Posted September 19 2015
Morrison Textile Machinery will share a booth with its partner APJeT, Inc., a provider of patented atmospheric plasma technology at ITMA (Hall 14, Stand H105).
Morrison to feature new rope washing range, more
Since its founding nearly 50 years ago, Morrison Textile Machinery has designed, produced and serviced premier textile dyeing and finishing machinery for fabric producers worldwide. Based in Fort Lawn, S.C., USA, the company said it will showcase the industry’s first significant advancement in rope washing with our patented Peak Washer range at ITMA.
This revolutionary device saves 30 percent to 40 percent in total water consumption with more gentle yarn handling than conventional configurations, the company said. A demonstration washer will be on hand to allow visitors to see how low levels of cascading wash water creates multiple, completely unique water-through-web liquor exchanges while simultaneously permitting the operator to see wash water color and fine-tune flows.
The Peak Washer is an integral advancement of the highly successful Spectrum 250 Indigo Rope dye ranges, but this technology may also be retrofit to previously installed rope dye ranges, Morrison said.
Morrison also will be featuring the MDS single source systems for Integrated Shrinking Ranges, Indigo Rope Dye Ranges, the MDS 450 Ball Warper with programmable Servo Driven Traverse, the MDS 550 ReBeamer with Sheet Strummer and Reverse Drive Accumulator and Sanfor ( S8) Shrinking Ranges with AutoGRIND™ and GrindVAC™. MOC (Morrison on Call), a web-based remote access system, is standard supply on all MDS Ranges.
For the finisher seeking high-value, wash-durable flame retardant fabrics, Morrison’s four decades of experience with ammonia treatment ensures the proper cure of phosphonium chemistry, it said.
APJeT to highlight atmospheric plasma technology
Morrison is an investor in APJeT and its sole licensee to build machinery using technology it refers to as "DUI" (Disruptive, Unique and Innovative).
APJeT has moved from N.C. State’s College of Textiles to a new corporate headquarters at 523 Davis Drive, Suite 100 in Morrisville, N.C., allowing the company to triple its development capabilities. There, it also is able to post-finish various substrates for customer samples on production-width equipment.
With its patented atmospheric plasma technology, APJeT creates and develops methods for applying high-performance physical property finishes to textiles and other substrates such as films. Its dry, atmospheric plasma process is continuous and does not require vacuum systems. APJeT's technology uses significantly less chemistry than conventional wet post-finishing and eliminates the need for water or heat, it said.
APJeT’s technology was designed with the environment in mind. Annually, billions of gallons of water are used in traditional wet processing to apply finishes to fabrics that go into clothes, uniforms, outdoor and marine products, automobile fabrics and other commercial and consumer end use products. APJeT's dynamic method of application significantly reduces water usage since none is required for their post-finishing process. No harmful emissions or wastewater treatments are associated with APJeT's technology, it said.
APJeT's dry plasma process provides durable treatments, such as water repellency, using C6 or fluorocarbon-free chemistries without changing the fabric's hand or causing any degradation. In addition, APJeT is developing other high-performance finishes such as flame retardant, ultraviolet, anti-odor and hydrophilic treatments for enhancing moisture wicking.
Martha A. Miller, vice president of Business Development for APJeT, Inc. will be in the booth at ITMA. Contact her here if you would like to schedule an appointment to learn more about APJeT's dynamic, paradigm-shifting technology.
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Morrison, APJeT, to showcase big advancements
