Synthetic Fibers

Synthetic fibers are also known as polyester fibers and carbon fibers. During the polyester fiber and carbon fiber manufacturing process, the fibers develop fuzz. They can break and wrap while being pulled across rolls and through ovens before finally arriving at the sizing bath.

Kadant have contributed significantly to improving the safety and efficiency of fiber production, by designing advanced roll cleaning solutions that allows the user to safely manage fiber as it contacts and pulls across a roll or other rotating equipment.

Roll Cleaner Assemblies

VeriLite Image for Industry Pages Roll cleaner assemblies are comprised of a roll cleaning blade, blade holder, structural beam, brackets, and bearings along with an option to oscillate.

The VeriLite™ roll cleaner assembly is the first integrated roll cleaning assembly designed specifically for improving yield and safety in the production of synthetic fiber-based products. The VeriLite roll cleaner assembly is designed to fit the narrow tolerances present in synthetic fiber manufacturing. With the VeriLite roll cleaner assembly, fiber stretching operations are inherently safer because roll cleaning blades can be easily and quickly removed from the end.

Water resource recovery strainers

RotoFlex Resource Recovery Strainer A proper water resource recovery system can be essential for a variety of process industry applications, including the production of synthetic fibers.

Kadant manufactures water resource recovery strainers, such as the RotoFlex resource recovery strainer and gravity strainers, which assist with the filter, process and reclaiming of white water.

Stories and Case Studies

A History of Innovation: Synthetic Fiber

Synthetic Fiber Processing on Cantilevered Rolls

Chapter 1: How Can Roll Cleaning Help the Carbon Fiber Industry?

Chapter 2: How Can Roll Cleaning Improve Safety in the Carbon Fiber Industry?

Chapter 3: When Should I Change My Roll Cleaning Blade in the Carbon Fiber Industry?

FAQ

How can the VeriLite roll cleaner assembly improve fiber stretching operational safety?

With the VeriLite roll cleaner assembly, fiber stretching operations are inherently safer because Kadant’s roll cleaning blades can be easily and quickly removed from the end.

Is there a less bulky solution to roll cleaning and wrap prevention than current apparatus?

Kadant’s VeriLite roll cleaner assembly is a lightweight alternative to bulky apparatuses and is ideally suited for safely and reliably cleaning cantilevered rolls.

When should I change my roll cleaning blade in the carbon fiber industry?

There are multiple factors which can lead to a blade losing effectiveness at roll cleaning and wrap prevention. This article highlights the key factors that determine the best time to replace your roll cleaning blades.

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