Picanol unveils innovations in rapier & airjet weaving

01 Jul '15

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According to the weaving machines maker, the ARVDplus has been tested and proved effectively in the field on a broad range of yarns and gives optimal results with both spun and filament yarns.

The ARVDplus option is available on the new OMNIplus 800, OMNIplus Summum and TERRYplus 800 airjet machines and also as an aftermarket solution.

In search for savings in a weaving mill, Picanol now also offers the ‘Cordless cut reed’ feature, making it possible to weave without catch cords.

The Picanol cordless cut reed feature works on a ring jet suction device, fitted on the right hand side and which holds the filling upon arrival.

Clamps on the reed holder bring the filling towards the cloth fell, where it is cut by an electrical waste cutter and sucked away after which the filling waste is blown into a waste container.

The Cordless cut reed reduces operating costs as it is no longer necessary to have catch cord yarns at the right hand side of the fabric.

“Consequently, no investment in flange bobbins or horizontal bobbin creels is needed, if they supply only catch cords,” Picnaol explained.

Logistics for handling of catch cords is not needed and the machine becomes more reachable for the operator as guidance of the waste yarn is eliminated.

Among other advantages, winding-up device for waste lint is not needed and as the filling waste is not mixed with other yarn types, recycling of pure filling waste becomes possible.

This feature is available on OMNIplus Summum and OMNIplus 800 machines and as an upgrade for machines that have already been installed. (AR)

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