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Stäubli Dazzles At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2016 In Shanghai

Stäubli, an internationally renowned brand in the realm of textile machinery gave a dazzling display of demonstrations and products in the recently concluded ITMA Asia 2016 exhibition in Shanghai, China.

Among other features, on display was Stäubli’s refined DX Jacquard machine at a special demonstration stand. This proven Jacquard machine has been redesigned for even longer service life and was publicly unveiled at this show. Suitable for any standard Jacquard application, the DX can be used with the full range of Stäubli harness types.Stäubli harnesses are widely appreciated by weavers for their levelling features and their perfectly balanced high-quality components, delivering high performance and durability.

Stäubli displayed the completely re-engineered electronic LX and LXL Jacquard machines for the first time in Asia. Producing a wide array of fabrics, these machines demonstrated their exceptional precision and reliability in complete Jacquard installations.

Theextremely versatile LX Jacquard machines and LXL Jacquard machines that were on display are ideal for broad use in modern Jacquard weaving. These new series feature a new lifting mechanism that allows high-speed weaving of even extremely heavy fabrics. With the new coaxial drive shaft and re-sized chassis supporting beams and bearings, the new models can handle up to 26% greater loads than previous models. In addition, the positioning of the fans in the housing of the LX optimizes internal airflow, thereby ensuring that the machine interior remains clean and at a controlled temperature. The LX models are available in sizes up to 6,144 hooks, whilst the LXL can achieve up to 36,864 hooks when two machines are combined.

Stäubli also displayed the successful and re-engineered SX, and in both series (SX and LX) special models for the production of all types of velvet fabrics. The SX V, the LX V, and the LXL V. Offering the possibility of flexible combination of the 3-position modules with the 2-position modules, the pile and ground warp can be activated with the same machine.

At another demonstration stand Stäubli displayed and demonstrated the UNIVALETTE Jacquard machine for labelling and logos on the selvedge and in all flat fabrics. With its individual warp thread control (up to 96 actuators per Jacquard head) this Jacquard machines offers virtually unlimited design options. It was shown on a demonstration unit in combination with an electronic rotary dobby. Like other Stäubli Jacquard machines for narrow fabrics, the UNIVALETTE Jacquard machine is programmed via the JC7N operating console.

Stäubli presented to the public for the first time, the newly developed S3062/S3061 dobbies for water-jet applications. The evolutionary design of these machines now incorporates the exclusive Stäubli locking system for enhanced security and for selection of the heald frames. These technologies are being unveiled with the third generation of electronic rotary dobbies, previously available only for rapier and air-jet machines. The new S3062/S3061 dobbies are being launched in combination with the new generation of high-mounted transmissions, the de82 and de83, featuring perfectly balanced kinematics, reinforced structure, and an integrated controller. Weavers who invest in the high-performance combination of S3062/S3061 dobby and de82/83 transmission will profit from higher output as a result of higher running speeds and superior reliability. In addition, they can run their mill with less maintenance and lower energy consumption.

Besides, on display was the rotary dobby, a revolutionary machine invented by Stäubli many years ago, which has been steadily developed further. The presentation was made on the third generation of electronic rotary dobbies. The US $ 3000 / 3200electronic rotary dobby familybrings astounding benefits to weavers. It was seen with many application examples at the Stäubli’s booth and at those of many other weaving machine manufacturers.

Another product worthy of mention was the MAGMA T12 warp-typing machine.Ideal for mills supplying the growing market of technical textiles, the MAGMA T12 warp-tying machine ties medium-to-coarse yarn types, e.g. coarse multifilament, PP ribbons, bast fibres, coarse staple fibres, and many other fibre types. The machine is equipped with an optical system for double-end detection and has a patented yarn separation system eliminating the need for specific separation needles. A touch-screen panel displays information about the tying process and is used by the operator to conveniently enter parameters and settings.

The MAGMA T12 was successfully demonstrated at the Stäubli booth tying 0.4 mm nylon monofilament yarn.