High-tech circular weaving recently received an
upgrade: Based on the RX 8.0, Starlinger launched the RX 8.0 II with several
new features. Version II scored with an optimized shuttle and reed design in
combination with modern electronic components for energy-saving operation and
easy handling.
Since 2013, the circular loom RX 8.0 for
high-strength tape fabric has been convincing customers all over the globe with
excellent fabric quality at low production costs. To increase the efficiency of
the RX 8.0 even further, it was revised in 2018 and presented as the RX 8.0 II
in the Starlinger factory in Taicang/China.
In addition to the optimized 8-shuttle-design, the
machine now possesses an improved and extended reed with 2400 instead of the
previous 2160 positions. The RX 8.0 II operates at a production speed of 800
picks/minute with a double flat working width of 1700 - 2250 mm.
The energy-saving motors are equipped with
frequency converters; the circular loom is controlled via smartTRONIC on the
intuitive 7'' color display. Operators will also appreciate the significantly
reduced noise level of the machine.
"The outstanding production efficiency of
Starlinger circular looms results from low operating costs paired with a high
IQ," explained Starlinger Sales Director Hermann Adrigan (Note: IQ stands
for Indicator of Quality - the average woven fabric meters produced without
warp breaks).
"In October 2018, the first RX 8.0 II circular looms were
delivered to a customer in Southeast Asia, who produces plastic fabrics for
flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs). Thanks to the completely
oil-free weaving process, the produced fabric is also suitable for packaging
food products such as seeds."
Plastic
fabrics for heavy-duty applications
High-strength fabrics are used in a variety of
heavy-duty applications: FIBCs for transporting large product quantities,
geotextiles for landscaping, agrotextiles for agriculture, tarpaulins for
protection against wind and weather.
The material is manufactured on circular looms
which process PP, HDPE, or PET tapes into robust fabric. The technology behind
Starlinger circular looms is certainly impressive: Mechanical components are
constantly optimized and complemented with state-of-the-art electronics. The
focus lies on high fabric quality, cost-efficient production, low maintenance,
and easy handling.