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Mayer & Cie.’s new machine control system
Control 5.0 makes circular CHT Pakistan at the

knitting machines IoT-ready PACE 2025 exhibition

with its sustainable

finishing solutions

CHT Pakistan (Pvt) Limited presented several TUBINGAL GEP premium softness for the highest
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sustainable bio-based, biodegradable, demands
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compostable, and recycling solutions at The PACE TUBINGAL GEP is based on a new modified
exhibition organized by PCMA held at the Expo hydrophilic silicone technology, which provides core
Center Karachi on June 25-26, 2025 as per the and surface softness combined with perfect
Knowledge knits smarter - thanks to knitlink, Mayer & Cie. digital platform. Control 5.0 makes Mayer & Cie.’s circular knitting machines IoT- and knitlink-ready. theme for this year’s expo “Sustainable Chemical bulkiness. A high level of safety in production is
Industry – Shaping the Future”. guaranteed, and it has excellent shear stability,
The new machine control system, Control 5.0 from - my.service enables fast and competent remote compatibility, and versatility applicable by exhaust,
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Mayer & Cie., is now available. It makes the support. BeSo by CHT – The best effects solution for textiles pad, and spray application.
company’s circular knitting machines Internet- and - my.shop delivers precise search results for BeSo effects can be used on clothing textiles in the
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knitlink-ready, preparing them for the digital future of “registered machines”, e.g., for spare parts. Another professional sector, in sports and leisure, but also in SARASPHERE GIANT – A giant for dyeing
textile production. Control 5.0 is the prerequisite for major benefit: updates are now delivered over the air many other areas of application for technical textiles. SARASPHERE GIANT is a multifunctional, vegan,
accessing knitlink, Mayer & Cie.’s digital platform. (OTA) – making USB sticks a thing of the past. In outdoor and sports products, home textiles such crease-preventing product primarily for PES jet
The new machine control system is available as an as towels, bed and table linens, as well as dyeing with disperse dyes. The product is based
upgrade kit for all machines built from 2001 onward. SmartControl or ClassicControl – your choice upholstery and decorative fabrics, their products on natural raw materials and is completely
From now on, every newly delivered mechanical Control 5.0 consists of an edge device for internet can make just as smart a contribution as in cars, biodegradable. The innovative formula contains
circular knitting machine will be equipped with connectivity and a new human-machine interface public transportation, hotels, restaurants, and public new ingredients that result in improved washing
Control 5.0 as standard. (HMI). Customers can choose between two interface facilities. power and guarantee non-foaming properties.
options:
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New concept in machine operation With the “Best Solution” concept BeSo , the CHT TUBINGAL RISE – First textile softener based on
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“Control 5.0 marks a milestone in the evolution of - SmartControl (standard): Up to four smart knobs – Group offers an ultra-modern and powerful range of recycled silicones
circular knitting for the digital age,” says Benjamin small, rotary displays – on the machine legs allow effects that provide textiles with high-performance Following the circular economy model, end-of-life
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Mayer, Managing Director of Mayer & Cie. “With the knitter to access all relevant machine functions. properties. The innovative effects developed by silicone products are recycled and, with TUBINGAL
Control 5.0, we’re guiding our customers step by More in-depth operation is handled via a mobile specialists can be applied to a wide range of RISE, converted into a new softener. By doing this,
step into the world of the Industrial Internet of Things device – such as a tablet or smartphone – which materials, depending on the area of application, and the CHT Group is supporting the SDGs (Sustainable
(IIoT). That makes our machines not only smarter allows for role-based user permissions for operators can be configured and combined in a multitude of Development Goals) of the United Nations and
underlining its commitment to sustainability.
but also more efficient in the long run.” and supervisors. ways. Each meets the highest requirements in terms
- ClassicControl (optional): All control functions are of performance and sustainability. BeSo ACTIVE, In past, production methods for manufacturing
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From Stand-alone to IoT-ready bundled in one central touchscreen interface located BeSo BRIGHT, BeSo COOL, BeSo DRY, BeSo silicone fabric softeners were based entirely on
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Since the 1990s, Mayer & Cie. machine control within the machine – in the same position as the EASY, BeSo FRESH, BeSo LASTING, BeSo linear concepts. With the development and
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systems have undergone continuous development – previous control unit. RESPONSIBLE, BeSo SMOOTH, BeSo STRETCH, production of TUBINGAL RISE (Recycled
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from stand-alone solutions to locally installed data BeSo SOFT and BeSo STRONG are the best Innovative Silicone Emulsion), the world’s first fabric
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interfaces, and now to Control 5.0, which enables a Upgrades for machines built after 2001 solutions for high-performance textiles. softener made of more than 60% recycled and
direct, secure connection to the cloud-based knitlink Going forward, all new mechanical circular knitting reprocessed silicone waste and renewable bio-
platform. machines from Mayer & Cie. will be equipped with ARRISTAN 7220 for coloured and full-white textiles based emulsifiers has now been made available to
Control 5.0. ARRISTAN 7220 is a non-ionic micro-emulsion the market. The quality of this product is identical to
Gateway to the knitlink platform For existing customers looking to retrofit their based on a recently developed modified amino a silicone softener made of primary raw materials. It
Control 5.0 is the key to accessing knitlink, Mayer & machines to use knitlink, Mayer & Cie. offers siloxane for long-lasting soft touch. It confers to the is bluesign , GOTS, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100,
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Cie.’s digital platform that currently includes three apps: upgrade kits for machines built from 2001 onward. textile an inner softness and flowing handle, ZDHC MRSL v3.1, Listed on “The List by INDITEX”
Since older models and configurations can vary, the especially on pigment-printed fabric. with AA, C2C Certified Material Health Certificate .
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- my.monitoring provides real-time machine company provides a detailed checklist to clarify
operating data. individual upgrade requirements in advance.
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