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Uster Technologies’ all-new AFIS 6 –

The indispensable process control

instrument

neps are more difficult to remove. In addition to the micro-polyester, viscose, modal, micromodal,
number of neps, the size of the neps is measured. lyocell, micro-lyocell, and acrylic.
With the critical neps size report, spinners get an
estimate of how many neps are in the yarn. Quality and profitability in control
Carding and combing are the two fiber processes in
For the spinning process, it is essential to know the spinning mill which most influence yarn quality.
about fiber length and short fiber content. AFIS 6 The carding process is the heart of every spinning
measures the single fiber length, per number and mill. Poor performance here cannot be recovered in
per weight. Next to the length, the maturity and subsequent processes. The combing process
immature fiber count are measured. With its reduces the short fiber content and is the last
advanced opto-electronic sensors to measure single removal stage for neps, trash and dust. Only with
Uster AFIS 6 - the all-new fiber process control system. fiber quality, AFIS 6 proves it can optimize short Uster AFIS 6 measurements can spinners optimize
staple spinning. these processes and save money.

Fiber quality measurement in spinning preparation is achieves this by measuring the various parameters An optional sensor also measures dust and trash Uster AFIS 6 can be connected to Quality Expert,
crucial for optimizing waste and meeting yarn quality for the length, fineness, maturity, neps, seed coat particles, which can cause serious problems in hosted in Uster Tester 6. Full control from fiber to
specifications. The brand-new Uster AFIS 6 – the neps, trash, and dust in a particular test specimen subsequent fabric manufacturing processes. yarn in a single inline system illustrates the entire mill
next-generation laboratory instrument from Uster of fiber. Knowing the number of trash and dust particles operation, with key quality parameters in the right
Technologies – uniquely tests man-made fiber helps the spinner and results in less downtime in format at the right time.
properties in addition to cotton. It provides critical This intensive monitoring is the only way to detect weaving, while knitting needles last longer, and
data to optimize fiber process control for cotton, fiber quality issues before they get into the yarn and cleaning efficiency in the open-end spin box is Mill analyses with meaningful quality comparisons,
man-made fibers, and blended yarns. lead to a quality claim from the customer. Only enhanced. integrated application knowledge and focused
industry-leading Uster AFIS 6 can deliver these management reports are leveraged for even more
Spinners always strive to preserve the quality of advantages to give mills better overall control of Managing synthetics the same way profound and informed decision-making.
valuable incoming fiber throughout the costs, reduced raw material waste and less Synthetic fibers are growing in importance, so it’s
manufacturing process. Uster AFIS 6 achieves this off-quality yarn. essential to measure them. The cut length and fiber Last but not least, Uster Statistics is already
by testing the material at each stage of preparation, fineness are particularly relevant, as both are crucial integrated within AFIS 6, making global benchmark
from bale to roving. And, in its latest version, AFIS AFIS 6 also makes things easier for the spinner, for the spinning process. Uster AFIS 6 can measure comparisons quick and easy for the textile industry.
can now measure 100% synthetic fibers and fiber applying the same intuitive new user interface as the the synthetic fibers most commonly used in short The new AFIS provides two Uster Statistics
blends commonly used in short-staple spinning, in famous Uster Tester 6 and other Uster yarn testing staple spinning. As well as length and fineness, fiber interactions: one for the whole process and one for
the same unit as cotton. instruments, featuring 11 languages. The improved neps are determined. New test parameters are also each process step. Comparisons to Uster Statistics
reporting package simplifies data analysis. introduced, such as cut length and denier. They are throughout the process show any unexpected
Ongoing fiber quality monitoring critical for incoming raw material inspection and spinning faults.
Several different fiber characteristics affect quality What spinners need to know selection.
and performance through pre-spinning operations – Neps in yarn can be seriously disturbing if they show Spinners have it in their own hands! The latest Uster
opening, cleaning, carding, combing, roving – so up in finished fabrics and garments. Uster AFIS 6 Short-staple yarns today include more and more fiber process control system puts them in control of
testing needs to take account of the impact of each. makes the important distinction between fiber neps cotton/synthetic blends and 100% synthetics. Cotton spinning preparation – and the end-product’s
AFIS (short for Advanced Fiber Information System) and seed coat neps – important because seed coat can be blended with fibers such as polyester, success.

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