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control, ensuring the best clearing mode is applied. to the value of the contamination function, together
The Quantum 4.0 enables this through a simple with Total Contamination Control (TCC).
Capacitive/Optical switch. This allows greater
flexibility in the types of yarn which can be produced, Quantum 4.0 gives spinners the ultimate confidence
while also dealing with factors such as humidity through the intelligent interaction of capacitive and
variations. optical sensor technology. It achieves ‘one of a kind’
security levels in basic clearing, while also cutting
Intelligent sensors in tandem only what’s necessary.
The capacitive and optical sensors work intelligently
in tandem through an innovation known as Cross Prevention pays off
Clearing. This locates and eliminates hidden defects As well as identifying defects at winding, preventing
Clear choice: security, prevention and flexibilit by means of a double check, in which the main defects at source is also in focus with the clearer’s
new Expert System. The new Quantum Expert is now
sensor’s signal is supported by the assistance
New Uster Quantum 4.0 yarn clearer sensor. This deals with issues such as unnoticed fluff included in the product offering. Thanks to many
added intelligent analytical features, the Uster
events, which might otherwise cause breaks
Quantum Expert enhances process control and
downstream.
prevention of defects, through Total Contamination
offers spinners the best of both worlds Today’s market trends show strong demand for Control, Ring Spinning Optimization and the RSO 3D
compact yarns. Here, spinners can trust Quantum
Value Module.
4.0 to tap this potential and deal with any quality
issues. The density feature, for example, protects Latest innovations in the new clearer protect spinners
mills from substandard cops caused by ring spinning from claims and waste – but enabling business
Uster Quantum 4.0 – The connected yarn quality assurance system malfunctions such as blocked compacting zones, or success is the real purpose of Quantum 4.0. Latest
twist problems. The Smart Duo has the advantage of clearing technologies work with Uster’s unique data
monitoring yarn density continuously and after every analysis to enable flexible data-based decisions
splice. “No matter where density variations originate, using Application Intelligence. “Failure prevention is
be it compacting, different twist levels due to slip the key to success and tackling issues at source is
spindles or otherwise, Uster Quantum 4.0 takes care the way to do it. Uster Quantum 4.0 plays an
of it – and this is a real technical innovation,” says important role in this, offering options to strengthen
Katrin Hofer, Product Manager at Uster Technologies. it,” says Hofer.

No more material mix-ups Secure and user-friendly
A further valuable innovation with Quantum 4.0 is the The secret of true innovation is how well it is
Blend Mix-up option, which now enables mills to designed through to the point of user interaction. No
identify mix-ups of different types of raw materials. matter how much data – in terms of quantity and
This long-awaited market request detects any wrong different parameters – is collected for analysis, Uster
raw material in greige and white yarns, combating the Quantum Expert manages the complexity, while
infamous, but serious, barré effect in fabrics. Cop staying as intuitive as ever.
mix-ups can happen in mills, since differences are
hardly visible to the human eye. But Quantum 4.0 With Quantum 4.0, a new central Smart-Limit button
stops the problem before it becomes an issue, enhances flexibility, since operators can adjust all
thanks to significantly improved hardware and available smart limits with a single tap, based on the
New customer-centered user interface with a 16:9 software – all underpinned by the Smart Duo. unique Yarn Body concept. Each individual limit can
touchscreen on control units
be simply fine-tuned as preferred.
The higher processing power of the new sensors
Which yarn clearing technology should spinners the fast-moving market challenges, instead of brings additional benefits such as the enhanced Users enjoy the established Quantum workflows and
choose? Now there’s only one answer, as Uster pondering technical options. Continuous Core Yarn option, which detects both embrace the new customer-centered user interface
launches the new Quantum 4.0 clearer generation. missing and off-center core continuously. with a 16:9 touchscreen on the 7th generation control
This world-beating innovation combines both Security and reliability: the basis of yarn quality units`.
capacitive and optical sensors in one – delivering Quantum 4.0 is like a dream come true for the Innovations in Quantum 4.0 also focus on
comprehensive security, prevention and flexibility. industry. For years, spinners have wished for a way to contamination, with deeper analysis of polypropylene Nothing gets in the way of success with this
bring the best of different technologies together, for and foreign matter. A new PP classification gives prevention strategy. Uster recognizes that today’s
The Smart Duo system offers the best of both worlds secure quality and maximum flexibility. users the overview of polypropylene content, while challenges are tough, can be overcome with
for intelligent yarn quality control and optimized the Advanced FD classification now shows extra prevention, security and flexibility on your side – and
profitability. It means mills can now focus on meeting Spinners can now access full security in quality classes below the 5% lines. Both these features add Quantum 4.0 on your winding machine.

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