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and productivity.

Moreover, KARL MAYER will be showing the new stop in terms of speed and design variety as the previous
motion MULTIGUARD as prototype. Positioned at the
State of the Art technology and exit to the creel, this newcomer continuously version, but thanks to an innovative gear solution it is k.production is also launching its first product. This
faster and simpler during pattern change. Instead of
new digital tool combines a PDA system with a ticket
determines the yarn tension values of all the yarns,
system to enable any disruptions in production to be
pattern disks, it is only necessary to exchange data.
thus, also controlling any yarn breakages and
Best of Textile solutions for Warp tension peaks. Premiere of a composite machine and innovative managed efficiently. Main advantages: Any problems
can be dealt with quickly, and the root cause can be
technical applications
tackled rapidly by displaying the relevant sequence.
Guests will be able to experience the latest
Knitting, Warp Preparation and generation of sectional warping machines via a live k.management enables the current production
link at KARL MAYER’s German site in Hausen. The
process to be viewed remotely and now includes a
PROWARP® will be demonstrating its new features
Technical Textiles and capabilities. The latest innovations include a is possible to ensure a rapid pattern change and to greater range of parameters. The key performance
RDPJ 6/2 EL, double raschel technology
indicator, warp beam running time, is a new feature. It
modern module for the camera-assisted recording of
provides information quickly and clearly on imminent
production data, which is important for the high
reproducibility of beam build-up. The PROACTIVE produce patterns with long repeats. For the beam changes, and thus contributes to reducing
Warping is also new. This new brand is a self-learning development of new articles, the innovative model downtimes and maintenance times.
quality control system, which records the takes full advantage of the integration into the KM.ON
quality-relevant beam parameters by means of eco system. This machine is the first representative The new features in the k.maintenance system focus
sensors and compares them with the target values. If which in the product category k.innovation, provides on the topic of planned maintenance. With specified
any deviations occur, the production data are optimum support for the virtual textile development maintenance plans and active reminders of pending
optimised accordingly when processing repeat commonly used today. jobs, this tool should help to minimise the risk of
orders. A high beam quality can be achieved, machine breakdowns.
irrespective of the operatives. Under the LACE.EXPRESS trademark, KARL MAYER KARL MAYER Technische Textilien GmbH is
launched the OJ series in 2016, perfectly tailored to continuing to develop into a systems supplier for The k.innovation covers the first software
With models and presentations, KARL MAYER will be the special needs of the apparel market. In Barcelona non-crimped fabrics (NCFs) and is launching a new developments, which will enable customers to
showing innovative technical solutions for an OJ 91/1 B will be on show. line for producing thermoplastic unidirectional tapes shorten their time-to-market considerably by adapting
guaranteeing improved efficiency and sustainability in (UD tapes). their workflows and processes. For example, the
the denim production in its „Future of Textiles“ sector. In the „Future of Textiles“ area, the visitors will have software is not installed in situ but is used via a
KARL MAYER can be found on Stand 8.0/B107 at the One main focus in this context is the topic of the opportunity to see very promising applications for browser. This enables several users to cooperate.
ITMA 2019 trade fair. This innovative textile machinery SUSTAINABLE DENIM. KARL MAYER presents a the textiles manufactured on the machines made by The key for accessing all the KM.ON solutions, k.ey,
manufacturer will present here technical pioneering newly developed technology for an indigo dyeing KARL MAYER Technische Textilien. The focus here is has also been upgraded. It also enables KARL
solutions for an efficient, flexible production in the process in nitrogen atmosphere, which ensures an on the issue of concrete components reinforced with MAYER’s older machines, equipped with KAMCOS® 1,
fields of Warp Knitting, Warp Preparation and optimum setting of the dye in terms of solidity and carbon or glass fibre NCFs rather than steel. to be integrated as well as machines belonging to the
Technical Textiles, as well as new digital products of brilliant tone, at the same time requiring less dye bath Warp Preparation Business Unit.
the sector‘s software trendsetter, KM.ON. Moreover, volume, chemicals and water. The dyeing process Besides, an innovative solution for personal
under the motto „Future of Textiles“ the company will ensures highest efficiency. protection equipment will also be showcased: a new Ecological solutions from the machine to the textile
present clever textile solutions for new, exciting Also on show will be the new LINK-MATIC® system bulletproof vest made from an aramid NCF, that is KARL MAYER keeps the focus on the topic of
applications and markets as well as contributions to for the automatic knotting of the batches on the both effective and comfortable to wear. The sustainability. In the course of the generation change
the topic of sustainability. Progressive warp preparation PRODYE-S indigo machine and the PROSIZE sizing functional textile was produced on a multiaxial of the high-performance warp-knitting machines,
technology for processing high-quality yarns and an machine. By means of this innovation it is possible to warp-knitting machine, type COP MAX 5 with online almost all models have been equipped with LEO®.
experience world with fabrics full of creative ideas will Karl Mayer PRODIRECT reduce retooling times to just a few minutes. The OJ 91/1 B spreading process. The Low Energy Option enables an average energy
round off KARL MAYER’s presence at ITMA. almost continuous production increases machine saving of 10% compared to conventional
Regarding the direct beamers, KARL MAYER has efficiency, at the same time reducing waste yarn and For double raschel technology, KARL MAYER will Expanding the portfolio of solutions of the digital counterparts, thus, helping to reduce the
Innovations for the entire warp preparation sector consistently pursued its twin product line strategy. personnel expenditure. The perfect arrangement of show how a new RDPJ 6/2 EL machine can be used brand KM.ON consumption of resources.
KARL MAYER will showcase its new MULTI-MATIC® The new ISODIRECT was successfully launched at the warp after retooling reduces the share of to open up a previously unknown product world. The At ITMA ASIA 2018, KARL MAYER launched its own
32 for producing sample and short production warps. ITMA ASIA 2018 as a standard model, and the second-grade fabric. outstanding warp-knits are marketed under digital brand, KM.ON, the associated digital product The topic of SUSTAINABLE DENIM is especially
This new machine impresses with its excellent PRODIRECT will be presented to the public as a 4D-KNIT.SOLUTIONS. Eye-catching portfolio with eight categories, and the first solutions. addressed to the manufacturers belonging to the
price-performance ratio and offers all the advantages version for the premium market at the next ITMA in Warp-knitting machines with improved 4D-KNIT.SOLUTIONS articles can be seen in the Other offers will follow just in time for the next ITMA denim sector.
of the KAMCOS® 2 platform. Thanks to the Barcelona. The latest electronic systems, the price-performance ratio and new textile products „Future of Textiles“ area. in Barcelona.
integrated OPC UA interface in particular, the KAMCOS® 2 platform, and sophisticated technical In the field of raschel machines a new RSJ 4/1 EL will
machine can be digitally networked and the operating solutions make this new machine the high-end model be premiered at ITMA. Offering 50 % more working For tricot machines, the first three-bar HKS model
data can be collected in real time. that achieves optimum levels in terms of quality width at the same, this machine is highly productive with electronic guide bar control will be displayed.
and uniquely flexible. Thanks to the EL technology, it The new HKS 3-M-ON offers the same performance

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