The non-contact Novara finishing applicator delivers 2D patterning and one or two-sided application, all under digital control, enabling significant cost reduction.
In comparison with pad application, Novara has been demonstrated to reduce operating costs by over 30%.
Enabling dramatic energy and chemistry savings, Novara delivers a breakthrough in sustainability.
Reduced chemistry and energy consumption also enables processes to run faster, freeing up valuable capacity.
Flexibility for precision delivery of a wide range of finishes for technical textiles with 2D patterning and sided application.
Novara is suitable for the application of a wide range of finishes including: waterproofing, stain resistant, self-cooling, fire retardant, metallics / visual effects and antiviral.
The technology enables high value finishes to be used cost effectively.
The Novara precision digital coating process is a breakthrough new manufacturing technology platform for on-demand digital finishing of technical textiles. The technology delivers dramatic agility and flexibility advantages, manufacturing cost reductions and product innovation opportunities.
Novara specifications | |
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Throughput | Up to 100m/min |
Web width | Up to 1.8 m |
2D pattern resolution | ~1 mm |
Sided application | Single or duplex application |
Finishing chemistries | Up to 50 cPoise, water-based, up to 50C |
Multi-functionality | 2D and/or sided patterning of up to two functionalities |
Substrate basis weight | 50 – 1000 gsm |
Substrates | Polyester, Nylon, Cotton, Wool, Blends |
Changeover time | < 15 mins, automated |
Dimensions | 2.5 (w) x 2.2 (h) x 2.5 (l) excluding IR |
In-line drying | IR in-line (optional) |
Connectivity | Ready for Industry 4.0 |
Power requirements | 415V 3 phase 50/60 Hz electrical supply |
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The non-contact digital coating applicator can apply one or two sided and coatings with digitally-defined 2D patterning
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