Saurer group's Allma and Volkmann expect to attract the attention of industry professionals with numerous technological innovations at ITMA 2015 that takes place from 12-19 November in Milan.

The technologies designed to cater to customers’ needs will be on display at the company’s booth and these include CompactTwister, CarpetTwister, CarpetCabler, Heat-Set and TechnoCorder TC2.

CompactTwister

With the CompactTwister, the company is presenting its high performance twisting machine for staple fibre yarns, which was awarded the E³ label for triple added value in the areas of energy, economics and ergonomics.

Energy savings of up to 40% can be achieved with the eco-drive concept and the ecospindle technology with adapted spindle combinations. The systematically integrated HD feeds are setting new standards for efficient further processing in the areas of energy savings and optimised feed weights, according to the manufacturer. The productivity of the CompactTwisters is said to be 30% higher, thanks to the high delivery speeds of up to 120 m/min.

The ergonomic benefits of the CompactTwister are said to include greater ease of use due to the improved take-up geometry, central settings and handling aids, which result in an up to 10% reduction in operating times.

More customer benefits

Volkmann is presenting the new CarpetTwister and CarpetCabler product generation, which was awarded the E³ label for triple added value in the areas of energy, economics and ergonomics.

The outstanding characteristics are the energy-saving spindle family and the maximum quality with optimum economic efficiency, the company reports. Spindle and spindle pot versions, as well as drive and storage technology, are said to enable very high energy savings of up to 40%.

With delivery speeds of up to 120 m/min during uptwisting, reduced space requirements due to smaller spindle gauge and the adaptation of the spindle speed, productivity can be increased by up to 45%. A new feature is the computer controlled drive system, which enables a quick changeover to new yarn lots and the change of production parameters.

TechnoCorder TC2

Allma's TechnoCorder TC2 was awarded the E³ label for triple added value in the areas of energy savings, productivity increase and ergonomic improvement. The TechnoCorder TC2 is winning over customers with its independent spindle technology, 400 m/min delivery speed and the 25% higher package density, according to the company.

The TechnoCorder TC2 is distinguished by attractive developments, such as the new FlexiPly equipment for the production of hybrid yarns and the new larger 830 mm spindle spacing for the processing of coarse yarn counts. Energy-optimised modern drives and a lean yarn balloon, thanks to the optimised balloon geometry and height-adjustable balloon yarn guide, lead to low energy costs.

Two spindle gauges cover a large range of yarn counts, from 235dtex to 33,000dtex. PrimePac quality twist packages can be manufactured according to individual needs. Special attention was given to the ergonomics, resulting in the independent spindle unit and new section concept enabling an ergonomically friendly spindle design.

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