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TCO 21
The next
generation
comber
machine
The state-of-the-art TCO 21 from Trützschler offers a range of easy-to-use features that boost productivity and quality
Comber machines from Trützschler are already (Ø 1.200 mm). They not only reduce yarn defects due
trusted by customers across the textiles industry and to fewer piecings which leads to quality
around the globe. Now, a state-of-the-art new design improvements, but also offer a significantly higher
is building on this track record to boost productivity, efficiency because of their larger dimensions. This,
ensure quality and support increased automation: for example, has positive effects on the number of
Meet the TCO 21! necessary cans and can transports – and results in
lower personnel costs.
Higher productivity. Better quality. Less waste. The
search for continuous improvement in the textile Excellent yarn quality
industry never ends. That’s why innovators at The TCO 21 comes with COUNT MONITORING as
Trützschler never stop exploring fresh ways of standard. This feature makes it possible for the
optimizing combing performance. The TCO 21 is the machine operator to define limits for count variations
latest milestone in our long history of driving progress via an easy-to-use display. Trützschler’s DISC
for spinners around the globe. It leverages MONITOR system of sensors measures the count
market-proven designs and technologies from continuously, and the machine alerts the operator
Trützschler to offer next-level performance and an and switches off if the limit is exceeded. In addition,
expanded range of features that give our customers the COUNT MONITORING function also includes
a decisive advantage over their competitors. spectrogram analysis.
Powerful productivity and raw material savings Customers can further strengthen their focus on
One of the key benefits of the TCO 21 is its advanced quality by choosing to add the COUNT CONTROL
processing speed. This next-generation combing function to the TCO 21. It is managed via the same
machine is able to produce at a rate of up to 600 nips easy-to-use display, and offers automatic sliver count
per minute. This puts it at the very top of the market, measurement, as well as spectrogram analysis. On
offering best-in-class productivity. To increase this top of this, it automatically regulates the main draft
even further, the TCO 21 can perfectly be coordinated during production to balance count variations and
with Trützschler’s highly economical JUMBO CANS ensure the desired sliver count. This feature is
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The DISC MONITOR system measures the count continuously
The T-LED display The T-LED display provides visual indications of the machine status over a large distance
particularly attractive for customers who manufacture parameters over large distances which enables the
blends of cotton and synthetic, as it can also be used operator recognizing them at a glance in the entire
to avoid variations in the overall yarn composition. spinning mill. The TCO 21 is built with original
Automatic optimization Trützschler electronics that ensure top-class
The TCO 21 joins the TCO 12 from Trützschler as the performance and durability: Our intelligent cooling
system, that has already proven itself in the draw
only combing machines on the market that offer an frame TD 10, contributes to a longer service life by
automatic PIECING OPTIMIZER technology that finds
the right piecing setting without a single laboratory reducing the operating temperature of electronic
test because of two functions: First by adjusting the power components. Even if components have to be
piecing time in the combing cycle (timing function). replaced at some point, the customer can keep his
spare parts inventory small because he can switch
Whereas the resetting of the detaching point (piecing also electronics spare parts flexibly between different
time) is usually a very time-consuming task, it now machine types, e.g. cards and draw frames. The
takes only a few minutes and is performed option to add an automatic greasing function
automatically at a push on a button. Second the perfectly completes the easy operation of the TCO 21.
customer is helped to select specific detaching curve
The TCO 21 marks an exciting step forward in the
types (curve function) for their unique requirements. constant journey toward more effective spinning
Easy operation processes. With its impressive range of modern and
The TCO 21 is simple to operate and maintain. The easy-to-use automated features, the machine is able
SMART TOUCH display is fast and intuitive, and a to boost productivity and quality, while empowering
Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) sensor quickly operators to customize and optimize performance
identifies each user and adapts the information on quickly and easily. It’s the latest innovation that builds
the display to their individual needs. The on Trützschler’s tradition of providing state-of-the-art
multi-colored T-LED display provides visual spinning preparation machines that give our
customers a competitive advantage. And it’s now
indications of the machine’s status or quality available for sales around the world.
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