[News & Trends]:The production method and process flow of polyester staple fiber, and what are the commonly used raw materials

The manufacturing method of polyester staple fiber 


Polyester staple fiber is a widely used raw material for chemical production, with excellent performance and wide application. This article will introduce the manufacturing methods of polyester staple fibers, including raw material preparation, polymerization reaction, spinning, stretching, heat setting, and other steps


1、 Raw material preparation: The main raw materials for polyester staple fibers are petrochemical products, such as ethylene and propylene. Firstly, these raw materials need to be processed to prepare monomers suitable for polymerization reactions


2、 Polymerization reaction is a key step in the manufacturing of polyester staple fibers. In polymerization reactions, monomers generate polymer compounds through addition polymerization reactions under the action of initiators. In order to obtain high-quality polyester staple fibers, it is necessary to control the polymerization reaction conditions, such as temperature, pressure, initiator dosage, etc


3、 After the polymerization reaction is completed, the resulting polymer compound needs to be spun into shape. During the spinning process, polymer compounds form fine filaments through the spinneret, while the filaments solidify through the action of cooling air. The spinning process requires controlling parameters such as the aperture of the spinneret and the speed of the cooling air to ensure the quality and yield of fine fibers


4、 After spinning, it is necessary to stretch the fine fibers to improve their strength and elasticity. During the stretching process, the fine thread is gradually stretched through multiple stretching rollers to achieve the required strength and elasticity


5、 After the stretching is completed, it is necessary to heat set the filament to ensure its stable morphology and properties. During the heat setting process, the filaments are passed through a high-temperature oven to rearrange the molecular chain segments, eliminate internal stress, and improve dimensional stability


The above is the manufacturing method for polyester staple fibers. In actual production, it is necessary to make detailed adjustments and optimizations to the process parameters of each step based on specific product requirements and production conditions to ensure product quality and production efficiency. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to safety and environmental protection issues during the production process, ensuring that the production process meets the requirements of relevant regulations and standards


In summary, the manufacturing method of polyester staple fiber is a complex system engineering that requires full consideration of various factors such as raw materials, processes, equipment, and operations. Only through continuous practice and summary can we continuously improve the manufacturing level of polyester staple fibers and make contributions to the development of chemical production.