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TOP CONVERTING TECHNOLOGY FOR FEMININE CARE - NONWOVEN FOR YEARS TO COME - ANDRITZ Group
CONTENTS
                                                                                                    Company profile                                   4

                                                                                                    Build your future in hygiene converting           6

                                                                                                    Dedicated service                                 8

                                                                                                    Full range in nonwovens production               10

                                                  TE CH N O LO GY SO LUTI O N
                                                  PROV I D E R                                      Develop your hygiene products with our experts   11

                                                  As the market becomes more and
                                                  more demanding, ANDRITZ Diatec                    Innovative solutions for hygiene products        12
                                                  offers the latest technology solu-
                                                  tions with a wide range of custom-
                                                  ization options to help customers                 Foresee digitally with Metris                    14
                                                  find the right machine configuration
                                                  to save time and money.
                                                                                                    Sanitary napkin converting machines              16

                                                                                                    Panty converting machines                        20

    F U LL M ACH I N E P O R TFO LI O R A N G E

    ANDRITZ Diatec is able to supply turnkey
    converting machines for the production of a
    comprehensive range of sanitary products:

    •   Baby diapers
    •   Baby pants
    •   Adult diapers
    •   Adult pants
    •   Underpads
    •   Light Inco products
    •   Shaped pads
    •   Sanitary napkins
    •   Panty shields
    •   Food pads
2   •   Lamination
TOP CONVERTING TECHNOLOGY FOR FEMININE CARE - NONWOVEN FOR YEARS TO COME - ANDRITZ Group
A reliable
partner

      ANDRITZ Diatec designs and manufactures a wide range of machines         K E Y TO S U CCE S S                   D I S TI N C TIV E TR A IT
      and technology solutions for the production of baby diapers, baby        The key factor in our success is the   Important added-value from            YO U R B E N E F ITS
                                                                               relationship that we create and        ANDRITZ Diatec is the capability to
      pants, adult incontinence products, sanitary napkins, panty shields
                                                                               maintain with our customers from       respond quickly and promptly to       •   Customer care
      and underpads. Always at the forefront of innovation, ANDRITZ Diatec     the design of the machine to the       the changing needs of the             •   Customer satisfaction
      has broadened its production horizons by delivering new lines for food   “nurturing” phase during machine       present-day market, allowing          •   Spare parts
      pads, lamination, medical products, disposable gloves, headrests,        installation intended to offer         customers to seize opportunities      •   After-sales assistance
                                                                               specialized support for a smooth       and translate them into concrete      •   ANDRITZ guarantee
      surgical drapes and spool winding equipment. ANDRITZ Diatec is now
                                                                               start-up in the customer’s plant.      projects. We also provide full
      part of the ANDRITZ Nonwoven business.                                                                          project management, from
                                                                                                                      planning control to start-up of the
                                                                                                                      line in order to secure a prompt
                                                                                                                      return of investment.

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Build your future in                                                                                               YO U R B E N E F ITS

hygiene converting                                                                                                 • Easy machine management
                                                                                                                   • Fast size change
                                                                                                                   • Limited number of operators
                                                                                                                     required
In order to cover all of your final product and production requirements,                                           • Linear production process
our machine portfolio ranges from market entry to high capacities,                                                 • Optimized raw material
                                                                                                                     consumption
precisely designed to meet your needs. The machines are built with
                                                                                                                   • Reduced energy
a modular frame that allows customized configuration. Moreover,                                                      consumption
the compact layout ensures a smooth start-up and easy machine
maintenance. Machines and retrofits can be installed easily according
to customers’ requirements. The full servo-technology simplifies
ordinary operations and adaptation of the raw materials to the
environmental conditions.

B E N E F IT F RO M A
TR U S T WO R TH Y PA R TN E R
ANDRITZ Diatec machines are
characterized by the use of
high-precision mechanical tooling
and high levels of automation. The
bulky structure of the core
formation provides stability and
ensures minimized vibrations, thus
making the production
environment more pleasant. The
production process is easy to
monitor and adjust during
operations. Our machines achieve
high efficiency in terms of OEE and
low waste rates. The use of top-
notch components ensures long-
term reliability of the machines and
consistent savings in terms of
spare parts and technical
intervention.

