubber backing layer and the transfer sheet are pressed in the heated press for a time of approximately 20 minutes.
Advantageously, a frame member is used to form the edge of the rubber backing layer during the pressing process. Preferably, the transfer sheet is aligned with the frame member, prior to being placed the heated press.
3 Advantageously, the printed article is a mat, preferably a dust control mat.
According to a further aspect of the invention there is provided a printed article having a primary layer printed with an image and a rubber backing layer bonded to the primary layer, said article having been manufactured by a process according to one of the preceding paragraphs.
Advantageously, the article is a mat, preferably a dust control mat.
Advantageously, the primary layer is a fabric layer of polyester tufted fabric.
Embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is an exploded cross-sectional view of a laid-up mat in a heated press.
In a typical mat manufacturing process, a natural or synthetic rubber backing sheet is cured and heat-bonded under pressure to the back of a fabric layer in a heated press. The fabric layer typically consists of a tufted polyester pile on a non-woven polyester substrate. The rubber backing is normally slightly larger than the fabric layer to form a rubber border, which is typically about 2em. wide. The rubber backing layer and the fabric layer are laid up on a non stick release sheet, for example ofPTFE-coated woven glass fabric, and are covered with atop cover, also of PTFE-coated woven glass. The mat is then placed in the press for the bonding and curing process.
Figure I is a schematic exploded cross-section of a laid up mat in a press. The press includes an inflatable diaphragm 2 upon which there is placed a bottom release sheet 4 of PTFE-coated woven glass. An alurninium. frame 6 the size of the finished mat may optionally be placed on the bottom release sheet 4 to shape the edge of the rubber backing sheet and provide a reinforced border, as described in our European patent application No. 0847327.
The mat, which is laid up on the bottom release sheet 4, consists of a rubber backing sheet 8 and a tufted fabric layer 10. The rubber backing sheet 8 is normally slightly larger than the fabric layer 10 so as to form a rubber border, and also overlaps the inner edge of the frame 6 so that, during the bonding and curing process, the edge of the backing sheet is cut off by the 4 frame. Alternatively, the rubber backing sheet may be accurately cut before being laid up, for example by means of a dye cutter, to fit just inside the frame.
When the mat has been laid up, a transfer sheet 12 that has previously been printed with the desired image using sublimatic dyes is placed face down on top of the fabric layer 10. The dimensions of the transfer sheet 12 are preferably matched to the outer periphery of the frame 6 so that the frame can be used to ensure correct alignment. A top cover 14, of PTFE-coated.
woven glass, is placed on top ofthe laid up mat, and the mat is then placed in the press between a heated metal platen 16 and the inflatable diaphragm 2 for the bonding and curing process.
The press is typically heated to a temperature of about 160-170'C. The diaphragm 2 is inflated, for example to a pressure of 30 pounds per square inch, pressing the mat against the heated platen for a cycle time of approximately 20 minutes. The heat from the platen softens and cures the rubber backing, and the pressure from the diaphragm presses the fabric layer into the rubber backing, bonding the two layers together. At the same time, the dyes on the transfer sheet 12 evaporate and are transferred onto the fabric of the mat to form a printed image.
The process therefore has the advantage that the mat is manufactured and printed in a single step, rather than two separate steps. There is thus no need for a separate printing step and the manufacturing and printing process is therefore quick and simple.
The mat manufacturing and printing process described above is applicable to a wide range of mat and carpet materials. Some example are provided below:
1. Polyester tufted fabric. The process may be used for printing dust control mats, which typically have a polyester tufted fabric made from a yarn of 100% polyester Cotton Count 1.3's serni worsted spun, two ply twisted and heat set, in a fabric having a pile weight of 900g/m cut pile. Whilst this is our standard specification for a dust control mat, variations on yam count and tufting specification including loop pile would alo be suitable. The polyester fabric gives good wash fastness for the dyes used and this feature makes the fabric ideal for laundered products, such as washable dust control mats.
