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PROCESS OF SANFORIZING

F : FABRIC
S: SKEYER
C:CLIP CYLINDER
R:RUBBER
P:PRESSURE BELT
RB: RUBBER BELT
D: DRYER
• Fabric (F) passes through the skyer (S) or other moistening device and is
moistened by water and/or steam. This will lubricate the fibers and promote
shrinkability within the fabric. Normally, a fabric must be moistened in such a way
that every single thread achieves a moisture content of approximately 15%.
 
• This allows compression of the fabric with very little resistance. When the fabric
passes through the clip expander (C), we obtain the required width. The clip
expander also transports the fabric to the most important part of the machine: the
rubber belt unit (indicated by arrows in above figure).
 
• In the close-up of fig. 1, we see the endless rubber belt (R). By squeezing rubber
belt (R) between pressure roll (P) and rubber belt cylinder (RB), we obtain an
elastical stretching of the rubber belt surface. The more we squeeze the rubber
belt, the more the surface is stretched. This point of squeezing is known as the
pressure zone, or the nip point.
• Fabric (F) is now fed into the pressure zone. When leaving the pressure zone, the
rubber belt recovers itself and the surface returns to its original length carrying the
fabric with it. The effect of this action is a shorting of the warp yarn which packs
the filling yarns closer together. At this actual moment, shrinkage occurs. 

• After compaction within the rubber belt unit, the fabric enters the dryer (D). Here
the fibers are locked in their shrunken state by removing the moisture from the
fabric. After the compressive shrinkage process is completed, another sample of
the fabric is taken. This sample is also wash-tested. The final result of this test
must meet the Sanforized Standard in length and width before it may carry the
Sanforized label. 

• All Sanforized Licensees are contractually obligated to follow the required test
method and meet the standards set forth by The Sanforized Company. 
 
PROCESS FLOW IN FINISHING
SANFORIZING DEFECTS AND REMEDIES
Shrinkage is not within limit
• In weft direction if shrinkage is greater than 3% then it is re-stretched and set the width to keep shrinkage
within limit.
• In warp direction if the shrinkage is greater than 3% then it is de-sanforised to keep the shrinkage within
limits.
• In case if shrinkage is too small that is less than 1% than it is re-sanforised to increase the shrinkage but
within 3% limit

Rubber mark, o-o crease is observed in fabric

• During power failure in sanforiser rubber mark and o-o crease is occuered. This fabric is re-stentered.
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