CO N S TR U C TI O N PH I LOSO PH Y    also ensure that we respect the       easily set, stored in the memory,
All our machines are designed,         project timing in order to meet       recalled and changed according
manufactured and tested entirely       customer’s requirements. We are       to the needs of the customer. All
in Italy, using EU or US components,   able to offer a full-range of         operations are carried out with the
in compliance with CE regulations.     extensions and retrofitting kits to   highest efficiency and security
Depending on customers’ needs,         keep our customers’ machines          levels in order to simplify daily
ANDRITZ Diatec offers customized       state-of-the-art.                     operations on the machine. A fast
solutions according to production                                            and easy size change
volumes, product recipes and all       M ACH I N E M A N AG E M E NT         configuration reduces machine
requirements relating to the           Our machines are easy to manage.      downtime and hence increases
customer’s production plant. We        All machine parameters can be         production output.

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Dedicated service
We know how important uptime is for your production efficiency:
We do everything to keep interruptions to a minimum. With remote
assistance and a highly responsive service team, we can react to your
issues in the shortest time possible.

FAS T M ACH I N E S TA R T- U P        layout, which leaves wide spaces        promptly. In this way, operators’
Our machines are thoroughly            for movement around the machine.        maintenance skills are improved
checked before shipment so as to       Every process is linear and com-        and after-sales costs for interven-
speed up the start-up in the           plies with the highest safety levels.   tions and machine stoppages are
customer’s plant and reduce            Cost and time savings, efficiency       reduced.
machine downtime.                      and durability are guaranteed by
                                       the high quality of engineering and     A F TE R-SA LE S S E RV I CE
S PA R E PA R TS                       components used.                        ANDRITZ Diatec shares trust and
We guarantee the supply of                                                     growth with customers. This value
original spare parts with onsite       R E M OTE AS S I S TA N CE              is mirrored in the wide range of
installation, in accordance with the   ANDRITZ Diatec is there for you at      services that we offer.
customer’s timing and efficiency       all times. Remote assistance is
demands.                               critical to guarantee that machine
                                       performance is kept high. Our
M A I NTE N A N CE                     engineers are always at your
Machine maintenance is made            disposal by helping you identify
easier by the compact machine          problems and find remedies

                                                                                 YO U R B E N E F ITS

                                                                                 • Spare parts installation
                                                                                 • Safety inspections
                                                                                 • Preventive inspections for
                                                                                   routine maintenance
                                                                                 • Production supervision
                                                                                 • Technical documentation

                                                                                                                     U P G R A D E S A N D R E TRO F ITS
                                                                                                                     Our machines have a long lifecycle. The modular and    S E RV I CE S U PP O R T
                                                                                                                     compact frame makes refurbishment operations
                                                                                                                     easier. Throughput can be optimized significantly by   • Control equipment and software upgrades
                                                                                                                     means of tailored upgrades, which also enable the      • Analysis of existing machines to upgrade and
                                                                                                                     final product structure to be updated in line with       optimize production
                                                                                                                     market demands.                                        • Training programs for machine operators

