BUTTERFLY APPAREL


Application / Operation

High precision compact design folder for various garments such as golf shirts, t-shirts, woven shirts, shorts, fleece wear, etc. The items are folded by two folding blades working over an adjustable template in the primary fold section. The cross folds are performed by folding balde and flip arm. Folded items are stacked in predetermined numbers onto an accumulation conveyor.


Capacity / Speed

  • Cycle time: 3.5 seconds (1028 pieces per hour)
  • Garment sizes: maximum 900 x 1300 mm/35 x 51" (w x l)                                 minimum 300 x 300 mm/12 x 12"
  • Lateral (width) folds: half, one-third and by-pass
  • Cross (length) folds: half, one-third, quarter, by-pass and fixed dimension folds
  • Adj. template width: 120 mm/4¾" x 320 mm/12½"
  • Start modes: automatic by timer or start by button


Models

The standard machine is supplied with one stacking conveyor. However, the Butterfly Apparel can also perform with 0, 2 or 3 separate stacking conveyors.


Features

  • flexibility, simplicity, touch of button change-over
  • PLC control system - up to 30 categories
  • automatic garment length detection for precision folding
  • vacuum in inlet conveyor for optimal preparation
  • stacker/accumulator, allows for single operator
  • automatic template adjustment in each category
  • to reach an optimal appearance of the finish folded product, the template can be programmed to "move" in and out while folding


Typical Combination

Free standing unit