A small presentation on Compacting Process which is the most important mechanical finishing process for knitted fabric to control GSM, width, shrinkage etc according to the buyer requirement.

1. Presentation On
Compacting
Submitted By
Md. Rasheed Anjum Rakin
Group: W-3
ID: 2013-1-3-080
Submitted to,
Prof. Dr. Zulhash Uddin
&
Dr. Ummul Khair Fatema

2. Introduction
The whole cycle of finishing consists of
mechanical and chemical processes, which are
used depending on the kinds and end uses of
the fabric. Mechanical processes include drying,
calendaring, schreinering, embossing, sueding,
raisingetc. Compacting and Curing is important
classes of mechanical finishing.

3. Compacting
Durable finish imparted on man-made fibres
and knitted fabrics by employing heat and
pressure to shrink them to produce a crepey
and bulky texture.

4. Compacting Process

5. Compactor Machine
The compactor machine is a tubular fabric
shrinkage control machine which can compact
the fabric in length wise direction, to provide
over feed to the fabric while processing in
presence of steam, and able to control the
shrinkage. In other words, this is a process of
compacting the fabric in length ways direction.

6. Objectives
Upgrade the fabric hand feel and import a smooth,
silky touch to the fabric.
Compress the fabric and reduce its thickness.
Import different degree of luster to the fabric.
Reduce the yarn slippage.

7. Function
Shrinkage control
GSM control
Width control
Ironing the fabric

8. Checking Parameters of Compactor Machine
 Shade Check: Shade of the compacting fabric is checked in the delivery side of the
machine. The operator collects the fabric and compare the shade of the fabric with the
buyer’s approved swatch.
 Width Check: Operator measures the width of the fabric with the measuring tape and
compares it with the buyer’s requirement.
 Weight Check: Weight of the fabric is determined by GSM check. Operator checks the
GSM of the fabric by GSM cutter and electric balance.
 Edge Line Checking: Two edges of the fabric is check in delivery side. If any fix line is
identified, which normally occurs from the expander it should be connected.
 Design and Slanting: Operator checks design and slanting of the fabric in the delivery
side of the machine.
 Fabric Faults: Various types of fabric quality are measured in the delivery side of the fabric.

9. Types of Compactor
Machine
1.Tubular compactor
2.Open compactor

10. Types of Compactor
Machine
Tubular compactor
 It is used after hydro-extractor,
de-watering and dryer.
Open Compactor
 Ideally suitable for in-line with
stenter machines.

11. Tubular compactor
Tubular compactor is used for compacting the tubular
form fabric.

12. Machine Specification
Brand name Fabcon
Manufacturing country U.S.A
Year of manufacturing 2006
Maximum speed 60 m/min
Minimum speed 10 m/min
Production/day 8 tons/day Maximum
Temperature 70˚C

13. FABCON
"S" Series StableSizer

14. Open Compactor
Open compactor is used for compacting the open form
fabric.

15. Machine Specification
Brand name HELIOT International
Manufacturing country FRANCE
No of motor 8
Speed 13-22m/min
Width Range 86-36 inch
Production/day 4 tons/day Maximum
Temperature 100-140 Celcius

16. HELIOT Open Compactor

17. Machine Specification
Brand name FERRARO
Manufacturing country ITALY
No of motor 17
Speed 32-4m/min
Width Range 240-100cm
Production/day 4 tons/day Maximum
Temperature 100-200 Celcius

18. FERRARO Open Compactor

19. Conclusion
We can also say finishing is a series of processing operations
applied to gray fabrics to enhance their appearance and hand,
properties and possible applications. Play a fundamental role for
the commercial excellence of the results of textiles.
Develop the "product finishing" in all its fundamental elements
such as hand and appearance; Give the finished fabric some
properties that grant an optimum behavior during the making
up and all through the life of the textile.

20. References
 http://heliotinternational.com.tr/products.asp
 https://www.fab-con.com/s-series-stablesizer
 http://www.textileschool.com/articles/420/textile-finishing-processes
 http://textilelearner.blogspot.com/2013/01/compactor-machine-function-of-
compactor.html
 http://autogarment.com/compactor-machine-used-in-textile-factory/
 http://textilelearner.blogspot.com/2012/05/textile-finishing-treatment-object-
of.html
 www.etd.net/BTM%2021%20+%20PDF%20DATEIEN/COMPACTOR.pdf
 http://textilefashionstudy.com/textile-compactor-functions-and-checking-
parameter-of-tubular-and-open-compactor/

21. Any Question ?

22. Thank You