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Full range in nonwovens                                                                                       Develop your hygiene
production                                                                                                    products with our experts
Let our experience drive your innovation: A remarkable impact on                                              Continuous research and development targeting your needs: In an ever
nonwovens technologies: Whether hygiene or medical, automotive or                                             more demanding market, get the most out of your investment with the
building, household or technical – nonwovens applications are                                                 support of our test equipment and highly skilled engineers. You can benefit
manifold. Their outstanding properties require excellent engineering in                                       from more than three decades of experience and expertise.
an increasingly changing and growing market. You can rely on a
competent partner: with a passion for nonwovens technologies and
                                                                                                              R E S E A RCH A N D D E V E LO PM E NT    fields of application like embossing   for both flat and Omega ovens
with spot-on solutions perfectly suited to your specific needs.
                                                                                                              Being dedicated to high quality           for wipes, calibration for melt-       for prototyping the fast growing
                                                                                                              and innovative production tech-           blown material, laminating of          trends in hygiene applications.
                                                                                                              nologies propels us to seek ideal         roofing material or filters, thermo-
                                                                                                              solutions. Let our combined forces        bonding, perforating of top-
                                                                                                              achieve maximum results.                  sheets, compacting of wetlaid
                                                                                                                                                        fabrics, comparisons between
                                                                                                              Highly skilled staff provide unique       thermal and ultrasonic laminating,       YO U R B E N E F ITS
                                                                                                              know-how drawn from our installed         or textile finishing.
                                                                                                              base and continuous R&D.                                                           • Process expert support
                                                                                                                                                        WE TL A I D TE CH N I CA L CE NTE R      • Equipment containing the
                                                                                                              S PU N L ACE TE CH N I CA L CE NTE R      Our wetlaid pilot line in Krefeld,         latest technology
                                                                                                              Our spunlace pilot line in                Germany includes state-of-the-art        • Integrated laboratory to
    R AW M ATE R IA L S        N O NWOV E N                CO N V E R TI N G         R E TA I L               Montbonnot, France, includes              equipment                                  test nonwoven fabrics
                               FA B R I CATI O N                                     & D I S TR I B UTI O N   state-of-the-art equipment to             to produce a wide range of wetlaid       • Simulation tool
                                                                                                              produce a wide range of spunlace          fabrics for the automotive, aero-
    Man made fibers, man       Processes, lines and        Lines and processes for                            fabrics. During the trials, the pilot     space, agriculture, construction,
    made filaments,            components for the          converting.                                        line is able to operate at up to          medical, wipes and hygiene
    natural fibers etc.        production of roll          Applications: hygiene                              500 m/min. Tests can be conducted         industries, as well as the household
    suited to your specific    goods. These raw            and medical dispos-                                in-line with the TT card or off-line      goods sector. Arrangement of the
    needs                      materials are used for      able products, e.g.                                with an unwinder. It is also              components on a rail system
                               hygiene and medical         face masks.                                        equipped with a complete water            ensure highest flexibility when
                               applications.                                                                  filtration system so that trials can be   extensions or modifications are
                                                                                                              conducted with all types of fibers.       needed.
                                                                                                              You can test natural or synthetic
                                                                                                              fibers, short or long fibers, paper       A I R-TH RO U G H - B O N D I N G
                                                                                                              fibers, and so on.                        TE CH N I CA L CE NTE R
N O NWOV E N S U N LI M ITE D         possible end uses bring unique                                                                                    CETI, the European Center for
ANDRITZ is a machinery supplier to    added-value for the nonwovens                                           S PU N L A I D TE CH N I CA L CE NTE R    Innovative Textiles, is a research
offer nonwoven processes for roll     industry. Hygiene is a part of the                                      Our spunlaid technical center in          center for new textile applications
goods production and also             DNA at ANDRITZ and thanks to the                                        Krefeld, Germany, includes a wide         and is located in Lille, France.
converting lines. In this way,        spunbond, spunjet, air-through                                          range of pilot calenders for              ANDRITZ has been supplying the
ANDRITZ covers a great part of        bonding and spunlace pilot lines,                                       different applications and needs,         institute with the latest nonwoven
nonwovens value chain. Its            all materials used in the converting                                    more than 200 engraved rolls and          technologies, including air-through
expertise in the treatment of raw     lines can be tested and approved                                        shells, various sleeves, measure-         bonding. The air-through bonding
materials and market know-how of      by the market in advance.                                               ment systems and a 3D-microscope.         pilot line provides CETI and its
                                                                                                              It is well-equipped to handle many        customers with a R & D platform

