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Smarter and simpler

operations with Monforts

digital developments

when it needs to be maintained or replaced and
direct access to the integrated Monforts webshop
allows users to order spares at the press of the
button when they are needed,” explains new
Monforts textile technologist Jonas Beisel. “The
Monforts digital twin system and apps are being
made available for all of our machine ranges going
forward and will make the operations of our
customers considerably smarter, and at the same
time, simpler. There was tremendous interest in what
these developments make possible.” the profile of the different fabrics being processed.

New savings New Monforts publications chart
Advanced textile manufacturers from Europe and The first edition of Monforts World of European
“The latest energy-optimised Monforts stenter frame – North America were also keen to learn more about Textiles profiles a range of companies at the forefront
especially combined with a downstream Eco Applicator – the potential of the latest Montex stenters, on which of manufacturing in Europe serving a wide range of
sets new benchmarks in terms of energy e ciency. overall energy savings of 40% can now be achieved end-use markets – from high-end silk and polyamide
compared to a conventional stenter with no heat
fabrics for the luxury brands to nonwovens and
Following ITMA 2019, we have a busy schedule of trials now recovery or energy optimisation measures. technical textiles for digital printing, protective
booked at our ATC – Advanced Technology Centre – in “Exhaust air treatment on stenter frames has posed clothing, wallcoverings and more.
Germany, with customers keen to assess the bene ts to their particular challenges over the years, since the air can The seventh edition of Monforts World of Denim
own processes. We were extremely happy with this year’s contain significant amounts of oil, fibre and even wax meanwhile charts the latest developments from the
particles that may see emissions limits being reached
global market leaders in denim production. Monforts
show.” in the processing of certain fabrics, depending on the enjoys a global lead in the supply of finishing
Klaus Heinrichs. Monforts Vice-President legal specifications,” says Daria Hoss-Denissen of technology for the denim industry and is currently
the Monforts project department. “In addressing this extremely busy responding to the interest shown at
issue, we are now incorporating the MonforClean ITMA 2019 in its new CYD yarn dyeing system
On the very latest Monforts machines, advanced and targeted analysis for controlled planning and
sensor technologies make it possible to access production possible and insights harnessed from the module directly into the stenter frame. The waste heat for this market.
comprehensive technical machine data from any data can subsequently be used to optimise the from the drying process is used to pre-heat the
location using the company’s Smart Support and production process. At the same time, potential drying air, resulting in a radical reduction in the
Smart Check apps. Monforts customers in Austria, sources of error can be anticipated and eliminated conventional heat supply required compared to gas
Belgium, Germany and Turkey are already benefiting remotely to considerably minimise downtime. and thermal oil heating.”
from the Industry 4.0 advances introduced by
Monforts at ITMA 2019 in Barcelona, including the Parts prediction The further integration of an automatic exhaust air
new ‘digital twinning’ capability. In addition, the digital twin system provides filter washing system automatically cleans the
information on the individual wear parts of a system, module elements, ensuring the consistent efficiency
The data is virtually mapped in the cloud in real time such as, for example, converters or gears. of both the filter and heat recovery modules, while
and provides an instant status overview of a advanced slot sealings based on a patented new
machine’s performance. This makes vastly simplified “Operators can now see how long a part will last and Klaus Heinrichs. Monforts Vice-President flexible material hermetically seal the stenter frameat
the infeed and outfeed while constantly adjusting to

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