Fi-Tech Inc.  

Midlothian,  VA 
United States
http://www.fi-tech.com
  • Booth: 4101, 3233


Your Global Connection to Nonwovens Machinery and Components

Fi-Tech is your Global Connection to the leading manufacturers of equipment and components used in the production of nonwoven fabrics. Visit us in booth 4101 to meet representatives from Fi-Tech as well as AstenJohnson, Brueckner, Hastem, Hansa Mixer, Idrosistem, Saueressig Surfaces, Schill & Seilacher,  Spoolex and Tokuden. We are also located adjacent to our principal Reifenhauser Reicofil and Enka Tecnica.

 Press Releases

  • SAUERESSIG Surfaces will be presenting its innovative nonwovens solutions at IDEA 2022 in Miami, from March 28 to 31 at booth 4101.

    SAUERESSIG Surfaces unites decades of experience and a wide range of expertise in all areas of surface refinement.

    As leading international supplier along the pre-press stage as well as rotogravure and embossing cylinders, SAUERESSIG Surfaces offers a strong technical expertise in the field of tissue and hygiene products, nonwovens, glass and metal as well as wood, flooring and plastics processing industry and an extensive expertise in surface design.

    Latest Developments

    3D Embossed and Apertured Nonwoven

    In addition to its comprehensive portfolio, SAUERESSIG Surfaces will present its latest developments in 3D embossing and apertured nonwovens at IDEA in Miami.

    The development process combines the production of 3D embossed and apertured nonwovens, creating the possibility of adding new special effects to high-quality nonwovens while improving material properties. The process is achieved by using a set of high-precision heated rollers with equally accurate engraving designs. Such extreme precision is required due to the high processing speed with currently up to approx.600 m/min. SAUERESSIG Surfaces aim is to provide solutions to increase the production speed even further.

    The application enables nonwovens producers to expand their portfolio and diversify in the market with new and unusual designs, enhance product properties, generate completely new applications, and increase the production speed.

    Nonwovens produced with this process have a low weight in contrast to conventionally produced nonwovens, impress with extraordinary and new design possibilities and 3D effects, have an improved tensile strength with good elasticity, are pressure resistant and have a high air and water permeability.

    Pilot Line for 3D Embossed and Apertured Nonwoven

    3D Embossed and Apertured Nonwoven Fabric

    SAUERESSIG Surfaces offers complete units and lines for offline 3D embossed and apertured fabrics.

    To complete the range and enable customers to run trials, SAUERESSIG operates two pilot lines with working widths of up to 250 and 1100 millimeters.

    Furthermore, SAUERESSIG Surfaces offers nickel sleeves for 3D embossed and apertured nonwovens produced in a hydroentanglement process. These apertured spunlace nonwovens are widely used in the health and hygiene sector where a variety of products such as wipes, gauzes, meshes, and compresses are made from apertured spunlace.

    When it comes to the manufacturing of apertured spunlace, the production via a wire mesh has significant advantages, as this process is cost-effective. This method, on the other hand, has limitations in terms of clarity, open area for air or liquid flow and in particular leads to high volume grammage of the nonwoven fabrics.

    Already decades ago, SAUERESSIG Surfaces developed and perfected a solution to freely define the size and depth of the aperture elements within the nonwoven and added the possibility to mark them with the brand of the respective manufacturer, offering diversification in the market.  In Addition, SAUERESSIG Surfaces offers the further advantage of testing the production with Celenium plates before manufacturing the production screens with the exclusive laser + etching method.

    3D Embossed and Apertured Nonwoven

    Nonwovens via Hydroentanglement

    The SAUERESSIG Surfaces team is looking forward to welcoming you at booth no. 4101.

     

  • Not only spooling machine

    Spoolex is involved in nonwovens market since the 80’ through its well-known Calemard brand, qualified expert in slitter-rewinders and spooling lines manufacturing.

    Spooling machine

    With the widest range of spooling machines in the world, Spoolex is recognized by the major nonwoven converters as an expert in tension control, offering smart, adapted and customized solutions. We have gained our reputation of leader thanks to our high productive Jumbo spooling lines Pegase. Thanks to constant new development, our Pegase lines are today the most adapted response to the development of new ADL or top sheet materials always bulkier, fluffier and more tension sensitive, but also for thick and difficult to handle cellulose natural fibers.