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Innovative solutions                                                                                                                                      CO M PLE TE S PU N B O N D F I N I S H I N G LI N E S
                                                                                                                                                          ANDRITZ spunbond solutions: You benefit from the
                                                                                                                                                          highest capability, reproducibility, reliability, and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Benefit from reliable, flexible and proven technologies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     based on more than 750 innovations with worldwide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     patents along with innovative processes and engi-

for hygiene products                                                                                                                                      efficiency. Find the best solution, perfectly suited to
                                                                                                                                                          your needs, for thermobonding and finishing process-
                                                                                                                                                          es like embossing, compacting, lamination, or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     neering depth.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Depending on your final product and its parameters,
                                                                                                                                                          perforation. Besides calendering technologies, you’ll                      such as strength, softness, or air permeability, our
ANDRITZ offers you customized solutions: For the production                                                                                               find solutions for your complete finishing process with                    nonwoven calender portfolio ranges from low and
of hygiene products, we can deliver tailor-made processes.                                                                                                neXline finish. This encompasses calender, spunjet                         medium capacities (aXcess range) to high capacities
                                                                                                                                                          technology, finishing solutions, and dryer – turnkey                       (eXcelle range), precisely designed to meet your
Take advantage of the vast expertise that ANDRITZ has to offer in a wide
                                                                                                                                                          solutions from just one source.                                            needs.
range of hygiene nonwovens technologies, such as web forming and
finishing (air-through bonding, spunlace, spunlaid, spunjet, wetlace) and                                                                                 PR E C I S E LY WH AT YO U N E E D                                         S PU NJ E T – A B O N D I N G S O LUTI O N FO R E N D LE S S
converting (baby diapers, feminine hygiene, adult incontinence).                                                                                          If you need a complete system solution, a single unit,                     F I L A M E NTS
                                                                                                                                                          a rebuild, an automation system, or comprehensive                          The patented nonwovens process called Spunjet is the
                                                                                                                                                          life-cycle services: We can meet your demands and                          in-line hydroentanglement of continuous filaments,
                                                                                                                                                          deliver precise technologies, from bonding to finish-                      creating a new generation of spunlaid nonwovens.
CO M PLE TE A I R-TH RO U G H                      CO M PLE TE S PU N L ACE LI N E S                                                                      ing, for your product.                                                     Spunjet offers you the best properties ever achieved
B O N D I N G ( ATB) LI N E S                      ANDRITZ is an active player in most           YO U R B E N E F ITS                                                                                                                in 80% of existing and in new nonwovens applications.
The ANDRITZ air-through bonding                    of the world’s spunlace production.                                                                    TH E E XPE R TS I N CA LE N D E R I N G
lines deliver all nonwovens fabric                 In order to meet the market                   • ANDRITZ expertise                                      Let your products benefit from over 60 years of                            By combining two first-class bonding technologies,
characteristics for hygiene end                    demands, ANDRITZ offers you a                   in hygiene market                                      experience and comprehensive project manage ment.                          you can benefit from the typical strength of spunlaid
uses, such as top-sheets and                       wide range of complete spunlace               • Perfect web uniformity                                 With more than 600 nonwovens calenders in operation                        as well as the softness of spunlace. The spunjet
acquisition distribution layers,                   lines combining performance,                  • Versatility of fibers                                  worldwide and installations in all high-end nonwovens                      process offers you additional softness, bulkiness,
and back sheets. The well-known                    efficiency and profitability.                 • Technical centers: spun-                               lines, you are ensured top performance from ANDRITZ.                       drape, and tensile strength while maintaining the
ANDRITZ carding machines are                       The premium line layout combines                lace in Montbonnot,                                                                                                               isotropic MD / CD ratios in your fabric properties.
the key to success in achieving                    very high capacity of up to 25,000              France; spunbond/calen-
perfect web uniformity and                         t/a with low energy consumption                 dering/wetlaid in Krefeld,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Through-air dryer
comfort. With the ANDRITZ air-                     and is able to produce all types of             Germany and air-through
through bonding line, you can                      spunlace roll goods.                            bonding at CETI, France                                                                                                             Scanning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        gauge                 Slitter + rewinder*
benefit from high production                       Spunlace fabrics are made from all            • Expertise in testing
capacity and high-performance                      types of raw materials – natural or             and converting
fabrics from 16 to 80 gsm made                     synthetic. Softness, drape, com-
from bi-component fibers pro-                      fort, comfortability, high strength,
duced at high speeds of up to                      and the fact that they contain no
                                                                                                                                                                   Spunlaid*            Calender     Kiss-roll                                    Winder*
250 m/min.                                         chemicals are the major charac-                                                                                                                  applicator
                                                   teristics that make spunlace
                                                                                                                                                          ANDRITZ spunlaid finishing line for hygiene and medical end-uses, 8-80 gsm
                                                   nonwovens unique.
                                                                                                                Pulling              Scanning
                           Card                           Card                Flat oven                          unit                 gauge      Winder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Through-air dryer
                                                                                                                                                                               Hydroentanglement    Hydroentanglement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Scanning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   gauge                 Slitter + rewinder*

