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Boxmeer (Netherlands), April 25th 2010
FESPA 2010 Munich, spotligth on autonomous in-line fixation

SETeMa's news at FESPA 2010 in Munich (Stand 540 Hall B2) is the new developed
I-Fix (in-line fixation) unit.

The I-Fix is a complete autonomous heat fixation unit that can be coupled in-line to
each digital printer without the need of a mechanical or electrical interface. Textile
printing and heat fixation are automatically synchronised to a one step process.
The I-Fix unit is developed for the fixation of disperse direct and disperse
transfer/sublimation dyes.

With the I-Fix, in-line fixation is now possible with every direct to cloth disperse printer.
Existing printers without an in-line fixation can be upgraded with the I-Fix since it works
completely independent from printer hard- and software.

Advantages of the I-Fix are:
- Maintaining the textile structure due to the pressure-free heat fixation.
- The paper free workflow of the I-Fix saves on consumables costs.
- An integrated exhaust removes hazardous solvents, which evaporate easily at high
fixation temperatures from the ink, thereby keeping the working environment clean.
- An optional parking shield that protects the cloth during a printer stop.
- The winding system of the printer could be re-used if suitable.
Alternatively the unit can be equipped with SETeMa's centre winder.
- The I-Fix is a versatile concept for fixation of disperse dyes, but also suitable
for universal drying applications.
- Placed behind the printer, the I-Fix will not influence the printing process with
heat generation and evaporated solvents.

With temperatures between 50 and 220°C and dwell times from 10 seconds till several
minutes the I-Fix is suitable for a wide range of drying and fixation applications.
The electrical heated aluminium drum has an even temperature in the full width and
guarantees a quick heat transfer to the textile.
Cleaning is easy because the exhaust hood can be opened, allowing access to the rolls
and heated drum.
The I-Fix is delivered complete with its own embedded control-unit.

As one of the first producers of finishing equipment for the digital market, SETeMa
produces all of its products in 3 cloth widths: 1.85 m, 2.50 m and 3.40 m.

Boxmeer (Netherlands), March 25th 2009
FESPA 2009 Amsterdam, accent on conserving resources

Based in the Netherlands SETeMa B.V., which was founded in 2002, develops and
manufactures machinery for the dyestuff fixation and for pre-coating/padding, washing,
finishing and drying of textiles.
SETeMa is focussing towards all textile finishing processes around the printing process
with textile machinery based on the scientific knowledge of the underlying processes.
From the start of the company it was clear that an initial low energy and water
consumption has to be one of the highest priorities in the development of all SETeMa
products. Steam and water recycling and the re-use of heat energy from the
used steam, the waste water and the used air and a good isolation reduce the energy
and heat loss. Thus recirculation and heat exchangers are always a standard part of its
designs enabling users to get the lowest energy costs, water usage and waste water
amounts in their class.
This has led to a range of modular finishing equipment with the highest possible
performance and a low energy and water consumption as typical features. The
modularity of the equipment enables customers, also afterwards, to combine various
configurations, to their production needs at that moment and what will fit in their
budget.
Shown at FESPA 2009 in Amsterdam (Stand M18) is the new developed
Porta-Wash line for the washing-off of digital printed textile.
In the Porta-Wash line the vacuum slit system pre-dries the fabric evenly to a
wet-pickup as low as 30% relative to fabric-weight. This ensures a cost-effective drying
without the need of a heavy and expensive squeezing roller system which can reach
60% wet-pickup (best case).
When used in combination with the Portafix Universal steam-dryer, additionally up to
80% of the drying energy will be reused for pre-heating of the cold fresh water in the
Porta-Wash.
To obtain the highest energy efficiency each Porta-Wash module is additionally
equipped with a counter-flow heat exchanger between the fresh water and hot waste
water, air recirculation at the vacuum system and thermally isolated walls.
Further as an important part of the washing process the newly developed vacuum
system also removes polluted water from the cloth containing the excess of dyestuff
and coatings. This largely prevents polluted water being dragged by the cloth into the
next bath thus maintaining the required concentration differences between the cloth and
the water in each bath. Due to the nature of the vacuum system the evenness over the
width is excellent. The extracted water from the fabric is recycled to reduce the water
and chemical consumption.
The Porta-Wash line use recycled and a calculated fresh soft water amount with a
minimum of only 2.5 l/min (at 2.5 m width), based on the (dye) pollution in the washer
for an optimal washing result with a minimum of water usage.
The Porta-Wash follows on a range of textile machinery which began with the
introduction of the Portafix Universal, in 2003, a steam/air fixation unit with an
integrated steam generator for the fixation of textile dyestuffs. Specially developed to
offer the lowest energy consumption in its class without compromising the quality, the
Portafix Universal uses, compared with other steamers only a tenth of the energy due
to the huge forced steam circulation and the capability of regeneration during the
circulation. Compared to alternative fixation units, the steamer needs no paper and has
only 1.5 kWh of heat loss to the environment due to the isolated closed steam chamber.
The build-in exhaust removes hazardous solvents, which evaporate easily at high
fixation temperatures from the ink, thereby keeping the working environment clean.

