AERODYNAMIC WEBFORMING 2026

Product catalog summary

AUTEFA Solutions Overview
AUTEFA Solutions is a leader in aerodynamic web forming, utilizing the aerodynamic principle for three-dimensional fiber orientation and isotropic web properties. Their Airlay line solutions are known for high product quality, economical production, and reliability. The company combines expertise from AUTEFA, Fehrer, FOR, and Strahm, offering innovative nonwoven technology solutions.

Key Features and Advantages

Experience with over 500 systems sold.
High production capacity and intensive fiber opening.
3D web structure with isotropic strength values.
Suitable for various bonding processes (thermal, chemical, needle-bonding).
FUTURA design offers modular structure, easy maintenance, and cleaning.

Applications and Materials

Applications include filter materials, automotive felts, insulation materials, medical products, and more.
Compatible with man-made fibers, natural fibers, reclaimed textile waste, carbon fibers, and glass fibers.
Weight range from 80 to 7000 g/m² and fiber properties from 1.7 to 200 dtex.

Product Lines and Specifications

Airlay K 12-direct: Features gentle fiber treatment, compact design, and optimized energy consumption.
High-Loft Device: Increases web volume and resilience.
FUTURA V12/R: Compact, economic solution for natural fibers and recycled materials.
V21/R – K12: Offers intensive fiber opening and flexibility for a wide range of applications.

Technical Specifications

Weight range: 80 – 7000 g/m² depending on configuration.
Production capacity: Up to 1000 kg/h/m.
Production speed: Up to 30 m/min.
Working widths: 1200 – 4200 mm.
Fiber types include synthetic, natural, animal hair, textile waste, glass, and carbon.

Conclusion
AUTEFA Solutions provides comprehensive aerodynamic web forming solutions with a focus on quality, flexibility, and economic production, catering to a wide range of applications and materials.

Catalog excerpts

AERODYNAMIC WEBFORMING AUTEFA Solutions leads the way

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AUTEFA SOLUTIONS - Experience, Know-How and Competence in Nonwoven Technology AUTEFA Solutions leads the way AUTEFA Solutions leads the way in aerodynamic webforming The aerodynamic web forming machines from AUTEFA Solutions utilize the aerodynamic principle which results in three-dimensional fiber orientation and total randomization, enabling isotropic web properties. Airlay line solutions distinguish itself through maximum product quality, economical production and reliability. Taking advantage of the long standing experience in carding and card feeding technology of F.O.R. and the worldwide...

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Applications and Products APPLICATIONS: • Filter materials • Automotive felts • Automotive substrates • Insulation materials for thermal and acoustic insulation • Mattress felts • Medical and hygiene products • Blankets (needled) • Industrial wipes • Waddings for upholstery and garments • All kind of man-made fibers • Natural fibers (cotton, flax, hemp, sisal, jute etc.) • Reclaimed textile waste and shoddy • Carbon fibers • Glass fibers • Fiber properties: 1.7 - 200 dtex; up to 100 mm staple length

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Chute Feeder Weighing Belt K12-direct With over 500 units sold and installed worldwide the Fehrer V21/R - K12 is one of the success stories in the field of aerodynamic web forming. Fed by either a Chute Feeder or alternatively a Hopper Feeder the V21/R - K12 suits for a wide range of nonwoven products. Customers chose this proven assembly for certain products or standardized production processes. This aerodynamic web forming line enables fiber opening and randomization in a two-step process. The pre-web forming machine FUTURA V21/R creates a uniform fiber batt from the material delivered by either...

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Line Configurations GLASS FIBER MATS AUTOMOTIVE “SUBSTRATES” AND NOISE INSULATION FELTS Hopper Feeder Weighing Belt WADDINGS / HOME FURNISHING AND THERMAL INSULATION Hopper Feeder Weighing Belt Thermobonding Oven HIGH-QUALITY AIRLAY APPLICATION Thermobonding Oven

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Specifications OVERVIEW Weight range Production capacity Production speed Working widths Fiber fineness Fiber length FIBER TYPES Synthetical Natural Animal Hair Textile Waste Glass Carbon APPLICATIONS Insulation Mattress Waddings Blankets Interlinings Wipes Substrates Filtration Medical Hygiene Automotive All values depending on fiber specification and blends respectively web weight. * In special configuration with sele

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