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Marzoli at ITM 2024

Marzoli – a Camozzi Group company and leader in the supply of complete spinning lines, components and digitalized solutions that optimize the performance in the spinning process, will exhibit at ITM, (Hall 7 – Booth 709B) in Istanbul, from 4 to 8 of June 2024. The company will be showcasing a range of solutions at the event, which are designed to deliver higher levels of performance and are aligned with the standards oftheCamozzi Group, whose approach and values the company shares.

The concept of “Textile Engineering” – a key part ofthe Marzoli identity – encapsulates our goal to produce innovative textiles solutions. We also work closely with our customers, supporting them at every stage in the acquisition and operation cycle: from preliminary studies to plant construction, line start-up, production optimization, plant management and digitalization. It is this combination that marks out Marzoli as a unique global partner in the creation of manufacturing solutions and underscores our mission to shape the future of the textile industry. At ITM, the focus will be on the new Roving Frame FTM320: The longest machine. The latest and greatest.

At ITM, the focus will be on the new Roving Frame FTM320: The longest machine. The latest and greatest.

The innovative roving frame with a central headstock and independent double-side modules works simultaneously, to allow spinners to increase efficiency by up to 5%.

Savio’s next destination: ITM Turkey 2024

The newest automatic winder Proxima Smartconer and air-jet spinning machine LYBRA Smartspinner will be presented at ITM 2024 exhibition, taking place in Istanbul, Turkey from 2024 June 4th-8th.

Savio will be participating to the ITM exhibition, which will take place in Istanbul from 4th-8th June 2024. Industry leaders and key players will have the opportunity to get together in Turkey, the earth of Eurasian textile hub, to explore new business opportunities, forge worldwide connections, and showcase the latest products, services, and technologies in the textile industry.

Savio will display its latest product range solutions which testify Savio’s dedication to innovation technology and strong partnerships across the industry. We look forward to welcome you at Vandewiele Group booth in Hall 7 booth 710A for discovering more about our winding, twisting and air jet spinning innovations.

NEXT DESTINATION: PROXIMA Smartconer

The new winding machine Proxima Smartconer is setting the benchmark in Savio automatic winding. We have combined the name Proxima with Smartconer: it stands for a high-tech winding machine, capable of perfectly adapting to demands of Connectivity, Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things. Thanks to the innovations, spinners will get a machine featuring high-tech capabilities, thanks to a design with a strong focus on the main benefits for customer’s competitive advantage: high productivity, low energy consumption, premium yarn quality, automation, and data connectivity.

Proxima Smartconer has been designed with the foremost attention to the customer’s needs in the optimal utilization of a winding machine.Investing in equipment that enables to work faster and reduces manual and repetitive tasks, can increase both efficiencies and overall productivity. The same applies to a new equipment that does more of what is needed, faster, safer, with better quality but with less waste, less maintenance, and less resource usage

SAVIO’S LYBRA Smartspinner: WE SPIN DIFFERENT

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Savio’s new air-jet spinning machine: LYBRA Smartspinner.
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With Lybra Smartspinner, we spin different with a versatile and smart machine. Savio’s air-jet spinning machine has been developed with an original spinning technology to serve our customers in specific applications of textile production: knitting, home textiles, sunshades. Air-jet spun yarn has a soft and smooth character, perfectly adapting to creating functional & fashionable fabrics.

With LYBRA Smartspinner, we want to offer our customer a versatile, flexible, cost saving and easy-to-use machine. Air-jet spinning offers to yarn manufacturers the opportunity to produce yarn at high production rates and low processing costs. The air-jet spinning technology use the same preparation of the conventional ring spinning. This processing works directly with slivers instead of roving, integrating three textile processes: roving, spinning & winding.

Space needs for air-jet spinning is 25-30% less than for ring-spinning equipment producing the same capacity, thereby reducing building costs. Also, a smaller area requires less climate control and reduced operating personnel. This results in further substantial savings, maximizing the return on investment.

