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Mahlo draws on 75 years of experience

in the development and construction

of the straightening devices

German Review Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG is one of the world's leading Weft Straightener
Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG, Germany
system that can be used universally for almost any
manufacturers of measuring, control and automation
application. Its more compact version enables the
systems for the textile and finishing industry as well
fine straightening of textile fabrics. However, Mahlo
as the coating, film and paper sector.
also has the right answer for heavy-duty tasks, for
example, for particularly high demands due to large
fabric widths for carpets or dimensionally stable
Founded in 1945 by Dr. Heinz Mahlo, the company
has remained a family business to this day. Mahlo
textiles such as denim. For asymmetrical warping,
is at home in the Bavarian town of Saal a.d.
the German manufacturer uses a special straighten-
Donau, but operates worldwide: Five branches in
ing principle with its needle straightener.
Italy, Belgium, Spain, China and the USA serve as
bases for the most important markets. With around
With a multitude of sensors, all relevant processes
200 employees, however, the machines are
around the stenter frame are recorded and corrected
developed and produced exclusively in Saal - Process Control
quality made in Germany. in real time. One of them is the moisture control after
the stenter frame, where the speed of the fabric is
Mahlo straightening machines have been a adjusted to the drying result. In addition to residual
synonym for straight fabric for years. This has moisture control, Mahlo offers online measurement
enabled Mahlo to continuously maintain its posi- of the number of weft threads and stitch courses.
tion in a demanding market. The machine manu- The continuous and precise control of the weft yarn
facturer also offers systems for process control or stitch row density is an important factor for quality
and quality measurement. An all-round package optimization in the finishing of textile goods, as well
for efficient production, individually tailored to the as the basis weight.
needs of producers.
Web Gauging System
In the development and construction of the straight- Mahlo has developed its quality measurement
ening devices, the company draws on 75 years of system to measure, record and control critical
experience. Since Mahlo carries out all develop- process parameters such as moisture, coating
ments itself, it brings its technologies to market very thickness, basis weight, coating application, material
quickly. Mahlo has thus repeatedly set standards in composition, etc. The various sensors and measur-
the field of straightening and control. ing frames of the modular system can be used in
practically all industries that produce web-shaped
Weft Straightening products - and help manufacturers save
With its classic weft straightener Mahlo presents a costs and energy.

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