Top 10 IR Dyeing Machine Manufactures in 2025

As an advanced dyeing equipment, infrared dyeing machine (IR Dyeing Machine) has gradually become an important choice for the textile industry. By using infrared radiation technology, fabrics can be heated and dyed quickly and evenly. Not only does it greatly shorten the dyeing time, but it also significantly reduces water and energy consumption, which meets the requirements of modern industry for sustainable development.

At present, there are many well-known companies around the world focusing on the research and development and manufacturing of infrared dyeing machines. This article will give you a detailed introduction to the strengths of these leading companies and their product parameters, helping you better understand the latest technical dynamics and market trends of infrared dyeing machines.

1.  Benninger AG

Benninger AG is a Swiss company that has been a leading partner to the global textile industry for 160 years with subsidiaries and service organizations around the world. They are founded in Uzwil, Switzerland in 1859. They mainly develop and produce machines and systems for textile finishing and tire cord production, but also have a presence in IR dyeing machine. The following are the detailed parameters of their IRD-IV Infrared laboratory dyeing machine:

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 810 x 650 x 910 mm
• Machine weight: 120 kg
• Power consumption: 2.5 to 3.5 kW
• Heating power: 3 kW
• Voltage: 400 V, 50 or 60 Hz
• Max. ambient temperature: 40 °C

2.  FYI

Hefei Fanyuan Instrument Co., Ltd. (FYI) has been focusing on R&D, manufacturing and marketing since 2005, with products sold to more than 40 countries and agents in more than 20 countries. The company produces its own infrared dyeing machines and continues to grow with a good reputation.

FYI is one of the most popular professional manufacturers, and its infrared dyeing machines have won recognition for their versatility and performance. In terms of quality, the company’s machines are the most competitive and customer satisfaction is high. The following are their infrared dyeing machine parameters:

• Beaker capacity：300ml
• Liquor ratio：Min. 1:5
• Rotation speed：0~50r/min, adjustable
• Temperature range：RT~135℃
• Heat transmission：IR heating
• Cool fan power：200W
• Drive motor power：370W

3.  Roaches International

Roaches International is a UK-based manufacturer of textile manufacturing and quality control equipment, renowned worldwide for its suite of laboratory dyeing and testing equipment. They are one of the world leaders in infrared dyeing technology and are recognized as the model of choice by all major dye and auxiliary chemical suppliers.

• Length: 620mm
• Depth: 580mm
• Height: 810mm
• Unit Weight: ~90kg (excluding tubes)
• Frequency: 50/60Hz，Single Phase
• Voltage: 230V

4.  Datacolor

Datacolor is a global leader in color management solutions and color communication technology. Its industry-recognized Datacolor Ahiba dyeing machine is suitable for many types of dyeing and testing process substrates. Ahiba is known for its precision, convenience and high repeatability. The following are some of the parameters

• Minimum bath ratio: 1:5
• Temperature range: 20° – 140°C
• Infrared lamp: 3 kW
• Heating and cooling gradient: +5.0ºC/min
• Speed: 0~50 RPM

5.  SDL Atlas

Founded in 1919, SDL Atlas has been delivering confidence in standards-based testing through expertise and global partnerships. SDL Atlas’ sales network covers more than 100 countries around the world, with more than 80 service agencies and agents. They have professional knowledge of textile testing and laboratory equipment, providing customers with valuable and reference support when purchasing equipment. Their SDL ECO IR dyeing machine allows for precise lab sample dyeing with uniform and repeatable results and accommodates up to 20 positions for low liquor ratios for both synthetic and natural fibres.

6.  Labtec

Labtec was established in Taiwan in 2000 and is engaged in manufacturing, supplying and exporting a wide range of high-quality Laboratory Machines, Laboratory Machines, Laboratory Machines Plants in Taiwan. They are a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of IR Dyeing Machines in Taiwan. Which are manufactured using the finest quality raw materials and are known for their sturdy construction and long-lasting service life.

• Temperature range: 40℃~140℃
• Rotation speed: 5~60RPM, the disc rotates forward and reverse in sequence.
• Dye pot specifications: 150, 300, 500, 1000, 3000, 6000ml
• Cooling method: air cooling
• Electrical data: 220Vx1Φ, 4(6)KW

7.  ATAC

Founded in 1994 in Istanbul, Turkey, ATAC is one of the world’s leading companies in the manufacture and supply of laboratory equipment, small batch production machines and testing equipment for the textile industry. Using high technology and advanced processing equipment, they are able to offer the best quality and most optimized machinery to the market.

• Working temperature: 35 – 135 degrees Celsius
• Heating speed: Maximum 4℃/min
• Working speed: 15-40 rpm
• Dimensions: 650*740*850 mm
• Weight: 95 kg
• Power supply: 380 V, 50 Hz

8.  RB Electronic

RB Electronic was established in 1974 and is a well-known company with ISO 9001:2008 certification. They are dedicated to manufacturing and supplying a wide range of processing and finishing machines. IR dyeing machine, a kind of laboratory dyeing and finishing testing instrument, is also one of their products. The following are some of the parameters:

• Machine Type: Automatic
• Power Consumption: 4.5 kw – 12 kw
• Heating: Infra red radiation
• Cooling: Forced Air Cooling

9. Mathis

MATHIS AG, based in the Swiss town of Oberhasli, and the machines and systems which the company produces have been a byword in dyeing laboratories since 1968. Over the past 40 years they have built a total of around 13,500 machines and systems which have been sold around the world. Here are the details about their IR dyeing machine.

• Temperature range: 20 – 140 ℃
• Temperature gradient: 0.3 – 4 °C/min
• Infrared radiator: 3 St
• Cooling: water/air heat exchanger; Circulation air fan ~500 m3/h
• Revolving disk speed: 5- 65 rpm reversing
• Operation: Univision
• Dimensions W x D x H:675 x 550 x 730 mm
• Weight without beakers: ～100 kg

10.  RAPID

Xiamen Rapid Precion Machinery Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Labortex Co., Ltd.) is a Taiwanese-owned enterprise RAPID and LABORTEX’s brand was founded in 1979. Company is mainly engaged in the production and sales of various dyeing testing machines, laboratory printing machines and finishing machines. With more than 40 years of accumulated experience and innovation, with excellent quality and reasonable price, the products are sold in more than 50 countries around the world, and most of the products have passed the EU standard CE certification. You can find the details of the IR dyeing machine here.

• Max. working temperature: 140℃
• Rate of temperature rise: 5℃/min
• Heating source: Infra-red heating
• Cooling system: Circulation Air
• Volume of dye pot: 150 / 300 / 500ml.
• Number of pot positions: 12 or 24
• Temperature Control: LA2002B or RAPID 2010 controller
• Power consumption: 4 or 6 KW

Conclusion

From Switzerland’s Benninger AG to China’s Hefei Fangyuan Instruments (FYI) and the UK’s Roaches International, these leading companies have promoted the continuous advancement of infrared dyeing technology with their advanced technology and rich industry experience.

Through the introduction of this article, I hope that readers can better understand the latest technical dynamics and market trends of infrared dyeing machines, and provide valuable references for enterprises’ equipment selection and technology upgrades.