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ZEIN FIBRE
Definition: A manufactured fibre of regenerated protein derived from maize.
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ZIMMER FLATBED PRINTING MACHINEM (PETER ZIMMER)
Definition: A carpet printing machine that uses flat screens and dual, metal-roll squeegees. The squeegees are operated by electromagnets to control the pressure applied. The unit also has a steamer for dye fixation. The Zimmer flatbed machine is normally used for carpets of low to medium pile heights.
©2001, Celanese Acetate LLC Very precise designs are possible, but speeds are slower than with rotary screen printers.
ZIMMER ROTARY PRINTING MACHINE (JOHANNES ZIMMER)
Definition: A three-step, rotary carpet printing machine consisting of: (1) rotary screens with small diameter steel-roll squeegees inside, with pressure adjusted electromagnetically for initial dyestuff application; (2) infrared heating units to fix dyes on the tips of the tufts; and (3) application of low-viscosity print paste, followed by steaming for complete penetration of dyes into tufts.
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ZIMMER ROTARY PRINTING MACHINE (PETER ZIMMER)
Definition: A rotary carpet printing machine in which each rotary screen has a slotted squeegee inside to feed print pastes through the screens to the carpet. Pressure of the print paste is adjusted by hydrostatic head adjustments.
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