Graf + Cie, the leading manufacturer of clothings for flat cards and roller cards, located in Rapperswil near Zurich, will introduce the company’s innovative solutions at the ITM 2016 trade fair for textile machinery that takes place in Istanbul from 1-4 June.

EasyTop system

Flexible flat clothings are one of the key components in a carding machine. To ensure an evenly high quality of the carding sliver, they have to be replaced regularly. For this process the card needs to be stopped. To keep these down-times as short as possible, Graf now offers a new flat top system, which is said to reduce the stoppage time by up to 70 %.

The so-called EasyTop is applied on flat bars designed for magnetic attachment. The flat tops, equipped with a metal carrier, are attached securely and precisely by means of a magnetic connection. They resist even highest carding forces and guarantee for a high reliability in operation.

The EasyTop system can be used for aluminium flat bars with magnetic attachment technology from all manufacturers, the company reports. EasyTop are available for working widths of 40“, 51” and 60” in a selection of the well-known and proven types of flat clothings.

X-Comb and FlexComb

Graf will also present new products for the combing process. The X-Comb segments can be used on comb-bodies requiring individual segments from other manufacturers. The combing segments are made from metallic clothings that undergo a special surface treatment, which is said to substantially reduce the running-in period.

The new circular comb series FlexComb, with height adjustable geometry, a detachable spoiler and a 130° combing surface has been developed for high-performance combers of the latest generation. A short running-in period is said to guarantee cost effectiveness thanks to the special surface treatment, as well as efficient trash removal with optimal fibre selection.

DABM flat striping machine

In addition, Graf will present the DABM flat striping machine for the first time in Istanbul. The DABM is designed to allow gentle and correct removal of worn flexible flat clothings from the flat bars. Quick clamping with pneumatic clamping device and the maintenance-free three-phase AC motor without toothed belt are some of the advantages of this service machine.

Applicable for flat bars with working widths from 40” – 60”, the DABM allows a straightforward and efficient mechanical removal of the worn flat strips from the flat bars.

Graf + Cie AG

Graf + Cie is the leading supplier of clothings and combs in the field of carding, combing and nonwoven processes. The company aims to maintain its position as a reliable partner and supplier by constantly developing its know-how in metallurgy, in the processing of steel, machine construction and manufacturing of foundation material for flexible flat clothings.

It also offers a high level of vertical integration, comprehensive technical support by well-experienced specialists, as well as first-class service. The company´s sales network includes representatives and branch offices all over the world.

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