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Method of and device for continuous treatment of a textile product web with steam for fixing reactive dye on natural fibers

US7089767B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2002
Grant dateAug 15, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06B23/16
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The arrangement for continuous treatment of a textile product with steam includes one or more treatment chambers; a transporting device having a horizontal conveyor guided through the treatment chamber or chambers; a steam-tight housing surrounding the treatment chamber or chambers; at least one circulating device with at least one circulating fan arranged in the treatment chamber or chambers and nozzle boxes arranged above and below the horizontal conveyor for delivering superheated steam to the product web conveyed on the conveyor. The horizontal conveyor is a sieve band, preferably with an opening degree amounting to from 50 to 90%. A method of steam treatment is also described.

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