VF Corporation appoints Sun Choe as Global Brand President, Vans

VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear, and accessories, today announced that Michelle (“Sun”) Choe has been appointed Global Brand President, Vans, beginning in late July.

Sun is a highly accomplished apparel industry executive with nearly three decades of experience leading design and merchandising for renowned global brands, including lululemon, Marc Jacobs, West Elm, Madewell, Urban Outfitters, Levi’s and the Gap. She joins VF from lululemon, where she served as Chief Product Officer for the past seven years, overseeing women’s, men’s, accessories design, merchandising, innovation, product development, and planning and allocation. Sun is recognized for helping to transform lululemon into a product-led organization, and during her tenure, lululemon quadrupled revenues and strengthened profitability while expanding into new product lines and geographies.

“Sun is a strong leader who is focused on consumer insight and has a proven track record of driving brand heat, and translating it into financial results. I am confident that Sun is the right leader to take Vans to new heights,” said Bracken Darrell, President and Chief Executive Officer, VF. “With Sun’s appointment, we are further transforming the VF leadership team to ignite growth across our brands and enhance value for our shareholders and other stakeholders.”

Vans is an incredible brand with a storied history and devoted customer base,” said Sun. “I am passionate about building high-performance cultures and teams and creating great designs and guest experiences that build long-lasting, meaningful connections with consumers around the world. At Vans, we will do just that – capitalizing on the brand’s identity as a lifestyle defined by creativity and authenticity. I can’t wait to get to work.”

Turkmenistan: new opportunities for the italian textile machinery industry

From June 24 to 28, a delegation of Italian textile machinery manufacturers will be engaged in Turkmenistan for an institutional mission organized by ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, and Italian Trade Agency. The delegation will have some institutional and commercial meetings scheduled in Ashgabat.

For the Italian textile machinery industry, the Turkmen market has high growth potential. Cotton is the third largest export product of the Country, and local authorities aim to develop a robust textile industry capable of processing the locally grown raw material. Significant investments in new equipment will be necessary for the success of this development program. To achieve this goal, the demand for textile machinery and technologies is rapidly increasing.

This is testified by the average annual growth rate of Turkmen textile machinery imports between 2009 and 2023 (+7.3%). Furthermore in 2024-2027 period forecasts by ACIMIT predict a further average annual increase of 5.5%.

“Emerging at a global level in the textile industry,” comments Marco Salvadè, president of ACIMIT, “requires first and foremost an updating of technology for competing with Countries whose technology level is already at a more advanced stage. The purpose of this institutional mission is to create a favorable context for collaboration between our industry and the Turkmen textile sector.”

Meanwhile, in 2023, the demand for Italian textile machinery from Turkmen companies has grown. Italian exports increased from 600,000 euros in 2022 to approximately 13 million euros the following year.

“During this mission,” Salvadè continues, “we intend to showcase our technological offerings to textile operators, but above all, deepen contacts with local institutions, which have a strong influence in defining supply chain strategies.”

The Italian companies participating in the institutional mission are: BrazzoliColor ServiceItemaMarzoliMcsReggiani MacchineSalvadèSantoni.

Exciting news from CTA Apparels!

CTA Apparels is thrilled to announce its participation in the International Textile Expo – INTEX SOUTH ASIA-BANGLADESH. The expo is being held at the IBCC in Dhaka from May 30 to June 1, 2024. This prestigious three-day event has the participation of leading apparel component manufacturers from across South Asia, showcasing yarn, apparel fabric, accessories, and trims.

CTA Apparels, a leader in apparel manufacturing and textile processing, boasts a state-of-the-art fabric processing plant. Our advanced machinery includes cutting-edge technology from Osthoff-Germany, Zimmer-Austria, ColorScanTech-Germany, and eco-friendly dyeing solutions from Jackswell, TexFab, and Kusters. Additionally, our finishing processes are powered by Lafer-Italy and Monforts Mong-China, ensuring the highest quality and sustainability in our products.

