All about wicks
Let us forget our age of high technology for a second and have a purely scientific look at the mechanics of a candle flame. When we light the wick of a candle, the heat of the flame melts the wax.
We have been at home in the technical-braid segment since 1954, and when it comes to braided candle wicks, we are a global market leader. Our braiding expertise transcends industries: Wedo technical braids are present in different sectors and applications. For many years, we have been producing braids for the electrical-engineering sector, where they are used as coils for large engines and generators.
Do you need technical braids for a specific purpose? We are looking forward to your inquiry. Thanks to the high innovative energy of our R&D team with its qualified textile professionals (engineers and technicians), we develop specific solutions for your individual sector – our technical braids will meet your concrete requirements.
Let us forget our age of high technology for a second and have a purely scientific look at the mechanics of a candle flame. When we light the wick of a candle, the heat of the flame melts the wax.
Ideal wick position: The wick protrudes from the candle in a straight line and bends towards the flame boundary, entering the “glow zone”, where it burns fully at the highest temperature under the influence of oxygen.
The flame of a candle is separated into different glowing and temperature areas, which are easily visible to the naked eye: (1) Candle (2) Wick (3) Blue zone: Usually outside of the luminous zone Hottest zone due to oxygen contact
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