2024 Machinery & Equipment Review

A.Celli Nonwovens

A.Celli Nonwovens, a current leader in its market, manufactures machinery for nonwovens boasting 79 years of experience in the sector.

The Italian company offers, under the E-Wind brand, a comprehensive range of  master roll winders and slitter rewinders for the production of spunbond, spunmelt, spunlace and airlaid reels, with a special focus on lightweight fabrics (down to 5 g/m2) and high-speed production.

The company’s portfolio also includes:

• F-Line turnkey solutions for nonwoven lamination, medical treatment, spooling and embossing
• Iridium flexographic printers for tissue, paper and packaging applications
• Cloud-based Industry 4.0 applications for real-time plant and energy consumption monitoring, production optimization and anomalies detection
• R-Way solutions for automatic packaging, material handling and warehousing operations

A.Celli Nonwovens has paid special attention to the latter field of application, acquiring leading companies specializing in intralogistics and building a new headquarters dedicated to the development of this type of solution. Thanks to this, A.Celli is now able to offer complete and integrated systems consisting of:

• Modular, high-performance automated packaging lines
• A.Celli-made AGVs and AMRs in multiple configurations to handle raw materials and finished reels of any size and diameter
• ASRS systems, including Automated Warehouse Systems and WCS—WMS software to manage any internal logistic flow

All this, combined with a first-rate 2-Care Customer service available 24/7, allows A.Celli Nonwovens to present itself in the market as a single, qualified provider of integrated systems aimed at creating value for its customers.
www.acelli.it

Air Systems Design

Air Systems Design has been a leader in pneumatic conveying for the nonwovens industry for over 40 years. Supplying waste and scrap collection, dust control, waste product recycling and compaction with one goal: Design and install the most efficient systems to meet or exceed its customers’ needs at a competitive price.

Air Systems Design’s turnkey systems start with an onsite visit, design and engineering of the system, fabrication of the equipment, installation of all the components and finally startup.


Typical airlaid nonwoven air systems come in many forms. ASDI systems start with one of the most important steps, capturing the waste product at the source. Proper source capturing and waste collection is accomplished with high-velocity hoods on air laden lines and other processes such as converting equipment, web forming, carding, unwind stands, back stands and winders. The captured fiber, dust and materials are separated from the air with a dust filtration system. Its filtration systems are designed to separate the larger fibers, waste product and the fine particulate (dust) out of the air wotj up to 99.9% efficiency. Its dust filtration systems are designed to meet guidelines by the National Emphasis Program in cooperation with the NFPA, FM and OSHA.

The need for explosion venting and chemical suppression is required on most filter systems, but Air Systems Design can design a system to eliminate the need for most of these safety protocols. It offers all types of filtration and collection equipment such as: drum filters, V drums, rotary prefilters, bag houses, cartridge collectors, fans and blowers, dust hoods, duct work, balers and briquetters. It also designs and installs trim and scrap systems. The trim and scrap are then separated out of the air stream for baling or briquetting for resale or disposal.
airsystemsdesign.com

Andritz

Andritz Nonwoven and Textile focuses on state-of-the-art textile recycling solutions for pre- and post-consumer textile waste usage and collaborations with internationally renowned partners. The company has been a pioneer in providing industrially and economically viable solutions that bring the circular economy to the world of textile fibers. The portfolio covers several segments in the textile industry value chain including textile sorting, textile fiber preparation, mechanical and chemical recycling, and combined processes, and nonwoven production technologies processing recycled textile fibers.


The latest development in the textile recycling area is the automated textile sorting process. This process is the result of an ambitious partnership between textile recycling company Nouvelles Fibres Textiles, waste sorting specialist Pellenc ST, and international technology group Andritz, a specialist in textile recycling machinery and processes. Capable of automatically sorting garments by composition and color, the line meets the needs of both post-consumer and post-industrial waste markets. The line also removes hard parts such as buttons and zippers to prepare the material for further processing in an Andritz tearing machine. The automated textile sorting line can process textile waste to produce recycled fibers for the spinning, nonwovens, and composites industries.
www.andritz.com

Autefa Solutions

As a leading supplier of turnkey nonwovens lines and machines, Autefa Solutions offers complete solutions for needlepunch, airlay, spunlace and thermobonding processes. In addition to technological excellence, Autefa Solutions focuses on sustainability aspects such as energy efficiency, fiber selection, life cycle management and emission reduction. The optimization of existing production lines through Autefa upgrades enables companies to improve the performance and quality of their systems sustainably and economically with tailor-made solutions. With manageable investments, companies not only stay up to date, but also position themselves for future growth.

Machines and production lines from Autefa Solutions and the former companies Autefa, Fehrer, For, Octir and Strahm Hi-Tex have been in use for decades. Autefa Solutions offers modifications that reduce workload, increase process reliability and process quality. Electrical and software updates as well as refurbishment of single machines or complete lines are part of the services offered by Autefa Solutions. It offers intensive assessment and engineering services for thermobonding processes. As a result of a qualitative evaluation and, if necessary, modification of the existing process, the company focuses on three things: specific energy consumption reduction, production capacity increase and product quality improvement.

As part of its focus on energy and environment, regardless of brand, for all spunlace lines, Autefa Solutions now offers great energy saving opportunities through its unique Autefa V-Slot Flex - Leakage free suction. Best performance at the same pressure (vacuum), less air flow and better dewatering efficiency. With Autefa V-Slot Flex the average energy saving is 27%.

Autefa Solutions is able to offer all these new technological developments through specialized services for the continuous modernization and upgrading of existing plants in the nonwovens industry. The goal of this strategy is to reduce operating costs and significantly reduce the environmental footprint of production.
www.autefa.com

Balemaster

A market leader in the baler industry since 1946, Balemaster provides innovative solutions based upon solid engineering, expertise and experience.

As nonwoven baling needs have changed over the years, Balemaster has continually responded by offering products capable of cost-effectively meeting any automatic waste handling challenge. Whether a customer bales diaper trim or personal care products, airlaid, drylaid or wetlaid, a baler from Balemaster can be outfitted to best suit a customer’s specific requirements. Its goal is to make customers’ baling processes more profitable.

Balemaster’s E-Series balers are a perfect match for this industry. The E-Series is the flagship of the Balemaster auto-tie baler line. These balers are fully automated so man-hours are kept to a minimum, allowing workers to concentrate on other things. The heavy-duty automatic wire-tier completes the tie-off cycle in less than 30 seconds. Balemaster’s unique bale density control system automatically and continuously regulates the tensioning pressure and creates the proper squeezing force to achieve the highest bale density possible. No adjustments are required.

