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Uster To Make The Millionth Unit Of Quantum 3 Anniversary Edition Of Yarn Clearers

Switzerland-based Uster is all set to manufacture the millionth piece of its Quantum 3 generation of yarn clearers shortly. The latest version of the device offers new features targeting intelligent quality management at specific fashion-oriented applications, it has been announced.

Concepts like smart limits and the yarn body have made it an attractive choice for more than a thousand textile mills worldwide. Spinning mills need to act fast to take advantage of important fashion trends, but yarns which hit the spot in terms of aesthetic appeal must also meet exacting quality standards required in certain specialised applications. The latest edition of the Uster’s Quantum 3 yarn clearer addresses both these demands, thanks to new features.

The core yarn clearing feature of the device is the first-ever automated solution for monitoring and assuring the quality of yarns with an elastane centre encased by a cotton or synthetic outer. Fabrics with stretch and fancy slub effects created in this way continue to be extremely popular in fashion items like denim jeans, functional garments and sports clothing.

The core yarn clearing feature uses powerful sensors and algorithms to detect any such problems and ensures that downstream customers receive a stretch yarn which perfectly meets their specifications. Using the built-in smart limits facility, correct tolerances can be set quickly and easily, so that any bobbins containing core defects are blocked and removed. The device’s shade variation overcomes several potential problems which may lead to unacceptable colour and shade differences. The Quantum 3’s shade variation facility provides a separated clearing channel which deals specifically with colour deviations.

When clearing limits are set, the shade variation feature immediately starts checking the bobbin as it runs on the winding machine. After this, continuous shade variations takes over to monitor the entire length of the bobbin, based on reference data which enables detection of even the most subtle variations in mélange yarns.

“Clearing and colour-shade variation features have been appreciated. We are proud to have reached the milestone of selling one million Uster Quantum 3 yarn clearers. Yarn clearers will help customers keep in step with fashion trends and always be a sound investment for the future,” Uster Technologies Product Manager Yarn Clearing Andreas Gantenbein said.