We are proud to be the trusted apparel fabric supplier for global fashion brands such as H&M, Target, American Eagle, Zara, Pull&Bear, Bershka, Abercrombie & Fitch, Lindex, Primark, Monoprix, Kiabi, BestSeller, Kmart, and many more.

Dr. Mukesh Kansal, Chairman of CTA Apparels, expressed his enthusiasm for this event: “We are excited to participate in INTEX SOUTH ASIA-BANGLADESH. This expo provides us with a unique platform to showcase our latest innovations and connect with industry leaders. Our commitment to quality and sustainability remains unwavering, and we look forward to sharing our advancements with the global textile community.”

Intertextile shenzhen & yarn expo shenzhen

Across the 60,000 sqm floorspace in Halls 1, 2, and 9 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian), nearly 1,000 exhibitors[1] from across the fashion spectrum will be showcasing a blend of on-trend products from 5 – 7 June. In between traditional sourcing seasons, buyers of both Spring / Summer 2025 and Autumn / Winter 2025 yarns and fibres, fabrics, and garments are expected, with both Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen hotbeds for innovative, sustainable industry-related products and services. These themes will be magnified by both shows’ fringe programmes, set to facilitate some of the leading players in the textile sector.

Sharing her expectations for the upcoming showcase, Ms Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, commented: “Topics related to sustainability, despite steady progress, have been challenging the textile industry for years. As organisers, we are eager to provide a platform to those companies seeking improvement, and to those ideas we believe will change our industry for the better; principles consistent to both Intertextile Shenzhen and Yarn Expo Shenzhen. Alongside suppliers displaying some the most up-to-date products from South China, Asia, and beyond, multiple fringe events will complement the business across the fairground, with a strong focus on eco-innovation and AI.”

Intertextile Shenzhen set to enhance future-forward sourcing and insight exchange

The show’s fringe venues Textile Dialogue (Hall 1) and Talking Point (Hall 2) will feature 13 seminars, product presentations, and panel discussions, covering a range of topics affecting the length and breadth of the industry. Key events include Intertextile Forum, centred on cross-border e-commerce and textile industry globalisation, and the Textile Industry Digital Application Forum, which will include the topic Empowering Textile Production and Manufacturing with Digital Technology. Meanwhile, beyond the stage and alongside the booths in Hall 1, various display areas will allow buyers to see first-hand the potential up-to-date applications of various eco-friendly materials.

Several green, innovative displays and discussions are highlighted below:

  • Eco Trends by Intertextile x Sateri (New) Sateri regards Lyocell as one of its key strategic products, with the advanced, green fibre showing comfort and versatility. At Intertextile Shenzhen, Sateri will showcase product applications for its formaldehyde-free cross-linked Lyocell fibre, which maintains its cross-linking effect during the dyeing and finishing process.
  • vFunctional Sustainability by Intertextile x Idole (New) With the second display area set to highlight a blend of classic, innovational, sportswear, and sustainable applications, it will shine a spotlight on triacetate, a semi-synthetic fibre that combines the advantages of plant-based materials with those of synthetic fibres.
  • Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI) Leveraging its expertise in smart protection materials and polymer technology, NAMI will showcase its bionic super fibre with a molecular structure similar to natural spider silk. The product presentation is entitled “Bioinspired Super Fibre with High Strength, Toughness and Damping Performance”. The company’s second fringe event, “Journey to Sustainability for Textile Materials Technologies”, will highlight how new sustainable resources are developed to replace existing materials with high carbon footprints.

In addition to the strategic use of key materials to enhance sustainability and functionality, digital innovation is steering the textile industry towards a cleaner future – most notably, artificial intelligence is proving to be a transformative force.

