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Welcome to the AMER-SIL GROUP
The AMER-SIL GROUP is a producer of high quality products for the battery, filtration and insulation industries.
OUR PRODUCTS:
AMER-SIL and AMER-GEL microporous PolyVinyl Chlorine/Silica leaf separators.
AMER-TUBE nonwoven polyester gauntlets.
AMER-GLASS, a unique multi layered AGM separator.
AMER-FIL filtration media. AMER-THERM thermal insulation
materials. AMER-TECH tailor made products.
AMER-SIL product line up
THE AMER-SIL GROUP PRODUCT LINE UP
AMER-SILCalendered ribbed leaf separators.
AMER-GELCorrugated leaf separators with ‘S’ (sinusoïdal) and ‘T’
(straight) profiles.
AMER-TUBENonwoven polyester gauntlets for positive tubular plates in a variety of shapes and sizes.
AMER-GLASSA unique patented multi-layered AGM (Absorbent Glass
Mat) separator.
AMER-FILHigh efficiency air and liquid filtration media.
AMER-SIL product line up
AMER-THERMMaterials for thermal insulation and cryogenic
applications.
AMER-TECHSpecialities and tailor-made products.
AMER-SIL Ribbed Separators
AMER-SIL Ribbed Separators
The AMER-SIL standard calendered ribbed separators are made by chemical (non-thermal) fusion of a polymer and precipitated silica. This material is very pure and chemically stable.
The internal structure is very porous, tortuous and hydrophilic. The product can be supplied in a "standard" or "high porosity" (HP) grade.
AMER-SIL Standard Porosity:Finds its application mostly in motive power (traction) battery application. Also in gelled VRLA and flooded stationary batteries.
AMER-SIL HP (High Porosity):Is used in cells where lower electrical resistance and higher porosity are required, these include: high energy density traction batteries, some types of gelled VRLA batteries, heavy duty starter batteries and traction monobloc batteries such as golf cart and electric vehicle batteries.
AMER-SIL separators can all be offered with Glass Mat lamination.
- Advantages offered by AMER-SIL Corrugated Separators -
Flexibility : The additional transformation *yields a flexible material which allows the corrugated separator to be supplied also in rolls
High Porosity : The corrugation process increases the volume porosity to 72%.
Low Electrical Resistance :
Typical values vary between 90 mΩ*cm² and 120 mΩ*cm² depending on the thickness of the flat membrane used for corrugation.
Low Electrolyte Displacement :
The high porosity and special wave design yield a low electrolyte displacement.
AMER-SIL Ribbed Separators
AMER-GEL Corrugated Separators
AMER-GEL Corrugated separators
The AMER-GEL corrugated separators are made by chemical (non-thermal) fusion of a polymer and precipitated silica. These are the same basic materials as those used for the past 30 years in the well approved AMER-SIL ribbed separators.
The AMER-GEL corrugated separator is available in 'S' and 'T' profiles. The 'S' pattern is a sinusoidal pattern whereas the 'T' pattern is a straight vertical weavy one.
Laminated with Glass Mat, this separator is also suitable for flat positive plate applications.
- Corrugated Separator Comparisons -
Different separators used in motive power batteries
Characteristic Unit AMER-SIL Corrugated Polyethylene/Rubber
Thickness mm 2.00 2.00
Backweb mm 0.55 0.45
Total porosity cc/g 1.41 0.80
Avg. pore diameter µ 0.31 0.08
Volume porosity % 71 48.10
Wettability s 1 1200
Weight g/m² 273 547
Electrical resistance mΩ*cm² 65 300
Acid displacement ml/m² 159 400
AMER-TUBE Nonwoven Gauntlets
AMER-TUBE Nonwoven Gauntlets
AMER-TUBE GAUNTLETS represent the latest step in the long evolution of Tubular Positive Plate Active Material retainers. For almost 100 years, these retainers evolved from single tubes of various materials to woven gauntlets and in recent years to nonwoven gauntlets.
AMER-TUBE GAUNTLETS are available in many tube shapes:
Round and Oval tubes. Square and Rectangular tubes.
AMER-TUBE GAUNTLETS are alsoavailable with the following options:
EDGE PROTECTIONThe gauntlet offers protection against plate lateral short circuits by partially coating the end tubes. This protection is an efficient and more economical alternative to the sleeve technique.