Add to all of this, energy efficient hydraulic power packs available up to 225 horsepower that meet any capacity demand, along with a comprehensive touch screen controller, and customers have a baler equipped with the features and benefits to keep up with any demand the industry has to offer.
www.balemaster.com

Beta

Beta has been in love with Equipressure since the early 1960s, when Beta technicians first developed a new roll that could remain perfectly parallel when pressure was applied on it. Its team was successful in creating the first version of the Beta-Roll. Since then, several improvements have been added, and today the new Beta-Roll-HS tops 120 N/mm, a max speed of 300 m/min, and a length of 7,000 for large geotextile webs.

Equipressure does all the tricks: when a pressure is applied to the roll, the internal shaft bends, while the outer rubber-coated sleeve remains perfectly flat. The working pressure is evenly distributed along the surface of the roll. This is its major strength: the web is squeezed with a uniform pressure, thus giving a perfect finishing result.

The advantages of Equipressure are many: no more chemical stains or puddles on the web; reduced water and chemicals use; water reuse; limited sewage; and drastically lowered use of energy during the drying phase. But the most important aspect is that the web gets the highest possible quality. With these benefits, Equipressure becomes the new trend in sustainability.

A best-selling application of Equipressure is the Beta Differentiated Equipressure Padder used for impregnation on wet. It features two impregnations (the first with water and the second a chemical) and two squeezes: the first is between the two lower rolls, and the second is between the two upper rolls. These two squeezes can be both independently set between zero and the maximum pressure. It’s like having two two-roll padders in one. For this machine, Beta has 2000 references in the world since the mid 1960s.
betaspa.com

C. G. Bretting Manufacturing Company

C. G. Bretting Manufacturing Company Co., Inc., is located on the south shore of Lake Superior in Ashland, WI, and is celebrating over 134 years of manufacturing excellence. As a global leader in the design and manufacture of converting equipment, Bretting delivers reliable, durable and innovative machinery to a variety of industries. Bretting provides unsurpassed customer service, commitment to quality and a focus on providing total value solutions. Bretting equipment is engineered for efficiency, safety and durability for a long productive life. Production lines designed by Bretting includes (but not limited to):

• Napkin folders
• Interfolded napkin lines
• Singlefold lines
• Multifold towel lines
• Facial tissue lines
• Industrial roll log saws
• Packaging and web handling equipment

Absolut Manufacturing, LLC, a Bretting company located in nearby Iron River, WI, is set in a modern 30,000-square-foot facility. Absolut’s focal markets are nonwovens, ecommerce, and paper bag applications. Production lines designed by Absolut include (but not limited to):

• WiPR quarter-fold
• WiNDR cannister rewinder
• Cheetah interfolder
• Roadrunner quarter-fold
• QSR paper bag line
• Grocery bag line
• CRS bag lines

The Bretting family of companies will design, develop and build standard or custom converting equipment to a customer’s specifications. Its professional, ethical and passionate efforts are the foundation for the long-term success of its customers, employees and company.
www.bretting.com

Chase Machine and Engineering

Since 1954, Chase Machine and Engineering has been designing and building custom converting equipment to process films, foils and woven/nonwoven/knit fabrics, while controlling speed, tension and guidance. It specializes in integrating technologies such as ultrasonics, impulse welding, hot air welding, adhesive dispensing, RF welding, band sealing, extruders and CO2 lasers.


Chase Machine manufactures unwinds, rewinds, slitters, laminators, traverse winders, cut-to-length machines, festooners, accumulators, ultrasonic sewing machines as well as custom machines. Its equipment is utilized in the manufacturing of consumer products such as face masks, wipes, safety vests, air/liquid filters, medical devices and hygiene products. Chase Machine uses its 70 years of web handling experience to benefit customers in the filtration, medical, packaging, automotive, textile and geotextile market segments.
www.chasemachine.com

Dukane

Attaching elastic strands to nonwoven materials for creating form-fitting features is traditionally accomplished using hot-melt adhesive. However, Dukane’s ultrasonic elastic strand attachment technology is transforming this process by reducing material and energy consumption, enhancing cleanliness, and boosting production efficiency. Beyond these operational benefits, this innovative approach offers significant product advantages that can reshape the industry.

Dukane’s ultrasonic technology eliminates the need for adhesives, reallocating capital to key features, addressing issues like elastic strand creep, and reducing product complaints. Improved elasticity ensures a better fit, potentially allowing a reduction in adult protective underwear sizes from five to three. By avoiding the “deadening effect” of adhesives, the ultrasonic process maintains consistent fit force throughout the product’s lifecycle.

Additionally, the exclusion of adhesives in the bonding process allows nonwoven materials to incorporate more soft additives, enhancing comfort without compromising the integrity of the bond points. This method offers customizable features such as adjustable strand spacing per SKU, customizable bond patterns, and non-linear elastic strand application, providing manufacturers with greater flexibility in product design.

The operational advantages are clear: reduced material and energy consumption, enhanced cleanliness, and increased production efficiency. These benefits translate into significant cost savings and a more streamlined production process. The cleaner process reduces maintenance needs and minimizes downtime, further enhancing overall efficiency.

Dukane’s ultrasonic elastic strand attachment technology exemplifies the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in ultrasonic bonding. By setting new industry standards, Dukane continues to drive efficiency and enhance product quality for manufacturers worldwide.
www.dukane.com

DiloGroup

MicroPunch is the latest intensive needling technology to economically run products of 35-100 grs. and over with throughput speeds up to ca. 160 m/min and at very high stitching densities of up to ca. 900 per cm2 to provide strength and abrasion resistance for hygiene material.


The economics of needling apart from a raised productivity range is also the very low energy consumption per kg of product. Needling is a pure mechanical process with a high degree of efficiency and a rather low electrical power consumption. Since water is not necessary to consolidate the fleece, the high energy consumption while burning gas for the drying process is obsolete. The MicroPunch system is available for product development in the hygiene and medical sectors with the option of testing, e.g. abrasion, haptic, tensile strength, air permeability and liquid absorption capacity.

The 3D-Lofter comprises a series of individual web formers programmable to lay down additional fiber material. This either in an:

1. IsoFeed function to improve the regularity of a flock matt to feed cards by up to ca. 4 - 5 % CV.
2. Reinforcement function of needled substrate used as car interior linings of deep molded pieces in order to strengthen locations in the felt plain where stress or strain concentrations take place. Fiber savings can be achieved of approx. 30-40%.
3. An additional feature of the 3D-Lofter is the widely enlarged patterning capability of needled felts for automotive applications or wall and floor coverings. 3D-Lofter in combination with the DI-LOUR process, which was also demonstrated by the DI-LOUR IV double structuring system, is offering a joint technology which is particularly interesting for lightweight molded car velours.

www.dilo.de

Elsner

With a commitment to quality, precision and customer service, Elsner has established itself as a leader in manufacturing automated converting machinery and production lines for a wide range of industries, including paper, film, foil, medical nonwoven disposables, filtration and wipes production. Elsner has delivered high-quality solutions to its customers for nearly nine decades.

