Hook
and Loop are known commonly by many names like the Hook and Loop fasteners,
tough fasteners or the most regularly known Hook and Loop Velcro. It consists of two fabric strips that are joined or attached
to the contrasting surfaces. The first fabric has minute hooks and the second
part has smaller loops. When both the parts are combined or attached together,
it results in a strong bond and attaches itself temporarily. It creates a
tearing or wrenching sound when separated.
Hook and Loop Velcro are
very strong bonding fasteners that it can support 80 kgs of the load. The usage
depends on basic fixtures like the shoes and ranges to space shuttles. The embedment plays an important role in the bonding strength of
the hook and loop Velcro.
Teflon
loops and polyester hooks are used in aerospace applications while the nylon
and polyester are used in basic simple applications like the cushions and the
bags. It is used in the rigid and flexible surfaces while the rigid is stronger
in strength compared to the flexible surfaces.
There are ways where one can strengthen the Hook and Loop Velcro through simple methods like the
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The area of the bond can be increased by using
larger pieces.
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One should make sure the force is applied equally
to the surface on all the sides or corners.
● The hooks and
loops can be increased per unit area.
The types of Hook and Loop Velcro are as follows
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Standard Velcro hook and loop fasteners: they
consist of tiny hooks made of plastic and loops are comparatively smaller.
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Velcro sew on hook and loop fasteners: they are
smartly designed to be sewed on the clothing supplies and the materials.
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Fasteners tape: it is made up of strong adhesive
which quickly attaches itself to the non-porous surfaces such as walls and the
cabinets.
Hook
and Loop Velcro can survive temperatures up to 100-degree centigrade. They are
available in different sizes, shapes, and width and are available in rolls and
reels. They are more popular because of
easy availability and usage.
Pros and Cons of Hoop and Loop Velcro
They
play a very important role in a variety of applications. They not only hold
simple things in place but are also used in space shuttles. The strength is the
best part of the Velcro followed by the easy and little to no maintenance. It
is very easy to use that even a small kid can use it safely with just a slight
pressure on the fabric. The high performance makes it waterproof and can be
used thousands of times with no worries and is child-friendly.
It
has very little drawbacks like the collection of dust and dirt with time. It
also attaches itself with other fabrics damaging the material and finally, the
wrenching sound makes it a little uncomfortable to use in public or in a
private place.
Hook and Loop Velcro has become an important
part in our everyday life making it very easy and convenient in our stressful
life. We have become so dependent that one cannot imagine without them.