  Opening/      Chute                     Chute                                                        Air                Ironing
  Blending      feeder                    feeder                                                     cooling                roller

ANDRITZ air-through bonding line for hygiene end-uses, 16-80 gsm
                                                                                 Hydroentanglement                        Quality Control
                         Card                                      Card                                                      System                             Spunlaid*                    Calender               Dewatering    Kiss-roll                                    Winder*
                                         Unwinder                                                                                                                                                                                applicator

                                                                                                                                                          ANDRITZ spunjet line for the production of new generation spunlaid nonwovens, 20-80 gsm
                                                                                                                                                          * Technology provided by cooperation partners

 Opening/    Chute                                    Chute                                              Through-air dryer                  Winder
 Blending    feeder                                   feeder

ANDRITZ spunlace line for medical and wipes end-uses, 30-100 gsm

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Foresee digitally with Metris
Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) Industry 4.0, digitalization - current
buzzwords that industries use when seeking to improve their
performance and equip themselves for the future of industry.

                                                                                                                      A CO N S TA NTLY G ROWI N G              technologies, Smart Service            plant is the most recent of our IoT
                                                                                                                      P O R TFO LI O                           concepts, and Venture activities.      developments. With Metris solu-
                                                                                                                      The depth and effectiveness of the       The main technological advance-        tions, customers foresee digitally
                                                                                                                      Metris portfolio continues to            ments integrated into individual       due to the continuously improved
                                                                                                                      improve thanks to ongoing R&D,           Metris products are derived from       portfolio and its performance –
                                                                                                                      collaboration with key customers         big data analytics, smart sensor       and to ANDRITZ providing tailored
                                                                                                                      and institutions, and venture            technologies, and augmented            and fully integrated digital solu-
                                                                                                                      activities. Portfolio options all rely   reality solutions. The Metris UX       tions from a single source.
                                                                                                                      on the three strategic focus areas       platform providing full support
                                                                                                                      of the Metris brand: Industrial IoT      throughout the entire lifecycle of a

                                                                                                                                                                               Metris - ANDRITZ Digital Solutions

                                                                                                                                                                               • IIoT solutions across business segments
                                                                                                                                                                               • Combined know-how from ten years’ experience with
                                                                                                                                                                                 Metris OPP
                                                                                                                                            Benefits                           • Using the latest smart sensor technologies
                                                                                                                                                                               • Big data analysis with tried-and-tested models for
                                                                                                                                                                                 deviation analysis
                                                                                                                                                                               • Providing information locally with augmented reality
                                                                                                                                                                               • Extensive solution and process engineering knowledge
                                                                                                                                                                               • Cyber security solution to safeguard data on the
                                                                                                                                                                                 network

A N D R IT Z D I G ITA L S O LUTI O N S                   M E TR I S O PP
As a technology leader with extensive and long-term       One of the flagship capabilities of the Metris assort-
experience in supplying industrial measurement,           ment is its ability to optimize industrial processes with
control, and optimization solutions for various indus-    Metris OPP. It has been developed over the past
tries, ANDRITZ is combining process and equipment         decade within the pulp and paper sector and has
expertise with the latest enhancements in the digital     recently been introduced to the nonwovens industry. It
era. The result of this powerful combination is Metris:   combines powerful analytical and data mining
a portfolio of ANDRITZ Digital Solutions.                 software with the knowledge of the world’s top
                                                          process experts to deliver a smart service initiative for
                                                          customers.

