AUNDE opts for Montex to ensure improved finishing

During the initial trials, AUNDE has been running 250 - 350 gm/m ² knitted fabrics at 18 m /min but Stuart anticipates “increasing the speed up to 30 m/min when the unit is fully operational by Feb 2013.”

This compares with just 15 m/min with the old competitive stenter.

“For woven fabrics, with weights of 350 – 500 gm/m², we hope to run the heavier fabrics at 20 m/min and lighter ones at 25 m/min; depending on the moisture content,” he added.

AUNDE anticipate increasing production by 20% within 12 months led by the new Montex stenter.

Increased fabric specs

“In the past South African car manufacturers produced everything for all their models with few imported cars in to the country. Today, they are more streamlined producing fewer models for both the local and global demand, allowing higher production more cost effectively for the export market.” explained Sean Kennedy.

He continued, “As a result demand for fabrics with a higher specification is being required. We therefore need to embrace the new technology and not only meet the increased specs but exceed them in order to move ahead of the competition.”

With 85 plants globally in 25 countries, the AUNDE Group has specified its production facilities must meet stringent automotive regulations. Key characteristics include good stretch and recovery, soft handle, high resistance to abrasion, light, humidity and temperature, inflammable and display good soil resist characteristics.

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