Extrusion platform

Novel multifunctional textile yarns

In support of research projects and services in the field of yarn extrusion, CENTEXBEL has set up an extensive extrusion platform. A combination of laboratory and pilot-line equipment allows us to convert polymers into any type of textile yarns: yarns, monofilaments, tapes and bicomponent yarns.

The installation of a twin-screw compounder in 2007 allows processing highly demanding additives in textile yarns.

The CENTEXBEL extrusion plaform includes:

• a semi-industrial pilot line for the extrusion of tricolour BCF yarns. This line also allows the spinning of CF yarns and the simulation of staple fibre processes
• a semi-industrial bicomponent CF pilot line . This line is equipped with side/side as well as core/shell spin packs. Thanks to its great flexibility in polymers and flow rates it allows the extrusion of a large variation of bicomponent structures
• a semi-industrial tape and monofilament line. By selecting only 1 tape or 4 monofilaments, this line reduces the consumption of raw materials to a minimum. Maximum relevance to the industrial process
• an extrusion line (Plasticizers) on a laboratory scale for the extrusion of yarns, tapes and films (4 cm). This line only provides indicative values and serves as a first exploration of new types of raw materials
• a flexible twin screw compounder for the production of masterbatches or compounds