Boxmeer (Netherlands), October 15th 2008
Introduction of a complete new developed modular washing line

SETeMa introduces its complete new Porta-Wash roll to roll washing line consisting of
a series of 4 different washing modules. These modules can be combined to meet
customer demands to wash various cloth- and fibre types.
The new Porta-Wash line consists of a base module PW-B, a large module with twice
the cloth contents PW-L, a large module with a separation wall PW-LD and a J-Box
module PW-J with a maximum content of 40 meter.
To achieve good water-, wash- and rub-fastnesses a minimum of unfixed dyestuff in the
fibre is the main goal of the washing process. For these diffusion limited washing
processes the time, temperature and concentration differences are essential factors
rather than amount of fresh water and mechanical force.
The requirements of the diffusion wash process are the basis for the Porta-Wash line
combining a long dwell time with minimal water content, a minimum of fresh water
usage and a moderate mechanical impact.
In the Porta-Wash line the separate washing modules use recycled and fresh soft water.
Spraying nozzles, which are pressurised by circulation pumps, supply the mechanical
energy to increase the washing effect.
The newly developed vacuum system in each module largely prevents polluted water
being dragged by the cloth into the next bath. To further enhance the washing effect the
cloth is sprayed with clean soft water prior to the vacuum slit. This maintains the for the
washing process required concentration differences between the cloth and the water in
each bath.
The vacuum system is ideal for the removal of polluted water containing the excess of
dyestuff and thickeners from the cloth. Due to the nature of the vacuum system the
evenness over the width is excellent. The vacuum is adjustable to accommodate for
different fabrics and can achieve rest moisture content as low as 30% for synthetics
and 60% for natural fibres.
To obtain a high energy efficiency each Porta-Wash module is equipped with a
counter-flow heat exchanger for the cold incoming and hot outgoing water, an airflow
circulation at the vacuum system and thermally isolated walls. Optional scroll rollers,
tension control bars, two types of drying systems and several winding and unwinding
systems can be combined to suit customer demands.
The modularity of the system assures a high flexibility where customers can add
modules afterwards.
A PLC enables the control of the washing speed, water temperature and the vacuum
per cloth type in each module. Each washing module can be equipped with a fully
automatic dispensing system for the required chemicals.
The Porta-Wash comes with an user friendly full-colour touch-screen interface.

Boxmeer (Netherlands), 19 February 2008
New products at Fespa 2008

SETeMa B.V. introduces at FESPA 2008 in Geneva 1.-3. april (Stand M122) a high
volume fixation unit, the E-STeaM ES-B36 with a content of 36 meters. The E-SteaM is
suitable for fixation of disperse dyes on polyester and all other textile dyes. The
compact unit is developed for the lowest energy consumption typically only 20-30%
compared to commonly available units and it has one of the best price performance
ratios in the market place.
The E-STeaM will also be available with a content of 18 meters, the E-STeaM ES-B18,
which is upgradable to a ES-B36 with 36 meters in the same machine configuration.
Additionally the capacity of the ES-B36 fixation unit can be enlarged with modular
extension units, the E-STeaM ES-U. The ES-U is a module that can be coupled to the
ES-B, initially or at a later stage. This modularity enables flexible configuration, e.g. 2
units to create a content of 72 meters.
The principle of the ES-B and ES-U is based on the successful Portafix Universal series,
with similar characteristics as a built-in steam-boiler, forced steam circulation and
regeneration of steam.
Also introduced at Fespa is the Drum-Dryer which is designed specifically for the
combination with the Porta-Clean and Porta-Pad. The Porta-Clean, for removing
coatings and non-fixated dyestuffs in a high performance rinsing process, and the
Porta-Pad, for application of pre-/after-treatment chemicals, can both be combined with
the Drum Dryer for in-line washing-drying respectively coating-drying.
It was already possible to combine the Porta-Clean and Porta-Pad with the Portafix
Universal for fixation and drying. With the new option customers can choose to have a
separate line for fixation and a separate coating-washing-drying combination or an
integrated line for fixation, coating, washing and drying.
In both combinations, a production capacity between 68 m/h and 135 m/h can be
achieved.
Together with the introduction of the E-STeaM series a new winding system for higher
roll capacity will be available. This ascending batch winder comes with the possibility
of an automatic transverse substrate correction with cloth-side detection for perfect
straight rolls. The ascending batch winder is a modular system; it can be coupled
initially or at a later stage to all of the SETeMa's products.
Due to the modularity of the systems several possible configurations are combinable
according to customer needs.
All the systems meet customer requirements regarding a low cost price and a minimum
of water and energy consumption.