REINFORCED STRUCTURENonwoven fabric structure is reinforced to make it stiffer, also giving it a higher Elastic Modulus.
- AMER-TUBE Advantages -
AMER-TUBE Nonwoven offer the following advantages:
The Finest Pore Structure
The Highest Porosity and Electrolyte Retention
AMER-TUBE non-woven gauntlets
The Lowest Electrical Resistance
The Compatibility with Wet and Dry Filling Methods
The Edge Protection against Lateral Short Circuits
1. The finest pore structure
The AMER-TUBE gauntlet's specially designed nonwoven fabric gives a fine and very tortuous product.
(1/3 reduction of active mass loss) Woven Nonwoven
Pore size(µm)
Max. 123 40Mean 89 29Min. 17 17
Air Permeability (l/min.cm²) 7.9 10.6
The fabric structure
Nonwoven Polyester Woven Polyester
AMER-TUBE non-woven gauntlets
2. The highest porosity and electrolyte retention
Typical values:
AMER-TUBEStandard
AMER-TUBEReinforced
Woven fabricgauntlet
Volume porosity( % ) 74 60 40
Acid absorbed( g/cm² ) 0.12 0.10 0.05
Acid retained( g/g ) 2.70 2.00 0.80
Electrical Resistance( Typical value mΩ*cm2)
180 400 500
3. The lowest electrical resistance
As a result of the highest porosity and the highest amount of electrolyte retained in its structure, the AMER-TUBE GAUNTLET has half the electrical resistance of a typical woven fabric gauntlet.As a consequence of these characteristics the AMER-TUBE GAUNTLET is ideal for use in GELLED electrolyte VRLA batteries where lowest electrical resistance, high electrolyte retention and small pore size are very important factors.
4. Compatibility with wet and dry filling methods
AMER-TUBE GAUNTLETS are compatible with both wet and dry filling methods. By their filtration action, these gauntlets assure a uniform deposition of wet active materials.In dry filling these gauntlets handle well in the process and offer greater retention of the finest oxydes.
When stiffer gauntlets are needed due to process requirements AMER-TUBE GAUNTLETS with reinforced structure are recommended.
AMER-TUBE non-woven gauntlets
5. Edge protection against lateral short circuits
AMER-TUBE GAUNTLETS are offered with an optional lateral protection against plate-plate short circuits.
This protection is created by insulating the outer exposed sections of the gauntlets. These insulated surfaces are obstacles to the deposition of charged particles floating in the cell electrolyte.
* Edge protection with tight cell fits: "C" configuration
When cell spacing does not allow it, and some capacity can be traded off for higher protection against lateral short circuits, this configuration should be considered.
AMER-GLASS Multi-layered AGM
AMER-GLASS Absorbant Glass Mat
AMER-GLASS is a unique multi purpose Absorbant Glass Mat (AGM) separator made exclusively of chemical grade borosilicate glass micro fibers with a thickness range from 0.15 mm to 3.50 mm at 10 kPa.
AMER-GLASS is produced in two versions:
Standard AGM: AG
Offered in rolls that can be used to mechanically wrap plates or as cut leafs in thicknesses up to 3.5 mm as a multi layered AGM or as a single layer AGM.
Reinforced Edge Treated AGM (Patent No. 1048089 (EU), 6319629 (US) ): AGR
This material can be sealed by enveloping machines and it can be sealed by crimping to form plate pockets.
In its multilayer versions AMER-GLASS has the distinguishing feature of being an oriented AGM separator. This means that each side of this AGM separator has a different fibrous structure.
AMER-GLASS finer side has a higher SSA (specific surface area) and a dense structure composed exclusively of the finest glass micro fibers.
AMER-GLASS Multi-layered AGM
AMER-GLASS coarser side has a lower SSA and a looser structure made up of varying ratios of different glass micro fibers. A wide spectrum of properties can be obtained depending on the fiber formulation adopted.
AMER-GLASS Advantages
AMER-GLASS as multi-layered AGM offers:
Finer Pore Structure
Faster Upward and Downward Wicking
Unique Saturation Profile
Lower Drainage and Stratification
Additional features of the AGR(Patent No. 1048089 (EU), 6319629 (US) )
1. Finer Pore Structure
AMER-GLASS separator has a smaller pore structure for the same amount of fine fibres, due to the unique fibre system of deposition.