Featured events to shed light on AI’s role in improving supply chains and fabric design:

  • HKRITA: Threads of Innovation: Textile x AI Exploration and Prospect As part of an expert-led panel discussion, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) will present the future of artificial intelligence technology in textiles. Sub-topics include how AI enhances innovation, manufacturing, and retailing, with valuable insights on its transformative impact across the industry landscape.
  • PANTONEVIEW Colour Planner Spring / Summer 2025 With a strong focus on design and trends, the presentation will shine a spotlight on SS 2025 colours, and how a new consciousness is embodied in symbiotic relationships between humanity, fauna, and the planet, alliances further enabled through humanity’s burgeoning relationship with generative AI.

Showcasing upstream innovation: Yarn Expo Shenzhen’s featured exhibitors and fringe events

Taking place across 1,600 sqm in Hall 1, the show’s categories include cashmere yarn, chemical fibre, cotton yarn, fancy yarn, linen yarn, wool yarn, and overseas yarn. Regarded by many suppliers as a business-friendly gateway to realise the potential of South China’s and Southeast Asia’s apparel markets, a wide range of advanced and organic products will be on display. Exhibitors include:

  • Global Tex (booth 1D12) As one of India’s leading international natural cotton yarn suppliers, Global Tex will showcase a series of products, such as its various ringspun and open-end cotton yarns. Raw materials include Shankar-6 from India, and various cottons from Australia, Egypt, the US, Uzbekistan, and more.
  • Shanghai Mingmao Industrial Co Ltd (booth 1E11) The manufacturer of functional polyester yarns has been collaborating with the Lycra Company for nearly 20 years. In addition to offering products derived from Coolmax® Core, Thermolite® Core, T400 and many more, the Chinese company also provides testing and hang tag services.

With several exhibitors aiming for comprehensive marketing platform utilisation, Yarn Expo will play host to nearly 20 product presentations and seminars. In addition, the show will once again welcome the New Fibre New World – Textile Materials Innovation Forum and the Tongkun – China Fibre Fashion Trends Display Zone.

Across both shows, exhibitors from 11 countries and regions, including China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, and Vietnam, will showcase a full spectrum of fibres and yarns, fabrics, garments, and accessories covering ladieswear, casualwear, denim, suiting and shirting, functional wear and sportswear, as well as swimwear and lingerie. Overseas exhibitors will primarily be concentrated in Hall 1’s International Zone. To view Intertextile Shenzhen’s exhibitor list, click here.

For Yarn Expo Shenzhen’s exhibitor list, click here. The 2024 editions will take place alongside the quality knitwear on display at PH Value (Hall 1). In order to enhance efficiency and reduce queuing onsite, visitors are advised to pre-register for their badge in advance.

Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; Messe Frankfurt (Shenzhen) Co Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Textile Information Center. Yarn Expo Shenzhen is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; China Cotton Textile Association; and China Chemical Fibers Association.

Both shows will be held from 5 – 7 June 2024.

Other upcoming shows: Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition / Yarn Expo Autumn 27 – 29 August 2024, Shanghai

Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies 26 – 28 February 2025, Ho Chi Minh City

Archroma brings super systems+ solutions to the global denim community

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is bringing its new SUPER SYSTEMS+ concept and key denim innovations to Denim Première Vision Milan on June 5 and 6 and Denimsandjeans Vietnam on June 26 and 27.

From classic blue jeans to fashion-forward designs with fresh cuts, colors, and finishes, denim remains one of the most popular fabrics worldwide. At the same time, the industry is beginning to question traditional production methods that use considerable water and energy and also have limitations in terms of the selection of chemicals and dyes that are clean and safe.

“Guided by our ‘PLANET CONSCIOUS+’ vision of innovation and partnership, Archroma is committed to leading the change for denim brands and mills worldwide. We consistently challenge the status quo to develop solutions that not only set trends in fashion, but that can be cleaner and more sustainable too,” Umberto De Vita, Market Segment Director for Denim, Archroma Textile Effects, said.