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Sanitary napkin                                                                                                PRODUCT FEATURES

converting machines                                                                                            • Different sizes and customizable shapes
                                                                                                               • Three versions available:
                                                                                                                 ° Fluff (cellulose core)
High flexibility in feminine care: Your production of feminine sanitary                                          ° Thin (ultrathin airlaid core)
products requires high production capacity, high flexibility and excellent                                       ° Combi (cellulose and airlaid core)
                                                                                                               • Winged and anatomic products
efficiency. Our D-TECH sanitary napkin platforms are the response to
                                                                                                               • Tri-folding in easy wrap configuration or
all these demands. Take advantage of our fast and easy size change                                               longitudinal folding and single bag
to increase both your production time and your flexibility. Our sanitary                                         packaging
napkin machine portfolio is able to cover the whole range of production                                        • Additional adhesive closure tape
                                                                                                               • Horizontal or vertical stacking unit for
speeds: low, medium and high.
                                                                                                                 packaging
                                                                                                               • Sanyprint flexographic printing
                                                                                                               • Option of printing drawings on the product

                                                                                                    PRODUCT COMPOSITION
                                                                                                                               1

                                                                                                    1.   NW topsheet
                                                                                                    2.   Airlaid
                                                                                                    3.   Fluff+SAP
                                                                                                    4.   PE backsheet          2
                                                                                                    5.   Wing tape
                                                                                                    6.   Release paper         3
                                                                      D-TECH sanitary napkin line   7.   Preglued tape
                                                                                                    8.   PE bag                4

                                                                                                                               5

                                                                                                                               6

                                                                                                                               7

                                                                                                                               8

                        Anatomic sanitary napkin                          Winged sanitary napkin

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MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

                                                    Linear speed                 Up to 350 m/min

                                                    Production speed             Up to 1,500 pcs/min

                                                    Uptime efficiency            85%

                                                                                                                                                                                       YO U R B E N E F ITS
                                                    Waste                        1-3%

                                                    Product dimensions           W: 60-200 mm                                                                                          • Modular and full servo technology for
                                                                                 L: 150-340 mm                                                                                           easier size change
                                                                                                                                                                                       • From concept and engineering to start
                                                    Electric power supply        220/480 Vac, 50/60 Hz                                                                                   and service, our experts are close to
                                                                                 3 phases + N + PE (24 Vdc
                                                                                                                                                                                         you
                                                                                 auxiliary)
                                                                                                                                                                                       • Fully customized configurations
                                                    Consumed/installed           220-400 kW                                                                                            • Easy to handle
                                                    electric power                                                                                                                     • Process and machine reliability
                                                                                                                                                                                       • Flexibility in core composition
                                                    Compressed air supply/       6 bar/1,500 Nl/min
                                                    consumption

                                                    Overall dimensions (LxWxH)   26,500 x 8,800 x 4,400 mm

                                                                                                                    Easy-wrap folding
                                                    Total weight                 70-80 tons

