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TEXTILE MACHINERY
production speed
processing speed
up to 50 meters per minute
with a single machine
up to 2500 meters per minute
TEXTILE MACHINERY
airo®24 from biancalani
is the original dryer
for continuous and open-width tumbling treatments
of woven, non woven and knitted fabrics.
a high quality finishing style
which has no equal in the world.
the airo® style.
evaporation capacity
smart-switch technology
starting from 500 kg per hour
independent control of drying
and mechanical actions
airo®24 even more airo®
the working principle [1]
Fabric moves at very high speed, suspended and transported by the air flow, inside a special
duct or channel, the heart of AIRO ® treatment.
The air is taken from the surrounding area in adjustable amounts by means of a special high-efficiency centrifugal fan system, is injected into the channel in alternate directions at extremely high speed. The inversion of the flow is very quick and accurate, and the channel – self
cleaning – is aero-dynamically designed in order to avoid any resistance to air.
symmetric, even and constant distribution of air on the fabric [2]
The shape and size of the treatment channel is not left to chance: it comes from the long
experience on the AIRO ® Venturi tube. The operation is based on the physical principle of
conservation of energy, which is transferred from the air flowing into the treatment channel to
the fabric, which moves within an air cushion, and is processed evenly in width and length,
with adjustable speeds that reach over 2500 m/min (150 km/h).
the impact grid [3]
Coming from the AIRO ® experience, which allowed us to define and optimize their angle,
distance and structure, the special grids placed in front of the channel openings, allow the
fabric to discharge the accumulated kinetic energy. The fabric benefits from the mechanical
action developed within this process and acquires body, volume, drape, better stability, while
getting rid of any excess of humidity.
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power and control: modulable mechanical action
AIRO ®24 can finely modulate the intensity of the mechanical action independently from the
drying power, with the unique and patented Smart-Switch technology, a device which
intelligently controls and optimizes the change of direction of air and fabric.
From lightweight materials to heavier ones made of delicate yarn, every type of fabric will
benefit from the Smart-Switch technology, with a considerable increase in drying capacity and
productivity.
air recirculation and anti-yellowing system
The recirculation action is created by the air depression at the channel extremity on the side
where fabric enters, and by the proportion between injected and exhausted air.
Even while alternating direction, the programmed amount, temperature and speed of the air
remain constant as does the fabric speed, which is transported without tensions.
The specific design of the machine avoids the need for maintenance and the risk of yellowing
fabric, even when using the highly ef f icient microprocessor-controlled gas burner in
alternative to the other standard heating systems such as steam (normal and overheated)
and diathermic oil.
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filtering [4]
The filtering action is independent from the air recirculation process. The air which comes out
from the self-cleaning treatment channel, loaded with humidity that has been extracted from
the fabric and with dust and lint, immediately enters the exhaust flow, passing through an
automatic filter, which is made up of a large self-cleaning filtering element, and compacting
unit with a collection bag placed on ground level for an easy access.
This reduces cleaning operations to the minimum, preventing any clogging problem and
avoiding any stoppage of the machine. The efficiency of AIRO ®24 is constant as is the quality
of the treatment: lot after lot, day after day.
flexible steaming and processing options [5]
In addition or alternative to the classic steaming unit with exhaust fan and anti-condensation
bars, which is installed at fabric entry, AIRO ®24 can be provided with the new specially
designed synchronized internal steaming system. Composed by two steam delivery units
placed at each entrance of the treatment channel, it injects the desired amount of steam right
into the air flow, which efficiently pushes it through the fabric throughout the whole length
of the channel. The syncronization of the steaming direction with the movement of the fabric
prevents condensation and ensures a perfectly uniform steaming action.
This can be used in combination with the new and patented H-Shutter device, which narrows
only the entrance of the treatment channel ensuring that the fabric is immediately spreaded
by the air, allowing to increase the shrinking action or to process fabric such as polar fleece,
without the disadvantages of working in rope.
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new user interface, real-time monitoring, remote access [6]
The 12.1" touch screen with a newly designed user interface, together with an auxiliary touch
display at fabric exit, allows easy and complete control of the machine. Recipes, usage statistics
and real-time data can be visualized and managed either on the machine or from a remote
computer connected on the network. It is also possible to allow direct access to the working
parameters in order to interface AIRO ®24 with existing monitoring systems.
productivity, flexibility, economy [7]
The combination of air speed and mechanical action on the fabric, the proportion of new
and recirculated air injected into the treatment channel and the high air speed which
optimizes the thermal exchange between fabric and air, remarkably increase the thermal
efficiency of AIRO ®24. Its high drying capacity, comparable to that of a stenter frame, in
addition to other elements such as non-stop in/out fabric synchronization, flexible output
modules, maintenance-free design and efficient filtering system, are all features that
contribute to the high productivity of the machine.
