Khulna University of Engineering & Technology
Sessional Report on TE 4226
Experiment No: 03
Name of the Experiment: Study and Maintenance & Safety of Lab Dyeing
Machine.
Remark:
Date of Performance:- 30-05- Name:- Naimul Hasan
2021 Date of Submission:- 25-
Roll:-1621060
06-2021
Year:-
4th
Term:-
2nd
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Lab Dyeing Machine is designed to dyeing and testing the color fastness of the knitted fabric,
woven fabric, yarn, cotton, loose fiber, zipper etc. It is the special design dyeing machine to
dye lab-dip within shortest type as per buyer original color swatch before starting any bulk
production. Infrared Lab Dyeing Machine is a laboratory sample dyeing machine which is
heated by infrared and used to do high-temperature sample dyeing for lab use before bulk
production. Temperature ranges from room temperature to 140℃.
Figure 1: Infra-red Lab Dyeing Machine
Lab Dyeing Machine is designed to make quick dyeing samples at reduced cost. Fabric
testing labs need this sample dyeing machine for sample dyeing, and fabric manufacturers
also use it before the mass dyeing process to reduce the risk of getting unexpected dyeing
results. Unlike traditional fiber dyeing machine. This dyeing lab equipment moves the
beakers in a circular rotation with advanced infrared heating technology eliminating glycol
contamination and cumbersome beaker cleaning.
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2.0 OBJECTIVES
The following objectives we will learn from this experiment
To know about different parts of Lab Dyeing machine.
To keep the machine running continuously up to the maximum production level.
To prevent the undesirable failure of the machine.
To improve equipment efficiency.
To know the health and safety measures of Lab Dyeing machine.
3.0 FEATURES
The features of this lab dyeing machine are given below:
Three-dimensional turning, clockwise and anti-clockwise running makes level
dyeing results.
Beakers are made of quality SUS316 stainless steel, heating fast and level,
especially pressure tested beakers offer maximum safety for atmospheric and high-
temperature dyeing.
Infrared heating continuously (non-off-type) by durable life infrared heaters which
360-degree ring shape, direct heating of steel cup, to let dyeing equably and saving
50% electricity.
The programmable computer system controls the dyeing system’s process, can save
up to 99 kinds of process, LCD displays temperature, time, process No. and
temperature curve, imported high precision PT-100 temperature probe monitoring
the actual temperature of dyeing liquor directly, to let heating and cooling
automatically.
Easy to operate, dye pot can be individually placed. Turn plate removed to save
waiting time.
The ability to conduct the tests of various dyes and chemicals on dispersing, leveling,
liquor ratio exhausting etc.
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Special recommendation for "STEP DYEING" to select the best dyestuff and
combinations for the most suitable dyeing curve to achieve the highest efficiency and
quality.
Different sizes of dye pots for various weights of samples with yarn or fabric holders
to ensure the good leveling result. There will be no crease mark.
Suitable for low liquor ratio dyeing. Sample weight from 4g to 20g.
Special design for humanity, durability and easy maintenance.
Safe, high efficiency, environment friendly, energy saving, optimum for new dyeing.
Small sample machines.
4.0 SPECIFICATION OF LAB DYEING MACHINE
The specification of lab dyeing machine is given below:
Origin: China.
Brand Name: Gester.
Model: GT-D22.
Control Mode: LCD microprocessor type.
Heating Method: Infrared heating.
Cooling Method: Air-cooled.
Temperature Range: 30-140 °C.
Heating or Cooling Speed: 0.5 – 3.5 °C / min.
Temp. Control Accuracy: ± 0.2 °C.
Rotation Speed: 0 – 60 rpm (adjustable).
Dyeing Beaker: 24 pots / 300ml.
Liquor Ratio: 1:5 ~ 1:100.
5.0 NAME OF THE PARTS OF THE MACHINE
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The name of the parts of this lab dyeing machine are given below:
LCD microprocessor.
Infra-red heater.
Beaker.
Air cooling system.
Beaker compartment.
6.0 FUNCTION OF LAB DYEING MACHINE
The main function of lab dyeing machine is given below:
To dye sample swatch as lab-dip according to buyer original color swatch before
starting to bulk dyeing production.
It can be used as a color fastness to washing machine.
7.0 MAINTENANCE
The maintenance of this machine is given below:
Check the machine for visual damage.
Check all operation alarms.
Check and clean LCD microprocessor control panel.
Check pressure and temperature gauges.
Check and grease all greasing points if any.
Clean the entire beaker after every usage.
Check heating and cooling sensor.
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8.0 HEALTH & SAFETY
Some health and safety measures should be taken:
Use personal protective equipment such as Hand Gloves, Gum Boots, head cap etc. as
specified when working in laboratory.
Carefully put on the power switch.
Do not touch heated beaker and machine until it is cooled.
Close beaker cap tightly after putting sample in the beaker.
Put beaker in the beaker compartment carefully and tightly.
Never handle chemicals with bare hands.
Report to the supervisor any service malfunctions in the machine that cannot be
rectified.
Minimize health and safety risks to self and others due to own actions.
Monitor the workplace and work processes for potential risks.
Act based on instructions in the event of fire, emergencies or accidents.
9.0 CONCLUSION
The infrared lab dyeing machine produces accurate laboratory sample dyeings with level and
reproducible results and accommodates up to 24 positions with a low liquor ratio for
synthetic and natural fibers. The fabric sample dyeing machine is common used in the
laboratory. So in this experiment we have learned about the lab dyeing machine including its
parts & their functions and later we have learned about how the machine is functioned
properly. Then we were taught about the maintenance procedure and safety management of
this lab dyeing machine. Lab dyeing machine holds its enormous importance for sample
production before going to the bulk production. So, as a textile engineer, we have to gain
proper knowledge about this machine and we have fulfilled our mentioned objectives fully
from this experiment, it will enhance our knowledge & helpful for our future working area
and do the works related with the lab dyeing machine.
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