    But not only…

    The today critical period has pointed out difficulties for some companies to continue supporting their customers. Spoolex’s way of being is led by a spirit of service, whatever the situation. For several months now, we have demonstrated our comprehensive vision of the nonwovens market by engineering and manufacturing for different customers all around the world, either technical slitter-rewinders as well as non-stop winders… Today, Spoolex targets BIGGER … Come to meet Cyrille Pontet, Benjamin Grasset and Pierre Croutelle on our booth #4101 for more information about our next coming steps for nonwoven applications…

    Breaking News

    During the IDEA®22 we are also going to release more information about our recent partnership with two key nonwoven players in Europe an North America!

  • For more than 70 years BRÜCKNER has been the world leader in the construction of drying and finishing lines for the textile and nonwovens industry. In the nonwovens sector, the German family-owned company supplies worldwide thermofusion ovens, dryers, coating and heat-setting lines. On the IDEA 2022 trade fair in Miami, USA, BRÜCKNER presents together with its American representation FI-TECH new machine concepts and solutions for different applications in the mentioned fields. Convince yourself in a personal conversation with our experts of the innovative technologies of BRÜCKNER. Visit us on our booth no. 4101 directly at the entrance of the exhibition hall.

    The production of nonwovens always requires a bonding process after the nonwovens formation, where the loosely laid fibers are bonded to a resilient fiber composite. For this purpose, depending on the process, different ovens and dryers are used. BRÜCKNER offers the specific know-how and supplies the necessary lines for all applications. The production program is completed by different impregnation and coating units as well as slitting and winding equipment. BRÜCKNER's customers produce geo nonwovens, filter media, hygiene and medical textiles or different fabrics for the automotive and transport industry. For each customer an individual solution and a corresponding line layout is designed.

    Recently BRÜCKNER realized several extraordinary installations in the field of highloft nonwovens and geotextiles. For the production of highloft nonwovens the double-belt thermofusion oven SUPRA-FLOW BX is used. This oven system operates according to the air-through principle and can be perfectly adapted to the product requirements in terms of flow speed, flow direction and temperature on a field-by-field basis. Typical end products include mattresses, bedspreads, upholstery, wiping cloths, automotive components or insulating materials. The SUPRA-FLOW BX can produce nonwovens up to a thickness of 280 mm and a basis weight of max. 8 kg/m². The available working widths vary between 2400 and 5200 mm at production speeds of up to 100 m/min.

    For geotextile projects, the proven POWER-FRAME stenter is usually used, which impresses with its high uniformity in terms of temperature distribution as well as maximum productivity. In addition, the fabric can be stretched in a targeted manner by transporting it in the stenter chain. This has a controlled influence on fabric width, fiber orientation and fabric shrinkage. Working widths of up to over 7 meters are not uncommon with geotextile finishing systems. Depending on the required width, maximum temperature, stretching forces and other process requirements, the optimum solution is found for each customer. Fabric trials are also possible at any time in BRÜCKNER's Technology Center in Leonberg, Germany. The expert team of BRÜCKNER and FI-TECH will be pleased to advise you on your very special application.

  • (Feb 22, 2022)

    Recognizing the growing importance of the nonwoven industry, Tokuden is pleased to be making its first appearance at this year’s IDEA show.  Tokuden will co-locate in both 4101 with their representative, Fi-Tech, Inc.

    Having a long history of supplying induction heated rollers to nonwoven producers, Tokuden looks forward to show casing their ‘clean and green’ technologies incorporated in their proprietary Induction Heated Jacket Rolls and other products based on induction heating.

    Our corporate aim is to deliver superior products that cannot be found anywhere else, and our expert engineers accept the responsibility to create quality at every stage - from design and development to manufacturing and delivery. Come see us in booth 4101.

 Products

  • AstenJohnson Woven Forming Wires & Transport Belts
    Nowoven fabric forming wires for spunbond, meltblown & airlay, dryer fabrics for through air dryers and transport and bonding fabrics...

    • AstenJohson Advance Fabrics is the leading supplier to the nonwoven industry for forming wires, dryer fabrics and transport fabrics used in most nowoven forming processess such as airlay, carding, meltblown and spunbond. Strong performance is our daily expectation. Our specialized belts, which support light-weight to heavy web nonwovens, are backed by a dedicated team of experts whom our customers can rely on daily. Faster belt speeds and cost containment demands dictate belt performance throughout the manufacturing process. Our fabrics install quickly, run smoothly and clean easily. That's why they are trusted for their ability to optimize production uptime while simplifying day-to-day operations. When you choose AstenJohnson Advnaced Fabrics expect quality and service at every turn.
  • Brückner Coating Lines & Ovens
    Thermal Bonding & Drying Ovens, Coating Lines



    ...