2. Faster Upward And Downward Wicking
In comparison with standard (single deposition) AGM separators, AMER-GLASS carries electrolyte upwards faster. This is due to the synergy effect between the different layers.
AMER-GLASS Multi-layered AGM
- Easy filling- Fast acid supply to the plate
3. Unique Saturation Profile
Wicking tests show AMER-GLASS can carry electrolyte to wicking heights that are out of reach to other regular AGM separators.
- Excellent saturation- No stratification- No drainage
4. Lower Stratification
The stronger AMER-GLASS capillary forces given by the fine layer allow the electrolyte to be perfectly maintained because of the denser structure created by fine micro glass fibres.
5. Additional features of the AGR (Patent No. 1048089 (EU), 6319629 (US) )
AMER-GLASS as a reinforced edge treated AGM offers:
Superior tensile strength
The AMER-GLASS AGR separator has an increased tensile strength due to the presence of structural reinforcement of the separator. This enables the tensile strength to be triple that of a standard AGM without the addition of organic fibers.
Sealability by Plate Enveloping
The AMER-GLASS AGR separator allows crimping on both sides to form pockets.
In addition the outer 3 - 4 mm of the separatoroffer a good protection against short circuits. Enveloping is an important requirement of some battery types and this separator allows the use of standard enveloping techniques with minor adjustments to the machinery.
AMER-SIL is a subsidiary of The Moore Company
"Success is maximized when our companies use their expertise todevelop specialty products that help customers achieve prosperity"
The Moore Company is a group of capital-intensive manufacturing companies which contribute significantly to the success of the leading names in health-care disposables, apparel, graphic arts, sporting goods and marine and automotive products.It's diversity stems from a commitment to pursue new opportunities in various world-wide markets. Many of these markets are interrelated, permitting both a sharing of ideas and technologies. This promotes a synergy which helps to strengthen The Moore Company as a whole.By providing expert technical and financial support, The Moore Company management team enhances its subsidiaries' position as leaders in their field. The company's leadership also assists en expanding existing markets and facilitating new market entry.Each and every product of The Moore Company is designed and built with a technical expertise and attention to detail that set it apart. By offering constant innovation in design, the most efficient and high quality methods of manufacturing, and customized product delivery systems, The Moore Company helps customers meet the present and future demands of their markets.It has been proven that this is the only way to build truly lasting trust with customers. It is also this very dedication to service, innovation, and quality that helps The Moore Company progress successfully into the future.The Moore Company's objective is to assist in the growth of the prominent brands it serves.
Fulflex is the world's leading manufacturer of thin-gauge calendered and extruded elastic products. The company utilizes natural and synthetic polymers to produce the finest custom manufactured elastic tapes, threads, and rings which are used in a variety of applications including disposable diapers, disposable medical garments, fitted bedsheets, luggage, vacuum cleaner bag seals and golf balls. Fulflex products are so versatile they are used almost anywhere there is a need for an elastic product. As a result, Fulflex has a wide and varied customer base, ranging from the medical, industrial, and disposable segments to the clothing and textile industry.
AMER-SIL S.R.O.
AMER-SIL s.r.o.
Research and Development
AMER-SIL s.r.o. is at the forefront of research and development in the field of special technical papers. We produce many types of special papers in collaboration with our customers. We have experience with the processing of materials based on different pulp fibres, and also materials based on inorganic fibres like glass, ceramic, silica, basalt, etc.
We have developed powerful binder systems for our special technical papers. These systems give our products high strength and excellent processing properties. Typical applications of these systems are filtration papers from glass fibres or thermal insulation materials.
Uniquely adapted machinery and technology allow us to produce world-class materials.
Even if you don't find the perfect product to suit your demands in our product portfolio, contact us. Our Sales and Research team is ready to develop a customized solution for your special needs.
AMER-FIL Filtration Media
AMER-FIL Filtration Media
AMER-SIL s.r.o. develops and produces materials for a wide range of filtration and separation applications. These products are marked by the brand AMER-FIL. Strong research and development and precise production with an ISO-certified quality system are guarantees of your satisfaction with our high performance products.
Air filtration
We offer air filtration media that cover the full spectrum of your filtration application needs. The materials in our portfolio have performance efficiencies varying from ASHRAE class up to ULPA class with 99,999995% efficiency in accordance with EN 779 and EN 1822.
