THE NFME NARROW WEAVING MACHINE
The latest narrow weaving machine opens up completely new possibilities in terms of developing and manufacturing products for innovative applications. Take-off, weft and catch thread transport, as well as the feed required for processing elastic yarns, are electronically controlled. This also enables the use of yarns that are demanding in terms of processing, which are fed with the optimum tensile force for the weaving process.
However, the heart of the machine is the electronically controlled dobby, which allows an unlimited repeat length. This allows individual adjustment of the shed geometry for each individual heald frame. In addition to the ‘high’ and ‘low’ heald frame positions, the “high”, “middle” and “low” positions required when using a 2-needle weft insertion system (‘weaving system Z’) can be set with minimal effort. This innovative shed formation now provides product designers with a tool for creating previously unachievable structures and weave combinations that were not possible with previous technologies.
For special ribbons, a weft selector for up to four weft colours (yarns) is available as an option, which can be programmed pick-by-pick. The control unit includes a pattern editor for creating and correcting weaves.
Overall, the NFME sets new standards in terms of technology, efficiency, cost-effectiveness and operational reliability.
The NFME ribbon weaving machine is used for the production of all types of elastic and non-elastic narrow textiles. These include underwear ribbons, decorative ribbons, bra straps, spacer fabrics and curtain tapes. The heavier and stronger version of the machine is ideal for the production of fall protection webbings (tear belts), luggage straps, lashing straps, etc..
At ITMA Asia + CITME, the Jakob Müller Group will be exhibiting a version with two weaving heads, each with a blade width of 66 mm. The machine is used to produce a so-called elastic accordion webbing, which is typically used as a connecting device in the field of fall protection.
MÜGRIP® MBJ8.1 LABEL WEAVING MACHINE
This latest-generation rapier weaving machine is designed for the production of woven labels in a wide variety of pattern designs – including photo-realistic motifs, fashionable ribbons, name tags and key lanyards. An electronically controlled hot-slit system is available for separating the labels directly on the machine, which also seals the edges at the same time. This system can also be used to slit so called pre-stored rolls on the weaving machine, which are then fed into the MÜSONIC3 ultrasonic slitting machine in a further processing step. This ultrasonic slitting technology produces very fine edges with a correspondingly soft feel.
The use of the latest technologies ensures both, increased operational reliability and a longer service life for the weft insertion system. The space crank gear used to move the rapier bands enables extremely low-wear weft insertion. The energy consumption of the MÜGRIP® MBJ8.1 is around 30% lower than that of conventional rapier weaving machines.
The shed movement is formed using SPE3M series Jacquard machines with up to 3,072 hooks. Three different harness designs enable the production of labels in taffeta, semi-satin and satin qualities.
The proven MÜCAD software is available in a licensed version for pattern programming. Product developers can create designs with 4 to 12 weft colours. Depending on the yarn quality, the weft threads can be gently inserted into the weaving shed at individually adjustable and programmable speeds.
Only one terminal is required to monitor and control the entire weaving process, which is simple and intuitive to use. Intelligent machine lighting saves time when repairing warp and weft thread breaks. The machine is also characterised by a high degree of flexibility and short changeover times.
All these advantages are combined in a compact design offering maximum productivity with the smallest footprint.
The machine exhibited at ITMA Asia + CITME is a MÜGRIP® MBJ8.1 in satin execution with 2400 hooks. It produces a label in high-resolution design using 55 dtex warp yarn and 33 dtex weft yarn.
