Because fabric & film applications tend to be so specialized, we offer only a few standard fabric & film processing products. This way, we're not locked into predetermined mechanical specifications or limitations. We've got the flexibility to accommodate your particular feed rates, material thickness and widths, or handling requirements so we can design and build the system that meets your needs — not provide you with a system that may give you more, or less, equipment/features than necessary.

When designing and building fabric & film processing systems we specify the same 15kHz, 20kHz , 30kHz and 40 kHz ultrasonic thrusters, generators, and process controllers from our iQ product lines that are used for ultrasonic plastics assembly. Typical fabric & film installations are multiheaded systems, which take full advantage of our narrow profile thrusters' close center-to-center positioning.

DDSM 20/40 Ultrasonic Sewing Machine

Ultrasonic Fabric & Film (UFF) Slitters

Ultra-Cutter Ultrasonic Cutting Systems

Rotary 30kHz Ultrasonic Sonontrode (Horn)

iQ Series Ultrasonic Hand Held Systems

• Dual frequency machine - can be used with either 20 kHz or 40 kHz equipment
• LED display for easy process monitoring
• 19" (483mm) throat
• Independent controls for slitting and rotary anvil welding
• Edge guiding, rewinding, and feed rolls can be used with the DDSM 20/40
• Can be operator controlled or integrated into an existing line

Data Sheet:  DDSM 20/40 Ultrasonic Sewing Machine  (72 kb)

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Dukane UFF-1 and UFF-2 slitters are designed to slit and seal wovens, nonwovens and knitted fabrics containing at least 65% thermoplastic (synthetic) material.

Machine Features

• Fraying and unraveling are eliminated
• Slit edges are cleanly cut
• Easily integrates into material handling devices such as winders or looms
• Can traverse web to splice rolls together or cut lengths
• Lightweight and compact design allows for versatility
• 40 kHz quiet operation
• Offset mounting of horn and anvil prolongs tooling life with renewable contact areas
• Easy changeover
• Standard Dukane 1 inch diameter anvils

Data Sheet:  UFF-1 Sonic Slitter  (543 kb)

Data Sheet:  UFF-2 Sonic Slitter  (66 kb)

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UFF-1

UFF-2

Dukane's Rotary 30kHz Ultrasonic Sonotrode (Horn) is ideal for sealing thin films and non woven materials. The unit can be easily integrated into automation. The Rotary horn design eliminates drag issues associated with conventional static ultrasonic sonotrodes. Ultrasonic bonding is a greener solution than conventional heat sealing as power consumption is greatly reduced, requires no adhesives and produces no smoke or fumes. Applications for the rotary horn include film sealing for packaging machines, bonding of nonwoven materials and many others.

For application feasibility please contact Mr. Alan Baxter at abaxter@dukane.com
 

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iQ Series Ultrasonic Hand Held Systems

New Dukane iQ hand probe shown with ultrasonic fabric slitting horn.  Allows you to seal and cut fabrics in one operation.  Excellent for cutting straight lines and contours.   Available in 30kHZ & 40kHz.

Click for more information on our iQ Series hand held systems.

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