Shandong Huazhe orders Andritz complete needle punching production line to expand PTFE filter material production capacity

Order Overview and Capacity Expansion According to information released by ANDRITZ Group, Shandong Huazhe Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. has ordered a high-speed needle punching production line from them for the production of high-performance filter materials. The production line will be installed at the headquarters of Shandong Huazhe located in Jinan, Shandong Province. The order amount has not been disclosed and has been included in Andritz’s third quarter 2026 order intake. The delivery plan is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. This order is based on the existing cooperation between both parties. In 2023, Shandong Huazhe ordered a bat forming line from Andritz, which was successfully delivered in 2024. The new order will further expand Shandong Huazhe’s production capacity of high-performance filter materials made from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) fibers to meet the growing demand in this niche market.

Equipment Features and Technical Highlights

This needle punching production line is designed for high-speed and stable operation, emphasizing gentle treatment of fibers to ensure consistent product quality.

. The project will commercially apply the Andritz A-Type needleloom for the first time, which is a new member of its global needleloom product portfolio, balancing cost-effectiveness, production flexibility, and product quality. The random needle punching pattern function of the A-type needle punching machine helps to improve material uniformity and performance, which is a key requirement for high-end filtration applications. Andritz stated that this production line will be the first PTFE filter material production line it supplies, which is a milestone for the company in the high-end filtration application field. Han Fuhe, CEO of Shandong Huazhe, stated that the production of advanced filter materials requires reliable equipment and gentle fiber processing. Based on the good cooperation experience with Andritz, the company believes that the new needle punching production line can provide the quality, efficiency, and process stability required for future growth.

Significance for the fiber, fabric, and polymer additive industries

From the perspective of the fiber and fabric column, this order reflects two noteworthy trends in the non-woven fabric field: the expansion of PTFE fiber applications in high-end filter materials, and the upgrading of needle punching technology towards high-speed, stable, and gentle fiber processing.

. PTFE fibers have excellent chemical and temperature resistance, but their processing requires high equipment and process control. The uniformity of the needle punching process directly affects the pore structure and filtration performance of the filter material. For the polymer additive industry, PTFE fiber filter materials also face challenges of thermal oxidative aging and long-term weather stability during spinning, web formation, and needle punching processes. Although the specific formula or additive information was not disclosed in this source, the performance of high-performance fibers in high-temperature processing and harsh filtration environments usually requires the synergistic support of antioxidants and weather resistant stabilization systems. With the expansion of PTFE filter material production capacity and the high-speed development of needle punching production lines, the thermal stability control during fiber processing and the demand for weather stability of final products will bring new application concerns for antioxidants and weather stability additives in the fields of fibers and fabrics. Shandong Huazhe was founded in 2015, focusing on materials and equipment for solid-liquid separation and industrial dust removal. Its products include non-woven filter fabrics, filter bags, filter cages, and dust removal accessories. The expansion of production capacity also indicates that the demand for high-performance fibers and stable processing techniques in the non-woven fabric market for filtration is still growing.

Information source:Shandong Huazhe Orders Complete ANDRITZ Needlepunch Line For Filtration Materials， Organized by Herun Chemical.