Air flow dyeing machine

This means that contrary to a hydraulic dyeing machine, neither a dye bath nor an aqueous medium is neededfor fabric transport.. The main difference between the Air Flow Machine and Jet

Airflow Dyeing Machine

Prepared By : Mazadul Hasan sheshir ID: 2010000400008

13th Batch (session 2009-2013) Department :Wet Processing Technology Email/Facebook: mazadulhasan@yahoo.com Blog : www Textilelab.blogspot.com (visit)

Southeast University

Department Of Textile Engineering

I/A 251,252 Tejgaon Dhaka Banglade sh Prepared By :

The basic principle underlying the aero- dynamic system is that the fabric passes through an air-steam mixture emitted from a blower This means that contrary to a hydraulic dyeing machine, neither a dye bath nor an aqueous medium is needed

for fabric transport In other words, the fabric passage is possible without liquor The material is in constant motion from feeding to the end of the process, as well as during drainage and filling procedures Fig 1 shows the air suction pipe, which has been designed as a filter, in the center of the dyestuff vessel The blower and the airline , which leads to the transport nozzle, can be seen in the background The fabric skein is drawn off from the dyestuff vessel by the winder , fed to the nozzle line and then returned

to the storage chamber via the cuttler The storage chamber is fitted with PTFE rods (Fig 2) PTFE, which is familiar under the brand name Teflon, offers very good non- adher- ence characteristics with the result that the surface of the fabric is well protected There is no dyeing liquor in the dyestuff

This is another development of the very popular jet dyeing machines The main difference between the Air Flow Machine and Jet Dyeing machine is that the airflow machine utilizes an air jet instead of the water jet for

keeping the fabric in circulation Typically the fabric is allowed to pass into the storage area that has a very small amount of free liquor This results in

a reduction in consumption of water, energy and chemicals The figure below shows how in an Airflow Machine the bath level is always under the level of the processed textile Here the fabric does not remain in touch with the liquor (the bath used is below the basket that holds the fabric in circulation) This invariably means that the bath conditions can be altered without having any impact on the process phase of the substrate.

Airflow Dyeing Machine

Discontinuous processing of textile substrates require more water and energy compared to continuous processes However, for a long time efforts are undertaken

to optimise discontinuous processes with respect to productivity, efficiency and also

to minimise energy and water consumption respectively This lead to dyeing jets Thereby liquor ratios have been reduced step by step The latest developments have

LR of 1:3 (for woven PES fabric) and 1:4.5 (for woven CO fabric) To achieve such low

LR, within the machine (jet), the fabric is moved by moisturised air or a mixture of steam and air only (no liquid) along with a winch The prepared solutions of dyestuffs, auxiliaries and basic chemicals are injected into the gas stream The bath level is always below the level of processed textiles in order to maintain low LR The principle of such an airflow dyeing machine is illustrated Rinsing is carried in a continuous manner During the whole rinsing process, the bottom valve is open and rinsing water is discharged without additional contact with the fabric (which is the case in conventional machines) This also allows the discharge of hot bath liquors, also after high-temperature dyeing at 130°C Thus, in addition to time saving, optimum heat recovery can be performed The fabric itself is processed with low tension and crease formation is minimised

Description

1 Completely Separated circuit for liquor circulation without getting in touch

with the textile

2 Bath less Dyeing operation

3 Rinsing process offers all the added benefits of continuous processing as it

is no longer a batch operation

4 Extremely low liquor ratio

5 Virtually nonstop process

6 Comparatively lesser energy requirement due to faster heating/cooling and

optimum heat recovery from the hot exhausted dye liquors

7 Reduction in consumption of the chemicals (e.g salt) dosage of which is

based on the amount of dye bath

8 Lesser water consumption savings up to 50% from the conventional Jet

dyeing machines

9 Sensitivity towards ecology

10 Economical operation

11 More safety while dyeing

Advantages of Airflow Machine

XDWG 225, 450, 675, 900, 1350

Capacity of preparation tank (L): 2000 L

Transmission speed: 100-700 m/min

Rate of temperature rise (Average): Steam pressure more than 5 kg/ m2

Rate of temperature drop (Average): Steam pressure more than 2 kg/ m2

Main technical data:

 Shorter processing time and higher efficiency

 Extreme low total water consumption

 Obvious reduction of dyestuffs and additives

 Flexible load and stable liquor ratio( bath ratio )

 Dyeing stability

 Applicable for high quality and high demand fabrics

 Full automatic control or reduce personal error

Machine Obvious Features :

