BTMA - British Textile Machinery Association

Advanced metal transformation and highly-developed materials and coatings are the two core competencies of the global NV Bekaert SA group headquartered in Belgium, to which Bekaert Carding Solutions belongs.

As a result of its technological versatility, Bekaert is able to address a wide range of markets, and for the textile industry products include reeds, heddles, jacquard springs, metal fibres, polymer fibre screens, nylon coated brassiere wire, hook and eye wire and, of course, card clothing.

Bekaert has been manufacturing and perfecting card clothing for nonwovens and both short and long staple applications for several decades and can offer its customers carding solutions that are truly unique.

An example is the SiroLock – a doffer and worker wire for nonwoven and long staple roller cards which was developed in cooperation with The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).

The SiroLock is provided with a unique step that brings fibre control to a whole new level, improving both web quality and the productivity of the cards.

It takes up to 50% more fibres than any conventional card wire and also causes less recycling on the cylinder. This means the card needs to be stopped less for cleaning. As a result, the uptime of the machines is significantly improved. In addition, it also creates higher carding spaces and allows wider settings between cylinders and workers/doffers, resulting in a higher web quality.

Other standard Bekaert products include a full range of metallic and flexible card clothing for all kinds and makes of roller cards, as well as card clothing for top making.

Bekaert is active in more than 120 countries and employs over 23,000 people worldwide. This makes it the largest independent wire manufacturer in the world, selling to almost all countries.