    • BRÜCKNER's range of products for the nonwovens industry comprises coating and application units, thermofusion and heat-setting ovens (flat or vertical design) with different fabric transport systems such as stenter chains, rollers, track rollers or belts, high temperature lines (up to 350°C process temperature), airlaid dryers, drum dryers, calenders (with heated and/or cooled cylinders), cutting and winding units as well as heat-recovery and exhaust air cleaning units. Since 2014 BRÜCKNER's customers can carry out tests (coating, drying, heat-setting etc.) on the state-of-the-art line installed in the company's own Technology Center.
  • Enka Tecnica Spinnerets, Die Tips & Jet Strips
    Spunbond and Staple Fiber Spinnerets, Meltblown Die Tips, Hydro Entangling Jet Strips and Complete Meltblown Die Assemblies...

    • Enka Tecnica is the global leader in the manufacture and supply of high quality spinnerets, die tips and jet strips.In addition to new dies, Enka Tecnica also offers an extensive repair and refresh service for spunbond spinnerets and meltblown die tips. This service returns the used plates to near new condition allowing the nonwoven producer to gain improvements in quality and on stream life. Enka Tecnica also offers a complete line line of Melt Blown Die Bodies giving producers a chance to upgrade older lines by replacing the complete die with a high performing unit. All Enka Tecnica products are manufactured in one of two factories located in Germany.  Visit Enka Technica in booth 3801 or contact your Fi-Tech sales rep.
  • HANSA Foam Generators & In Line Mixers
    Foam mixers, in-line compounding systems, CIP cleaning...

    • MIXING IT UP AT THE TOP

    Whether it’s for mattresses and hometextiles, carpets and artificial lawns, or medicines and toothpaste, Hansa Mixer’s foam mixers, in-line compounding systems and other systems offer maximum material savings and consistently high product quality. The secret of our success is in our custom in-line processes, for example for mixing and foaming of chemicals such as polyurethane, latex foam, acrylates and others. Our foam mixers, in-line mixing systems, etc. are integrated into existing systems based on detailed analysis of the local conditions and requirements. This is the only way in which we can realise all savings potential and guarantee rapid return on investment.

  • Hastem Slat and Spiked Aprons
    Slat and spiked aprons for nonwoven formation and transport....

    • Hastem is the OEM developer and producer of slat conveyors and modular belts found on most needle punch and airlay nonwoven lines. For more than 45 years the name Hastem is synonymous with innovation, design and construction of slat transport aprons and pinned aprons in fiber opening and coveying. Based on patents and unique solutions, special problems could be solved individually. Hastem is situated in Nördlingen/Germany and guarantees the best performances and quality backed by a prompt support.

    Hastem aprons:

    • Allow for the exchange of the whole apron without dismantling the machine
    • Easy installation
    • Short delivery periods
    • Customer service and individual consultation
    • Smooth running through driven tooth belts
    • High working life for your return of investment
  • Saueressig Surfaces Engrave Rolls & MPS Shells
    Engraved bonding and embossing rollers, 3D Embossing, Roll Re-engraving, Ultrasonic Anvil Rolls, Micro porous shells and patterning rolls...

    •  The requirements for nonwoven fabrics are constantly growing. Designs are becoming more challenging, manufacturing techniques more complex. We are recognized experts in the field of nonwovens and have established ourselves on the international market through the constant advancement of our sleeves and embossing rollers. Thanks to our own repro competencies, specialized sales teams, latest laser-based engraving methods as well as evolved molettage techniques, we develop high-quality solutions for the production of spunbonded and thermally bonded nonwovens. By using hardened rollers, microporous shells, basic and structure drums, we also create individual material refinements and give your product a special look.

    For decades we have been developing rollers and sleeves for nonwoven production for all applications. Both in the manufacturing process as well as in the final result, our tailor-made engravings provide the best possible quality: This ensures a clean fabric, clear contours and an excellent embossing. With optimum results in terms of optics, haptics and strengths, we deliver the decisive competitive edge. We always think one step ahead. Our highly developed laser and etching technology combined with traditional molettage offers unique possibilities in the market.

    Come by booth 4101 to meet the engraving and embossing experts.

  • Temco High Speed Low Mass Rollers
    High speed low friction guide rollers for nonwoven coverting machines...

    • When guiding and deflecting continuous materials, the special precision of Temco Deflection rollers enables very high speeds with low-vibration running behavior in various production processes. Deflection rollers ULR are mounted on one side, Deflection rollers ULW are mounted on both sides in the machine. Both designs are available in different dimensions, weight and speed classes. Due to the special design, maximum roller stability can be achieved in addition to very good smooth running with extremely lightweight construction.

