For improving quality and faster turnaround, there is need for fully integrated dye house network that comprises a vast range of automated system components properly synchronized to each other. Proper integration of dyeing equipment into a sound organized network helps in efficient use of resources and improves the overall efficiency of the company.
A typical dye house will be equipped with machines that are capable of performing a number of operations like dyeing, heat setting, compacting, stentering, hydro-extraction, brushing, washing, etc. Another vital task is system control. Although every single device from the color kitchen to the dyeing machine these days is PC-controlled, modern dye houses prefer to employ a dye house automation system. The system ensures that the machines are able to synchronize with each other and can optimise their capacities. It also facilitates linking of the order management with the necessary machine control units. This helps to complete a fully integrated dye house network. Most modern dye houses are today following the concept of totally networked dye house.
Turkey has traditionally been a strong market for the dyeing and processing industry which has given an opportunity for many domestic machinery manufacturers to build a strong brand both in the domestic and global markets. The HAS Group, Dilmenler, Canlar and many others have established strong leadership not just within the domestic market but are making an aggressive foray into many other international markets, including India, Bangladesh and Indonesia.
Eliar is one such Turkish company which has established its global presence for dye house automation systems and components. Set up in 1984, the company has since inception been focusing on controls and sensors for fabric and yarn dyeing machines. It offers components and complete system solutions for all types and brands of dyeing and processing machines.
Says Mr. Omur Akca, Regional Manager, Eliar: “We are focused on developing both hardware and software in the area of dye house control supported by in-house research and development activities related to microprocessor applications”.
In 1995, Eliar ventured into dispensing solutions for chemicals and dyestuffs. The first application was the RD96, the liquid chemicals measurement and distribution system for textiles dye houses. The RD96 was designed for measuring chemicals in storage tanks and transferring to the related machines. It was developed as a system to operate automatically with no human intervention by real-time data interchange with machine programmers and prescription programs.
He further observes that, having established its strong presence in Turkey and other global markets, Eliar is now looking to India as a key growth market to focus. The company has been working quite seriously in the Indian market in the last few years setting up a network of agents and servicing the Indian customers. There is an increasing need in India for automation of dye house to make them more efficient in their process and most importantly, timely available of critical information on machines running across the entire plant. Saving in energy, chemicals and water is now vital for survival of any dye house.
This is where Eliar is able to offer its years of global experience to Indian customers. What is interesting about Eliar’s strategy is the company’s focus on service and building customer confidence. In the last three years, the company has worked vigorously in the Indian market, building customer confidence, and having done this successfully, the company feels it is well set for good growth in future.