Together with the low electrical consumption (minimal installed power and electronically
controlled motors), AIRO ®24 offers a flexible and extremely efficient production, delivering the least cost per meter of processed fabric.
airo®24 use and treatments
full-handed performances
The uses of AIRO ®24 are manifold, and the fabric benefits from treatments that deliver qualitative performances clearly superior to any traditional drying treatment.
The results that can be obtained go well beyond the soft hand and unique look, and are valuable also for all the following processing, improving the quality of the finished product and its
competitive value on the market.
materials and fabric constructions
A very wide range of materials are suitable for AIRO ®24 treatment.
The flexibility of its functions allow this machine to adapt to any type of product: natural fibers
(cotton, linen, ramie, jute, silk, wool, and blends), artificial fibers (viscose, cupro, polynosic,
polyammide, Tencel, Lyocell, Modal), synthetic fibers (PES, nylon, acrylic, PP, PU, PVC) in all
types of construction such as woven, knitted, flock and non-woven, with different application:
apparel, upholstery, technical textiles.
No limits in weight and width. Results are obtained in complete safety and
absence of defects.
custom technical and fashion solutions
The technological division of Biancalani studies – with expertise and discretion – together
with the customers, the process solutions which are most suitable to each type of material and
treatment requirement.
direct contact [email protected]
some treatment samples
· air flow/tumbler drying and softening
· mechanical chemical-free softening, on dry fabric
or with steam application
· mechanical softening after application
of chemical products
· super soft and super swelling treatment of terry towel.
much more than tumbling.
· single pass high efficiency polymerization of resins
· defibrillation and cleaning treatment after bio-polishing and
surface finishing
· preparation for following treatments (shearing, coating…)
· compaction, stabilization, relax
the results
· softness, volume, drape, dimensional stability
· resilience, crease-resistance (easy care)
· hand breaking on particularly rigid fabric
· elasticity and sewability
· swelling, perfect straightening and de-twisting of
the loops on terry towels
· uniformity and no directionality on pile fabrics
· airo ® hand also on coupled and laminated materials
· wrinkled effect and casual look
· opening of the chenille; three-dimensionality
on jacquards
· anti-pilling, also polar fleece
· depth and richness of colors on yarn-dyed fabrics
· softness and uniformity of the surface on
printed cloths
· peachy hand on emerized and brushed surfaces
· grain-enhancement and natural/aged look on
synthetic leather
· increase of adhesivity and surface conductivity on
non-woven substrates
· higher transpiration capacity and/or hygroscopicity
of textile surfaces for special applications
airo ® hand label certifies the
original airo ® effect
of the fabric finished in a
biancalani machine.
airo®24 for every need
mm 3300
mm 1
170 0
mm
38 0
0
technical specifications for working width of 180 cm
production speed (fabric in/out)
3-50 m/min
processing speed up to
2500 m/min
fabric in/out
plaiter/roll/in line with other devices
maximum air temperature
170°c with air heating by gas/oil
150°c with air heating by steam
evaporation capacity
500 kg/h (up to 700 kg/h for 360 cm width)
installed electrical power
90 kw
installed thermal power
600 kw with air heating by gas/oil
450 kw with air heating by steam
average utilization of gas
42 nm3/h
average utilization of steam
520 kg/h
maximum consumption of compressed air
500 nl/min
technical data can be modified at any time without prior notice due to product modification and improvement
airo ® 24 is available in working widths up to 360 cm
configurations and example lines
rope squeezer | detwister and rope opener | 3-cylinders foulard | airo ®24 | j-box | weft straightener | equalizer | exit to plaiter
airo ®24 tandem | exit to plaiter
entry from roll/plaiter | foulard/external steaming system |
airo ®24 | exit to combined large roll and plaiter
10/2015
The name AIRO ® always meant environment
friendly treatments, thanks to the use of pure air
for tr ansportation and to the softening effect
obtained with the mechanical action,
which allows reduction or even to totally avoid
the use of chemical products which would
normally be applied.
And the AIRO ® ECO SYSTEM mark identifies
an efficient air circulation and filtering system
which guar antees extremely
low emissions.
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BIANCALANI srl via Menichetti, 28 59100 Prato Italy ph +39 0574.54871 fax +39 0574.633491 [email protected] www.biancalani.com
THE DATA SHOWN IN THIS CATALOGUE CAN BE MODIFIED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO PRODUCT MODIFICATION AND IMPROVEMENT
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