Boxmeer (Netherlands), 24 August 2007
Finishing equipement for everyone

At ITMA Munich 2007, 13 to 20 September, the SETeMa products will been shown at
the booth of Aleph (Hall A2, Booth 303/404), as both parties agreed upon the end of
July.
SETeMa's focus towards all textile finishing processes around printing applications, has
lead to a broad range of finishing equipment. Modularity, highest possible performance
and a low energy and water consumption are the key words in the product line formed
by pre-coat, fixation, washing, finishing and drying systems.
Products can, even afterwards, be combined in each requested configuration, giving
each customer the most flexible solution with a minimal investment.
The Porta-Pad coating unit, for a broad variety of textiles, comes with a vacuum slit
system which allows a simple and reproducible way to apply coating and finishing
chemicals.
The Porta-Clean washing unit, developed for the flag and banner market, removes
coatings and non-fixated dyestuffs with a minimal fresh water consumption of only
1.8-3.4 l/min dependent of the fabric width. The system is developed with a water
recycling and counterflow heat exchanger to meet the requirements of minimum
wastewater and energy consumption for a cost effective production.
The Portafix Universal steam/air fixation unit is suitable for the fixation of all textile
dyestuffs, with temperatures in the range 100 to 180°C and dwell times between 2 and
30 minutes. It is equipped with a build-in steam generator.
A cunning technology guarantees a maximal colour yield with absolute consistency and
reproducibility with a low fresh steam consumption.
The fixation units can be delivered in 3, 6, 9 and 11 linear meters content and are
afterwards upgradeable to 11 meters.
All equipment comes with maintenance-free chains which drive all rolls, thus ensuring a
stress-free fabric transport in all units.

Boxmeer (Netherlands), 20 April 2007
SETeMa B.V. introduces at the FESPA 2007 in Berlin (booth no. J155 / hall 25)
their new 3400 mm (133.9") wide fixation unit for the fixation of all textile
dyes, the Portafix Universal 3400.

The Portafix Universal 3400 is designed specifically for the wide format textile printing
market and is suitable for all fabrics printed with water based dyes including nylon and
polyester, the typically used materials for flag and banner printing.
Temperatures in the range 100 - 180°C and dwell-times from 2 to 30 min can both be
tuned for steam and hot air fixation.
The Portafix Universal 3400 uses the proven technology of the earlier introduced 2500
and 1850 models but is designed from scratch with a modulair infeed and outfeed frame
for more flexibility in cloth handling and a higher cloth contents for higher production
speeds.
The Autostart ensures production readiness on a pre-set time. The stand-by state can
be used to keep the device, with minimum energy consumption, at the required
production temperature.
The new Autostop stops the unit automatically in a programmed manner after cloth-end
detection, giving extra unattended fixation time outside working hours.
The Portafix Universal is equipped with a build-in steam generator and has fixed
connections for water supply, steam/air exhaust and condensate waste water.
Huge forced Steam circulation and regeneration, combined with the PID controlled
heating and cooling, guarantee that the selected temperature is achieved throughout
the entire steam chamber with an accuracy of a few tenths of a degree, resulting in an
all-over equal and reproducible colour in combination with a low fresh steam
consumption.
The maintenance-free chains drive all rolls, thus ensuring a stress-free fabric transport.
With the introduction of the Portafix Universal 3400 the 1850 and 2500 series are also
updated to the new design.
All the fixation units are modular combinable with the successful Porta-Clean and
Porta-Pad to form an in-line pre-coat, fixation, washing, finishing and drying line in each
possible combination. This giving each customer the most flexible solution with a
minimal investment.