Carding Machine

Carding Machine
The industrial bale opener primarily serves the textile industry or recycling processes for efficient and uniform opening of tightly compressed fiber bales. Although you might associate “carding” with a mechanism that separates fibers, its main role is the initial phase of material processing.

The machine features two visible electric motors. Specifically, the larger top motor drives the main tearing mechanism, while the smaller side motor handles precision adjustments or auxiliary functions. Furthermore, it possesses a robust blue construction with a yellow inner chamber. The image clearly shows a conveyor belt that feeds material into the machine’s workspace. A curtain of rubber strips protects the entrance to prevent material and dust from flying out during operation. Inside the chamber, you can notice metal teeth or “fingers” that mechanically separate (open) the material bales.

This mechanism operates because rotating rollers with metal “fingers” aggressively grab and separate compressed materials. Although the textile industry uses it for wool or cotton, this system is crucial for “carding” coconut fibers or breaking bales of recycled plastic and rubber. Therefore, the teeth sit at an angle to tear material efficiently without damaging the fibers. Additionally, the yellow interior color helps workers spot foreign objects during maintenance.

1Carding Machine – Technical Data:

Main motor power: 15 KW, speed 1465 rpm.
Working width: 1200 mm.
Three shafts with 8 x 4 combing arms.
Gear motor for conveyor: 1.5 KW, speed 1365 rpm.
Used, like new, imported from Italy!

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Carding Machine is located in Mačvanska Mitrovica, Žarka Vučinića Street 32 B (part of Sremska Mitrovica), Serbia. The machine is in excellent condition and you can test it in operation. Transport is the client’s responsibility, but we will load this bale breaker into the client’s vehicle for free after the purchase. “Apocalypse” LLC has over 2,500 used, refurbished machines in stock. Consequently, you can view and test all machines in the company’s halls. The machines are mostly Italian-made, cast iron. We offer complete Corali brand lines for wooden crate production. Also, we provide complete production lines for furniture, pellets, pallets, wooden doors, windows, and parquet.