Basics of products for the needling and structuring process

Goals

This training provides detailed insights into web bonding by needles.

• You will get to know needle geometries, needle systems and technical terms.
• You will get information about the classification and designs of needle looms and structuring needle looms.
• You will get to know the basic functions of needling and structuring, perfectly answering the question of "How does web bonding by means of felting needles work."
• You will learn which criteria are used to select the right needle and what influence the needles have on the nonwoven fabric.
• You will be provided with knowledge on error analysis and correction.
• You will gain insights into the wear behavior of felting needles and get advice on the implementation of the ideal needle rotation system.
• You will learn about the tools required.
• If you wish, you will also get information of our JetStrips, their function and designation system.

Target Group

This course is suitable for beginners or for specialists working in the field of nonwovens, with experience in needling or structuring.

Prerequisites

We recommend combining this course with course 130 Basics of nonwoven technology - needling process.

Methodology

The training consists of an interactive presentation with a wide range of practical examples and explanations. Illustrative material such as tools and the relevant application examples round off the training.