With its product brands Oerlikon Barmag, Oerlikon Neumag and Oerlikon Nonwoven, Barmag is presenting itself at this year's ITMA Asia + CITME with innovations in yarn production that are above all one thing: productive and sustainable.

 

With the new eFK EvoSmart texturing machine, Barmag presents a machine concept based on the globally proven manual eFK that meets the highest quality requirements and sets new standards in operational efficiency. With a focus on energy-efficient yarn production, the eFK EvoSmart offers technological features that sustainably reduce both energy consumption and operating costs – without compromising on quality and process reliability. By combining energy-optimized process control with innovative components such as EvoHeater and Smart Godets, the eFK EvoSmart achieves a significant reduction in specific energy consumption – with potential savings of 25% per kilogram of yarn. The simple replacement of the heater inserts eliminates the need for time-consuming mechanical and chemical heater cleaning inside the machine. The system consisting of EvoHeater and adapted suction not only saves energy but also doubles the maintenance intervals. This reduces the maintenance requirements of the eFK EvoSmart by up to 50%. Shorter and less frequent downtimes increase productivity and ensure higher plant availability. Whether in weaving, knitting or finishing, consistent performance ensures smooth processes and the best results.

 

Oerlikon Neumag is setting new standards in the production of synthetic staple fibers with several technological innovations. At the heart of these innovations is the state-of-the-art EvoSteam process, which not only offers significant energy savings but also raises fiberfiber quality to a new level. The advantages over conventional processes are clear: more efficient, more sustainable and more powerful.

 

The EvoSteam concept is complemented by EvoDuct and EvE-2, two further pioneering developments for staple fiber spinning. EvoDuct optimizes the air flow distribution in the air supply. The result: lower pressure drop, less energy consumption and a more uniform air flow, which has a positive effect on fiber quality and fiber uniformity. EvE2 revolutionizes monomer and hot air extraction. The newly designed extraction nozzles minimize air turbulence and improve the uniformity of the air supply. The external monomer extraction facilitates maintenance work and significantly increases spinning performance.

 

Another highlight: the automated spin pack wiping robot, already used in filament spinning by Oerlikon Barmag, now also cleans the spinning packages in the staple fiber process. The advantages are the same: consistent, excellent wiping quality, extended cleaning intervals, reduced personnel costs, savings in consumables, environmentally friendly and healthy.

 

At the heart of this is Oerlikon Nonwoven's patented hycuTEC unit – a real revolution for the filtration industry. Using osmosis treated water, the system enables a high electrostatic charge to be applied to polypropylene meltblown nonwovens – with an impressive efficiency of 99.99%.

 

The brand also impresses in the Spunbond sector with high-performance production lines. Its potential is particularly evident in water filtration, for example through the implementation of a BiCo process utilizing polyester and co-polyester polymers.

 

In addition to the above exhibits, atmos.io, WINGS FDY FLEX and BCF technology will also show up in this booth.