S.K. Controls automation panel for jet dyeing and drum wash machines

S.K. Controls | Textile Automation

Automation in Jet Dyeing & Drum Wash Machine

S.K. Controls provides PLC and HMI-based automation solutions for Jet Dyeing and Drum Wash Machines, supporting controlled machine operation and textile processing.

The system supports automatic main-vessel filling and draining, pressurization and depressurization, temperature-gradient control, and automatic colour and chemical-pass functions, according to the installed configuration.

Advanced reporting features include process data logging, temperature and pressure curves, function alarms, process visualisation, and remote HMI access through the plant Ethernet network.

Product Details

Explore the benefits, technical capabilities and reporting functions of S.K. Controls automation for Jet Dyeing and Drum Wash Machines.

Key Benefits

  • Helps reduce water, electricity and coal consumption through controlled processing.
  • Supports shorter dyeing cycles compared with manual process operation.
  • Helps ensure careful and gentle fabric handling.
  • Supports batch-to-batch process consistency through automated controls.
  • Helps improve machine working efficiency and optimize processing time and energy usage.

Technical Specifications

  • HMI–PLC-based digital control panel.
  • Automatic main-vessel operation, filling and draining functions.
  • Main-vessel pressurization and depressurization.
  • Liquor-ratio management during filling using an electromagnetic flow meter.
  • Temperature-gradient control using DTC, as specified in the product brochure.
  • Automatic colour-pass and chemical-pass functions using CT, with automatic CT wash.
  • Drain recovery and fill options, plus selectable hot and cold water for colour-pass operation.
  • HMI indication of temperature, fill water and pressure.

Advanced Reporting & Features

  • Remote HMI access from a PC through the plant Ethernet network.
  • Logging of temperature and pressure curves.
  • Function-alarm logging and process visualisation on the controller.
  • Micro-report generation on PC and mobile devices.
  • Digital monitoring of key process parameters through the HMI.

Configuration note: Available functions depend on the installed machine automation configuration. Specific capacities, pressure ranges, temperature ranges and electrical ratings should be confirmed for the relevant machine before publication.