Laboratory tenter
Laboratory Tenter
A Laboratory Tenter (or Lab Stenter) is a small-scale version of an industrial tenter machine used in textile finishing. It is designed for heat-setting, drying, and finishing of fabric samples under controlled conditions in textile testing labs or R&D departments. Key Features:- Heat-Setting and Drying - Simulates the process of setting fabric dimensions and applying finishes using controlled temperature and tension.
- Fabric Width Control - Uses clips or pins on chains or rails to hold fabric edges and stretch them to desired width, just like in full-size tenters.
- Adjustable Temperature and Speed - Digital controls allow precise setting of drying/curing temperature and conveyor speed to match production conditions.
- Compact Design - Bench-top or floor-standing units suitable for labs with limited space.
- Transparent Viewing Chamber - Allows visual inspection of fabric behavior during processing.
- Versatile Application Range - Can process woven, knitted, and nonwoven fabrics of various compositions (cotton, polyester, blends, etc.).
- Accurate Simulation of Production - Replicates industrial finishing processes for reliable lab-scale testing and development.
- Improves Fabric Quality- Allows precise control of heat and tension, optimizing fabric properties like shrinkage, dimensional stability, and hand feel.
- Cost-Effective - Enables process trials and fabric development without using full-scale production equipment.
- Speeds Up R&D - Facilitates quick testing and adjustment of settings for new fabric styles or finishes.
- Versatile Applications - Suitable for drying, heat-setting, finishing, and evaluating different types of fabrics and treatments.
- Space-Efficient - Compact design fits easily into textile labs or sample rooms.
- Energy Efficient- Uses less power than industrial machines, ideal for small-scale and repeated testing.
- Process Control and Reproducibility- Digital controls ensure consistent and repeatable results, aiding in quality assurance and product development.
- Enhances Safety - Built with lab use in mind, featuring insulation and safety systems to protect users.
- Precise Temperature Control - Digital temperature setting (typically up to 220–250°C) for accurate heat-setting and drying.
- Adjustable Fabric Width - Equipped with clip or pin chains to hold and stretch fabric across the width, simulating real stentering.
- Variable Conveyor or Chain Speed- Adjustable speed to control fabric dwell time during processing.
- Compact and Lab-Friendly Design - Designed for bench-top or small floor space use in textile labs.
- Transparent Chamber Window - Allows monitoring of fabric behavior during treatment.
- Digital Display and Control Panel - Easy operation for setting temperature, speed, and time.
- Uniform Heat Distribution- Ensures even treatment across the fabric width for accurate testing.
- Stainless Steel Construction - Durable, corrosion-resistant body for long-term use at high temperatures.
- Safety Features - Includes over-temperature protection, insulated body, and emergency stop functions.
- Sample Versatility - Suitable for various fabric types (woven, knit, synthetic, blends) and lab finishing tasks.

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