HiPerTherm Thermobonding Oven for Through-Air Bonding
The AUTEFA Solutions HiPerTherm double belt oven combines proven STRAHM Technology with advanced thermobonding, through-air bonding and drying technology for nonwovens. Its modular design can be adapted to a wide range of drying and thermobonding processes. In the standard configuration, HiPerTherm is equipped with the Bernoulli nozzle system, a robust drawer-type nozzle solution designed for demanding process conditions and raw materials ranging from fine, dust-like fibers to very long fibers.
For specific product requirements, a wide range of alternative nozzle systems is available. The Compress nozzle system incorporates calender rolls and is designed for the production of high-density nonwovens. For products with very low air permeability, the Reflex nozzle system ensures efficient and uniform thermal treatment even when processing materials with almost air-impermeable properties. As the complete nozzle boxes are designed as a drawer system, nozzle configurations can also be changed at a later stage with minimal installation effort.
The HiPerTherm double belt oven features a robust double-frame construction, high-density thermal insulation, magnetic operator doors, an intelligent integrated energy recovery system and state-of-the-art process controls. These design features support high throughput rates, excellent bonding uniformity and precise product calibration while contributing to optimized energy efficiency.
The combination of a highly stable mechanical design with uniform airflow and precise temperature distribution across the working width ensures consistent through-air bonding and thermobonding results. HiPerTherm is therefore ideally suited for demanding nonwoven production processes requiring high productivity, homogeneous thermal bonding and reproducible product quality.
Advantages
- Uniform airflow and temperature distribution for consistent thermobonding and through-air bonding results
- Adjustable airflow direction for flexible process control
- Variable pressure drop adjustment enables the production of both high-loft and high-density nonwovens
- Deflection-compensated process zone ensures uniform product thickness and precise calibration across working widths of up to 7 m
- Robust, heavy-duty nozzle design for demanding production conditions
- Magnetic holding system ensures reliable guidance and positioning of the upper conveyor belt
- Modular nozzle concept allows flexible adaptation to different products and process requirements
- Optional belt cleaning systems with brushes or high-pressure water cleaning
- Flexible heating options: gas, electric, thermal oil or steam
- Integrated energy recovery and optimized thermal insulation for low energy consumption
Applications and products:
- Upholstery and furniture materials
- High-loft nonwovens for quilts, garments and thermal insulation
- Bedding and mattress materials
- Hygiene and medical nonwovens, including acquisition distribution layers (ADL) and cosmetic pads
- Household products, including wipes and abrasive pads
- Personal care wipes, facial wipes and make-up removal pads
- Automotive nonwovens for acoustic and thermal insulation
- Building insulation made from synthetic, natural and mineral fibers
- Geotextiles for dam construction, landfills and erosion control
- Technical nonwovens, including filter media
- Roofing felts and other nonwoven materials for the building industry
Materials and Quality:
- All types of man-made and synthetic fibers
- Natural fibers, including cotton, flax, hemp, sisal and jute
- Reclaimed textile waste, shoddy, cellulose and foam materials
- Carbon fibers
- Glass fibers
- Basis weight from 15 gsm; in Airlay applications from 80 to 7,000 gsm
- Fiber fineness: 1.7–200 dtex
- Staple fiber length: up to 100 mm
CONTACT
AUTEFA Solutions Germany GmbH
Paul-Lenz-Strasse 1b
86316 Friedberg . Germany
T: +49 821 2608 0
germany@autefa.com