The Bath Towel Making Machine uses a friendly Human Machine Interface (HMI) to assist machine operators in setting up their recipes along with configuring parameters and diagnosing faults. It has a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) that controls the sequence of operations related to fabric being unwound, looped, nap finished, washed, dried, and wound. All components operate in unison due to synchronized motion provided by the PLC. The machine also uses online monitoring, servo drives with increased energy efficiency, and optional heat recovery equipment to help reduce operational costs. A modular design enables the frame to support different widths of webs and lengths of towels, while automatic edge trimming and bar code tracking assist in identifying each towel.
The nap system has dual rollers with adjustable heights of 5 mm to 22 cm, allowing an array of textures and consistent density of finished towels. An extensive list of safety features includes shielded access, emergency stop circuit and fault tolerant interlocks. Maintenance of the machine is easy as it has removable protective panels, all fasteners must be of the same type/size and is easy to disassemble. The Machine offers manufacturers the ability to increase or adjust their output capacity by adding additional parallel lines or feeding unit(s), allowing for rapid capacity expansion without having to make major changes to their existing facilities. In short, it has the capability to provide a long life cycle of consistent towels, maintain a compact footprint and create an efficient production environment, making it ideal for today's modern textile manufacturing facility.