Elsner’s comprehensive range of automated wipes converting machinery, combined with its integrated downstream equipment, such as the ERS-180 Canister Roll Stuffer and productivity-boosting ancillary machinery, positions it as the one-stop shop for all converting needs. Its commitment to innovation and addressing customer pain points drives Elsner to continuously enhance its offerings to meet and exceed the industry’s evolving demands.

Elsner excels in automating the manufacturing process of spiral wound filters. It specializes in various applications, including desalination, food, beverage, dairy, biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Its robust solutions encompass filter assembly, rolling and element trimming, empowering its customers to maximize output and uphold quality standards.


Elsner is also committed to customer satisfaction, integrity, innovation, craftsmanship and unrivaled value and service. It strives to help its customers reach new levels of success through customer support services, customized training through Elsner U, and its certified program to ensure optimal machine performance throughout their lifecycle.

Whether looking to enhance an existing production line or invest in new capabilities, Elsner’s machines offer the reliability, efficiency and innovation required to stay ahead of the curve.
elsnereng.com

EmmeBi Impianti srl

Given the great success of its prefabricated air filtration units, EmmeBi Impianti srl has just purchased an automatic cutting and processing system for iron and steel tubulars and aluminum or pvc profiles. With this investment the company aims to increase its speed and production capacity, offering extremely high precision solutions at an even more competitive price for its modules, which can also be now directly assembled by the end customer. Moreover, the great demand coming from high-end customers has also led to the development of its own new “industry 4.0” software for the management of its air filtration, waste recycling and air conditioning systems, with which the customer will be able to monitor all the parameters such speed of motors, frequency, electrical consumption, capacity, temperature, humidity and all the alarms. The system allows to manage them remotely even via smartphones.


The new software, called “Ca.Moz 4.0” also implements video cameras (LAN or Wi-Fi) to view the main systems, avoiding direct physical access to the plant and the consequent production downtime.
www.emmebi-impianti.it

Filcon Fabrics

Filcon has been a reliable partner to nonwoven manufacturers since 1961. Long-standing cooperation with both manufacturers and machine suppliers has allowed the company to develop cutting-edge technology, quality and technical support in the nonwoven belt market. Filcon is committed to expanding its contributions to the nonwovens industry, while building lasting relationships with nonwoven manufacturers.


Spunpro is Filcon’s latest belt for spunbond makers. Designed for high-speed machines, the advanced technology has attained top references for running fast, lightweight production grades and dust-free. In response to the growing demand for state-of-the-art technology, Filcon is currently installing equipment in its Thai factory to produce these belts. Filcon plans to be operational by the fall, enabling it to offer this superior technology globally.
www.filcon.co.jp

Focke & Co

The Highly Flexible Packer (HFP) combines gentle product handling with high flexibility in case packing. This innovative system allows for multiple packing configurations that normally cannot be achieved with a typical case packer, by integrating both side load and top load capabilities on a single platform. The use of robot arms ensures the same level of flexibility as manual packaging and its unique approach of moving the case instead of the product ensures gentle handling, thereby minimizing the risk of damage. The Highly Flexible Packer offers an automated fast and tool-less size change feature reducing downtime and maximizing productivity, and can be complemented with additional equipment such as case erector, case closer, tray erector and lid applicator.

Focke & Co is a leading manufacturer of packaging machines worldwide and offers customer-specific packaging solutions for the hygiene industry. For those, Focke specializes on a wide range of tailor-made end-of-line solutions and offers various case packer applications for packing products such as bags filled with pads or diapers.
www.focke.com

Goebel IMS

Manufacturers and converters across various industries globally trust Goebel IMS—a brand of IMS Technologies—for its deep expertise and long-standing excellence in the slitting and rewinding sector, as evidenced by over 11,000 machines sold.

Its nonwovens portfolio features two advanced slitter rewinders: the Hyperslit, an integrated and flexible slitter, and the Hyperslit Giant, which boasts a fully automatic handling system for rewinding shaft and core positioning. The Hyperslit Giant is particularly noted for its capability to handle various nonwoven materials, while minimizing core fine positioning without spacers.

Additionally, the Revowind and Jumbowind in-line winders, available with single or double winding drums, excel in winding lightweight and challenging materials. The Revowind can be enhanced with a slitting unit and several automation options, both featuring a doffing system to reduce scrap.

To boost customer productivity, Goebel IMS offers turnkey solutions for the handling and packing of finished reels, designed to minimize operator activities and production errors.

Its specialized knowledge enables Goebel IMS to offer customized machinery tailored to each customer’s specific needs. It also provides comprehensive after-sales support, including on-site or remote assistance, preventive maintenance, retrofitting, upgrades and rebuilding programs, ensuring full-spectrum service.

In 2024, Goebel IMS inaugurated its new 5,500-square-meter building that increases the group’s total area to 28,500 square meters. This expansion was guided by principles of maximizing functionality, ensuring operator safety and promoting sustainability to minimize environmental impact. The increased space has primarily enabled the redefinition and optimization of its assembly and testing activities, better meeting the needs of an ever-evolving market.
goebel-ims.com/en/

Goldenrod Corporation

Goldenrod Corporation (USA) and Svecom (Italy) combine to be a world leader in core holding technology. They supply air shafts, expanding chucks, safety chucks and a full line of shaft handling / roll handling options for the nonwovens industry.
Their easy to maintain, light weight, multi-bladder air shafts come standard on many OEM supplied machines from Europe and North America. Goldenrod has a large manufacturing facility in Beacon Falls, CT, and can supply lightweight, cost-effective aluminum extrusions for 3”, 4”, 5”, 6”, 6.75” and 8” ID cores. They can also make custom shafts in diameters ranging from 0.5” to 36” and above. Goldenrod engineers take pride in asking all the right questions and coming up with the best, long-term solutions for customers.
www.goldenrodcorp.com

Herrmann Ultrasonics

With the latest advancement in ultrasonic machines from Herrmann Ultrasonics, producers of hygiene products gain more time and flexibility. Through Herrmann’s newly released Microbond System G4, customers can now be supported virtually in downtime situations while minimizing the service cost through fast response time and reduction in travel.

When a customer encounters a system issue, they can contact a Herrmann service technician via the Remote App. The technician can then access the system virtually, providing support as if they were on-site through a secure connection. Additionally, this feature enables secure uploads of backups, updates and configuration files to ensure the customer’s production remains uninterrupted.

Herrmann guarantees reliability, safety and immediate support when a customer is in need. Its service technicians act as trusted advisors throughout the production process and are available to assist at any stage whether that be the best equipment selection for an application or production support. With over 60 years of ultrasonic experience, customers can rely on Herrmann’s safe and efficient joining technology. Embodying the motto, “Bonding – More than materials,” Herrmann works closely with their partners worldwide to ensure the highest quality product is produced while continuously improving relationships globally.
www.herrmannultrasonics.com

Hills, Inc.