These AMER-FIL products have sufficient stiffness and strength for deep-pleat and mini-pleat applications, offer filter efficiency and dust holding capacity in accordance with modern filtration standards.
Liquid filtration
AMER-SIL materials are assigned for industrial filtration applications, such as filtration of hydraulic oil lubrication, or applications with aqueous liquids. Our materials are produced as pre-filter or primary filter media. Customers can also choose a "duplex" version that combines the function of pre-filter and main filter in one layer.
Our special binding systems give AMER-FIL grades high strength to fulfil all requirements during the pleating or other mission-critical properties. Our materials offer high efficiency with high capacity during their life cycles.
Laboratory filtration
We offer flat stock for producers of laboratory filter cut-outs of quantitative and qualitative laboratory filters. We can supply standard and wet strength filter papers in master rolls.
AMER-THERM Thermal Insulation
AMER-THERM Thermal Insulation
AMER-SIL develops and produces AMER-THERM materials for industrial insulation applications, where the requirement is to protect or insulate temperature conditions ranging from -240°C (-400°F) to +1000°C (+1832°F). Our materials, produced in our ISO-certified plant, bring you the right solution for your needs.
Middle temperature materials
All thermal insulation products with working temperatures of up to +1000°C (+1832°F) belong to the category of middle temperature materials in AMER-SIL.
Different inorganic fibres are used for these materials.
AMER-THERM S - material from silica fibresAMER-THERM G - material from glass fibres
Our advanced binder system can be applied to these material, which offer excellent flexibility.
Cryogenic materials
We offer materials for special applications where super-insulation is needed, as well as materials with high efficiency and excellent properties for processing. These materials are suitable for applications with working temperatures approaching absolute zero. This grade is made from glass fibres with no binders.
Our cryogenic materials are labelled with the name AMER-CRYO.
AMER-TECH Tailor Made Products
AMER-TECH Tailor Made Products
AMER-SIL s.r.o. offers to its customers a choice of new products that are not commonly available on the market, due to their high specificity and performance. This family of technical materials is called AMER-TECH.
Join the numbers of AMER-SIL customers satisfied by special materials designed in our plant, based on their requests. We have already developed quite a substantial family of AMER-TECH products.
The AMER-SIL Company
AMER-SIL S.A.
AMER-SIL S.A. was founded in 1970 to produce high-quality microporous PVC/Silica separators to be used in Industrial Lead Acid batteries. Its production facilities and offices are located near Kehlen in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, in the heart of Europe.
AMER-SIL S.A. has acquired a well deserved reputation for top product quality and excellent service over the past thirty years. It was accredited with an ISO 9001 certification in 1997, and its Quality/Service Departments have been audited by major Battery Companies.
AMER-SIL S.A. Maintains its position as the leading European Industrial Battery Separator supplier and markets its products worldwide.
AMER-SIL S.A. is a wholly owned subsidiary of THE MOORE COMPANY, headquartered in Westerly, R.I., USA.
AMER-SIL s.r.o.
Filpap, the Czech Pulp and Paper Institute located in Steti (50 km North of Prague), was acquired in 1999 by AMER-SIL S.A. After full integration in the AMER-SIL group, the name was changed to AMER-SIL s.r.o.
AMER-SIL s.r.o., a certified ISO 9001 - 2000 company, specializes in the production and sale of technical paper and filtration media.
The AMER-SIL Company
AMER-SIL s.r.o. is a wholly owned subsidiary of THE MOORE COMPANY, headquartered in Westerly, R.I., USA.
Our People
• AMER-SIL S.A. is managed by the following people, who can be contacted by e-mail at:
Gérard Chaix Managing Director
Urbain Lambert Director of Production & Technology
Paul Meurens Financial Director
Hubert Deruette Sales Manager, responsible for South Europe, South America, Africa, Asia, Australia
Jean-Marie Martin Sales Manager, responsible for North- Central- and Eastern- Europe
Rob Bender Sales Manager, responsible for North America
Dr. Valérie Toniazzo R&D Manager
• AMER-SIL s.r.o. is managed by the following people:
Jaroslav LIBAL Managing Director [email protected]
Michal RIHA Sales Manager [email protected]
