Trützschler has successfully installed its TC 30i Card and IDF 3 Integrated Draw Frameat the Italian company Marchi&Fildi.Guido Marchetto, Production Supervisor emphasises on the efficiency, improved yarn quality, and streamlined production processes of the IDF3.
Trützschler's IDF technology incorporates a unique drafting zone geometry that ensures reliable fiber guidance and controls floating fibers, resulting in lower drafts compared to conventional draw frame passages and minimizing the risk of false drafts and count variations. Decades of experience have demonstrated that IDF technology excels with higher short fiber content, delivering superior results compared to traditional two draw frame processes. When paired with the TC 30Ri variant optimized for recycled fibers, the IDF 3 achieves maximum quality in sustainable yarn production.
A specialist in manufacturing pure and blended yarns from natural and synthetic fibers for global applications in fashion, furnishings, and technical uses, Marchi&Fildi is renowned for its commitment to sustainability. The company conducted initial trials using various fiber blends, including 70 per cent soft waste cotton and 30 per cent polyester for rotor direct spinning, achieving yarn counts ranging from Ne 8 to Ne 12 and Ne 30. Subsequent tests involved blends of 50 per cent PET and 50 per cent recycled cotton from hard textile waste, which posed considerable challenges due to the shorter fiber length and required advanced yarn production expertise.
Combining the TC 30Ri and IDF 3 surpassed Marchi&Fildi's expectations, enabling optimal process parameter adjustments. The TC 30Ri's higher material delivery speed coupled with the IDF 3's ability to maintain sliver evenness during can changes resulted in excellent yarn parameters exceeding industry standards. Overall, Marchi&Fildi reported a 75% productivity increase over previous models and a 14% reduction in energy consumption at higher production rates by eliminating the drawing stage.
Emphasising onTrützschler's longstanding partnership and the machines' adaptability to their specific needs, Marchettohighlighted reliable service support from the company. The IDF technology significantly streamlined spinning preparation processes while enhancing quality levels for materials with high short fiber content. Together, the TC 30i and IDF 3 enable customers to fully leverage the benefits of direct spinning, saving resources, energy, and production space, he added.
