The Fleissner SteamJet was newly developed together with STFI Chemnitz. This machine bonds nonwovens by means of steam jets which are generated in steam heads with rows of holes similar to those in an AquaJet. The steam ist overheated to prevent conden-sation in the product. Drying after the SteamJet is not required.

Hydraulic and thermal bonding with simultaneous structuring or perforating
Bonding from one or two sides on belts or drums
Suitable for processing all kinds of synthetic fibers, filaments, blends with natural fibers
Web weights from 15 g/m² to more than 100 g/m² for multilayer products
This process is particulary suitable for the production of nonwovens from fibers sensitive to water such as super-absorbent fibers and PVA
Possible combination with thermobonding ovens for preliminary bonding and SteamJet for final bonding and structuring