Main Pump 5 ． 5 7 ． 5 11 11 15 Cloth lift 2 ． 2 4 ． 4 6 ． 6 8 ． 8 13 ． 2

Total Power(kw ) 32 ． 7 56.9 92.6 109.8 148.2

Operating Power(kw) 10.8 18.8 30.6 36.2 51.9 Measured

Capacity of preparation tank(L) 1000 2000 3000 4000 6000 Optional

Delivery Speed 100-700 m/min

Rate of temperature rise (Average ) 6 ℃/MIN Steam Pressure ． 5kg/m 2

Rate of temperature drop(Average ) 6 ℃/MIN Steam Pressure ． 2kg/m 2

Main Technical Data Of Airflow Dyeing Machine

 It adopts air dynamic theory ,making high speed airflow generated from high pressure fan ( blower ) enter into nozzle from air entrance And at the same time, injecting atomized dyeing liquor to nozzle from water entrance Atomized dyeing liquor merges with high speed airflow in the nozzle and after further atomizing process it will make the fabric move accordingly

 Airflow making fabric circulate to lower bath ratio to minimum

 Dye liquor after being atomized is fed to provide better even dyeing effect

 The atomized airflow blow to the fabric to make it change the rope status constantly So that it can make the change to crease for sensitive textile be the lowest

 The nozzle adopts special design , supplying more comfortable handling environmental for fabrics , which can make the fabric more smoothness

Nozzle system of airflow dyeing machine:

Figure : Schematic diagram of Then Airflow technology; the air suction pipe, which is designed as a filter, is located in the middle

of the dyestuff vessel (Then)

Figure : Storage chamber of the Airflow dyeing machine is fitted with PTFE rods; the PTFE rods have non-adherence characteristics, which protect the surface of the textile

THEN Air Flow dyeing Machine

THEN Airflow Made

by Fongs – China

THEN-AIRFLOW® SYNERGY G2

THEN-AIRFLOW® SYNERGY G2

Ongoing further development forms a major element in our corporate philosophy Therefore, we are proud to be able to present the SYNERGY G2 dyeing machine which apart from a high load per strand also provides further sizeable reductions in water and energy consumption In other words, the SYNERGY G2 is a top product from both a cost-efficiency and ecological point of view “Our SYNERGY G2 is based on the tried and tested technology of the successful THEN-AIRFLOW® system Accordingly, the use of proven advantages and the creation of additional innovative features has resulted in our best ever piece dyeing machine.”

THEN-AIRFLOW® SYNERGY G2

Increased loads —

A number of decisive changes to the design of the fabric storage chamber have led to an increase in load to a maximum of 300 kg per chamber

Process time reduction —

The G2 slashes the process time, which is seen as a cost-efficiency benchmark to record-breaking low values

Lower energy and water costs —

The G2 further reduces water consumption by 20% and at the same time provides corresponding energy savings

Shorter liquor ratio —

In tandem with an unaltered basic design, the increased payload of the SYNERGY G2 results in another marked reduction in the nominal liquor ratio

Exact reproducibility —

The SYNERGY G2 furnishes unsurpassed reproducibility and “right first time” dyeing rates of up to 98%

Immense fabric range—

No other piece dyeing machine on the market can successfully and economically dye such a wide range of fabrics

1 Main tank made of supreme stainless steel SUS ( SS 316L )

2 The bottom of main tank is covered with fine Teflon Pipes

3 Special stainless steel fan with inverter control

4 Cloth lift and laying up synchronous adjustment with inverter control

5 Air dust filter of fabric cuttings and fluffs

6 Filter of fabric cuttings and fluffs before pump

7 Full automatic program , computer control

8 Proportional temperature control

9 Feed pump of dosing tank

10.Liquor atomizing and jetting device

11.Proportional dozing device

12.High efficient steam heat exchanger

13.Analog water level control system

14.High temperature discharge system

15.Delivery device

16.Double-inlet drain-select system

17.Cloth end detection device

Standard Equipment For Dyeing Machine :

Blowe r

Dyeing Flow Chart :

Dinmenler Jumbo Type Air flow dyeing Machine - 6 Nozzle

Blower Nozzle

Air Blowing

Dinmenler Air flow dyeing Machine - 3 Nozzle

DMS 03 DIL-AIR1

Operational data

The airflow dyeing machine offer combination of high productivity and reproducibility and reduction of water, chemicals and energy consumption.

Economics

Investment cost for airflow dyeing machines, compared to conventional dyeing jets are around one third higher but due to high savings a short payment period can be achieved.

Driving force for implementation

High productivity and reproducibility and minimisation of water ,

chemicals and energy consumption have been and still are the main driving forces for the application of this technique.

