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No chance for distorted fabric SUPERDOME rope preparation

Mahlo scanning systems detect and washing range by

distortion in any textile application
MCS Group

Mahlo Scanners Scanning System
Whether woven, knitted or tufted, whether printed, straightening machine or the machine operator can
coated, dyed, laminated, light or heavy: every textile thus implement the corrections.
manufacturer must produce thread, stitch or pattern
straight goods. Distortions lower the quality and thus Imaging scanning as a supplement
the price of the goods. They must therefore be For the few cases that cannot be scanned with the
reliably detected and removed at today's standard TK-12 optoelectronic sensor, Mahlo uses imaging
fabric speeds, regardless of technical properties, scanning as a supplement. "Exceptions are, for
haptics or appearance. Thanks to the largest sensor example, fabrics in which, due to low fabric speeds
selection on the market, scanning systems from and yarn counts, a low yarn frequency is with little
Mahlo detect virtually the entire spectrum of textile pronounced light-dark modulation," explains the
fabrics - and thus ensure straight goods. textile expert. But the imaging method is also the
best option for manufacturers of woven crepe,
All-round talent optoelectronic scanning certain blackout fabrics, fabrics with untwisted weft
For the majority of textile manufacturers, the solution or structures with small patterns, he says.
for straight goods is optoelectronic scanning. "No MCS SpA is one of the leading machinery manufac- What makes them different from others is the experi-
other measuring principle can cover so many The course of the weft and warp threads is recorded turers in the world’s textile industry. MCS was ence of more than fifty years and our research in
materials and applications fully automatically," says by means of a high-resolution area scan camera with founded by Mr. Chiappini, Mr. Cagnazzo and Mr. dyeing, which continues and develops a combined
Kehry. Developed by company founder Dr. Heinz an imaging area of 4x3 cm. An intelligent algorithm in Sopegno in 1963. MCS offers highly technological, solution, thereby meeting design innovations, which
Mahlo, the principle continues to set standards in the the software evaluates the captured image and ground-breaking, and reliable products with continu- brought about a highly efficient machine. As far as
field of distortion detection today. Continuous further determines the degree of distortion. ous field research and test activities. consumptions are concerned (power and water) are
development and state-of-the-art digital technology extremely reduced. MCS dyeing processes are
make it possible to stay one step ahead of the ever The best of two scanning systems SUPERDOME Rope preparation and washing range optimized granting top-level performance and
more complex textile structures. "Our TK-12 sensor is If you want to combine the best of both worlds for your offers high productivity and is ideal for washing reliability.
capable of detecting weft and course distortion in production line, Mahlo opts for hybrid scanning, a after CPB, bleaching, dyeing, and washing after
virtually all textile structures and to determine the combination of optoelectronic and imaging scanning. printing processes. The processed fibres can be One of the main advantages of SUPERDOME is the
total distortion reliably and in real time." This is "It combines the advantages of both individual systems knitted and orthogonal fabrics, including terry towel saving of dyeing machines and space in the
achieved by using a suitable number of sensors that to form a superior system that takes a lot of work off the fabrics with reachable production speed even at dyehouse department. It offers a quick return of
are evenly distributed across the fabric width. They manufacturer's hands," describes Kehry. This is 150 m/min. investment with savings of 56% of water and 50% of
detect and calculate the warpage in real time using because, depending on the material type of the steam energy. It has a three times higher speed than
an oscillating lens that registers the light-dark goods passing through, the software independently The huge dwell time varies between 45 and 75 the traditional rope preparation and washing range
modulation. In this way, distortion is detected selects which warpage detection generates the most minutes, allowing production performances never with better washing performance. It is user-friendly,
simultaneously across the entire width of the fabric. stable evaluation. "Especially with a wide product seen before. SUPERDOME is available in knitted and environment-friendly as well as offers a soft hand
Distortion changes - such as in a seam - can be range with frequent fabric changes, hybrid scanning terry models and 7 and 10 washing troughs. feels effect to the fabric.
reacted to without delay. A connected automatic brings enormous relief.

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