This Tuftco JEL Backing + Stenters and Dryers is a used stenter and dryer — sometimes referred to as a tenter frame or carpet backing line — dating from 2006 and currently located in Turkey. Stenters and dryers of this type are used in the finishing stages of carpet and textile production to apply secondary backing compounds, cure adhesives under controlled heat, and dimension or tension the fabric to ensure stability and uniformity. Tuftco is a well-established American manufacturer specialising in tufted carpet machinery and carpet finishing systems, serving the broadloom and commercial flooring industries.
This line operates at a process speed of 10 metres per minute and is configured as a comprehensive carpet backing system with an extensive range of integrated equipment. The gas-fired oven comprises seven rooms, providing a substantial heated dwell zone for curing the backing compound across the full width of the carpet. An accumulator with 60 metres of storage capacity allows continuous operation by buffering the carpet web between upstream and downstream processes.
The mixing and compound preparation system is well specified. A foam mixer delivers 1,500 litres per hour, and a stainless steel tank and mixer unit offers a 4-tonne capacity. Plastic storage tanks provide a combined 20,000-litre capacity for raw materials or compound, and an automatic powder dosing system handles up to 80,000 kg, supporting high-volume continuous production with consistent compound ratios.
Further integrated components include a secondary backing feeding system for the application of a secondary substrate layer, a Mahlo pattern straightening and process control system for real-time weft correction and quality monitoring, a carpet sewing unit, and an edge cutting system. The roll-up and cutting system is equipped with seven knives, enabling precise trimming and multiple cut configurations at the end of the line. The machine is offered in used condition at €898,000.
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