Groz-Beckert has opened its first showroom in India – in the emerging weaving market in Ichalkaranji. Part of the official inauguration was an evening event with customers. The highlight of the weaving showroom is the new fully automatic WarpMasterPlus drawing-in machine. KnotMaster series knotting machines and accessories from the weaving preparation portfolio are also available for training, testing, and demonstrations.
The WarpMasterPlus is the latest generation of fully automatic drawing-in machines. The system of the WarpMasterPlus was redeveloped entirely from the ground up. The latest technologies were consistently used to bring a machine to the market equipped today for future requirements about increased automation given Industry 4.0. With this machine generation, Groz-Beckert continues to rely on the globally proven drawing-in concept, where drawing-in takes place via a single bobbin. Further advantages of the WarpMasterPlus include optimal flexibility combined with maximum performance and minimal setup requirements, and problem-free drawing in critical warp yarns. In addition, the number of cycles has been increased, and sophisticated functions such as pre-setting drop-wire magazines and CNC axes for adjusting the heald length have been added.
The WarpMasterPlus combines all properties offered by the established WarpMaster concept: This includes the minimal training requirements for operating and maintenance personnel and the straightforward operation thanks to sensors and video support. Video support, in particular, is a feature that customers have appreciated for years, and it enables people without prior knowledge of drawing-in to operate the machine quickly and reliably. Groz-Beckert is thus countering the increasing shortage of skilled workers in the industry.
Groz-Beckert is the world’s leading provider of industrial machine needles, precision parts and fine tools, and systems and services for the production and joining of textile fabrics. All around the world, the products and services support the textile processes of knitting and warp knitting, weaving, felting, tufting, carding, and sewing. The company, founded in 1852, employs around 8,700 people and turned over about 742 million euros in 2021.
