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ITW Texwipe has been at the forefront of materials development for specific applications, including:

  • LMR (Longitudinal Magnetic Recording)
  • Texture
  • Pre sputter cleaning/burnish
  • Post sputter cleaning/burnish
  • Post lube wipe or clean
  • Head cleaning after dicing

    Working with world-class suppliers, ITW Texwipe has explored and developed the most advanced materials available from any supplier, anywhere.

  • Traditional, and microdenier woven and non-woven materials, commercially down to .001 denier, and in experiments down to .00004 denier
  • Bicomponent and other complex fibers
  • Virtually all man-made materials, including polyester, rayon and other cellulosics, nylon and other polyamides.
  • Cotton and other natural products which have been modified to achieve new dimensions in cleanliness and particle release

    ITW Texwipe has specialized converting equipment specifically designed for the magnetic media industry:
  • Hot knife cutting seals edges to significantly reduce fibers and particles
  • Core diameters from 1" to 3" (keyed or unkeyed)
  • Widths from 1/4 inch and up
  • Winding either working side out or in
  • Converting/inspection/packaging under controlled/cleanroom conditions

    ITW Texwipe continually tests tapes and processes using custom developed slurries, abrasives, and machine programs at an advanced process development facility in San Jose, California.

    Each customer is unique. Contact us to develop a custom, optimized solution for you.


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