Archroma will demonstrate an array of breakthrough solutions at Denim Première Vision Milan and Denimsandjeans Vietnam, including SUPER SYSTEMS+ for Denim. SUPER SYSTEMS+ are powerful end-to-end systems developed by Archroma to allow brands and mills to make an impact by saving resources, delivering more durable apparel adopting cleaner chemistries, or choosing enhanced outcomes in all three areas at once. The suite encompasses wet processing solutions from sizing to finishing; durable colors and functional effects that add value; and cleaner chemistries that go beyond compliance to anticipate future restrictions.

Trade show visitors will also be able to explore Archroma’s new DENIM HALO, a user-friendly and easy washable denim, as well as a range of other product innovations, such as DIRESUL EVOLUTION BLACK, DENISOL PURE INDIGO 30 and EarthColors.

DIRESUL EVOLUTION BLACK is Archroma’s cleanest sulfur black dyestuff. Manufactured using fewer resources, it has an overall impact reduction of 57% during dye synthesis compared to standard Sulfur Black 1 liquid.* Importantly, it also offers mills the opportunity to deliver unique shade and wash-down effects that stand out in the market.

DENISOL PURE INDIGO 30 LIQ is an aniline-free** pre-reduced indigo that creates an authentic denim look with the same performance and efficiency as conventional indigo dye, but in a way that can reduce the risk of pollution. Furthermore, it is produced in an aniline-free process to help enable cleaner denim production.

EarthColors is a patented Archroma technology that creates high-performance biowaste-based dyes from non-edible food and agricultural waste, leaving the edible part available for consumption. EarthColors dyes are fully traceable and help reduce the industry’s overall impact on the water footprint. Since they upcycle waste from other industries, they also help contribute to a circular economy.

Meet Archroma denim experts at Denim Première Vision Milan 2024

Held twice a year, in June and November, Denim Première Vision is a celebration of denim trends, markets, and culture. The June 2024 event will present the latest innovations and Autumn-Winter 2025-2026 collections from leading manufacturers and suppliers.

Visit Archroma at Booth C20 at Superstudio Più, Milan, Italy from June 5 to 6, 2024.

Meet Archroma denim experts at Denimsandjeans Vietnam 2024

Now in its sixth year, Denimsandjeans Vietnam attracts large denim producers from Vietnam and other leading textile manufacturing hubs. The show is organized by Denimsandjeans.com, a website dedicated to the global denim industry since 2007.

Visit Archroma at Booth 11 at Riverside Palace, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from June 26 to 27, 2024

TOLKAR focuses on environmental and corporate sustainability with its solutions

TOLKAR, standing out with its textile finishing and laundry technologies, is taking its place at ITM 2024 to meet the local and global market during the busy business season. The company will host its visitors at Hall 11A Booth 1130/B at the international textile technologies exhibition ITM 2024 to be held in TÜYAP on June 4-8. TOLKAR will attend the exhibition with an information booth this year while sharing its new product and system launches with ITM visitors via video. Making a difference in recent years with textile solutions based on environmentally friendly and sustainable ozone technology, the company will introduce the TOLKAR FUTURE Central Control System and TOLKAR FUTURE Automatic Loading and Unloading Through Automation system this year.

TOLKAR has created a strong vision for sustainable textile production with washing solutions based on ozone technology in recent years, and its focus at ITM is on increasing production costs and corporate sustainability. Thanks to the TOLKAR FUTURE Central Control System and Automatic Loading and Unloading Through Automation system that will be launched, textile manufacturers and laundry administrators will be able to achieve greater efficiency. These innovations, developed as a response to cost increases and sustainable savings demands, once again show that the company is a leader with solutions that make a difference ecologically and economically.

Digital control and increased automation increase corporate sustainability

Developed by the TOLKAR R&D unit consisting of competent engineers and interdisciplinary experts, the TOLKAR Future Automation Controlled Smart Conveyor System optimizes the recipe process based on manual calculations. This system, connected to the central system through the operator, feeds the machine by calculating the correct amounts of water, chemicals and all other materials required for production. In this way, textiles and laundry are processed and washed in accordance with the desired programs and recipes. This makes it possible to calculate production costs accurately while maintaining standard product quality.

