Autefa Solutions, a key supplier for carded and crosslapped nonwovens productions lines, is expanding its offerings to include spunlace lines. Autefa Solutions Switzerland (formerly Strahm) is introducing also the new modular square drum dryer SQ-V for spunlace with proven energy savings up to 40%. The square drum dryer SQ-V concept combines the best of both worlds—the low space requirement of a drum dryer with best drying efficiency and controllable airflow sections of a nozzle system. Square drum dryers have replaced already exiting spunlace drum dryers in Europe because of their ability to off an energy savings advantage.

Autefa Solutions leads the way in innovation—the company’s credo—and this included a commitment to provide new technology along with customer benefits. Extensive research and development  work and trials on the Autefa Solutions lab line have paid off and a new energy efficient jet design is the result. Energy savings of more than 30% compared with existing spunlace systems could be achieved through the new patented hydroentangeling unit.
 
Autefa will deliver a complete spunlace line in Europe in the first quarter of 2016.