Finishing
Textile Finishing is the processes that the textile material undergoes after pretreatment, dyeing or printing.
In fact, finishing includes the final treatment of every kind of fabric made from every kind of fiber.
Objectives
Improving the appearance – Luster, whiten-ess. Improving the feel. Wearing qualities , non – soiling , anti crease ,
ant shrink , comfort .Special properties required for particular uses
– water – proofing, flame proofing , etc. .Covering of the faults in the original cloth. Increasing the weight of the cloth.
Sequence Of operation
Tube Fabric, Any rib without body fabric
Dewatering Or Squeezer M/C
Dryer
Turning M/C
Tube Compactor
For Tubular fabric
Types Of Machines
1.Hydro Extractor m/c2. Dewatering m/c3. Slitter m/c4. Dryer5. Stenter m/c6. Compactor m/c7. Raising m/c8. Sueding / Peach Finish9. Brushing M/C
HYDRO EXTRACTOR M/C
Brand Name: Han SeongOrigin: KoreaProduction Capacity: 12-14 ton/dayPosition: Epyllion Knitex Ltd.Function:To remove water from fabric by centrifugal extraction.
DEWATERING M/C
Brand Name: CORINOOrigin: ItalyProduction Capacity:10 ton/dayPosition: EKL & EFLFunction: Used to remove excess water after pretreatment and dyeing Delivered fabric is crease free state To impart soft finish to the fabric
SLITTER M/C:
Brand Name: 1.FERRARO, 2. CORINOOrigin: talyProduction Capacity: 10 ton/dayPosition: Epyllion Knitex Ltd.Function:To cut the tubular fabric for opening.To check the fabric fault.Rubber pressure roller removes a slight amount of water.
DryerSl. No Brand name Origin Position Prod. Capacity
1 LK & LH Taiwan Epyllion Knitex Ltd. 9 ton/day
2 SAN TEX Switzerland Epyllion Knitex Ltd. 9 ton/day
3 ENTEMA Turkey Epyllion Fabrics Ltd. 9 ton/day
Figure: SANTEX Dryer (Side View
Functions: To dry the fabric with help of steam. To control the shrinkage. To prepare for next subsequent process. To dry tubular and open width fabric without tension.
Fabric type
Speed m/min
Temperature
Over feed speed (%)
Single jersey
15 140ºC 20
Interlock
20 – 22 140 ºC 25 – 30
Rib 10 140 ºC 15 – 20
T/C P/C Viscose
20 – 23 130 ºC 40 – 45
Lacoste 30 140 ºC 40 – 45
Collar 20 140 ºC 40 – 45
Lycra 17 130 ºC Figure: ENTEMA Dryer (Side View)
STENTER M/C
Fig. Chemical Application Unit
Main parts: Heating Chamber: LK (7), ACC (8) Blower (14) Width Control Device Biasing Unit Selvedge Trimming Device Softener Applicator Selvedge Gumming Device
Sl. No Brand name Origin Position Prod. Capacity
1 LK Taiwan Epyllion Knitex Ltd. 10 ton/day2 LK Taiwan Epyllion Fabrics Ltd. 10 ton/day3 ACC Turkey Epyllion Fabrics Ltd. 10 ton/day
Heating system: Gas Burner
Utilities used : Electricity, Gas, Steam.
Fig: Bias Controlling Unit Fig: Mahalo Arrangement for Bowing Control
Function: Apply chemicals. Apply pigment dyeing. Heat –set the synthetic fibre fabric. Drying of fabric. Curing of fabric. To control width. To control GSM. To control shrinkage.
COMPACTOR M/C
Sl. No
Brand name Origin Position Prod. Capacity
1 SANTEX Switzerland EKL 10 ton/day2 FERRARO
Open CompactorItaly EFL & EKL 10 ton/day
3 TUBETEX USA EFL 10 ton/day
Functions: GSM control of the knitted fabric Control shrinkage Twisting control Increase smoothness of fabric Shiny effect through Ironing Heat setting is done of fabric etc
.M/C Parts(Tube compactor) Variable speed motor device Retard roller Shoe Feed roller Steam box Nomex felt belts Plaiting device Guide rollers Sensors
M/C Parts(Open Compactor) Heating chamber Blower( 2, one at the entry chain zone
for uncurling & another at the entry of compacting zone )
Synthetic blanket as a conveyor Folder Exhaust fan Sensor
Fig: FERRERO Open Compactor Fig : SANTEXTube Compactor
Raising m/c
Brand name: LaferCountry of origin: ItalyDrum speed: 110M/C speed: 40 m/minMax fabric width: 82 inchDrum length: 90 inchDrum No : 02Drum dia : 68 inchProduction/shift: 2ton
Scope of Operation:
To get brushing effect. To obtain the lofty handle effect in
fabric. To obtain fleecy appearance. To create pile or cover on the fabric
surface. To produce a heavier surface made of
fibers. It is used to develop some structural
features. To produce warm cloth as well as a soft
one.
Sueding / Peach Finish
Scope of Operation: To increase softness. To increase luster. To increase fabric handle property.
Features: Abrasive covered roller is used. Sand paper, Emery cloth is used as cover.