At the ITM 2018, Monforts will introduce the most recent developments for its advanced Montex stenters, which have already proved
highly successful with Turkey’s leading textile manufacturers.
Integrated heat recovery and exhaust air
cleaning systems are two of the latest innovations allowing manufacturers to
maximize productivity and keep energy consumption down, by containing and
recycling both process heat and exhaust fumes. These devices can now be
integrated into the design of complete finishing lines without needing
additional floor space.
Intuitive, fingertip control of all
parameters is provided with the latest Qualitex 800 PLC-controlled
visualization system and its accompanying 24-inch monitor system.
With Qualitex 800, all parameters for setting up a machine can be
pre-selected to a comprehensive range of stored and well-proven recipes
specific to the weight, construction and fibre content of the individual fabric
being processed.
The machine can then be set to “Monformatic
Mode” to allow it to
operate automatically, based on maximized pre-set values in respect of
parameters such as machine speed, fabric dwell time and the fixation
temperature for specific finishing operations.
A series of checks
and balances
has been built in for both the machine and the operator, with actual
performance constantly compared to the pre-set values and compensatory measures
introduced either automatically or by simple manual intervention.
All machine parameters are stored for further evaluation and the
creation of historic trend charts and any potential problems are flagged up by
instant alarms for later performance analysis.
In addition to Montex stenters, Qualitex 800
is now also available for Thermex hot flues and condensation units, as well as
the Monfortex and Toptex compressive shrinking units for woven and knitted
fabrics respectively.
A further development is the new Web-UI app,
allowing remote visualization via smart phones and tablet devices.
Other industry-leading Monforts systems
include the texCoat modular
coating unit, offering an unprecedented range of coating options, and the Eco Applicator –
an alternative to the traditional wet padder for significantly reducing energy and raw material costs.
The Eco Applicator
has been highly successful since its introduction in 2011, both integrated into
new finishing lines and retro-fitted to existing ones. The soft coating unit eliminates the
need for a padder, instead employing trough and roller techniques to apply the
required amount of liquid/coating to the fabric.
By applying only the precise amount of functional finish, the unit ensures the
subsequent drying time is shorter – in some cases dramatically so.