2. Polyester felt. For example, the process may be used to print 100% polyester needled felt having a weight of 500g/m. Other weights would also be suitable.
3. Non woven spun bonded polyester. This material is normally used as a primary backing material for tufted carpets at weights of 80-160g/m, or for roofing felt at weights up to 230g/ni. A weight of 230g/rn has been found to give the best results, because at lower weights the rubber backing flows through to the surface of the material, giving a poor quality print definition. Other weights fighter than this might be suitable, and the rubber can be prevented from flowing.through to the surface by decreasing th pressure of the press during ma-nufacturing and/or by adjusting the rubber formulation to restrict the flow.
4. Woven polyester fabric. Any woven polyester fabric or polyester cotton blend is suitable, providing that the weight and weave are suitable to prevent the rubber flowing through to the surface. For example, a suitable material comprises polyester-cotton blend having a polyestencotton ratio of 67:33 and a weight of 270g/m.
5. White PVC/Nitrile blend. This is the material we use to make rubber labels, which we normally screen print using PVC based coloured inks to produce edge or back labels forourmats. A suitable material comprises a PVC/Nitrile blend having a ratio of 30:70 and a thickness of 0.0 15 " (0. 3 8mm).
The above are intended only as examples and we believe that any fabric or sheet material that contains or consists of polyester and that bonds to a rubber backing would also be suitable.
The process may be employed to manufacture a wide range of products, including dust control mats, other loose-laid mats (for example carrying promotional and advertising material), play mats, printed domestic mats (for example bearing the badges of sports teams) and bar runners, as well as carpet tiles and other products.
Although polyester or polyester blend fabrics are the best for launderable products, owing to the wash fastness of the dyes when printed onto polyester, the process also produces good results when printing onto other fabrics such as Nylon 6 or 6.6, which may be suitable for products that do not require repeated laundering.
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1. A process for manufacturing a printed article having a primary layer and a rubber backing layer, in which the primary layer is bonded to the backing layer under heat and pressure and a printed image is transferred under heat and pressure onto the primary layer from a transfer sheet carrying an image printed on the transfer sheet in sublimatic dyes, said bonding process and said image transfer process being carried out simultaneously by pressing the primary layer, the rubber backing layer and the transfer sheet together in a heated press.
2. A process according to claim 1, in which the primary layer is a fabric layer.
3. A process according to claim 2, in which the fabric layer is a tufted fabric.
4. A process according to claim 2, in which the fabric layer is a felt fabric.
5. A process according to claim 2, in which the fabric layer is a non woven spun bonded fabric.
6. A process according to claim 2, in which the fabric layer is a woven fabric.
7. A process according to any one of claims 2 to 6, in which the fabric layer includes polyester fibres or a blend of polyester and other fibres.
8. A process according to any one ofelaims 2 to 6, in which the fabric layer includes nylon fibres or a blend of nylon and other fibres.
9. A process according to claim 1, in which the primary layer is a PVC/Nitrile rubber blend.
10. A process according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the transfer sheet is a digitally printed transfer sheet.
11. A process according to any one of the preceding claims, in the heated press is heated to a temperature of approximately 160C to 170C.
7 13. A process according to any one of the preceding claims, in which a frame member is used to form the edge of the rubber backing layer during the pressing process.
14. A process according to claim 13, in which the transfer sheet is aligned with the frame member, prior to being placed the heated press.
15. A process according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the printed article is a mat.
16. A process according to any one ofthe preceding claims, the process being substantially as described herein with reference to and as illustrated by the accompanying drawing.
17. A printed article having a primary layer printed with an image and a rubber backing layer bonded to the primary layer, said article having been manufactured by a process according to any one of the preceding claims.
18. An article according to claim 17, said article being a mat.
19. An article according to claim 17 or claim 18, wherein said primary layer is a fabric layer of polyester tufted fabric.
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