The fiber carding machine, also known as a cotton opening machine, is a piece of equipment used in the textile and bedding industries. It is primarily designed to open, clean, card, and fluff raw cotton, reclaimed cotton, waste fabrics, and waste yarns. The main purpose is to loosen clumped or compacted cotton and fiber materials into a fluffy and uniform state, making them suitable for further recycling or reuse.
What Is a Fiber Carding Machine?
A cotton carding machine is used to break down compressed or tangled fiber materials into loose and uniform fiber flocks. It removes dust and impurities while ensuring the fiber remains soft and reusable. The machine is commonly used in textile recycling lines, pillow and quilt production, and non-woven fabric preparation.
Depending on the material type and production requirements, the machine can be adjusted for different feeding sizes, processing speeds, and output capacities.
Applications of Cotton Opening Machine
The cotton carding machine is suitable for processing a wide range of soft fiber materials, including raw cotton, used quilts, fabric scraps, polyester fiber, wool, flax, non-woven fabrics, synthetic fibers, and other types of waste textiles. It effectively opens, loosens, and cleans the materials, preparing them for further recycling or filling applications.
Key Features of Fiber Carding Machine
Efficient Opening Function: Equipped with high-speed rollers or toothed cylinders, the machine effectively loosens compressed materials, making the fibers softer and more uniform.
Dust and Impurity Removal System: Built-in dust removal system helps eliminate dust and impurities during processing, ensuring fiber cleanliness.
Wide Range of Applications: Suitable for processing various materials such as cotton, polyester, wool, waste fabric, and recycled fibers.
Stable Operation: Sturdy structure with a safety cover and a user-friendly control system ensures reliable performance.
Customizable Design: The number of rollers and the outer cover can be customized based on the type of raw material and production capacity. More rollers result in better processing outcomes.
Number of Carding Rollers in Fiber Opening Machine
The number of carding rollers in a fiber carding machine directly affects the opening efficiency and processing quality. Common models include machines with 2, 4, or 6 rollers. The more rollers the machine has, the more thoroughly the material is opened and loosened, resulting in better fiber separation and more effective removal of impurities.
For raw materials with higher impurity content or higher processing requirements, machines with 6 or more rollers are recommended to achieve optimal results.
Working Principle
1, Material Feeding
Raw materials such as raw cotton, old clothes, and waste fabrics are fed into the machine through the feeding inlet.
2, Multi-Roller Opening
- The materials pass through multiple sections of high-speed carding rollers.
- Each roller stage further loosens and opens the material, breaking up entangled fiber structures.
3, Dust and Impurity Removal
During the loosening process, dust, short fibers, and other impurities attached to the fibers are removed through the bottom screen and supporting fan system.
4, Output Completion
After multiple opening stages, the fiber becomes soft and clean, ready for further processing, filling, or spinning.
Application Fields
Our fiber carding machine is widely used in the following industries:
- Waste textile recycling plants
- Pillow and mattress production
- Quilt and cotton pad processing
- Toy stuffing fiber treatment
- Raw material preparation for nonwoven fabric production
Fiber Carding Machine Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
| Power | 5.5-33 kW (depending on roller quantity) |
| Number of Rollers | 1-6 (customizable) |
| Output Capacity | 100-200kg/h |
| Applicable Materials | Cotton, polyester, wool, old clothes, rags |
| Dust Removal System | Built-in fan + mesh screen |
| Safety Devices | Protective cover, emergency stop button |
| Customization Support | Rollers, feeding width, covers, etc. |
If you are looking to improve your fiber processing efficiency or upgrade your current recycling line, a reliable fiber carding machine is a crucial part of your equipment setup. Contact us today to get more details, request a quotation, or schedule a consultation with our technical team.