Thies Textilmaschinen has developed a new dyeing machine for fabrics and knitted goods that offers ultra-low dye liquor levels with ratios as low as 1:3.7 for cottons. The iMaster H20 dyeing machine has been engineered to ensure that textiles plants are able to adhere to the most stringent of international and local environmental protection regulations, according to the Germany-based company.
The machine is said to offer maximum flexibility in terms of materials usage, minimal use of dyes and features advanced automation to ensure the greatest efficiency and cost-effectiveness possible.
It is available with chamber widths of 525mm, 1050mm and 1030mm, with nominal loading capacities of 100kg, 200kg and 250kg and configurations of up to six chambers. Flexibility is ensured with an adjustable J-box, while minimal rope lifting is said to result in better shrinkage control and less rope curling for elastic fabrics such as cotton and Lycra.
Fabric speeds, nozzle pressure and plaiter are all automatically synchronised, and a new ‘smart dose’ system has been developed to give significant improvements on levelness and dosing time. A liquor turbulence protector, meanwhile, allows further reduction of dye liquor.