Stenter

Stenter: how it works

1. Wet fabric, opened to its full width, enters over guiders that keep it centred; a padder can add softener or other finishes and squeeze out the excess.
2. The two edges are gripped by pins or clips on two endless chains.
3. The chains move apart to the set width and carry the fabric through a row of heated chambers.
4. Nozzles blow hot air on both faces, which dries the fabric and, for synthetics, heat-sets it at that width.
5. The fabric is cooled, released from the chains and folded or rolled.

Main types

Pin stenter

The edges are held on rows of pins, and the fabric can be fed in a little slack. The usual choice for knitted fabric.

Clip stenter

Clips grip the edges firmly. Used for woven fabric that must be pulled flat.

Pin-clip combined stenter

Both holders on one chain, for factories that run knitted and woven fabric.

Gas, thermal oil or steam heated

The chambers are heated by gas burners, hot oil or steam, chosen by what the factory has.

Where it fits in the process

It works after dyeing and dewatering. Knitted fabric is slit open first; from the stenter it goes to the compactor, and woven fabric goes on to its final finishing and inspection.

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Stenter price in Bangladesh: how to get a quote

We do not publish prices. The price of a machine depends on its specification, the supplier and the shipping terms, and it changes with the market. Tell us the points below: we check feasibility and the import rules, then send you a quotation.

What to tell us

• The fabric: knitted or woven, cotton, polyester or blends.
• The widest fabric you run.
• What it must do: drying, heat setting, applying finishes or all of these.
• The heat source you have: gas, thermal oil or steam.
• How much fabric in a day, and the floor length available.
• New or reconditioned.

Common questions