Since 1971, Hills, Inc. continues to be a world leader in development and commercialization of fiber extrusion equipment for high value specialty fibers and nonwovens. Hills equipment is in operation throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Customers may work in Hills’ and various partners’ laboratories to develop multicomponent and nanofiber meltspun products. Hills’ core technology is its proprietary method of creating precision polymer flow passages to extrude exquisitely complex fiber cross sections containing multiple polymers. Hills offers R&D support, extrusion equipment (for spunbond, meltblown, staple, filament and monofilaments), upgrades of existing extrusion machines and small-scale, high-value fiber and fabric contract manufacturing. Hills is also a world leader in supplying lab scale fiber extrusion equipment for customers’ use in their own laboratories.

Hills is working on a number of programs in the field of sustainability. Hills was a pioneer in the supply of extrusion equipment for customers using recycled PET in fibers. Other sustainability programs that Hills is working on include: 1. Joint development programs that are developing starch additives that create PP biodegradability. 2. Development of easy split spunbond fibers. This process will limit energy required to produce micro fibers. 3. Micro and nano fibers in filtration. This process has higher filtration with less fabric weight and lower pressure drop. 4. Hills’ patented lofty spunbond process that produces lofty nonwovens in one-step and can optionally be made to loft at site of use which reduces shipping and storage resources in insulation, filtration, etc. 5. Hills patented self-set carpet fibers (no heat setting required of cable/twisted yarns). 6. Self crimping fibers that make fabrics with less fabric weight. 7. Patented instant color change technology to reduce waste when changing melt colors. 8. Hills is also working on numerous other continuous developments in Hills In-House fiber labs with customers developing various biologic, recycle, and other sustainability technologies.   

Hills is now scheduling trials on their new half meter bicomponent spunbond line. The new line offers improved functionality that allows for higher spinning speeds as well as higher denier fibers within fabrics or high hole count/low denier fabrics. Coming soon, Hills is installing a new hydroentangling and through-air bonding system. 
www.hillsinc.net

Hyperion Materials & Technologies

Hyperion Materials & Technologies is a global leader in advanced materials with over 70 years of experience in the development and manufacturing of hard and super-hard materials. With a legacy rooted in deep materials science expertise, Hyperion has established itself as a trusted partner to industries demanding exceptional performance and durability.

Leveraging its materials science expertise and an in-depth understanding of converting line processes, Hyperion offers a comprehensive range of high-performance rotative cut, straight cut and slitting solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the nonwovens industry. From core applications in disposable hygiene, medical and packaging to cutting-edge materials for electric vehicle battery and fuel cell components, Hyperion provides cutting tools that optimize production efficiency and product quality.

Hyperion’s intelligent cutting system, IQUT, transforms cutting operations by providing actionable data that drives process optimization, extends equipment life and delivers a superior return on investment. By integrating embedded and external sensors to monitor critical cutting conditions in real-time, IQUT empowers manufacturers to enhance production efficiency, reduce downtime and maximize profitability through real-time performance monitoring and predictive maintenance.

Recognizing the critical importance of customer support, Hyperion has expanded its service capacity and capabilities to provide comprehensive support to customers worldwide. This strategic investment allows the company to provide prompt and expert technical assistance, maintenance and repair services to customers worldwide.
www.hyperionmt.com

International Cutting Die

International Cutting Die is a state-of-the-art operation respected for its innovation, customer service and relentless commitment to quality. Its 42,000 square-foot manufacturing facility hosts the most modern machinery in the industry, and its team of experts provides superior technical and troubleshooting know-how coupled with knowledge on the usage of the most advanced techniques and materials.

International Cutting Die’s latest innovation is its patented Anti Bounce die cutting system. Using unique inboard pressure technology, innovative ICD die systems provide customers the ability to fully eliminate costly bounces over extended service periods. Rotating bearings smoothly and securely allow inboard pressure to be maintained lot after lot for a reliable production experience.

Vacuum actuated trim removal systems are now available on the die station, providing efficient inline scrap collection.

In addition to designing dies and complete cutting systems utilizing a customer’s product drawing, or through reverse engineering their existing equipment, International Cutting Die also offers full-service die maintenance, rebuild and re-sharpening, as well as reconditioning of dies and anvils from any supplier.

International Cutting Die serves the medical, nonwovens and paper converting industries and has become an industry leader in die cutting and ultrasonic bonding. It knows its customers are working with ever-larger product sizes, more abrasive materials and higher machine speeds. It can find solutions to even the most challenging situations.
www.icd-inc.com

IMA Ilapak

IMA Ilapak now offers the new IMA Ilapak Delta WW OF-HSX and first-class HFFS flow wrapper for wipes industry.

The high-speed flow wrapping platform with open frame structure is specially designed to meet the wet wipes industry needs.


The range includes two models, Delta WW OF-HS and HSX, where the HS version can also be upgraded and implemented at a later stage to achieve top-end HSX’s features and performances.

The Delta WW OF-HSX is a full ATEX compliant machine, ISO cleanroom featured, 100% electric—without pneumatic features—and equipped with ultrasonic longitudinal sealing system and last generation sealing head with special profile jaws suitable for new generation sustainable materials.

Comparing the Delta WW OF-HSX to a standard flow wrapper and considering the same operating hours and speed—170ppm—in one year, the Delta consumes 1500 kWh, whereas a standard machine 27,400 kWh (including air network losses).

Energy saving, thanks to less heating, and sustainability are the key aspects of this cutting-edge solution, capable to ensure with the same configuration of the sealing elements, up to 170 ppm with traditional laminated films and up to 130ppm with fully recyclable materials.
www.ilapak.com

IMA SpA

With a 60-year history and presence in more than 80 countries, IMA Group is a global leader in the packaging industry, serving markets from pharmaceutical and food & dairy to personal care and automation. IMA is present in the nonwovens market with the Tissue & Nonwoven hub: a cluster of six key IMA companies, with decades of experience in this sector, offering comprehensive solutions for disposable personal care products made of either tissue or nonwoven materials. Together, these companies manufacture complete lines, up to the end-of-line, to pack consumer and AFH tissue rolls and folded, absorbent hygiene products (AHP), and to convert and pack wipes and hygiene products in innovative packages. The IMA Tissue & Nonwoven hub is a one-stop supplier of state-of-the-art equipment for tissue products, wet and dry wipes, underpads and personal protection equipment (foldable facepiece respirators).
ima.it/tissueandnonwoven/

IMA Teknoweb

With decades of experience, IMA Teknoweb serves as the main contractor for complete solutions in manufacturing and packaging nonwoven products, including dry and wet wipes, absorbent hygiene items (AHP), and personal protection equipment (PPE) like respirators with exhalation valves. IMA Teknoweb’s solutions cover the entire transformation cycle up to palletizing, including flow-wrapping, lid application and bundling technologies.

