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                   CYD technology integrates new functions and processes into the weaving   Direct beaming of the yarns prior to dyeing
                   preparatory processes
















                                                                                                                                                               The patented Monforts Bionic Fin® slot sealing absolutely minimizes air leakage at the fabric inlet and outlet of the stenter chamber
                  The new CYD system is available for demonstrations and trials at the Monforts
                  Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) in Mönchengladbach, Germany  Convincing results from the new CYD system
            been developed in response to a very strong market   immediately, resulting in considerable savings in                 incorporating the MonforClean module into the    Monforts Eco Applicator in front of a Montex stenter,
            demand.”                                          waste water and chemicals.                                           stenter frame, so there is no additional space   which can significantly minimise the application of
                                                                                                                                   requirement. At the same time, the costs for     finishing formulations required for specific treatments
            Econtrol® is a pad-dry process employed in        The most effective dyeing process for fabrics is now                 laborious secondary installations and the piping of   compared to a padder/foulard, resulting in a big
            Monforts continuous dyeing in which the reactive   being applied for yarn dyeing and it is possible to                 the exhaust air treatment components, as well as   reduction in the energy required for subsequent
            dyestuff is fixed to the cellulose fibres during drying   process short batches of between 5-10,000 metres of          supporting structures are eliminated due to the   drying in the stenter and reducing the amount of
            and the CYD multi-colour yarn dyeing system       yarn in order to produce 2-300 metres of fabrics in a                machine configuration.                           residual liquor when draining the trough after the
            introduces a number of new concepts based on it,   single continuous process.                                                                                           finishing process.
            including the unique Eco Bleach process.                                                                               The waste heat from the drying process is used to
                                                              In its raw state, cotton has a light brownish/yellow                 pre-heat the drying air, resulting in a radical reduction   “The latest energy-optimised Monforts stenter frame
            This is the first bleaching system for yarn treatment   tinge and bleaching is necessary to ensure its pure            in the conventional heat supply required compared to   – especially combined with a downstream Eco
            available on the market and will be of particular   whiteness prior to dyeing. On conventional systems,                gas and thermal oil heating.                     Applicator – sets new benchmarks in terms of energy
            interest to denim manufacturers.                  this involves a separate process step, but with the                                                                   efficiency and helps conserve resources,” says Klaus
                                                              CYD multi-colour yarn dyeing system it is now                        The further integration of an automatic exhaust air   Heinrichs, Monforts Vice-President. “Setting the initial
            The Eco Bleach system is combined with the        integrated into the Econtrol® process for full dyeing                filter washing system automatically cleans the   moisture content requirement for a specific process,
            washing units and the fabric is then dyed         pre-treatment.                                                       module elements, ensuring the consistent efficiency   before drying to a minimum value with an automated
                                                                                                                                                                                    process, helps reduce heat evaporation and
                                                                                                                                   of both the filter and heat recovery modules.
                    Monforts MonforClean: Further                                                                                  Bionics                                          consequently, energy consumption.

                                                                                                                                   Another challenge on a finishing line is exposure of
                                                                                                                                                                                    “In total, the latest Monforts energy-optimised stenter
                                benefits and savings                                                                               the fabrics to ambient air at the stenter’s entrance   frame will cut energy consumption by up to forty per
                                                                                                                                   and exit, which can also lead to a loss of energy. A
                                                                                                                                                                                    cent compared to a conventional stenter equipped
 A revolutionary new system for yarn dyeing based on   flexibility, economic viability and productivity.                            new innovation here is in the form of advanced slot
 the proven Econtrol® dyeing system for fabrics will                                                                               sealings based on a patented new flexible material in   with no heat recovery or energy optimisation
                                                                                                                                                                                    measures,” says Klaus Heinrichs. “We invite all
 be introduced at ITMA.   “Denim finishing is a field in which Monforts has an   With the introduction of the new MonforClean exhaust   particular challenges over the years, since the air can   a configuration that draws on bionics – specifically   existing and new customers who are looking to
 undisputed lead and we have been working closely   air treatment system and other unique process   contain significant amounts of oil, fibre and even wax                          conserve resources and save long-term on costs in
 This latest CYD denim processing technology   with our many partners in the key denim   innovations, Monforts has been able to further reduce   particles that may see emissions limits being reached   the way the fins of fish will automatically steer a   the energy-intensive drying process to come and talk
                                                                                                                                   passage through water with endless, barely
 integrates new functions and processes into the   manufacturing countries of China, Bangladesh, India,   the energy consumption of Montex stenters by a   in the processing of certain fabrics, depending on the   discernible movements.   with us at ITMA 2019. Thanks to a significant
 weaving preparatory processes – spinning, direct   Pakistan, Mexico and Brazil to develop new   further 13%.  legal specifications.                                                reduction in energy costs, they will discover that the
 beaming, warping and assembly beaming, followed   advanced solutions,” says Monforts Head of Denim                                Eco Applicator                                   investment costs in new Monforts installations pay off
 by sizing and dyeing – in order to increase quality,   Hans Gerhard Wroblowski. “The CYD system has   Exhaust air treatment on stenter frames has posed   In addressing this issue, Monforts is now   Additional energy can be saved by installing a   surprisingly quickly.”

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