From the perspective of filter production requirements, the technological upgrading and equipment selection of the Filter paper folding machine are directly related to the production capacity efficiency and product quality of enterprises. The following starts from the actual production requirements and sorts out the three core concerns of the current Filter paper folding machine and their technical solutions.
1.Full Automatic Control and Improvement of Production Efficiency
The modern filter manufacturing industry has increasingly strict requirements for the automation level of equipment. Take the Automatic servo folding machine as an example. It uses a servo motor drive to replace the traditional cam structure, and realizes stepless adjustment of the folding height and speed through PLC programming, which solves the pain point of the traditional Filter paper pleating machine relying on manual adjustment.
For instance, the Fully automatic reciprocating origami machine is equipped with 7 servo motors, supporting four-axis linkage control. The folding speed can reach 180 folds per minute, and parameter adjustment can be completed only through the touch screen, shortening the product model change time by more than 60%.
The Automatic knife pleating machine works in coordination with multi-stage differential speed rollers. It precisely controls the feed amount of the filter paper by using the speed difference, and cooperates with the gear claw wave collecting device to ensure that the end face of the folded filter paper is flat and avoid the offset of creases caused by manual intervention. The Automatic knife pleating machine not only improves the production speed but also significantly reduces the labor cost and operation error rate.
2.Folding Precision and Optimization of Filter Element Performance
The uniform folding of filter paper is the core to ensure the filtration efficiency of the filter element. The new generation of Filter paper pleating machine solves the problem of filter paper wrinkles from the root by integrating a straightening mechanism and heat setting technology. For example, the straightening mechanism uses three sets of longitudinal and transverse rollers to double-straighten the filter paper, eliminating the stress deformation after the coil is unwound. In the subsequent heating and softening process, through steam humidification and precise temperature control in the oven, the filter paper reaches the best ductility, avoiding the fracture of indentations. In the folding and setting stage, the Filter paper pleating machine introduces a top heating cover plate and a bottom setting base plate to apply constant temperature and pressure to the folded filter paper to prevent loosening and rebound. At the same time, through the design of “S”-shaped or diamond-shaped indentations, it ensures that the gap between the filter paper layers is uniform, improving the dust storage capacity and air circulation efficiency. Test data shows that the resistance of the filter element using such technology is reduced by 15%, and the service life is extended by 20%.
3.Compatibility with Multiple Materials and Adaptability to Flexible Production
Facing the trend of multiple varieties and small batches in the filter industry, the equipment needs to have a wide range of material adaptability and parameter flexibility. Through modular design, the Fully automatic reciprocating origami machine supports the synchronous folding of materials such as filter paper and non-woven fabric. The folding height can be continuously adjusted within the range of 5-150mm, meeting the diversified needs from automotive air filters to industrial hydraulic filter elements. The paper feeding width supports customized configurations from 350mm to 1950mm, and is equipped with a pneumatic cutting knife and a spring pressure adjustment system, which can be compatible with the processing of composite materials of different thicknesses. In addition, some Filter folding machines also integrate an intelligent temperature control module. By real-time monitoring of the temperature of the heating plate (0-300°C), it ensures the stable forming of metal mesh or high-temperature-resistant polyester materials.
The core demands of filter manufacturers for the Filter folding machine can be summarized as “high efficiency, precision, and flexibility”. From the fully automatic control of servo drive to the collaborative processing of multiple materials, the technological iteration of the equipment is promoting the filter element manufacturing industry towards the direction of intelligence and high added value. In the future, with the tightening of environmental protection regulations, low-energy consumption design (such as the air-cooled setting system) and the adaptability to recycled materials will become new directions for equipment upgrading.
Keywords:
Filter paper folding machine
Fully automatic reciprocating origami machine
