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Textile Air Solutions

Reliable compressed air for spinning, weaving, and finishing operations. Oil-free options for direct fabric contact applications.

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Air Systems for Textile Production

Textile mills run around the clock. Every loom, spindle, and pneumatic conveyor depends on steady compressed air. When air pressure drops or quality suffers, production slows and fabric quality declines.

We've supplied compressors to textile factories across Asia for over 15 years. Our systems are built for the continuous duty cycles and humid environments typical in spinning and weaving facilities.

Typical Requirements

Working pressure: 6-8 Bar
Air quality: Clean and dry (ISO Class 1-2)
Oil content: Oil-free for yarn contact
Dew point: -20°C to -40°C
Operation: 24/7 continuous
Reliability: Redundant systems preferred

Process Requirements

Air Needs by Production Stage

Different stages of textile production have different compressed air requirements. Understanding these helps size the right system.

Spinning: Pneumatic yarn handling, rotor cleaning, automatic doffing. Requires oil-free air to prevent yarn contamination.
Weaving: Air-jet looms are the biggest consumers. Each loom needs 0.5-1.5 m³/min depending on width and speed.
Knitting: Lower air demand than weaving. Mainly for machine actuation and yarn tensioning.
Dyeing: Valve actuation, fabric transport. Air must be dry to prevent watermarks on fabric.
Finishing: Pneumatic cylinders, quality control systems. General industrial air quality acceptable.

Challenges

Common Problems in Textile Mills

Oil Contamination

Oil mist from lubricated compressors can stain fabric, especially light-colored yarns. Once oil gets into the air lines, it's hard to remove completely. Oil-free compressors eliminate this risk.

High Air Consumption

A weaving hall with 100 air-jet looms might need 80-150 m³/min. This requires multiple large compressors, making energy efficiency critical to operating costs.

Humidity Issues

Textile mills are often humid for fiber processing. This moisture enters the compressor intake and ends up in the air system. Proper drying equipment is essential.

Applications

Where Compressed Air Is Used

Air-Jet Looms

Weft insertion using high-velocity air jets. Largest consumer of compressed air in weaving mills. Requires stable 5-6 Bar pressure.

Spinning Frames

Roving transport, spindle cleaning, automatic doffing. Oil-free air required to prevent yarn contamination.

Winding Machines

Yarn tension control, splicing, package ejection. Steady pressure needed for consistent package quality.

Pneumatic Transport

Moving fiber, waste, and finished goods. Higher volumes at lower pressure. Often uses separate blower systems.

Compressors for Textile Mills

Oil-Free

Oil-Free Screw Compressor

Zero risk of oil contamination. Ideal for spinning and any process where air contacts yarn or fabric directly. Class 0 certified.

22-160 kW Power

7-10 Bar Max

2.8-26 m³/min

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Energy Saver

VSD Screw Compressor

Variable speed matches output to demand. Best for mills with varying production schedules. Reduces energy costs by 25-35%.

37-250 kW Power

7-13 Bar Max

5.8-42 m³/min

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High Volume

Two-Stage System

For large weaving facilities with high air demand. Multiple units with master controller provide redundancy and load optimization.

90-400 kW Power

7-10 Bar Max

15-70 m³/min

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Air Quality Requirements by Application

Different textile processes need different air quality levels. This guide helps match the right treatment equipment to your needs.

Application	ISO 8573-1 Class	Oil Content	Recommended System
Spinning (yarn contact)	Class 0-1	Oil-free	Oil-free compressor + refrigerated dryer
Air-jet weaving	Class 1-2	<0.01 mg/m³	Lubricated compressor + filters + dryer
Knitting machines	Class 2-3	<0.1 mg/m³	Standard industrial treatment
Dyeing & finishing	Class 2-4	<1 mg/m³	Basic filtration + drying
General pneumatics	Class 4-5	<5 mg/m³	Coalescing filter

Case Study

Weaving Mill Cuts Energy Costs 28%

A denim weaving facility in Shandong was running 200 air-jet looms with three fixed-speed compressors. Energy costs were high and pressure fluctuated during shift changes. We installed two large VSD compressors with a master controller. One handles base load, the second covers peaks. The old units serve as backup.

28%

Energy Reduction

±0.2

Bar Stability

Month Payback

Need a System Design?

Our engineers specialize in textile mill compressed air systems. We can design a complete solution based on your loom count, production schedule, and air quality requirements.

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