Needle Felt Making Machine

Kale Texnique – Needle Felting & Feeding Systems

Integrated Solution for Automated Felt Making and Sample Felting

Purpose & Industry Need

In modern textile and fiber engineering, needle felting is a critical process for producing dense, durable felt from wool, alpaca, or synthetic fibers. Traditional manual felting methods are slow and inconsistent, making them unsuitable for sample labs, R&D centers, fashion designers, and industrial production units.

The Needle Felting & Conveyorised Feeding Systems by Kale Texnique provide a turnkey solution that combines precise fiber interlocking with seamless material handling. Rugged mechanical design, advanced safety features, and microcontroller based wireless controls ensure efficiency, reliability, and customization for a wide range of applications, from lab model felting to industrial felt making.

System Overview

Our integrated solution comprises two coordinated subsystems:

• Needle Felting Machine – Interlocks layered fibers into dense felt using high‑speed barbed needles.
• Conveyorised Feeding System – Buffers, aligns, and transports fiber batts into the felting zone.

Wireless communication between subsystems ensures synchronized operation, safe material transfer, and minimal downtime.

Needle Felting Machine

Process Description

Needle felting uses arrays of barbed needles to punch wool or synthetic fiber layers. Each stroke entangles fiber scales, densifying the batt into felt. Multiple passes increase density from light prefelt to rug‑quality felt. Both‑side needling (top and bottom) is available to boost uniform compaction and surface finish.

Technical Components

• Barbed needle modules (36, 42, 48, 60 needles/in²)
• Servo‑driven reciprocating bar (600–2,000 strokes/min)
• T‑slotted aluminum batt platform with height adjustment
• Quick‑release needle holders for rapid maintenance
• Both‑side needling: independent top & bottom needle bars

Control & Safety Features

• Microcontroller‑based wireless touchscreen with recipe storage
• Emergency‑stop buttons around perimeter
• Light‑curtain protection at feed area
• Overload sensors to halt on jams
• Password‑protected control panel

Models & Specifications

Model No.	Felting Area (mm)	Needle Density (n/in²)	Motor Power (kW)	Max Stroke Rate (SPM)	Weight (kg)	Customizable
NFM Lab	300 × 300	36	0.75	800	85	Yes
NFM Std	600 × 400	42	1.50	1,200	150	Yes
NFM Pro	1,000 × 600	48	2.20	1,600	280	Yes
NFM XL	1,200 × 800	60	3.50	2,000	400	Fully

Accessories & Consumables

• Needle kits (packs of 5, 10, 20; single‑use)
• Fiber batts (wool, alpaca, synthetic; widths 100–2,000 mm)
• Needle maintenance tools (cleaning brushes)
• Humidity sensor module for process consistency

Conveyorised Feeding System

Key Features

• Automated belt‑drive transport into the felting zone
• Adjustable buffer zone (400 mm)
• Microcontroller‑based wireless mobile‑app control
• Safety interlocks linked to felting‑machine status

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Belt Material	PU‑coated, abrasion‑resistant fabric
Belt Width	200–400 mm (custom widths available)
Belt Length	Standard 2 m (extendable)
Drive Motor	0.5–1.5 kW AC, variable frequency
Speed Range	0–20 m/min
Frame	Powder‑coated mild steel
Control Interface	Microcontroller wireless (BLE/Wi‑Fi)
Power Supply	230 V / 50 Hz (others on request)

Integration & Synchronization

• Feed pulses synced with needle cycles
• Automatic belt halt on felting‑unit trip or E‑stop
• Recipe‑based feeding profiles

Applications

• Blanket Production – Multi‑layer wool batts converted into durable felted blankets.
• 3D Sculpting – Precision layering for figurines, prototypes, and creative structures.
• Textile Embellishment – Surface textures on garments, upholstery, and decorative fabrics.
• R&D & Sampling – Lab‑scale sample development with adjustable finish for sample felting and lab model felting.

Manufacturer Profile

Kale Texnique, based in Sangli (Maharashtra), India, has over 15 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing custom fiber processing machinery. Our portfolio includes needle felting machines, conveyorised feeding systems, warping machines, and composite weaving solutions, all proudly supporting the MAKE IN INDIA initiative.