AUTOMOTIVE
Monahan Filaments manufactures filaments for both the mechanical and automotive aftercare markets. The variety of synthetic filaments extruded from polyethylene, polypropylene, styrene and nylon resins for automotive applications, are known for their soft, non-abrasive nature yet are durable and long lasting. Available in a variety of different grades, these filaments are widely recognized as premier performers and a key element in many automotive after-market cleaning tools and mechanical car washes.
From top-of-the-line NYLEX® 6.12 nylon filaments used in quality wash brushes to PEX® polyethylene filaments in mechanical car washes across the country to PROSTRAN® blended polypropylene for snow brush and scrubbing applications. Additionally, both single and double flagging is available on many of these products.
COSMETIC
All cosmetic products are manufactured from quality polymers for superior performance in all applications. Products are available in a number of cross sections, profiles, colors and dimensions to meet a wide variety of applications. All filaments are closely monitored for consistency in quality and performance; meeting or exceeding the requirements and expectations needed in the industry.
FLOOR CARE
Whether your floorcare application requires cleaning, scrubbing, stripping or finishing, Monahan Filaments have a filament that will meet the challenge in both price and performance. From cost effective PROSTRAN® polypropylene and polypropylene blends to polyester and nylon, we produce filaments for all types of floorcare applications.
Monahan Filaments DURASTRAN® styrene fiber is the professional's choice in sweeping action. Our styrene products are for those jobs that require a fiber to perform day in and day out under the heaviest workload. Tough WYTEX® nylon filaments are used in mechanical equipment where professionals rely on quality and performance for demanding applications like stripping wax and buffing.
FOOD PROCESSING
Monahan Filaments synthetic filaments are used in a variety of food service, food processing, food prep, and professional service provider applications. Our full selection of color-coded WYTEX® nylon and PLYER® polyester filaments helps meet the regulatory requirements of HACCP and tough performance demands of the food industry. Recent innovations in this field have yielded our new line of Silvershield® Antimicrobial filaments, an additional defense against bacterial growth, damage and cross contamination. These and other specially engineered filaments, such as our high temperature filaments, are hallmarks of the products available that cater to the food industry.
HOUSEHOLD
Monahan Filaments offer a complete line of PROSTRAN® polypropylene and WYTEX® nylon filaments specifically engineered for household cleaning tools and applications. With numerous colors in inventory and custom color matching capabilities, we have the ability to develop filaments in the latest designs and color schemes.
Monahan Filaments flaggable PROSTRAN® FTR is the industry standard for upright kitchen brooms. POLYSTAR-O® and the complete line of shaped filaments offer many features for household products in terms of performance and value for those tough-cleaning applications. Monahan Filaments WYTEX® materials are widely used in kitchen, sink and bath cleaning tools throughout the household. Flaggable and Pre-Flagged products are available.
INDUSTRIAL
Industrial applications generally require filaments that can withstand very punishing and harsh environments. Whether you're manufacturing steel, cleaning conveyors, scrubbing apples or producing electronics, we offer a full range of filaments produced from highly engineered resins and the latest in additive technologies. Engineered resins generally produce filaments with superior physical properties to meet the challenges of many industrial applications. When these alone are not enough, specially engineered additives are used to help increase service life and protect the filaments from a change in properties during the normal life of the product.
One such product that has long become an industry standard in steel mills around the world is Monahan Filaments WP-40® filaments. This specially engineered filament has an extended service life in hot, wet applications. Monahan Filaments offers a variety of filaments that demand strength and durability for many unique and demanding industrial applications including anti-static, conductive, UV-stabilized, high-temperature and acidic environments. Let us engineer a filament for your industrial application.
JANITORIAL/ SANITATION
Synthetic filaments from Monahan Filaments will help you develop the highest quality product that has become a requirement for the maintenance/janitorial marketplace. Your customers demand peak performance from your brushes and brooms, and our products can help you meet that challenge. Our full line of polypropylene, DURASTRAN® styrene and WYTEX® nylon fiber(s) are known for their quality and performance and used by professional service providers around the world. Flaggable and pre-flagged products are available. In addition, Monahan Filaments offers natural fibers including Tampico, Palmyra, Horse Hair, and Horse Hair Mixtures.
PAINTBRUSH
With over 40 years of experience in the production of level brush filament products, all of us at Monahan Filaments know what it takes to produce the finest quality paintbrush filaments in the world. Our aim is to continually exceed expectations in the industry through the relentless pursuit of producing the best quality paintbrush filaments. Through seamless design and sound partnerships with the world's finest paintbrush manufacturers, we are committed to supplying the industry with quality crafted, technically designed, and dependable filament products.
As the world market continues to move towards synthetic filaments, we are well-positioned to develop products capable of meeting the demanding standards required by the industry. Monahan Filaments continues in the desire to be the most flexible, competitive and viable supplier to this industry, and remains more committed than ever to delivering value added products.
TOOTHBRUSH
Innovation, quality, and competitive price are the hallmarks of Monahan Filaments toothbrush filaments. We are eager to work with you in product development and problem solving. Monahan Filaments toothbrush filaments are packaged to meet your requirements. Consistent wrap tightness, excellent bundle diameter control, no loose ends, and clean square cut surfaces ensure smooth feeding in your toothbrush machines.
Our toothbrush filaments are available in hank length or cut into bundles and packed into ten pound tote boxes for efficient handling. Bundles and hanks are printed and color coded for ease of identification.
In addition to offering filaments utilizing 6.10, 6.12, and PBT resin, Monahan Filaments also produce wear indicating filaments with anti-bacterial agents.
VACCUM
Monahan Filaments have long been premier suppliers to vacuum and contract vacuum manufacturers because our filaments set the bar in terms of quality, consistency and performance. This is no small feat considering these manufacturers need to produce products that meet the challenges and demands set forth by consumer markets.
Monahan Filaments manufactures a variety of WYTEX® nylon products and polypropylene for this market segment. We also offer custom color matching to coordinate filaments with other custom made component parts. Exacting specifications, flexibility and versatility will continue to drive our operations in meeting the demands of consumer applications.
UNIQUE APPLICATIONS
Over the years, Monahan Filaments Inc., in collaboration with strategic partners, have developed a number of products that push the envelope in terms of product performance and end user applications. Our consistent emphasis on product development and new technologies has enabled us to create products with enhanced performance features allowing us to enter into markets and applications traditionally off-limits to filament technology. Wide ranges of products are available for many specialty applications and conditions. If you have a unique application and need a special product, our development teams stand ready for the challenge.