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production speed

up to 50 meters per minute with a single machine

processing speed

up to 2500 meters per minute

TEXTILE MACHINERY

a high quality finishing style which has no equal in the world.

the airo® style.

airo®24 from biancalani

is the original dryer for continuous and open-width tumbling treatments of woven, non woven and knitted fabrics.

smart-switch technology

independent control of drying and mechanical actions

evaporation capacity

starting from 500 kg per hour

power and control: modulable mechanical action

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the working principle [1]

Fabricmovesatveryhighspeed,suspendedandtransportedbytheairflow,insideaspecialductorchannel,theheartofAIRO®treatment.

Theairistakenfromthesurroundingareainadjustableamountsbymeansofaspecialhigh-ef-ficiencycentrifugalfansystem,isinjectedintothechannelinalternatedirectionsatex-tremelyhighspeed.Theinversionoftheflowisveryquickandaccurate,andthechannel–selfcleaning–isaero-dynamicallydesignedinordertoavoidanyresistancetoair.

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).

airo®24 even more airo®

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.

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 eff icient microprocessor-controlled gas burner in alternative to the other standard heating systems such as steam (normal and overheated) and diathermic oil.

air recirculation and anti-yellowing system

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.

the impact grid [3]

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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.

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.

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, deliver-ing the least cost per meter of processed fabric.

productivity, flexibility, economy [7]

full-handed performances The uses of AIRO®24 are manifold, and the fabric benefits from treatments that deliver quali-

tative 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 valu-able 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 technologist@biancalani.com

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 use and treatments

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

configurations and example lines

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/oil150°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/oil450 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 improvementairo® 24 is available in working widths up to 360 cm

airo®24 for every need

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BIANCALANI srl via Menichetti, 28 59100 Prato Italy ph +39 0574.54871 fax +39 0574.633491 contacts@biancalani.com www.biancalani.com

100% AIRO® ECO SYSTEM

The name AIRO® always meant environment

friendly treatments, thanks to the use of pure air

for transportation 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 guarantees extremely

low emissions.

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