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Groz-Beckert felting solutions at ITMA Asia + CITME 2014

Groz-Beckert, the leading provider of industrial machine needles, will be presenting its new products and service highlights at ITMA Asia + CITME trade fair that is due to be held in Shanghai, China, from 16-20 June. In the centre of Groz-Beckert’s show presence stands the TexCar – a Mercedes-Benz E-Class model that was rebuilt so that nearly all of the textiles used in its manufacture were laid open. This exhibit allows a free view of woven and knitted fabric, nonwovens and seams, and demonstrates the diversity of textile applications. The use of textiles goes beyond seat covers, carpets and car mats. They are also featured in safety equipment, such as airbag and safety belt, and under the hood and at the wheels.

20th March 2014

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Albstadt/Shanghai

Industrial, Clothing/​Footwear

Groz-Beckert, the leading provider of industrial machine needles, will be presenting its new products and service highlights at ITMA Asia + CITME trade fair that is due to be held in Shanghai, China, from 16-20 June.

In the centre of Groz-Beckert’s show presence stands the TexCar – a Mercedes-Benz E-Class model that was rebuilt so that nearly all of the textiles used in its manufacture were laid open.

This exhibit allows a free view of woven and knitted fabric, nonwovens and seams, and demonstrates the diversity of textile applications. The use of textiles goes beyond seat covers, carpets and car mats. They are also featured in safety equipment, such as airbag and safety belt, and under the hood and at the wheels.

Nonwovens

In the field of felting (nonwovens), the focus at ITMA is on specific needle solutions for the automobile industry. The needled nonwovens, visible in the automotive interior, can be structured or flat needled products.

Depending on the requirements of the customers in the automobile industry, different needle types are suitable. The best possible surface quality of flat needled products is achieved with the EcoStar felting needle, the company reports.

Groz-Beckert, EcoStar is a felting needle for almost all requirements. © Groz-Beckert

According to Groz-Beckert, EcoStar is a felting needle for almost all requirements. In comparison with standard needles, it is said to offer users an improved surface quality of the end product, longer service life combined with reduced energy consumption, and a fibre transport requiring a lower penetration force for the same efficiency.

KnotMaster

For weaving, Groz-Beckert is full-range supplier for high quality weaving accessories and machines for weaving preparation. These cover a wide field of application.

At the exhibition Groz-Beckert will be showcasing its warp-tying machine KnotMaster. This modular system sets new standards in service and maintenance friendliness. Its numerous functions include four tying methods, single and double knots, short knot ends and the yarn break detector.

Warp-tying machine

Thanks to its broad range of application, the standard version AS/3 has established itself as a best-seller, the company reports. It is a warp-tying machine for all fine and medium yarns made from cotton, wool, and synthetic materials as well as for blended and elastic yarns.

At the exhibition Groz-Beckert will be showcasing its warp-tying machine KnotMaster. © Groz-Beckert

The highlight at the ITMA Asia is the warp-tying machine in RS/3 version –suitable for all warp materials with smooth surfaces, for example fibreglass. Fibre warps can be knotted at a rate of up to 400 knots per minute.

The end products of fibreglass weaving are used as base material for truck canvas, tents, circuit boards or temperature-resistant conveyer belts.

myGrozBeckert

At this year‘s ITMA Asia the company, for the first time, presents its fundamentally redesigned app myGrozBeckert. The previous version of the app was downloaded more than 10,000 times.

Available in German, English and Chinese and for iOS and Android, the app aims to improve the customer experience with the new design and quicker access to the requested information.

www.groz-beckert.com

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