IMA Teknoweb specializes in designing and manufacturing nonwoven production lines.

Converting solutions are dedicated to producing wipes in every shape (flat folds, cross folds, rolled, individual) and for every purpose: dry wipes (especially for home care) and wet wipes for personal care, cosmetic face masks, bathing mitt and gloves.

The machine portfolio also includes converters for alcohol-soaked wipes, compliant to ATEX regulations.


IMA Teknoweb collaborates with fabric and fiber manufacturers to identify eco-friendly alternatives for wet and dry wipes, often using bamboo, wood pulp, and other natural fibers. Their machinery processes 100% plastic-free, recyclable, and dispersible fabrics, packed in sustainable monoPE film. Their converting machines produce plastic-free wipes (20 or 25 lanes) at speeds of 300 stacks per minute and pack them at up to 250 packs per minute.

IMA Teknoweb’s latest innovation, the OCEAN underpads line, offers superior product quality with minimal ownership costs. OCEAN produces highly absorbent mats using minimal raw materials without compromising quality or speed. Its drumless, energy-efficient core forming unit distributes an even fluff/SAP mix, ensuring precise multilayered core formation and protecting the backsheet from pinholes. OCEAN operates at speeds up to 450 mats/minute.

Rising trends include moist toilet tissues (MTT), which offer a thorough and refreshing cleaning alternative to dry toilet paper, and cosmetic masks, popular for skincare benefits amid increasing air pollution and high temperatures. Wet mitts and gloves, used as bathing gloves in hospitals, are also gaining popularity. IMA Teknoweb addresses these trends with high-speed converting and packaging machines for all production needs.
https://ima.it/tissueandnonwoven/teknoweb/

IMA TMC

For over 25 years, IMA TMC (Tissue Machinery Company) has provided innovative solutions for the packaging and handling of tissue and personal care products. Specializing in tissue product packaging, IMA TMC offers machinery for wrapping and bundling kitchen, bathroom and AFH (Away-From-Home) tissue rolls. Additionally, significant investments in R&D have been made in developing primary and secondary packaging solutions for absorbent hygiene products.

Building on its expertise in high-speed tissue roll packaging machines, IMA TMC has developed a range of primary and secondary packaging machines for the nonwoven sector. The D-NAMIC stacker and bagger performs primary packaging in wicketed bags for baby diapers, adult absorbent briefs and personal care products. Featuring a modular dual-lane design and speeds up to 130 bags per minute, D-NAMIC accommodates both traditional polyethylene films and sustainable paper, catering to diverse manufacturing needs.


The D-BUND diaper bundler complements this line, providing up to 12 cycles per minute for overwrapping diaper bags into neat, sealed bundles ready for transport. IMA TMC’s packaging lines are enhanced with turnkey palletizing systems and transport conveyors, all designed and manufactured in Italy.

Sustainability is a core focus at IMA TMC. With increasing consumer demand for eco-friendly products, manufacturers are called to switch from poly wrap to paper wrap configurations. D-NAMIC can process heat-sealable paper material with performance comparable to poly. These innovations support IMA ZERO, IMA Group’s initiative to develop sustainable packaging, reduce plastic use, and promote a positive social environment. Within the No-Plastic (NOP) project, IMA TMC tests, validates, and promotes eco-friendly plastic substitutes for packaging.

IMA TMC ensures maximum equipment uptime and productivity through comprehensive on-site technical assistance. Thanks to its branch office, IMA TMC North America, the company provides prompt assistance in the U.S. market with a team dedicated to sales and customer service. From design to turnkey solutions, IMA TMC collaborates closely with customers to deliver tailored, flexible, and long-lasting machinery to enhance production.
https://ima.it/tissueandnonwoven/tmc/

Investkonsult Sweden

Investkonsult Sweden’s highly specialized consultants and brokers work globally. It is one of the few companies in the world solely devoted and focused in these sectors.

The company has an exceptional position with 50 years of global presence with frequent customer visits, geo-mapping of target groups, vast experience of large and small projects, project consultancy, technical and commercial know-how with practical consulting approach.

Investkonsult Sweden offers a unique combination of consulting services and knowledge of appropriate equipment and production lines, which gives it an outstanding matchmaking capability. It values close working relationships with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality. The company provides fast and flexible solutions with an aim of long-term business relationships built on trust and confidence.

Consulting Services include:

• Project management: project consultancy, technical and commercial know-how.
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Pre- and post M&A work, second opinions, objective analysis.
• Valuations & Assessments: Professional analysis and counselling, intra-company transfers, insurance purposes, auditing.
• Matchmaking: Extensive global network with fast and flexible solutions, long-term business relations built on trust and confidence.

Machinery and Equipment Services:

• Brokering of equipment: It only closes exclusive agreements to broker equipment. This means the best outcome for everyone involved with full control over the equipment, its value and transparency towards both the buyer and the seller.
• Buying and selling: For short lead times and full control on the inventory, it buys, sells and stores in its own warehouses.
• Logistics: the company offers marking, electrical and mechanical dismantling. Its comprehensive logistics offer also includes packing, export documentation, shipping, re-assembly, start-up and commissioning of single machines or complete lines.

Investkonsult Sweden’s clients include most of the nonwoven and absorbent hygiene producers worldwide. Don’t hesitate to contact Investkonsult Sweden. Any inquiry is welcome, whether for equipment, parts or consulting missions.
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Kansan

Kansan, a leading wet wipe machinery manufacturer, has been delivering essential manufacturing solutions for every stage of wet wipe production for 32 years.

Since its establishment in 1992, Kansan has always allocated a significant amount of resources, manpower and funds to research and development. The open-minded and passion-driven dynamic R&D department helps Kansan stay ahead of the latest technological trends and developments. A designated R&D team ensures the performance, quality and durability of the machines pertaining to that specific platform. Each team keeps evaluating the different aspects of the specific equipment to meet specific requirements.


Kansan introduces the advanced Acurapack 140S model. Designed to overcome heat transfer issues on packaging films, weak sealing, and wasted time in existing packaging machines, the new Acurapack features a double-servo system for precise control. This results in a 45% improvement in heat transfer on packages, ensuring reliable sealing for materials like OPP, BOPP, COPPP, mono-structured and recycled films. The system’s extended stroke value of 100 mm supports high-speed production. Updates on the machine reflect Kansan’s commitment to sustainable packaging solutions.

Innovation and experience being the center of Kansan’s corporate identity, this game-changer technology is created to ensure the best performance and packaging quality to meet and exceed not only today’s but also tomorrow’s expectations.

Having plentiful technical resources, the R&D department is capable of accomplishing the client’s specific requirements. Kansan carries out precise tests by using high-tech and complex equipment in a specially designed R&D laboratory.