                                                    Required crew                2 persons (1 operator
                                                                                 + 1 auxiliary)                     In sanitary napkin machines, components can be easily combined and
                                                                                                                    configured for the specific product required.
                                                    Safety standard              CE
                                                                                                                    CORE FORMING MODULE                 • Easy wrap system with rotator,         • Tri-folder with single wrapping
                                                                                                                    • Cellulose pulp stand                repitch, folder, sealing/cutting         and bypass
                                                                                                                    • Compact disc mill (or hammer        unit and closure tape                  • Closure tape application for
                                                                                                                      mill) with double inlet           • Reject system                            single bags
                                Offline unwinders                                                                   • Drum former, 3D or flat                                                    • Vertical or horizontal stacker
                                                                                                                    • Core processor                    • Full servo-motion system               • Manual exit for stacker
                                                                                                                    • Take-away drum                    • Hot melt system                        • Automatic or semi-automatic
                                                                                                                    • S.A.P. dosing system              • Manuals, drawings and software           packaging machine
                                                                                                                    • Embossing station                                                          • Cartoning machine
                                                                                                                    • Contour sealing station           OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT                       • Soundproof cabin
                                                                                                                                                        • Second drum former with pad            • Quality system LS with line scan
                                                                                                                    PRODUCT ASSEMBLY AREA                 repitch and placer                       camera
                                                                                                                    • Backsheet unwinder                • Rotary filter with second stage        • Metal detector
                                                                                                                    • Nonwovens unwinder                • Additional size change kits            • Sanyprint kit for flexographic
                                                                                                                    • Acquisition layer unwinder with   • Airlaid unwinder with core cutting       printing
                                                                                                                      cut and place unit                  and transfer unit                      • Glue vision system
                                                                                                                    • Release tape unwinder with cut    • Backsheet unwinder with online         • Material handling units
                                                                                                                      and place unit                      lamination and phase control
                                                                                                                    • Wing tape unwinder with cut and   • Release tape unwinder with online
                                                                                                                      place unit                          lamination and phase control
                                                                                                                                                        • Dimpling station
                                                                                                                    FOLDING AND FINAL CUTTING AREA      • Textile edges/split topsheet
                                                                                                                    • Contouring rotary die cutting       system (thermosealing, glue or
                                                                                                                      unit with trim suction              ultrasonic)
                                                                                                                    • Wing folder                       • Product turning devices
     Release paper applicator                            Marriage point                  Easy-wrap rotator system

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Panty converting                                                                                                       PRODUCT COMPOSITION

machines
                                                                                                                       1.   NW soft edge
                                                                                                                       2.   NW topsheet
                                                                                                                       3.   Airlaid
                                                                                       Panty liner                     4.   PE backsheet
                                                                                                                       5.   Release paper

                                                                                                                                             1
Optimize your panty shields production: Combine flexibility, highest
uptimes and optimized production with excellent product quality and
                                                                                                                                             2
process stability. This is where our D-TECH panty platforms come in.
                                                                                                                                             3

                                                                                                                                             4

                                                                                                                                             5

                                                                                       Panty liners in cardboard box

                                                                                                                            PRODUCT FEATURES

                                                                                                                            • Different sizes and customizable shapes
                                                                                                                            • High-quality panty liners and tangas
                                                                                                                            • Core made of airlaid or, alternatively, of
                                                                                                                              cellulose fluff
                                                                                                                            • Silicone paper applicable full-length or in
                                                                                                                              patches
                                                                                                                            • Trifolded in easy-wrap configuration or,
                                                                                                                              alternatively, longitudinal folding and single
                                                                                                                              bag packaging

                                                                       Dimpling unit

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MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
                                                                                                                        YO U R B E N E F ITS
                                             Linear speed                 Up to 250 m/min
                                                                                                                        • State-of-the-art technology
                                             Production speed             Up to 1,800 pcs/min                           • From concept and engineering to
                                                                                                                          start-up and service, our experts are
                                             Uptime efficiency            85%
                                                                                                                          close to you
                                                                                                                        • Fully customized configurations
                                             Waste                        1-3%
                                                                                                                        • Easy to handle
                                             Product dimensions           W: 60-90 mm                                   • Process and machine reliability
                                                                          L: 150-190 mm                                 • Customized configuration
                                                                                                                        • Compact machine layout
                                             Electric power supply        220/480 Vac, 50/60 Hz
                                                                          3 phases + N + PE (24 Vdc
                                                                          auxiliary)

