Bleaching and dyeing; fluid treatment and chemical modification – Fluid treatment – Gas or vapor
Patent
1996-10-11
1998-03-10
Coe, Philip R.
Bleaching and dyeing; fluid treatment and chemical modification
Fluid treatment
Gas or vapor
68 5D, D06B 310
Patent
active
057246890
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for finish processing of knitted fabric. Fabric, supplied in substantially dry condition and in generally flat form, is directed through an open bottom, vertically oriented steam chamber, constantly supplied with fully saturated steam at atmospheric pressure. Upon exiting the steam chamber, the knitted fabric is laterally distended to a predetermined width, and then subjected to finish processing, such as calendering or compacting. A sensing device in the steam chamber maintains a steam-air interface slightly above the open bottom of the chamber. More effective moisturizing of the fabric is accomplished, enabling the steaming operation to be performed prior to the spreading operation, without compromising the finish processing operations. Improved performance is realized, along with extraordinary savings in operating costs.
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Milligan William D.
Peng Hong
Witt Fritz
Coe Philip R.
Tubular Textile LLC
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