Global business is constantly evolving and forcing players from all levels to adapt. Thanks to 32 years of in-field expertise, Kansan has always been able to provide its customers with flexible and tailor-made solutions and always will be. 
www.kansanmaterials.com

Luwa

The Rotary Pleated Belt (RPB) Filter by Luwa offers a significant advancement in filtration technology in the soft disposable industry. Its innovative design combines high-capacity pleated media with efficient suction cleaning, achieving over 99% dust removal at normal operating pressure. Unlike traditional drum filters, the RPB Filter doesn’t rely on building a fiber mat or reintroducing dust into the air stream, ensuring cleaner air.

The RPB Filter is compact. It occupies around 75% less space compared to conventional rotary drum filters. This space efficiency not only saves physical room but also translates into cost savings, as the RPB Filter can replace the need for multiple drum filters in series. Additionally, the cleaner air produced by the RPB Filter improves overall air conditioning efficiency, further reducing operational costs.

The modular component system of the RPB Filter allows for easy customization and expansion, making it adaptable to various applications. Each module is preassembled, prewired, and skidded for straightforward installation and relocation. This flexibility is particularly useful in dynamic production environments where space and configuration requirements may change.


In the soft disposables sector, where the control of fibrous dust and Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) is critical, the RPB Filter’s high media cleaning efficiency ensures optimal air quality and worker safety. By efficiently removing fine dust particles, it enhances the overall production environment, contributing to higher product quality and consistency.

The Luwa Rotary Pleated Belt Filter represents a significant leap forward in soft disposables filtration technology, offering superior dust removal, space efficiency and cost savings. Its adaptable modular design and high cleaning efficiency make it an ideal choice, addressing the specific challenges of dust control and air quality management.
www.luwa.com

Maxcess

Maxcess manufactures many innovative solutions for the nonwovens industry, helping its customers run better, faster and smarter. 

Fife-500 Max Web Guiding System: The next-generation of advanced web-guiding technology from Fife, the Fife-500 Max features an intuitive five-inch color touchscreen interface with multiple languages, newly designed sensors for enhanced resolution and accuracy, a smoother 8-pole motor for better guiding at slow speeds and an all-new modern design. The Fife-500 Max represents the future of guiding from Fife, the company who invented the first web guide back in 1939. The Fife-500 Max can accommodate web widths up to 1200 mm, with maximum tension up to 800 N. 

Fife DST-1 Object Recognition Sensor: The DST-1 is unlike any other sensor in the industry. Utilizing breakthrough technology, the DST-1 uses multiple cameras to create an “object” of the material customers wish to guide to. This gives customers the ability to guide to the most challenging materials or guide points that other sensors simply can’t, reducing scrap and improving throughput. The DST-1 has seen tremendous success in nonwoven applications, such as diapers and feminine hygiene products.  

RotoMetrics RD300 NW Solid Rotary Die: Long running, through-hardened, D2 steel die engineered specifically for nonwoven applications. 

Tidland Advantage Series Knifeholder: Featuring a minimum slit width of only 19.55 mm, the new advantage series knifeholder from Tidland offers Tidland reliability at an achievable price point. Featuring a 180° reversable blade cartridge for fast blade changes, customers will immediately see extended blade life for increased uptime and throughput.
www.maxcessintl.com

MS Ultraschall

MS Ultraschall specializes in the continuous welding of nonwovens, textiles and other materials. MS ultrasonic welding units MS sonxSYS Combine are supplied by fully digital generators with intelligent control and high performance. The rectangular and trapezoidal sonotrodes are available in standardized widths from 85 mm to 270 mm. Unlike other systems on the market, the feed units are servo-electrically driven. This ensures high precision and, above all, very fast distance and force control. The engraving rollers, which MS Ultraschall custom manufactures in-house for each individual application, determine where the material is welded. Each elevation represents a weld point. MS Ultraschall is thus the only supplier in the world that can offer a complete solution from a single source with unit, roller, consoles, etc.


To test customer solutions, MS Ultraschall operates its Competence Center, for the nonwovens and packaging sectors, in Ettlingen. Modernly equipped laboratories, offices and a production hall are available on 1800 square meters. The centerpiece of the technical center is an ultrasonic calender that enables web speeds of up to 850 m/min. In the laboratories, customer applications can be tested in detail to optimize ultrasonic welding results.
www.ms-ultraschall.de

Papertech

Papertech is a global leader in machine vision technology, founded and established in 1996 in BC, Canada. Papertech’s TotalVision Solutions offers a suite of customizable solutions to meet the diverse needs of various industries, from tissue to pulp and paper, steel to nonwoven and even battery manufacturing. These solutions revolutionize production processes and set new quality standards.

With a worldwide presence and over 1500 system installations, TotalVision Solutions provides rapid and efficient tools that ensure high-quality production, minimize waste and seamlessly integrate with existing processes. This proactive approach equips manufacturers with tools to swiftly identify defects, trace their origins, and significantly enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

The Power of Papertech TotalVision:

• Enhanced Quality Control: TotalVision ensures superior quality control through advanced algorithms and high-resolution cameras, surpassing human capabilities.
• Real-Time Optimization: Stay ahead with instant monitoring and adjustments, optimizing efficiency at every stage of tissue production.
• Customized Excellence: Tailor products to meet evolving client demands, enhancing brand loyalty and market competitiveness.
• Holistic Efficiency: Seamlessly integrate production and converting processes, minimizing downtime and maximizing return on investment (ROI).
• Enhanced Safety: Improve overall safety on production lines by offering visibility into inaccessible and gated machine areas, enhancing operational security.

www.papertech.ca

Rodewisch

Filztuchfabrik Rodewisch is a worldwide operating owner-run manufacturer of high-tech fabrics for nonwoven lines. The company is located in Germany with more than 145 years of tradition and experience.

Since its foundation in 1874 Rodewisch Fabrics has supported the growth and advancement of the paper and nonwovens industry. Working closely with nonwoven manufacturers and machine builders as OEM, Rodewisch ensures fabric performance and reliability. Offering a broad range of forming and bonding fabrics to the customers worldwide, Rodewisch fabrics became a Gold Standard in the nonwoven industry. Magnetic, conductive or heat resistant features just show a small range of the possibilities to meet more diverse needs and rigorous demands of the industry today. Rodewisch continually innovates with cutting-edge technology, offering a broad range of forming fabrics to the customers worldwide.

Rodewisch manufactures custom belting products for forming, conveying and drying nonwoven webs, along with vacuum belts for diaper machines and several other hygienic vacuum conveyor applications.

Rodewisch manufactures belts and wires used in all common web forming processes: drylaid, carding, airlaid; extruded nonwovens—spunmelt, meltblown; and S/SS/SMSI/SMMS/SAC. Customer benefits: antistatic and dirt resistant forming fabrics; abrasive resistance; non-marking seam performance; fast closing single & double pin seams.

