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INNOVATION:

WarpMasterPlus IT’S IN
OUR DNA

swisstextilemachinery.ch
The new generation The new WarpMaster generation can draw in up to 150 threads per minute

Drawing-in 4.0 – innovation in

weaving preparation and sophisticated functions such as
pre-setting drop wire magazines and CNC
axes for adjusting the heald length have been
added. Conversion times can be reduced to a
German Review The WarpMasterPlus combines all properties offered Dividing the machine into four modules further
minimum with different accessories.

increases the ease of maintenance and
service. Another advantage of the modular
concept is that customer-specific machine
by the established WarpMaster concept to date:
lengths can also be realized. The
modular design consisting of needle, reed, healds,
WarpMasterPlus is built in two lengths as
drop wires and yarn module, low space requirements
for the machine and drawn-in harness. This machine
offers maximum flexibility with minimal setup
In addition to the completely new
requirements and problem-free drawing-in of critical standard: 2.40 m and 4.00 m.
developments, tried-and-tested features such
warp yarns, as the drawing-in takes place via a as video support for the operating personnel,
bobbin. which customers already know and
appreciate from WarpMaster, were also
Groz-Beckert is the world’s leading provider of incorporated into the new WarpMasterPlus.
industrial machine needles, precision parts and fine This makes it possible to operate the machine
tools as well as systems and services for the quickly and reliably even for persons without
production and joining of textile fabrics. The products WarpMasterPlus. Maximum flexibility with minimal setup requirements prior knowledge of drawing-in. Groz-Beckert
and services support the fields of knitting, weaving, is therefore also addressing the increased
felting, tufting, carding and sewing. Everything In this machine generation, Groz-Beckert continues shortage of skilled workers in the industry.
comes together at the headquarters in Albstadt, to rely on the globally proven drawing-in concept,
Germany. The family-owned company, founded in where the drawing-in takes place via a single yarn Hands-on training
1852, also operates with agencies, production and package. Nevertheless, WarpMasterPlus is not Groz-Beckert would also like to demonstrate
distribution subsidiaries in more than 150 countries merely a further development of the WarpMaster: The the advantages and operation of
around the world. system has been newly developed from the ground WarpMasterPlus directly on the machine.
up. The latest technologies were consistently used to That’s why they plan to expand their services
Recently, Groz-Beckert expanded its product bring a machine to the market that is already and set up further training options in addition
portfolio for Weaving preparation with a new equipped today for future requirements with regard to to the training programs that already exist at Vevey, Switzerland, 1819: François-Louis Cailler invents
drawing-in machine: the WarpMasterPlus. increased automation in the course of Industry 4.0. the headquarters in Albstadt. For this the now-familiar tablet format for chocolate. His simple
purpose, they will set up new showrooms this idea makes chocolate available and affordable worldwide.
Developed for the future Maximum flexibility with minimal setup time year – initially in China, Turkey and India – Today, one billion Swiss-made chocolate bars are produced
The WarpMasterPlus is the latest generation of fully Further focal points in the development were where, in addition to the WarpMasterPlus, each year.
automatic drawing-in machines from Groz-Beckert maximizing machine efficiency and simultaneously other machines from their weaving
and was presented for the first time at ITMA 2019 in reducing the set-up and dismantling time. For this preparation portfolio will be available for
Barcelona. purpose, the number of cycles has been increased training, tests and demonstrations.

September/October 2021 Invented in Switzerland.
Where the same innovative spirit drives textile progress today.