1976
Low-tension fabric handling and stenter auxiliaries since 1976
TANDEMATIC - A NAVIS-OWNED BRAND
Precision Edge Control
Reduced waste. Increased fabric yield.
Integrated stenter auxiliaries for de-curling, precision pinning, top-surface gum application and close, consistent trimming.
40+
Patents for innovations in web control and fabric yield
4 mm
Automatic edge-following for minimal waste
100 m/min
Clean shear cutting at production speed
The customer outcome
Turn fabric at the edge into saleable yield.
Edge curl, inaccurate pinning, inconsistent gum application and excessive trimming quietly consume fabric yield while creating mis-pins, downtime and operator intervention.
Tandematic treats these functions as one coordinated edge-control process, where each stage prepares the fabric for the next—helping the stenter run reliably while minimizing trim waste.
The four-stage system
Open. Guide. Stabilize. Trim.
Use the complete Tandematic sequence or select individual technologies to improve an existing stenter.
Stage 01 · Stenter-rail guiding
Pin precisely. React rapidly.
Advanced edge sensing, servo control and a hardened ball-screw actuator position the stenter rail accurately—even through seams, holes and changing fabric conditions.
- Zero dead-band edge sensing
- Sees colors, textures and patterns
- Rail movement up to 230 mm/s
- Virtually eliminates mis-pins
Stage 02 · Tandematic de-curlers
Remove edge curl before pinning.
Low-friction, adjustable de-curlers open curled fabric edges without damaging surfaces, helping the stenter pin closer to the usable edge.
- Wet or dry fabric
- Independent engagement and force adjustment
- Tool-less cleaning
- No power consumption
Stage 03 · Gum application
Stabilize the edge from the top.
Controlled top-surface gum application supports narrower trimming and increased fabric yield while avoiding the limitations of conventional underside application.
- Adjustable gum thickness
- Continuous recirculation
- Water-based gum
- Fast drying and curing
Stage 04 · Rail-mounted trimming
Trim close. Cut clean. Waste less.
Automatic edge following, shear cutting and integrated trim removal maintain a minimal, consistent cut as fabric conditions and tension change.
- Minimal trim waste—typically 4 mm
- Speeds up to 100 m/min
- Tungsten-carbide shear blades
- Automatic trim restart and removal
Yield by design
Every millimeter matters.
Conventional processes leave generous safety margins between the fabric edge, the pin line and the trim cut. Tandematic reduces uncertainty at each stage, so the stenter can run closer to the usable edge.
Automatic edge following holds the selected cut even as fabric tension changes between the pin chain and the stripper roll.
Conventional trim width
22 mm
With Tandematic
12 mm
Fabric saved per edge
10 mm
- Minimal trim waste through automatic edge following
- Precision edge following as fabric conditions change
- More saleable fabric from every run
Customer benefits
Precise control. Less waste. More productive finishing.
Performance improvements at the edge create measurable gains in yield, uptime and consistency.
Increased fabric yield
Pin and trim closer to the usable fabric edge.
Fewer mis-pins
Fast rail guidance helps prevent stoppages.
Long blade life
Tungsten-carbide shear blades with automatic lubrication.
Reduced downtime
Quick response and automatic trim restart.
Better edge presentation
Coordinated control from de-curling through trimming.
Retrofit value
Upgrade the stenters you already operate.
New stenters & existing ranges
Improve the line you already own.
Tandematic systems are engineered for new stenters or retrofitted to existing ranges.
01
Review current fabric-edge performance
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Measure pinning and trim losses
03
Select the required Tandematic stages
04
Engineer mechanical and controls integration
05
Install, commission and verify results
Applications
Precision edge handling for demanding fabrics.
01Knit fabrics
02Woven fabrics
03Technical textiles
04Denim
05Nonwovens
06Wet or dry fabric
07New or retrofit stenters
A Navis-owned technology
Tandematic innovation backed by Navis engineering and support.
Tandematic systems are designed and engineered in Lexington, North Carolina, with application review, integration, commissioning, parts and lifecycle service coordinated through Navis.
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Application review
02
Stenter assessment
03
System engineering
04
Retrofit integration
05
Commissioning
06
Service & parts
Discuss your application
How much fabric are you losing at the stenter edge?
Tell us about your stenter, fabric range, pinning performance, current trim width and production speed. We’ll help identify where Tandematic can recover yield.