Press Release

For Immediate Release

AFC Introduces New HTX Series of Heat Sealers

Lake In The Hills, IL –– July 28, 2009--- Advanced Flexible Composites, Inc. (AFC) introduces its new HTX Series of heat sealers. AFC’s New HTX series replaces the original HT Series. The new HTX Series consist of 6 completely redesigned models. The New HTX series offer many improvements for safety and performance. The HTX heat sealers are intended for use by installers of PTFE expansion joints, flue duct couplings, PTFE coated architectural structures, as well as for use in simple belt sealing application with a seam width of 1”.

Ed Kennedy, AFC’s Industrial Belting Marketing Manager states, “The new temperature controller has been designed specifically for the HTX series. The new design offers improvements such as; open circuit shutdown in the event of a thermocouple failure, temperature limits from a range of 700°-800°F and improved durability. The HTX series of sealers are the ideal tool for on the job site sealing and portability.”

Founded in 1988, AFC, a family owned and operated company, is a world leader in the manufacture of high-performance coated fabrics.  AFC sells its products through distributors and OEMs under the trade names DuraFab®, DuraFlow®, DuraSil®, DuraStick®, DuraLam® and DuraChef®.  The company designs and manufactures PTFE and silicone coated fabrics and belting, along with an extensive line of pressure sensitive tapes, for use in diverse applications.  Typical applications for its products are found in industries such as, aerospace, flexible packaging, screen printing, textile, polymer manufacturing, food processing, chemical, electronics and communications.

For further information, contact Michael Baker, Director of Marketing at (800) 334-9372 or by email at mbaker@afconline.com.