Germany-based dyeing and finishing machinery manufacturer A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH &
Co. KG has introduced a new generation of vertically guided tenter chains that are especially
suitable for knitted fabrics and are designed for heavyweight knitted, nonwovens and technical
textile applications.
The Hercules-V tenter chain features a sturdy gray cast-iron construction with reinforced
chain track, and operates with transverse forces up to 1,500 newtons per meter, at running speeds
up to 100 meters per minute, and at temperatures up to 260°C. It also features a maintenance-free
design and long device life of the slide blocks. Optional depinning protection flaps are available.
Monforts’ Hercules-V tenter chain
August 14, 2012
