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XORELLA – yarn conditioning solutions

A.T.E. brings the world's best technology for yarn conditioning – XORELLA, the yarn conditioning expert – to Indian customers.

Established in Switzerland in 1967, XORELLA is specialised in the design and manufacturing of steam setting and conditioning equipment for yarns and fabrics. XORELLA, which is a part of CHTC Fong's Industries Group, is renowned for its superior quality products and excellent service, and is committed to continuous innovation, setting high standards in a demanding market. The latest generation XORELLA products combine sustainable technology that includes lowest energy and water consumption, with a unique indirect finishing treatment to meet the lowest process costs and highest quality requirements. For most customers, XORELLA is the “first choice” when it comes to vacuum steam treatment.

Importance of yarn conditioning

During the spinning process, fibres in the yarn lose a part of their original moisture content. This alters the yarn properties and hence running behaviour in subsequent processes. Yarn moisture is influenced by moisture in the atmosphere during the spinning process. A high relative humidity in the spinning department reduces static electricity and dust creation, but the risk of lapping caused by stickiness of the fibres increases, thereby causing difficulties in the drafting process. Thus, relative humidity in the spinning department cannot exceed a certain limit.

However, this usually leads to less than the amount of moisture in the yarn that is desirable. The fibre strength and elongation increases proportionately with the moisture content, and helps the yarn to attain the standard moisture regain value of the fibre, which improves its performance in subsequent processes. Yarns sold with lower moisture content than the standard value get a lower price. Hence, moisture needs to be added to the yarn post spinning by yarn conditioning. Yarn conditioning is an important process, as it not only improves yarn quality, but also helps the yarn fetch better value in the market.

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The XORELLA edge

§ Made of stainless steel§ Superior vacuum technology§ Even steam penetration and moisture distribution§ 100% saturated steam conditions from 50°C up to 145°C § Indirect heating system; electrical/steam/combined

heating options available. § Hot water available from existing or alternative sources

can also be used to save internal heat energy consumption

§ No condensate spots§ No contamination § Can be used for natural fibres, synthetic blends and

micro fibres§ Inexpensive paper cones can be used § Less connected load§ Low energy consumption § Fast payback § Very low maintenance

A.T.E.'s impeccable after-sales-service

One of the most important aspect for any product's performance in the field is the after sales service. A.T.E.'s fully trained service engineers, strategically placed at important locations in India, are at your call to provide you with prompt services at all times.

The right type of steam, adequate steam penetration depth, and steam temperature accuracy, together with assured reproducibility, are the foundations for the correct treatment of textile products. Steam directly injected from an external boiler exceeds the treatment temperature and can lead to thermal damage of the material.

There are three different types of steam, but only one is suitable for gentle high quality treatment of textiles:

Wet steam – contains water drops and is visible. It leads to water spots, damages textile products and provides insufficient penetration.

Superheated steam – is dry and therefore a poor heat conductor. Its lack of moisture makes superheated steam unusable for treating textile products.

Saturated steam (XO technology) – is transparent, has optimum moisture content and is a very good heat conductor. It is most suitable for conditioning and steaming of textiles.

Why XORELLA

Only XORELLA's unique combination of 100% saturated steam, indirect heating system and intermediate vacuum ensures gentle and homogenous treatment at lowest energy consumption and results in superior quality of the yarns.

The XO-steaming process ensures uniform distribution of moisture throughout the package. All physical values of the yarn are even throughout the package. Conditioning does not change the yarn in any other way; it just adds moisture to the fibres which was lost during the spinning process.

Customised solutions from XORELLA

The very first cubical machine manufactured by XORELLA in 1999 was equipped with transport automation and many more installations followed since then in various countries around the world. Very recently XORELLA supplied and commissioned the biggest machine of the XO SELECT series ever made – a machine with a capacity of approx 6.5 tons per batch – the world's biggest conditioning vessel. Based on its vast experience, XORELLA can offer tailor made solutions – perfectly integrated in automation lines from suppliers like Neuenhauser, Electro-Jet and many others.