The fact that Monforts’ dyeing, finishing, and coating machines are conceived and engineered in Germany from its corporate headquarters and produced in its factory in Austria is one of its main advantages.
Because of this, there are currently an estimated 2,000 Monforts machines in operation worldwide, some of which were initially installed over 30 years ago. Textile firms investing significant cash in new manufacturing lines rely on durability from the company’s production ranges.
However, this does not imply that they cannot take use of many of the performance and automation improvements achieved subsequently by Monforts.
Impact
Although our machines are renowned for their durability and extended service lives, updating particular modules with new control systems Drive technology, which goes well beyond the simple replacement of spare components, can significantly affect the performance of an existing line, according to Nicole Croonenbroek, marketing manager at Monforts. We’d be pleased to discuss the variety of alterations and modernizations that can be done to enhance existing lines at any time if you’re attending the ITMA expo in June of this year. Please stop by our booth in Hall 18, stand B106.
The significant modification project that Monforts recently completed for Grupo Kaltex in Mexico City, Mexico, on a Montex stenter that was initially commissioned back in 1995, is a good illustration of what may be accomplished.
Grupo Kaltex is a vertically integrated textile company that has divisions that produce synthetic yarns, fibres, and fabrics. It also has divisions that export clothing and home textiles abroad.
The most recent modifications made by Monforts at the Kaltex finishing plant included the replacement of all control panels with new frequency converters, transport drives, and gearboxes along with modifications to the circulation fans. All of the switch cabinets were pre-assembled and tested in Germany. The Montex stenter also has the most recent Monforts visualisation software, a 24-inch touchscreen Computer control, and full PLC control.
Energy Efficiency
Alejandro Matus, administrative manager of finishing at Kaltex, states that “the machine is now functioning wonderfully on the electrical side and unplanned stops have been completely eliminated.” Also, significant energy savings are being made.
Monforts is getting more popular being asked to give advice to its current clients on new energy-saving solutions, such as the Monforts universal Energy Tower, a versatile, free-standing air/air heat exchanger for recapturing heat from thermal operations’ exhaust air flow. Depending on the volume of exhaust air and operating temperature, this can lead to a 30% reduction in the energy used by a line.
Another retrofitting choice is a Monforts Eco Booster, which is fully integrated into the Montex stenter’s chamber design. It can be fitted to existing ranges as a single cutting-edge heat recovery system with automatic cleaning. Only one module is required for ranges with up to eight chambers in order to save a large amount of energy.
The Eco Booster also uses a negligible quantity of water. Automatic controls and monitoring are in place throughout the cleaning procedure.
For energy-conscious finishing and significant energy savings in the drying of treated materials, the Matex Eco Applicator offers an alternative to the traditional padding procedure. Less drying capacity in the stenter is needed since the cloth can be treated with the exact amount of chemical.
Nicole Croonenbroek says, “Compared to a new machine, updates are a low-cost investment that give clearly defined benefits.” “With nearly 140 years of experience, Monforts is the ideal partner to aid devoted clients with retrofits to support improved output, sustainable operation, and energy savings. The aforementioned actions are likewise applicable to used Monforts equipment.
