From May 14 to 17, Techtextil 2019 will bring together more exhibitors from
even more countries than before in Frankfurt, Germany to present technical
textiles for all applications.
Mahlo
Booth: H3.0 B42
Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG will be exhibiting excerpts
from their broad portfolio of modular systems and innovative solutions.
At the booth, visitors will observe the Famacont
PMC-15 thread density measurement in live operation. The system measures the
thread or knit density by means of a sensor on the running web and compares it
with the nominal value stored in the recipe data management.
The detected deviation of the thread density from the
nominal value is used to fully automatically regulate the over-feed during the
pinning process on the tenter. For measurement, the Famacont PMC uses
continuous opto-electronic scanning with transmitted or incident light or
imaging with a camera. Its special feature is that the system can display weft
and warp threads.
Also on display will be a model of the Orthopac
CRVMC-12 automatic straightener – a specialist for technical textiles. Due to
its very solid construction, the machine with its modular design allows large
working widths of up to 5,400 mm with high tensile stress at the same time.
This makes it ideal for technical textiles, glass fabrics and woven or tufted
carpets.
Another special feature is that the bow rollers are
only swung into the fabric when required and produce a very uniform
straightening effect. If there is no bow distortion, the rollers are in neutral
position without touching the fabric.
Monforts
Booth: H3.0 F01
Since the company acquired the coating technology that its texCoat and Allround systems are based on in 2015, A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG has made a lot of refinements. All of these developments are
reflected in higher coating accuracy and the resulting quality of the treated
fabrics. At the same time, its latest multi-functional coating
heads offer an unprecedented range of options, with a wide range of modules
available.
At the show, Monforts will demonstrate a number of
enhancements that have recently been made to its texCoat and Allround coating
units.
In a major
development for the coating of technical textiles and nonwovens, Monforts is
now offering the coating roller for its texCoat and Allround coating units as
an optional carbon fibre version, in order to meet the high level of coating accuracy.
The carbon
rollers provide the extreme stiffness necessary to deal with the winding
tension required in the processing of materials such as prepregs for composites
and other heavyweight fabrics, but at the same time, a significant improvement
in coating accuracy is achieved, even for very lightweight flexible materials
In
addition, the surfaces of the rollers are protected against both abrasion and
damage from aggressive chemicals by a special ceramic coating. A further benefit is that the rollers are much easier to clean.
Stäubli
Booth: H3.0 B02
Stäubli plays an important role in the design and
quality of the end product, thanks to its core competencies in shedding (dobby
and Jacquard machines) and weaving preparation (drawing-in and warp-tying
machines).
At the booth, the company will introduce the Magma
T12, a warp-tying solution for technical yarns. This tying machine processes
monofilaments, coarse multifilaments, PP tapes, bast fibres, coarse staple
fibres and many other yarn types.
Another highlight will be
the TF20 weaving system for complex multi-layer fabrics. Individually
configurable, this system allows the production of flat and spacer fabrics,
complex and very thick and/or dense multi-layer fabrics, as well with material
mix, and 3D textiles.
In addition, the LXL/LXXL
Jacquard machines for producing complex one-piece woven) airbags will be
introduced. These machines feature lifting motions that ensure precise shedding
geometry and absolutely vibration-free movement even at high speeds.
The optimally coordinated
kinematics of all moving parts within the machine and the directly mounted
components such as the drives enable routine weaving of very heavy fabrics. The
shed opening is optimised and loads on the warp threads during weft insertion
are reduced. The robust construction and uncompromising use of high-quality
materials guarantee the reliability and longevity of every machine.
Thies
Booth: H3.0 F23
Thies Textilmaschinen will highlight its latest
range of machines for the treatment of technical textiles.
One of the highlights is the newly developed dyeing
machine iCone which treats yarns, fibres, flakes, cables, ropes and belts. The
new technique enables dyeing in short fleet. Obtaining uniform dyes and the
required fastness is self-evident. Due to the new energy-efficient functions
the iCone is able to colour in a more cost effective and environmentally
friendly way.
Another field of application is the discontinuous
bleaching of cellulose fibres for medical purposes and/ or any other fibres
such as polyester, acrylic and polyamide.
In the Thies product portfolio one can find the
corresponding presses and dryers.
Furthermore, the company will introduce the Thies
HT-Jigger, which is used for dyeing fabrics, nonwovens or space fabrics in open
width form. The HT-Jigger offers stepless tension and material speed control
with an economical dye trough. It has been designed to offer uniform dyeing in
short liquor ratios.
Suitable to process textiles at temperatures up to
143ºC, the
HT-Jigger is recommended for the treatment of crease sensitive, permeable and
non-permeable fabrics; to offer optimum flexibility for finishing of all modern
fibres.
Key applications are the automotive sector with,
for example, treatments of vehicle interiors or industrial sectors, which use
filter materials.