INFRARED FOR TEXTILES

Electric Infrared & Gas Infrared

Preheat/Post-Heat, Pre-dry, Dry, Heat Set, Thermosol, Heat Treat and Cure

• Pre-dry fabrics in 36-48"
• Cure resin on cloth in 24"
• Dry 50% solids acrylic adhesive on carpets in 36"
• Heat-set knit polyester fabrics in 44" at 75 FPM
• Thermobond woven and non-woven fabrics in 60"
• Reactivate polyethylene carpet backing for forming in less than 15 seconds
• Cure plastic & precoat in 60"

Pre-Dry Fabrics - Woven, Knitted and Non-Woven

Casso-Solar Infrared Pre-Drying Systems are being used for standard and hard to handle fabrics such as flocked goods, non-woven synthetics and upholstery materials. Systems combine infrared with sufficient supply and exhaust air to provide overall efficiencies of 70-85%. Energy is safely removed from the product on line stoppage through the use of fast responding quartz heaters or through the use of a time proven mechanical retraction system. Casso-Solar heaters concentrate their power in the useful wavelength regions where water absorbs best, resulting in the needed increased line speed. Temperature uniformities can be controlled to +/- 2 degrees F across the width of the product. pre dryers can be designed for use on horizontal or vertical tentor frames and between rolls prior to tentoring.

Pre-Heating/Post-Heating Fabrics for Laminating, Bonding or Heat Setting

Casso-Solar Infrared Pre-Heat/Post-Heat Systems can be used to quickly raise the temperature of a fabric for laminating, bonding or heat setting. Pre-Heat systems can accelerate the production of traditional thermo bonding calender systems. Multiple zones across the width of the fabric can compensate for non-uniformities created by other equipment within the process line. Scanning non-contact temperature measuring systems can provide feedback for automatic control. Systems can be located prior to and after existing equipment.

Heat Setting Synthetic Fabrics

Heat setting synthetic fabrics is accomplished on open width or tubular fabrics. Open width fabrics are controlled on a pin tentor frame and tubular goods are controlled with a spreader bar. Energy from the Casso-Solar Infrared Heaters is concentrated in only the most useful wavelengths, reducing overall system length. On some fabrics such as polyester textile, hand and appearance can be precisely controlled. Shrinkage is kept at a minimum and fabrics can be uniformly processed without concern for color or discoloration. Fabric temperatures are controlled within +/- 2 degrees to insure product quality and repeatability

Specialty Applications

Casso-Solar maintains a library of textile applications compiled through 25+ years of serving the industry. Casso-Solar maintains complete laboratory facilities to test and prove your process.

We would be pleased to provide further information, or a quotation for equipment specifically designed for your application.  Please complete the questionnaire.