Loepfe Brothers Ltd. has announced the
launch of its new WeftMaster SFB – the first of several of planned launches
featuring latest technology products aimed at maximizing productivity in
weaving mills.
The WeftMaster brand carries with it a long
heritage of international success and reputation for Swiss engineering quality.
The WeftMaster SFB weft thread brake has been upgraded with new electronics to
control up to four brakes.
Designed for fitting to projectile and
rapier looms, the WeftMaster SFB controls the tension for all yarn types, thus
minimizing weft thread breaks. Braking start is optimized through precise
projectile detection allowing increased loom speeds and promoting higher
output. The WeftMaster SFB brakes also feature reduced yarn abrasion and higher
wear resistance.
Loepfe’s Head of Products & Solutions
Guido Wieland commented, “It’s all about productivity and maximizing return on
investment. The WeftMaster SFB helps our customers in the technical textile
business to increase production while, effectively, prolonging the life of
their original equipment.”
Loepfe CEO Dr. Ralph Mennicke added,
“Despite the continuing Covid-19 crisis, a few months ago we announced our
intent to transform the company and bring new products to the market. While our
transformation is already well-advanced, many congratulations to the whole
Loepfe team for their excellent work to facilitate the launch of the new
WeftMaster SFB product today.”