Intercontinental Nonwoven Machinery

Cross Lapper for Nonwoven Production

The ZHOU JI Cross Lapper receives the carded fiber web and lays it into a stable multilayer batt. Clamped web transport and servo-controlled reciprocating motion are designed to reduce airflow disturbance during high-speed web transfer and improve layer stability.

2500 / 3000 / 3750 mm working widthUp to 110 m/min input speedUp to 50 kW installed power
2500 / 3000 / 3750 mm Working width options
≤110 m/min Specified maximum input speed
≤50 kW Specified maximum installed power

Cross Lapper Overview

Multilayer Web Formation

Converts a continuous carded web into a layered fiber batt.

Reduced Airflow Disturbance

Multi-point clamping helps control the web during high-speed transfer.

Servo-Controlled Laying

Servo motors and drives precisely control the reciprocating laying system.

Key Features

01

Servo Reciprocating Drive

Servo motors and drives provide precise control of the reciprocating system.

02

Multi-Point Web Clamping

Multiple clamping points reduce the effect of airflow on the web at higher speeds.

03

Laying Carriage Options

The laying carriage can use carbon, aluminum or steel rollers according to production requirements.

04

Stable Multilayer Formation

The machine is designed to form a uniform and stable multilayer fiber web.

Suitable Fibers & Applications

The Cross Lapper processes carded fiber webs rather than loose fiber.

Suitable Fibers

  • Suitability depends on the carded web, required batt structure and downstream needle-punching process.

Typical Applications

  • Geotextile batt formation
  • Automotive felt and carpet
  • Filter felt
  • Needle punched carpet
  • Synthetic leather substrate

Cross Lapper Production Process

Carding Cross Lapping Batt Feeding Pre-Needling Main Needling

The highlighted stage shows where the Cross Lapper is used within the nonwoven production process. The exact upstream and downstream equipment depends on the finished product and line configuration.

Cross Lapper real machine with layering conveyor

The carded web is held and transported through the machine while the laying carriage moves reciprocally. Successive layers are placed to build the required multilayer batt before it enters the batt feeder and needle-punching section.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are based on the supplied product document. Final machine configuration should be confirmed according to the production process and product requirements.

Machine Cross Lapper
Working Width 2500 / 3000 / 3750 mm
Input Speed ≤110 m/min
Installed Power ≤50 kW
Drive Servo motor and drive
Web Transport Multi-point clamping

Cross Lapper vs. Carding Machine

The two machines perform different functions within nonwoven production. The comparison below shows their main process differences.

ComparisonCross LapperCarding Machine
Main FunctionForms a multilayer battForms the initial carded web
InputCarded fiber webPrepared loose fibers
OutputLayered battContinuous fiber web
Process StageAfter cardingBefore cross lapping
Specified SpeedInput ≤110 m/minInput ≤120 m/min

Used in Complete Nonwoven Production Lines

Why Choose ZHOU JI Cross Lapper?

01

Controlled Web Laying

Servo-controlled reciprocation supports precise web laying.

02

Reduced Airflow Effect

Multi-point clamping helps stabilize lightweight webs during transfer.

03

Flexible Roller Configuration

Carbon, aluminum or steel roller options can be selected.

04

Production Line Integration

Designed to work between carding and batt feeding in needle-punching lines.

Cross Lapper FAQs

A cross lapper is a nonwoven web-forming machine that lays a carded web back and forth to build a multilayer fiber batt.

The carding machine forms the initial continuous fiber web; the Cross Lapper receives that web and builds it into multiple layers.

Up to 110 m/min.

2500 mm, 3000 mm and 3750 mm.

A Batt Feeder typically receives the multilayer web and feeds it into the pre-needling section.

Send your web requirements and receive a practical machine proposal.

Share your carded web details, target working width, required output and project details. ZHOU JI will review the process route and equipment configuration with you.