what machines make cotton tissue?

The intelligent cotton tissue production line integrates advanced automation, precision control, and data connectivity to deliver high-efficiency, high-quality tissue production. Designed around the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), the line ensures seamless communication between modules, allowing for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and consistent product quality.

Four Main Modules

The production line is organized into four key modules:

1. Web Forming – CNC openers precisely open fibers, while high-speed carding machines with auto-leveling devices ensure uniform fiber webs.

2. Reinforcement – Hydroentanglement units use multi-stage filtration and circulation systems for efficient water utilization and fiber bonding.

3. Finishing – Intelligent winders with laser web correction and servo tension control achieve a slitting accuracy of ±0.2mm.

4. Packaging – Vision-based robotic arms perform high-speed gripping, bagging, sealing, labeling, and metal detection, processing over 6,000 units per hour.

Modular and Space-Saving Layout

The line follows a modular layout that aligns with the production workflow:

Automatic raw material conveying → CNC opener → carding machine → web laying → hydroentanglement → energy-saving drying → intelligent winder → high-speed slitting → robotic packaging

• Three-Dimensional Space Utilization: Towel roll machines and packaging units are connected by elevators and diverting conveyors, minimizing floor space.

• Buffer Storage: Installed between modules to allow independent maintenance without halting the overall line.

Fully Automated Workflow

• AGV Transport: Dry cloth rolls are transported to towel roll stations for automated visual inspection.

• Dynamic Slitting: Roll diameter changes are monitored in real time, with automatic tension adjustments during rewinding.

• Robotic Packaging: Robots handle gripping, bagging, sealing, and labeling with a laser coding system for full traceability.

This automation ensures high throughput, minimal manual intervention, and consistent product quality.

Predictive Maintenance and High OEE

To ensure reliability and reduce unplanned downtime:

• Sensors: Vibration and temperature monitoring on key equipment.

• Automatic Sharpening & Lifespan Management: For towel roll cutting systems.

• Robotic Arm Calibration: Regular precision checks for packaging units.

• Central Control System: Provides automatic lubrication, fault warnings, and predictive maintenance scheduling.

With these features, the line achieves an Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of over 85%, ensuring continuous, high-efficiency operation.