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History It was in 1929 that Hans Fleissner obtained his first through-air dryer patent. The innovative strength of the company is further illustrated by the delivery of machines for the man-made fiber industry since 1960 including numerous developments which have set standards. These include, for example, the introduction of the double jacket roller in 1969, the delivery of compact staple fiber lines since 1977, introduction of the first high capacity staple fiber treatment lines for 200 tons per day in 1980 and the Fleissner Jumbo Crimper with a working width of 560 mm in 1996. Since 2006 Fleissner is a system supplier for staple fiber production plants including state-of-the art spinning systems.

Together with customers, suppliers and other cooperation partners from the industry and research sectors, we are working on new technologies, thus continuously adding to the know-how of our products, processes and systems. In our modern technical center we can demonstrate the entire process from melt polymers to finished nonwoven rolls at operating conditions. In addition, various machines for finishing of textiles and nonwovens are available for trials. The dialog with our customers will ensure continued success for both sides.

Staple Fiber Spinning and Processing Fleissner, as a system supplier, offers you the opportunity to purchase staple fiber technology and all related machinery from a single source. The name Fleissner stands for: Research and Development The development of fiber processes is being constantly advanced at our research and development center in Egelsbach, Germany. Technology Fleissner has a long experience in technology for fiber production from spinning plant to fiber processing line and offers leading-edge technology. Better Machines. Better Fibers. Optimum tailor made solutions. Flexible lines for multiple products. This is our promise for better machines for the production of fibers with added value. You can also be sure to receive original Fleissner quality 'Made in Germany' as delivered since 1848.

Our equipment for the production of man-made fibers includes: Single-stage fiber production plants for the production of staple fiber and tow from PET, PP, PA, PE, PLA, PTT Two-stage fiber production plants for the production of staple fiber and tow from PET, PP, PA, PE, PLA, PTT Fiber processing lines for the production of staple fiber and tow from various polymers such as PET, PP, PA, PE, PLA, PTT, PAN and for capacities up to 250 tons per day Machines, equipment and components for spinning installations and fiber lines Our equipment is suitable for: Direct spinning from a polymerization or polycondensation plant Extrusion spinning for all meltable polymers provided as chips (e.g. PET, PP, PA, PE, PTT, PLA) or flakes (recycled PET bottles). Our lines produce a wide range of fibers such as: Cotton-type fibers Fibers for nonwovens Carpet fibers Filling fibers Dope-dyed fibers 2D/3D crimped fibers Crimped or uncrimped short staple fibers Hollow fibers Bi-Component fiber

The Single-Stage Process Spinning Plant and Fiber Line The compact single-stage process, which combines spinning plant with fiber processing line, offers maximum flexibility. The main advantages of the single-stage process in comparison to the two-stage process are less equipment and space requirements. This results in reduced investment costs and enables economical production at smaller capacities. Also due to less required operating staff, the operating costs are lower than for a twostage process. Fleissner provides single-stage plants with extrusion spinning section using the Fleissner compact ring spinneret. Its optimized design offers the following advantages: The spin pack of one position can be changed while full production of the remaining positions continues. The self-sealing execution with patented screwless bayonet fitting allows extremely fast spin pack changes. The production loss is negligible. A reasonable spin pack size ensures easy handling and little variation of the total titer during spin pack change for quasi-constant operating conditions and constant crimp. An extended spin pack lifetime is gained by a large specific internal filter area and optional sand filtration. An advanced quenching concept stands for highest uniformity of filament cooling and excellent CV values.

Equipment such as for melt preparation is provided only by experienced and reliable suppliers. Fleissner ensures that the best and most economical technology available on the market is offered for each individual application. Fleissner can offer tailor-made solutions for maximum line efficiency, especially for specific requirements as, for example, for processing of recycled PET bottle flakes with or without addition of virgin PET chips, for alternate processing of different polymers or for small production lots with frequent changes of master batches.

The Two-Stage Process Spinning Plant and Fiber Line The conventional two-stage process comprising a spinning plant and a separate fiber processing line enables high spinning speeds. The process allows economical production of high quality fibers, especially for bi-component fibers, for low titers, for high tenacity low-shrinkage fibers, and for high production rates. Complete Small and Medium-size Spinning Plants with Zimmer Technology For small and medium throughputs, up to 12 spinning positions and for PET, Fleissner provides two-stage plants under Zimmer license. The spinning plant includes the Zimmer Ring Spinning System BN 100. This system is already being used in more than 1,000 positions and offers many advantages: Throughputs of up to 5,000 g/min per spinning position Central melt feed into spin packs with optimum distribution of product and heat Loading of spin packs from below Very short change periods by easy handling of spinning packs with patented bayonet fitting Closed quench air concept from outside to inside for energy effective operation Excellent qualities of fiber tow, very low CV values for titer and elongation

Complete Large Spinning Plant Fleissner supplies complete installations for large spinning plants, typically following a melt preparation by polymerisation or polycondensation, with state-of-the-art technology provided by selected engineering partners. All spinning plants are based upon the Fleissner machinery which has proven its cost efficiency and reliability in many spinning installations worldwide: Spinning walls with suction/cutting blocks and entangling jets for reduced down times and little waste Capstan units for fiber draw-off Sunflower reel plaiters Can traversing systems and cutting devices ensuring minimized waste by precise setting of cable lengths in cans Spin finish systems and auxiliary equipment Drive and control systems

Fiber Line The modular-design fiber processing line for small, medium and large capacities up to 250 tons per day as manufactured by Fleissner consists of components which are specifically laid out and combined for the processes and products. The highlights are: Improved dip bath with gentle fiber treatment Sophisticated drawing bath without tow deflection for optimum end product quality Drawstands of sturdy construction with and without heating or cooling of rollers; up to 2 m roller length Thermosetting units with steam supply by steam cascade for minimization of energy costs Drawstands and thermosetting units with high-accuracy double-jacket rollers providing optimum temperature uniformity for heating or cooling

Cable tension control by wear-free load cell technology Stuffer box crimpers with working widths up to 660 mm providing a highly uniform crimp without readjustment Optimum tow distribution on the plate belt dryers by oscillating chute or belt conveyor Reliable and maintenance-free plate belt and drum dryers with uniform hot air distribution and up to 3 m working width fiber cutting machines operating to the proven rotary cutting principle, with optional rapid reel change system

Equipment and Parts Fleissner also supplies tailor-made equipment for various processes and fibers including: Spun fiber draw-off Canning Drawing Thermosetting Finishing Crimping Drying/heatsetting Cutting Individual machinery to customers' specifications

Fleissner Technical Center Meeting Point of Fiber & Nonwoven Technology Test our expertise by visiting our technical center in Egelsbach. A single-stage and a two-stage spinning system, a fiberline as well as a complete nonwovens line with the Fleissner AquaJet System are available. Your ideas for new products can be implemented and the entire chain of processes from polymer to nonwoven can be validated at production scale. Thus it can be assured that production lines for today's and tomorrow's market demands can be realized most successfully.