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Cylinder upgrading: Easier maintenance, more uptime, and smarter lifecycle management

A targeted upgrade to keep your spunlace line performing at peak performance

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Author: Olivier Courtiade
Head of Sales Spunlace Service, ANDRITZ Nonwoven & Textile

In today’s competitive nonwovens market, long-term performance depends not only on the equipment installed, but also on how easily it can be maintained over time. For spunlace producers, keeping the Jetlace hydroentanglement unit running reliably is essential to securing product quality, production efficiency, and operating costs.

With ANDRITZ cylinder upgrading, producers can unlock new value from their existing equipment without committing to a complete line replacement. By improving maintenance access, simplifying cleaning, and strengthening mechanical reliability, the upgrade helps customers reduce downtime, protect fabric quality, and extend the lifecycle value of their installed assets.

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Lintel new design

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Lintel former design

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Oscillating bearing

The upgraded cylinder is designed for quick, straightforward cleaning. Operators first remove the suction lintels from the machine and clean them off line. With the lintels removed, deposits can be cleared thoroughly, so the vacuum slot remains fully open and dewatering efficiency is maintained.

Front windows in the sleeve also provide direct access to the inside of the cylinder. The inner suction pipe can therefore be inspected and cleaned through these openings, without dismantling the sleeve or drum. This shortens maintenance work, limits downtime, and helps preserve consistent suction performance and fabric quality.

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Cylinder with removable lintels

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Operator's view from the side of the line of an upgraded cylinder

KEY BENEFITS

  • Faster inspection, cleaning, and maintenance thanks to improved access to critical components.
  • Reduced planned downtime and more predictable maintenance operations.
  • Stable suction performance to support consistent product quality.
  • Longer component lifetime through a proven mechanical design.
  • Lower maintenance effort and improved line availability with a targeted investment

For more information, please ask Olivier:

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Olivier Courtiade, Head of Sales Spunlace Service, ANDRITZ Nonwoven & Textile

olivier.courtiade@andritz.com

Olivier on LinkedIn


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