    Hygiene products are found in many areas: in our everyday lives, in care or in medicine. With high legal requirements for the production of the hygienic products, the production facilities have to meet the highest demands - just like our components. We produce technical rolls and rollers, functional surfaces and coated lightweight components and thus optimize and stabilize your process flows in the processing of non-wovens.

    Our products and solutions improve your productivity and help you gain a measurable competitive edge. Our products for particularly sensitive areas of the hygiene industry comply with the prescribed regulations of the American FDA, Food and Drug Agency. High technical accuracies, a wide variety of products and a long service life, combined with the highly developed integrated bearing solutions, enable the high quality demands on the end product to be met.

  • Schill & Seilacher Finishes & Nonwoven Surfactants
    Staple Fiber Spin Finishes and Silastol® Nonwoven Surfactants for Hygiene and Medical Applications...

    • Staple Fibres

    We've come a long way in the perfection of staple fibres. For centuries, mankind has used animal and plant based natural fibres for all kinds of purposes. Today man-made fibres from polyamide (PA), polyester (PET, PLA, and PTT), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), low melt or conjugate fibre are helping to fulfil the needs of the world population. Often these new material fibres are blended with natural fibres to get products of unique performance. The fibres perform as nonwoven in every area of our life as hydro entangled nonwoven in the field of hygiene and wipes or as needle punched nonwoven as automotive or technical nonwoven. Our finishes also give the best performance in ring and OE-spinning as 100% man-made fibres or blended. No matter what type of staple fibre you need or are blended with, our special antistatics and lubricants help to turn your product into the best fibre ever seen. We are transferring historical processes to our ages!

    Nonwoven

    Our SILASTOL high performance products for diapers certainly help a good deal to make babies smile and mothers happy, and they can do a lot more. They deliver excellent results for FemCare, incontinence protection, and a variety of other applications requiring a high performing liquid management. Schill+Seilacher's innovative products help to make surgical drapes and face masks repellent or enhance absorption for swabs and blankets.

    We have products for the wide field of nonwoven in hygiene, food, and technical nonwoven. Well known products such as Silastol PST-N, Silastol 163, Silastol PHP26 and Silastol PHP207 are all in wide use in N. America.

  • Spoolex Slitters, Rewinders, Pegase Spooling Lines
    Pegase Traversing Winders and Spooling Lines, Orion & Centaure Slitter/Rewinders for producing pancake rolls...

    • The reference for slitting machines and spooling machines for sensitive materials

    Involved for many years now in non woven market, Calemard offers a wide range of modular and adaptable slitters and nonwovens traverse winding solutions. Our equipment are ergonomic, compact and versatile. They are all equipped with latest automation technologies. Our recognised perfect mastering of web tension control, allows us to insure a high cutting and spooling quality of products from 22 gsm up to 800m/min!

    Our slitting machines are mainly used in hygiene, filtration, wire and cable applications… But, during this critical period, Calemard is also acting to combat the Coronavirus. Today, many of our slitter rewinder are used by our customers for medical applications. They use our machines to slit raw materials used in face masks machine, surgical masks or gowns!

    With Calemard’s slitting or spooling machines, you will be sure:

    • to increase capability and efficiency of your downstream process
    • to optimize your process and your final product quality
    • to reduce your manufacturing costs and scraps
    • to save time and money
    • to boost your productivity and operators’ safety
    • to optimize your CAPEX

  • Tokuden Induction Heated Jacket Rolls®
    Induction Heated Jacket Rolls, Air-Cooled Hybrid Rolls, Fluid Circulation Jacket Rolls, Transformers & Power Systems...

    • Induction Heated Jacket Rolls

    High-Precision Thermal Processing Made Possible by Homegrown Technologies

    Our proprietary induction heating technology enables the Jacket Roll to heat itself. The roll surface temperature is controlled within a ±0.5°C deviation by the jacket installed in the roll shell, enabling thermal processing with high accuracy.

    Features of Induction Heated Jacket Rolls

    Wide Temperature Range

    Induction heating draws on the magnetic field which is produced by the electric current applied to the induction coil. This system provides high temperatures and precise control in 1℃ increments from room temperature to 800℃.

    Uniform Surface Temperature Distribution

    The heat-pipe principle maintains a uniform temperature both across and around the roll. Temperature profile remains uniform whether or not a thermal load is applied.

    Compact, Easy-to-Use Electrical System

    Since Jacket Rolls use only electricity as their heat source, there is no need for additional facilities or special construction. The equipment requires minimal space and is easy to operate.

    Clean, Low Maintenance Operation

    Because there is no oil, vapor or combustible material to leak, the work environment stays clean and safe. The temperature control system incorporates a microcomputer. The Jacket Rolls use no ignitable substances, so operation is also safe and low maintenance.

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