TOLKAR conveyor system, which performs automatic loading and unloading through a central control system and automation, was designed as a necessary solution for new-generation laundries. With machines and carrier conveyors communicating with each other, this system increases the efficiency, daily production speed, and volume in the facility. Among the main advantages of the system, the following stand out: 90% labor savings with the help of automatic loading conveyor and shuttle; Minimization of efficiency and time losses due to operator errors; Maximum efficiency through fast loading and unloading; Minimum chemical usage through automatic chemical dosing; Recipe transfer and machine selection from the central system control unit; Drying outlet conveyor and reporting.

TOLKAR’s rich product range also includes part dyeing machines and stone washing machines. While part dyeing machines provide high efficiency and flexibility, especially in large capacity production and special color demands, stone washing machines make it possible to achieve the desired texture and appearance of denim and other heavy fabrics. These machines are designed to support sustainable production by being equipped with environmentally friendly processes and energy-saving technologies. These advanced solutions offered by TOLKAR enable production to be in accordance with high-quality standards and minimize costs and environmental impact. Smartex Miracle industrial washing machine, produced by TOLKAR, has the advantages of 50% less water, chemicals, steam, and wastewater and 40% less electrical energy consumption compared to its competitors with the same kg capacity. Moreover, Smartex Miracle achieves this without vibration with a clamping force of 400G.

Ata Karace; We are taking special steps towards revived markets

TOLKAR Board Member Ata Karace stated that ITM has always been an important exhibition for the textile markets in Türkiye and the region, and said that they were happy to participate in this edition with innovations. Explaining that they expect to meet visitors, especially from the Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian countries at the exhibition, as well as the Turkish textile industry, he continued his words by saying; “As a company that exports to more than 90 countries, we act with a global market plan. We know that each region’s textile production priorities and market conditions are different, and we take special steps for each region accordingly. We expect ITM 2024 to be more active, with the impact of the revival that started in several markets after the pandemic. During the exhibition, we will explain our new control and automation systems as well as our most suitable finishing and laundry solutions to textile professionals. In today’s difficult market conditions, efficiency has now become the first and priority step of profitability. We are really excited to tell our visitors about the unrivaled contribution that TOLKAR solutions provide to their businesses.”

Back in Blue: Kingpins Show & DenimKon Triumph in China

Kingpins Show, the boutique denim show, made a successful comeback to China after a five-year hiatus. The event, held at ADM MORE in Hangzhou, drew a diverse group of attendees, showcased groundbreaking innovations, and fostered valuable business connections.

The trade show, held May 23–25, featured over 40 B2B exhibitors and more than 20 B2C exhibitors and initiatives. With over 700 visitors, the event was a vibrant hub of activity, filled with everything denim. From the iconic Buddy Lee welcoming you at the entrance to the staff outfits sponsored by Tatfung Textile and Guangdong Jean textile

A focused and intimate atmosphere

Among the standout moments was the Kingpins Fashion Show, including unique looks by students of the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) / Centre of Design Services and Solutions (CDSS), supported by Advance Denim and Bluesign. The students’ collaborative work brought a sense of liveliness and young energy to the show. The LYCRA Company launched their new LYCRA FitSense® technology — the latest fit solution for consumers.

The B2C area also featured captivating seminars by — among others — ACTAsia, and engaging activations such as live painters and claw machines. Special events such as the Natural Dye workshop by Panther Denim & Tatfung Textile x Shaisu also garnered significant attention.

Many B2B visitors — including representatives from Miss Sixty, Crystal Group, Bestseller, Levi’s, Purple Brand, JD United, JNBY, Mo & Co and QVC —  appreciated the boutique nature of the show. Unlike traditional large-scale events, Kingpins’ curated format offered a focused and intimate atmosphere that resonated well with the visitors.

