MX-4 Usage
(left) MX-4 net showing almost no deterioration after approx. 300 uses and (right) unused knotless net
Teijin: Develop the strongest fishing net: “Endumax” polyethylene film
-World’s first! Uses film for high durability and environmental friendliness
Teijin and Kinoshita:
We jointly developed the world’s first film-made high-performance fishing net “MX-4”.
High-performance polyethylene tape (UHMWPE) “Endumax” is used.
Kinoshita Net will begin full-scale rollout of “MX-4” from the beginning of August.
“MX-4”:
Teijin’s ultra high molecular weight polyethylene film “Endumax”
With the world’s leading knotless and knitting machine
Developed by combining
World’s first film-made high-performance fishing net:
A film with a thickness of 60 μm that combines high strength, high elastic modulus, impact resistance, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, and UV resistance.
https://www.teijin.co.jp/news/2020/08/04/20200804_01.pdf
Teijin and Kinoshita Fishing Net Develop World’s First Fishing Net Made with UHMWPE Film
Nets for skipjack, tuna, horse mackerel
MX-4 is especially suitable for purse-seine nets for skipjack, tuna, horse mackerel and mackerel, which are used in harsh environments where durability and fast drainage arecrucial.
MX-4 does not shrink easily
MX-4 does not shrink easily and is resistant to breakage due to abrasion evenafter hundreds of castings, so it can be used safely for long periods.
It also improveswork efficiency and cost efficiency by reducing needs for net reconditioning and tailoring.
In addition, it reduces the frequency of net disposal and is more marine friendly.
Making it easier to work
Furthermore, when MX-4 is pulled up from the sea, it immediately sheds water andbecomes lighter, making it easier to work.
It also stays clean.Various types of fishing nets are used commercially depending on the fishing method,fish species and marine environment.
In the case of purse-seine net fishing, where netscan become heavily loaded, over time the nets can shrink considerably, lose shape,become less efficient in enclosing fish, and require frequent repair or replacement.