Maintenance of Wet Processing Machinery Lab

Course Code: TEX 436

ABOUT ME
Shoib Akter Sium
ID: 201003009

Batch: 201
Section: D1
Department of Textile Engineering
Project Presentation On
Compacting Machine
 Content
01 Compactor Machine

02 Objectives & Functions

03 Checking Parameters

04 Tubular Compactor Machine

05 Open Compactor Machine

06 Maintenance

07 Conclusion
WHAT IS COMPACTING?

Compacting is a process of mechanical compression of

fabrics in lengthwise direction, in order to minimize its
tendency to shrink during consumer use. The compacting
process has little effect on the widthwise shrinkage of the
fabric.

The compacting process also results in increase in fabric

areal density and thickness, and reduction in the overall
fabric length yardage. The compacting process was
originally devised for woven fabrics but the process of
also later on adapted for knitted fabrics.
COMPACTOR MACHINE

The compactor machine is a tubular fabric shrinkage

control machine which can compact the fabric in length
wise direction, to provide over feed to the fabric while
processing in presence of steam, and able to control the
shrinkage. In other words, this is a process of compacting
the fabric in length ways direction
OBJECTIVES

►Upgrade the fabric hand feel and import a smooth, silky touch
to the fabric.
►Compress the fabric and reduce its thickness.
►Import different degree of luster to the fabric.
►Reduce the yarn slippage.

FUNCTION

►Shrinkage control
►GSM control
►Width control
►Ironing the fabric
Checking Parameters of Compactor Machine ►

►Shade Check: Shade of the compacting fabric is checked in the delivery side of
the machine. .
►Width Check: Operator measures the width of the fabric with the measuring tape
and compares it with the buyer's requirement.
►Weight Check: Weight of the fabric is determined by GSM check. .
►Edge Line Checking: Two edges of the fabric is check in delivery side. If any fix
line is identified, which normally occurs from the expander it should be connected.
►Design and Slanting: Operator checks design and slanting of the fabric in the
delivery side of the machine.
►Fabric Faults: Various types of fabric quality are measured in the delivery side of
the fabric
 Tubular compactor
It is used after hydro-extractor, de-
watering and dryer.

Types of
Compactor Machine

Open Compactor
Ideally suitable for in-line with
stenter machines.
Tubular Compactor Machine
Tubular Compactor Machine
Machine Specification
Open Compactor Machine
Open Compactor Machine
Open Compactor Machine Specification
Maintenance

01 Check all safety limit switches.

02 Check all indicating lamps.

03 Check steam solenoids.

04 Check all motor terminals.

05 Check the potentiometer of main speed.

06 Check temperature controllers of cylinder.

07 Check photocell and adjust if required.

CONCLUSION
We can also say finishing is a series of processing
operations applied to gray fabrics to enhance their
appearance and hand, properties and possible
applications. Play a fundamental role for the
commercial excellence of the results of textiles.

Develop the "product finishing" in all its

fundamental elements such as hand and appearance;
Give the finished fabric some properties that grant an
optimum behavior during the making up and all
through the life of the textile.
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