Posted August 10, 2016

 

LEONBERG, Germany – Garment manufacturer Compagnie Mauricienne de Textile Ltée (CMT), based in Mauritius, recently partnered with BRÜCKNER technology for a one-of-a-kind machine specialized in the finishing of highly sensitive knitted fabric, with an elastane content of up to 15 percent.

 

The focus of this innovative concept was above all a low-tension material flow and the shortest possible fabric path in order to reduce residual shrinkage.

 

From the pin-on-point to the interior of the dryer, the machine characterizes a belt that supports the moist fabric over the complete width. This is particularly important for sensitive knitted fabric and prevents sagging and fabric distortions. The belt is coated with Teflon, which has undergone special treatment and this technology has proved its effectiveness in avoiding marks and snags on delicate fabric.

 

As part of the design of this special machine, BRÜCKNER once again used the proven and patented split-flow air circulation system. This system achieves a considerable output increase through aerodynamic optimization, with even reduced energy consumption and an air circulation that treats the fabric gently.

 

The additional counter-arrangement in each half-zone, in combination with the patented Venturi-mixing, allows the customer to adapt the circulating air temperatures for each process individually in each half-zone. Additionally, the air impingement above and below the fabric web is adapted to the drying profile of the fabric via two speed-controlled fans. This leads to an ideal temperature distribution and to an extremely homogeneous and gentle air impingement on the fabric web. The additional use of special nozzles leads to a gentle relaxation effect on the fabric.

 

CMT also corroborated its commitment to the environment by backing the acquisition of the machine with a BRÜCKNER heat-recovery system. The heat from the exhaust air is used to pre-heat fresh air. This fresh air is admitted to the drying process at several points so that the drying process can take place constantly with the best possible fresh air / exhaust air ratio. In addition, the consumption of thermal energy can be visibly reduced and thus allows a significant reduction in the production cost. CMT uses the new finishing line mainly for superior finishing processes with delicate fabrics.

 

CMT has the largest vertically integrated manufacturing plant in the sub-Saharan region. Renowned for its world-class facilities, state-of-the-art investment and visionary leadership, CMT has earned the reputation of an ever-rising reference in the industry.

 

The company was started in 1986 by François Woo Shing Hai and Louis Lai Fat Fur.

 

Source: BRÜCKNER