                                             Consumed/installed           150-240 kW
                                             electric power

                                             Compressed air supply/       6 bar/1,000 Nl/min
                                             consumption

                                             Overall dimensions (LxWxH)   12,000 x 5,000 x 3,600 mm

                                             Total weight                 30-40 tons

                                             Required crew                2 persons (1 operator
                                                                          + 1 auxiliary)

                                             Safety standard              CE

                                                                                                             Product turning device
     Marriage point (topsheet / backsheet)

                                                                                                             In panty machines, components can be easily combined and configured
                                                                                                             for the specific product required.
                                                                                                             PRODUCT ASSEMBLY AREA                   • Reject system                      • Textile edges/split topsheet
                                                                                                             • Airlaid unwinder with core cutting                                           system (thermosealing, glue or
                                                                                                               and transfer unit                     • Full servo-motion system             ultrasonic)
                                                                                                             • Dimpling station                      • Hot melt system                    • Tri-folder with single wrapping
                                                                                                             • Contour sealing station               • Manuals, drawings and software     • Flat in box
                                                                                                             • Backsheet unwinder                                                         • Vertical or horizontal stacker
                                                                                                             • Nonwovens unwinder                    OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT                   • Manual exit for stacker
                                                                                                             • Acquisition layer unwinder with       • Core formation kit for cellulose   • Automatic or semi-automatic
                                                                                                               cut and place unit                      fluff with compact mill and drum     packaging machine
                                                                                                             • Release tape unwinder with cut          former                             • Automatic cartoning machine
                                                                                                               and place unit                        • Additional size or shape change    • Quality system LS with line scan
                                                                                                                                                       kits                                 camera
                                                                                                             FOLDING AND FINAL CUTTING AREA          • S.A.P. dosing system               • Metal detector
                                                                                                             • Contouring rotary die cutting         • Backsheet unwinder with online     • Sanyprint kit for flexographic
                                                                                                               unit with trim suction                  lamination and phase control         printing
                                                                                                             • Easy wrap system with rotator,        • Release tape unwinder with         • Glue vision system
                                                                                                               repitch, folder, sealing unit,          online lamination and phase        • Material handling units
                                                                                                               cutting unit, closure tape              control
                                                                                                               application
                                                                                    Product turning device

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GET THE MOST OUT
OF YOUR INVESTMENT
At ANDRITZ Nonwoven, we know that your business depends on satisfied customers
and efficient processes. That’s why we support you in every aspect of your nonwoven
production. Take advantage of technology that lets you produce consistent quality for
decades to come. Profit from the highly efficient use of energy and raw materials that
our production provides. You can rely on our responsive service teams, who will protect
your investment and optimize your processes. Experience how innovative approaches
and digital services give you more control than ever before. With ANDRITZ, the leading
supplier for the nonwovens market, you get the most out of your investment.

ITA LY                                                      GERMANY                                                     U SA
ANDRITZ Diatec S.r.l.                                       ANDRITZ Küsters GmbH                                        ANDRITZ Inc.
Collecorvino, Italy                                         Krefeld, Germany                                            Spartanburg, USA
p: +39 085 82060-1                                          p: +49 2151 34 0                                            p: +1 864 587 4848
diatec@andritz.com                                          kuesters@andritz.com                                        nonwoven-americas@andritz.com

F R A N CE                                                  CH I N A
ANDRITZ Asselin-Thibeau SAS                                 ANDRITZ (China) Ltd.
Elbeuf, France                                              Wuxi branch office
p: +33 2 32 96 42 42                                        Wuxi, P.R. China
asselin-thibeau@andritz.com                                 p: +86 510 8536 1269
                                                            nonwoven-china@andritz.com
ANDRITZ Perfojet SAS
Montbonnot, France                                          I N D IA
p: +33 4 76 52 23 11                                        ANDRITZ Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
perfojet@andritz.com                                        Chennai, India
                                                            p: +91 44 4293 9393
                                                            nonwovenservice.india@andritz.com

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