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Buzzing atmosphere and potential to grow
The Kingpins Show China was not only a showcase of innovation but also a catalyst for new business opportunities. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, exhibitors mentioned the show had the typical Kingpins’ buzzing atmosphere and see the potential for the Kingpins China show to grow even further.

“This event marks a significant milestone,” said Vivian Wang, Managing Director of Kingpins Show. “The enthusiasm and participation we’ve seen reaffirm the importance of this market to our global strategy,” Wang emphasized the show’s commitment to re-engaging with the Chinese market and strengthening the global Kingpins community even further.

On to the next one
The Kingpins team is already working hard towards the Kingpins Show New York, celebrating 20 years of the Kingpins Show on July 17–18! We hope to see you soon!

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Oerlikon Barmag at the UTECH Asia / PU China

Polyurethane has become an integral part of our daily lives, whether in the construction industry, in leisure activities, in the manufacture of furniture, or in numerous other applications. The precision gear pumps from Oerlikon Barmag, which will be presented at this year’s UTECH Asia / PU China 2024 in Shanghai (booth 230), impress with customized solutions for demanding tasks in the chemical industry. They increase the productivity of the often complex manufacturing processes for this wide range of applications.

Components for all cases

Oerlikon Barmag pumps reliably handle demanding processes in PUR applications, in the chemical, plastics, or paint and lacquer industries. One of the greatest challenges lies in the highly accurate and reliable metering of toxic or low-viscosity media. With the GM and GA series and the associated components, Oerlikon Barmag presents the optimum equipment for these applications. “The magnetic couplings used specifically in the GM series fulfill the expectations of the manufacturing industry with their low maintenance requirements. In addition, they meet the high safety standards of the chemical industry, e.g. for compliance with clean air (“TA-Luft”) regulations,” explains Andreas Heitzer, Sales Director of the Pumps business unit at Oerlikon Barmag. “If personal maintenance of a standard sealing is not possible or only possible to a limited extent due to a critical medium, magnetic couplings are the method of choice,” he continues. If the product chamber of the pump must be sealed airtight to prevent undesirable reactions, magnetic couplings are used. Magnetic couplings are also used in vacuum processes. They also improve the suction behavior of the pump.

GM pump – a series for different operating conditions

Pumps in the GM series achieve precise dosing by feeding the flow with low pulsation. The multi-stage GM pump conveys low-viscosity media even under high pressure and the most difficult operating conditions (e.g. 250 bar, 100 mPas). The standard pump for many dosing tasks is the GM series in a square design. With the development of the multi-stage pump, the range of applications for the GM series has been significantly expanded. The round 2-stage GM pump has been specially developed for use in high-pressure technology. It fulfills the special challenge of pumping small flow rates with low viscosities. The pump serves flow rates from 0.05 to 20 ccm/rev and is therefore particularly suitable for the production of PUR molded parts, block foam, refrigeration unit insulation or sandwich panels.

GA series for higher viscosity media

Making products and processes more efficient is a constant challenge for manufacturing companies. This is why Oerlikon Barmag has added the GA series to the GM series, especially because of the demand for conveying high-viscosity media. The GA series is available in delivery volumes of 1.25 – 30 cm³/rev (0.6-144 l/h). It is designed for pressures up to 200 bar, for viscosities up to 1,500 Pas, and for temperatures up to a maximum of 225°C. With this pump series, Oerlikon Barmag offers customized solutions for process engineering processes where highly accurate and uniform metering is required.

For highly viscous media – the drum pump

The drum pump from Oerlikon Barmag is specially designed for conveying and dosing highly viscous materials such as adhesives, silicones and other highly viscous materials from drums and other large containers and for pressures of up to 250 bar. One of its special features is not only that it discharges highly viscous materials from the drum, but also that the medium can be dosed directly without an intermediate stop.

The gear pump and drum follower plate are synchronized so that the plate effortlessly reaches the bottom of the container, leaving behind only a very small residual quantity of < 1%. This reduces material costs and has a positive effect on the production process.