Rodewisch manufactures belts and wires used in web bonding processes: dryers / ovens; air through bonding (AT); chemical spray sections. Customer benefits: magnetic features within a light PPS/ryton material; heat resistance up to 420 F; chemical resistance up to pH 14; fast closing & non marking seams; and maximum lifetime in production. Rodewisch manufactures belts and wires used in vacuum processes: diaper machines; femcare; incontinence inlays; medical products.
www.rodewisch.com

Sani Group

Sani Group is a manufacturing group of companies specializing in machinery, parts, machinery upgrading and technical services for industrial manufacturing businesses around the world. Sani Group represents premium quality and great value, working with industrial manufacturers to take on their challenges and help them achieve their goals. The company provides customized solutions based on client requirements and utilizes an innovative delivery approach. It brings together the best talent to design, manufacture and install the solutions offered utilizing the latest technologies, industry standards and best practices.

Sani Group consists of:

• Cellulose mill, for disc or hammer mills www.cellulosemill.com
• Drum forming, for core processors. www.drumforming.com
• RDC, for rotary die in hard metal/tungsten cutters, crimpers, ultra-sonic rollers & embossers. www.rdc.it
• Sanimac, for machines, prototypes, upgrades & reconditioning. www.sanimac.it
• Sanipro, for industry services & spare parts division. www.sanipro.it

www.sani-group.com

SB Specialty Metals

Get 300% more tool life from cutting dies and mandrels by specifying PSB27 spray form PM tool steel, provided by SB Specialty Metals. PSB27 tool steel saves time and cost by reducing tooling changes due to wearing. Tooling vendors can provide rotary cutting dies and mandrels made from PSB27.
www.sbsm.com

SonicAire

Dealing with lint and dust buildup is a constant struggle for many textile and nonwoven facilities, including those producing everything from agricultural coverings to wipes. Fortunately, smart technology and eco-friendly trends provide sustainable solutions in the textile industry, conserving water and energy. This allows facilities to operate more efficiently with high-efficiency machines without significantly increasing workforce size. However, with fewer people to monitor equipment and lint buildup, thorough housekeeping becomes less likely, posing potential risks.

Lint is a collection of tiny particles that don’t dissipate heat well and offer a high-ratio surface area. Because of this, they pose a significant fire hazard. This risk is heightened by the numerous ignition sources present in these environments. Managing lint is just as crucial as managing dust, especially considering its flammability. Automating lint control can significantly reduce labor and opportunity costs and keep you compliant with OSHA regulations.


Traditional lint and dust control cleaning methods often require intensive manual labor, which can be challenging in any workplace, especially in facilities with reduced workforces. Maintaining a clean facility, even in the tough to get to spots, is critical to prevent lint buildup. Otherwise, the buildup can increase fire risk. SonicAire fans offer a more efficient and cost-effective solution by automating lint control, enhancing safety and reducing labor costs, therefore providing financial and safety peace of mind to facility managers.

SonicAire fans use high-velocity airflow and thermal-current control to prevent lint and dust from accumulating on overhead structures. The fans create an air barrier that keeps debris from rising and settling, ensuring facilities producing these high-tech engineered fabrics remain clean and safe. With SonicAire’s innovative technology, nonwoven manufacturers can maintain a safer, more efficient environment, mitigating the fire hazards of lint and dust accumulation.
www.sonicaire.com

Sonobond

Sonobond Ultrasonics offers a wide variety of assembly equipment for nonwovens and synthetic materials that keeps pace with the ever-expanding list of applications requiring strong, secure, sealed seams. This enables manufacturers to achieve effective and efficient production outcomes wherever sewn seams are inadequate to satisfy their end-use requirements.

The SeamMaster Ultrasonic Sewing Machine, PlungeBonder, Cylinder Arm Machines, Rotary Cutters and Hand Cutters use ultrasonic vibrations, so stitch holes, glue gaps, fraying and unraveling are eliminated. These machines continue to replace traditional sewing and gluing methods that often have difficulty achieving manufacturers’ stringent requirements for durable, leak-proof bonds.

The SeamMaster Ultrasonic Sewing Machine was introduced in 1991 to meet OSHA’s regulatory requirements for secure barrier seams in disposable medical garments and face masks. The unit looks and operates like a traditional sewing machine, but the ultrasonic vibrations produce strong, sealed seams by softening and fusing the synthetic fibers. It uses a patented rotary operation, where both horn and pattern wheel rotate at the same time, so seams are ultra-reliable and soft to the touch.

These bonded seams, which meet the strict NIJ standards for body armor, guarantee the waterproof integrity of the inner cover that surrounds the ballistic-resistant material, even after submersion for 30 minutes.

Suitable materials for use with ultrasonic assembly equipment include synthetics or blends with a 60% to 100% synthetic content including polyester, nylon, acrylics, vinyl, polypropylene, lycra, spandex, tricot and thermoplastic urethanes, constructed as woven, nonwoven, knit, laminate, or coatings.


Some of the leak-proof items produced at four times faster than industrial sewing machines and 10 times faster than adhesive methods include:

• Face masks and surgical gowns;
• Body armor and ballistic vests;
• Pleated, HVAC and HEPA filters;
• Air, gas and jet fuel filters;
• Vacuum & heavy-duty filter bags;
• Hazmat & PPE garments;
• Automotive & aviation acoustic and thermal insulation panels;
• Lint-free cleaning & paint-prep wipes, as well as spill clean-up cloths; and oil containment booms.

Manufacturers can order no-cost viability testing of their own materials by visiting the Sonobond website. This will enable them to see the quality of the sealed seams before they decide to purchase any unit.
www.sonobondultrasonics.com

Technoplants

Technoplants has supplied nonwoven complete airlay production lines for many years. The MULTIforce Oven is a novelty for the market, a unique and patented solution to laminate, press or smooth on nonwoven products. It can work off-line or in-line.

Main features:

• Heating and compression of the nonwoven fabric made by controlled cylinders and electrical resistances. Special plates designed to be heated with: Electric resistances, diathermic oil and hot air.
• Modular machine, each section is adjustable in height and diagonally.
• The temperature and all settings are regulated automatically by PLC.
• Cooling and calibration are performed by controlled cylinders and water-cooled plates.
• High pressing capacity in a reduced dimensions machine thanks to the complete motorization and its special compact design.

Applications include: Surface smoothening and lamination for mattresses and furniture nonwovens; building, decorative and packaging insulation; sandwich materials and composites; calendering and heat treatment of technical felts; and high density nonwovens.
www.techno-plants.com

Tentoma

With the RoRo StretchPack packaging machines from Tentoma, customers can automate the packaging of nonwoven rolls. RoRo StretchPack is an innovative packaging technology, using a long tubular stretch hood film for packaging. Packaging the roll and welding of the ends of the film are done in the same process. It provides 100% waterproof packaging protecting against ingress of dirt and water.