Main achieved environmental performance

Textile processing at low LR and practically continuous rinsing, water

saving of about 50% are achieved compared to machines having a hydraulic system (the fabric is moved by injection of process liquor and a winch) at LR of 1:8 up to 1:12 The same is for heating energy There are also savings of auxiliaries and basic chemicals of about 40% The savings are compiled in Table 4.16 for exhaust dyeing with reactive dyestuffs

The application of this technique needs investment in new dyeing machines Existing machines can not be retrofitted The machines can

be used both for knit and woven fabric and for nearly kinds of textile substrates Fabrics consisting of wool or wool blends with a percentage

of wool of more than 50% can not be dyed because of felting It can not

be recommended to dye linen fabric with the described system because

of scaling of the machines with linen fluffs For silk, the system has been approved but is still rarely applied for it

Concerning dyeing with vat and sulphur dyestuffs, a process has been developed to minimise the oxidation of dyestuffs by oxygen from

injected air (minimisation of oxidation by heating up to steam atmosphere)

Elastic fabrics containing polyurethan fibres (lycra) are always difficult to dye with respect to dimension stability but they can be dyed in the airflow system Also other substrates, such as PES or PES/WO blends are difficult or impossible to process in case of low dimension stability of the fabric

Applicability

The New L-shape Airflow

However, the Airflow dyeing machine had one disadvantage: dyeing of extremely delicate fabrics didn't give a perfect result Current and future trends pointing toward more and more lightweight fabrics with high contents of elastane in finest yarn counts and gauges prompted the next stage of Airflow machinery design

To meet the required voluminous hand as well as top-grade quality standards, the world's first long-tube Airflow machine, the Airflow Lotus

200, was developed The new dyeing machine incorporates the latest advances in Then's Airflow technology and operates according to the original aerodynamic principle The dye liquor passes the self-cleaning filter and is then evenly applied and finely distributed as a mist with the aid of the blower, assuring outstanding penetration, according to Then

The New L-shape Airflow

Schematic drawing of the Airflow® technology: Air is the key element, and is said to be the ideal medium to transport piece goods in dyeing

machines.

High temperature high pressure airflow dyeing machine

M7202 High temperature high pressure airflow

dyeing machine

Technical parameters :

Tube number : 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 tubes.

Fabric volume: for one tube machine, 225 kg , for six -tube machine,1350

kg (for 170 ～ 300g/m 2 medium thick fabrics)

Bath ratio: Chemical Fiber Fabrics ≤1:2 , Cotton and wool fabrics ≤ 1:4

Max Operating Temperature: 140℃

Max Operating pressure: 0.4Mpa

Normal temperature normal pressure airflow dyeing

SME2701 Normal temperature normal pressure airflow dyeing machine

Technical parameters:

Tube number : 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 tubes.

Fabric volume: for one tube machine 225 kg , for six-tube machine,1350 kg

(for 170 ～ 300g/m2 medium thick fabrics)

Bath ratio: 1 : 4

Max Operating Temperature: 98 ℃

Fig 3: THEN-AIRFLOW® SYNERGY G2.

THEN-AIRFLOW® Dyeing Machine

The researchers at THEN had already predicted the situation of increasing scarcity of usable water as far back as the 1970s, when they began developing a jet dyeing system that would dramatically save water The basic idea was to use dye liquor for the sole purpose of dyeing the fabric, and not to waste copious amounts of

it, to simply move the fabric through the kier They achieved this by harnessing the air inside the dyeing vessel and use it as a jet stream to propel the fabric through the dyeing nozzle Thus, the chemicals and, in reactive dyeing, particularly of Glauber’s salt Dyeing of most synthetic fabrics can be effected without the use

of anti-foaming agents Over and above this, the lower liquor ratio also offers a higher efficiency of dyestuffs In THEN- AIRFLOW® technology, the dyeing point is

in the nozzle By injecting the dyeing liquor into the airstream trans- porting the fabric through the nozzle, an aerosol mist is created that offers dyestuff penetration far beyond the reach of any dye bath In reactive dyeing,

customers achieve annual savings of around 5% on their dyestuffs bill The low liquor ratio and low overall water consumption also mean that total cycle times are greatly reduced For a 100% cotton fabric in a dark red (maroon) shade, the total process time including loading, pre- bleaching, reactive dyeing, washing-off, rinsing and unloading is 278 min This means a theoretical batch rate of 5.2 per day and thus a massive improvement in productivity over old technology The overall water consumption for this fabric from loading to unloading is 39 l per kg In pure bleaching operations, THEN-