For weaving, the BOOSTER 4.0 humidification system guarantees ideal conditions at every stage of production: higher quality fabrics, fewer machine downtimes, and a perfect environment for working at your best.
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For weaving, the BOOSTER 4.0 humidification system guarantees ideal conditions at every stage of production: higher quality fabrics, fewer machine downtimes, and a perfect environment for working at your best.
Maglificio Maggia, a historic Italian textile company, is recognized for its excellence in the production of high-end fabrics.
In the early 1700s, from a valley in Switzerland that takes its name from the Maggia River, a family of shepherds descended towards Piedmont, stopping at Pettinengo. Since it was common in Piedmont to call families by their original names, these “Swiss” were called “the Maggias”.
In 1916, without abandoning the old Pettinengo factory, Francesco Maggia, with large amounts of capital and considerable entrepreneurial acumen, purchased the F.lli Vigna factory in Occhieppo Superiore.
In the post-war period, under the leadership of Cornelio Maggia, the knitwear factory continued its traditional production of underwear, especially cotton fleece.
The company was one of the first to produce fabrics made with “trim” yarns.
Cornelio’s son, Umberto, counting on increasingly technologically advanced production departments cutting-edge, produces knitted fabrics that are sold to the best Italian and international brands. With the recent entry into the company of Umberto’s children, Giovanna and Ludovico, the ninth generation of Maggia has arrived, active in the Biella textile sector.
With a strong focus on product quality and efficiency of production processes, the knitwear factory had long been facing some critical issues related to the internal microclimate.
As often happens in the textile sector, the low level of relative humidity in the production environments was causing:
• Accumulation of electrostatic charges, with negative effects on the processing of yarns;
• Excessive presence of suspended dust, harmful both to the finished product and to the health of operators;
• Increased thread breakages, with consequent machine downtime and a drop in productivity.
The need was therefore twofold: to restore an optimal microclimate and to guarantee continuity and quality in the production process.
After a technical analysis of the environments and specific needs, a high-pressure humidification system was implemented capable of:
• Maintaining a constant optimal relative humidity level (around 60%);
• Distributing humidity evenly thanks to specific high-precision nozzles;
• Improving air quality by reducing suspended particles.
The system was integrated with control sensors that regulate humidification in real time, dynamically adapting to environmental conditions.
After installation, the benefits found were immediate and measurable:
• Significant reduction in machine downtime, thanks to the decrease in thread breaks;
• Stability of the microclimate, which improved the yield and quality of the fabric;
• Healthier and more comfortable environments for operators, with a tangible perception of cleaner and less dry air;
• Elimination of electrostatic charges, to the advantage of both safety and operational continuity.
