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The new CL-X especially meets the urgent demand
for lower energy consumption. Energy efficiency is
not only important for environmental and regulatory
reasons. Due to rising energy prices, it is becoming
an increasingly decisive factor for the
competitiveness of spinning mills.

three times better cleaning efficiency compared to
the benchmark (US cotton, see chart 2). The
improved grid geometry enables better separation
and gentler tuft handling. Furthermore, a 2.60 m long Eruslu Nonwovens’ site in Gaziantep
cleaning section provides a maximum degree of
opening and cleaning tufts. Eruslu nonwovens group to enter the
biodegradable nonwoven market with Truetzschler

Nonwovens’ Machinery
"During the development process, our main focus
was on optimizing the fiber air flows. This is the area
where we achieved the breakthrough. By forcing the Truetzschler Nonwovens will deliver equipment to went for:
air flow over two rolls, we have found a solution that enlarge an existing spunlacing line into a flexible, • A second NCR random and a NCA airlay card
allows lower power consumption at the opening state-of-the-art production line for various light to • fiber preparation and card feeding equipment for
rolls,” says Robert Többen, Head of Mechanical heavy weight sustainable nonwovens. the two new cards
Engineering at Trützschler. “The fact that this flow is • More hydraulic power to reliably and efficiently
in the form of a spiral is also reflected in the name Further visual footage When the Eruslu Nonwovens Group (ENG) invested hydroentangle multi-layer webs
CL-X: The ‘X’ comes from the Greek word for spiral, Scan the QR code to check out new CL-X video on YouTube in a Truetzschler Nonwovens’ spunlacing line in 2015, • An extension to the dryer for increased evaporation
Helix.” it became clear that the company was heading for capacity
Inside the new Pre-Cleaner CL-X growth. The line, consisting of a single NCR random
In comparison with the current benchmark, the CL-X unnecessary loss of valuable good fibers. The • 2.60 m long cleaning section. card, AquaJet and a drum dryer had already been laid After starting up in the second half of 2022, Eruslu
saves up to 30 % energy (see chart 1). In addition to The lot management system enables direct, operator automatically receives a recommendation • New and improved grid geometry for better out for later extension. All components were either fully will be operating an ultra-modern, highly flexible
the optimized flow, an integrated air separator automated coordination with the Bale Opener BO-P. for the ideal setting via the machine's display and separation and gentle tuft treatment. equipped or designed to deliver higher performances. NCR-NCA-NCR spunlace line, the first of its kind in
contributes to reducing the transport air by ensuring The speeds of the opening rollers and the position of can implement it with just a few clicks. Turkey. The line is tailor-made to process virgin cotton
that only excess air has to be removed, rather than the grid bars – and thus the intensity of the cleaning • Material draft due to 10 % higher speed of second Eruslu Nonwovens Group, established in 1972, is a fibers, comber noils and short fibers at high speeds.
all of the air. Less exhaust air means less energy – are automatically adjusted to the changing material The CL-X is the perfect and sustainable solution to opening roller for reliable and consistent fiber leading Turkish company specialized in the End products are top-quality, lightweight natural
consumption. fed (lot). meet today's demand for productivity, cleaning and transport. production of various textile products. In the wipes or heavy-weight, three-layer nonwovens for
energy efficiency. • Optimal cleaning level and minimal fiber loss due nonwovens sector, the company provides disposable cosmetic pads.
The CL-X also provides significantly increased Due to the stepless and individual adjustment of grid to individual and stepless grid adjustment for each products for the home cleaning and health sectors.
productivity. At a maximum of 1,600 kilograms per devices for each opening roller, the machine can CL-X features at one glance opening roller by motor. Since 2004 the portfolio comprises diapers for adults Truetzschler Nonwovens is a division of the
hour, the production rate from one CL-X corresponds react to a wide variety of impurities. A 10 % higher • Continuous production of 1,600 kilograms per hour • Gentle tuft treatment with adjustable opening roller and children, wet towels and pocket towels. Products Truetzschler Group with a focus on complete
to the rate achieved by two CL-P models. This gives speed of the second opening roller causes different for present blow room configuration. speed. are exported to more than 100 countries worldwide. production lines and machinery for hydroentangled
customers the flexibility to operate at high or low speeds along the grids, while different sizes of waste • 30% energy saving compared to the current • Synchronized lot management (automatic lot (spunlaced), through-air and chemical bonded
productivity rates with one machine. can also be separated. benchmark. change for up to three lots). Last year Eruslu decided to broaden its portfolio in nonwovens. Its range of products includes solutions
• Integrated WASTECONTROL for automatic • Connection possibility for a waste box (for waste the wipes segment by adding biodegradable encompassing the entire nonwovens process chain
On top of this, the new CL-X is characterized by its The WASTECONTROL waste sensor is now also adjustment recommendation of waste excretion to analysis). products from renewable resources. The group took from fiber preparation, web formation, web bonding,
excellent cleaning results. Trials conducted at a integrated into the CL-X and makes sure that waste is avoid unnecessary fiber loss. full advantage of the 2015 small capacity line and and finishing to drying and winding.
Turkish customer have shown that it reached a nearly reliably separated during production, which avoids • Lower cost of ownership.
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