The nonwoven rolls can be tightly packed, ensuring uniform packaging with a smooth surface. This is optimal for branding a logo printed on the film. Stretch film is not as sticky as other film types, which makes it easy to stack and handle the packed rolls. Due to the tight packaging and the use of thinner but stronger stretch hood film, it is possible to reduce film consumption by 25-60% compared to conventional packaging methods.


As an option, Tentoma has introduced a core plug applicator that automatically inserts core plugs in nonwoven rolls. The diameter of each roll is measured automatically to ensure that the core plug is centered. The applicator has a magazine for 100+ core plugs. This way, customers can enjoy the high capacity of a fully automated packaging line without any bottlenecks.

RoRo StretchPack packaging is based on well-proven technology for vertical stretch hood packaging of pallets. Tentoma has refined this technology so it can also be utilized horizontally, integrated into a production line. Tentoma is located in Denmark and installs packaging systems worldwide.
www.tentoma.com

Trützschler Nonwovens

Trützschler Nonwovens is a premier provider of comprehensive solutions for the production of fiber-based nonwovens. Its expertise includes a broad spectrum of machinery, production lines, and essential knowledge to streamline the creation of nonwovens.


Trützschler ‘s offerings cater to a variety of nonwovens, including needlepunched, hydroentangled (spunlaced), through-air, and chemically bonded types, covering every stage from fiber processing to web forming, web bonding, finishing, and winding.

The portfolio includes:

• Spunlacing lines targeting both single-use wipes, pads, and medical items and technical nonwovens, e.g. coating substrate, hot-gas filter media.
• The T-Suprema series of needlepunching lines suited for technical end products such as geo- and automotive textiles, filter media etc.
• Solutions for eco-friendly wetlaid/spunlaced (WLS) and Carded/Pulp (CP) nonwovens incorporating pulp.
• Through-air bonding lines targeting hygiene-related nonwovens.
• The T-One digital platform offers various modules engineered to enhance production efficiency.

Complementing these offerings is the state-of-the-art NCTC Technical Center located in Egelsbach, Germany, which boasts commercial-scale, fully operational trial lines for hydroentangling, needlepunching, and through-air bonding processes.
www.truetzschler.com

VAC-U-MAX

VAC-U-MAX vacuum receivers continually convey super absorbent polymer, refilling single and twin-screw feeders in a matter of seconds. When a feeder reaches a low level signal, the discharge valve of the VAC-U-MAX vacuum receiver opens, refilling the feeder. Whether conveying handfuls per hour, or 25,000 pounds per hour, VAC-U-MAX systems maximize continuous manufacturing processes. Often a feeder is purchased without consideration of how it will be refilled. VAC-U-MAX Signature Series vacuum receivers provide an easy-to-install five-part package, consisting of the vacuum receiver, pick up wand, convey hose, vacuum producer, and UL-listed controls. The Signature Series are available in 1500 Series for conveying rates from handfuls to 1500 pounds per hour (680 kg/hr) or the 3500 Series for conveying rates up to 3500 pounds per hour (1600 kg/hr).
www.vac-u-max.com

Valmet

Valmet’s ThruAir Bonder product was highlighted at the recent SINCE23 show. With this innovation, Valmet continues to offer the opportunity to make premium-grade products at a competitive cost.

Its thru-air process delivers the most uniform temperature control and air flow profiles in the industry. This allows critical end-product properties such as tensile, elongation, modulus, caliper, softness and other surface properties to be precisely controlled. Additionally, good bonding performance improves uptime, reduces waste and improves the reliability of downstream processes such as converting.


Valmet’s new compact design is perfect for upgrading existing as well as new installations. While traditional high-performance bonders have a relatively large machine footprint that require larger facilities, Valmet’s new ThruAir Bonder has a self-contained, compact air system to optimize available machinery space. Additionally, the roll-out design feature allows for easy access to the roll which results in safer routine maintenance performance.

Sustainability is at the core of Valmet’s business strategy and operations. The ThruAir Bonder accepts alternative heat sources to support carbon-neutral operations for a better future and it is proud to have been awarded the Sustainability Award for innovative new products at the CINTE23 show. Valmet is committed to applying the highest health, safety and environmental standards in product design and manufacturing.
www.valmet.com

Vire

The environmental impact is a key factor in the mass market commercialization of products. The growing awareness and sensitivity of consumers towards environmental issues play a crucial role in promoting paper as a packaging material. Modern consumers are increasingly attentive to environmental themes and tend to favor companies that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability.

In response to this consumer trend, Vire has refined its expertise in developing packaging machines for hygiene products using sustainable materials. With Vire machines it is possible to pack hygiene products in paper bags as well as in the traditional polyethylene, without the need for special conversion kits and without reducing the machine’s performance. Thanks to Vire technology, switching the type of material for hygiene product packaging takes zero time and the process is simple and quick to manage.

The paper used for packaging is appropriately treated to ensure good sealing of the bags; furthermore, it has been approved by the European authorities as absolutely suitable and compliant with current environmental impact regulations.


The primary packaging management of Vire machines is supported downstream by Zeta case-packers, particularly when the final product is packaged in cardboard cases. Zeta, a brand under the Bucci Industries Group, manufactures case-packers that seamlessly integrate with Vire stackers and baggers. This integration can also extend to include palletizing systems, thus offering a comprehensive packaging solution managed by a single supplier.

Bucci Industries Group has subsidiaries throughout Europe, America and Asia. Thanks to the synergy of the Group’s subsidiaries, Vire and Zeta can guarantee 24/7 support in the local language and on-site for their machines.
www.vire.it

Weima

For more than 40 years, Weima has been a world leader in size reduction technology. Weima’s machinery line for the nonwovens industry aims to maximize an operation’s profits and safety while decreasing mess and excess waste.

Shredding is often the first step in recycling for many materials, including nonwovens. The Weima WLK single-shaft shredder series offers many custom options for the recycling and reintegration of nonwoven materials. The F+ Rotor is most often used for the initial destruction of nonwoven products. It can be outfitted with bolted or welded knife holders and is ideal for shredding filament-based materials (the “F” in “F+ Rotor” stands for “filaments”). Weima also offers a chilled rotor option for those materials that have lower melting points.


The dust that is created when nonwoven material is cut can be both messy and extremely dangerous in production environments. Installing a briquette press at the discharge of the dust collection system can help eliminate dusting in the plant and increase overall safety. A dust collection system can pneumatically convey any residual dust into a covered briquette press. This eliminates the need for an employee to spend time cleaning up and transporting the dust and keeps the nearby machinery functioning in a dust-free environment. Weima briquette presses use pressure (not adhesives) to compress dust into small, hockey-puck-shaped briquettes. With a compaction ratio of up to 9:1, briquetting can save a company money in dumpster haul-away costs alone. Fewer dumpsters being hauled away means a bigger bottom line and a smaller environmental footprint.
www.weima.com