Machinery and equipment

Bench-top molecular printing system aids development of smart bandages

1 December 2006

BioForce Nanosciences has installed a Nano eNabler system at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, USA, which is researching technology surrounding smart bandage biomateri

Spreading a filament sheet

1 October 2006

A Japanese inventor has developed an apparatus for spreading fibres from a bundle of filaments.

Better needling

1 October 2006

Improvements to the needling of nonwovens as they are fed through a loom are described in US Patent 6 622 359, which is assigned to Textilmaschinenfabrik Dr Ernst Fehrer AG of Linz, Austria.

Replacing individual gauge elements on a tufting machine

1 July 2006

A modular assembly that allows damaged or broken gauge elements on a tufting machine to be replaced individually without loss of precision is at the heart of a patent assigned to Tuftco Corp of Chatta

Rotor design improvements

1 June 2006

A lightweight open-end spinning rotor has been developed by Maschinenfabrik Rieter AG of Winterthur,Switzerland.

Water vapour transmission rate

1 April 2006

Versaperm of Sittingbourne,Kent, UK, has launched a new instrument to measure the water vapour permeability of materials.

Modified tufting needle

1 March 2006

International Patent WO 2004/067827 claims that a solid, non-hollow tufting needle with a hook lead-in chamfer can obviate the need for a protection groove.

A sinker for circular knitting machines making pile fabrics

1 January 2006

A novel design of sinker intended for circular knitting machines making pile fabrics is the subject of European Patent 1 559 819.

Cleaner latch-needles

1 January 2006

A latch needle design that is said to be less liable to soiling is the subject of US Patent 6 931 890.

Spinneret design improved

1 November 2005

A US company claims to have improved the design of spinnerets and the process of fibre production.

Offset tufting needles

1 September 2005

A new design for the needles used to make tufted carpets is the subject of US Patent 6 886 477.

Needles for tufting machines simplified in design

1 August 2005

Spencer Wright Industries Inc of Dalton, Georgia, USA, has designed a novel needle for tufting machines, claiming its invention offer several advantages over conventional products.

Jet strip for hydroentanglement

1 August 2005

Groz-Beckert has introduced HyTec precision jet strips for use in spunlace (hydroentanglement) processes.

Rapid replacement of jet strips on hydroentanglement machinery

1 July 2005

Fleissner Maschinenfabrik has invented a system that allows for the rapid replacement of the jet strip in a hydroentanglement unit without the need to disassemble the equipment.

Multi-component open-end yarns

1 June 2005

Czech open-end (OE) machine builder Saurer Czech has developed a rotor-spinning system for making multicomponent yarns (European Patent EP 1 464 742).

Transfer needle for a loop-forming knitting machine

1 June 2005

Germany's Groz-Beckert KG has patented a transfer needle for a loop-forming knitting machine in which the transfer spring is held firmly in place.

Needling fancy yarns

1 March 2005

An apparatus for needling fancy yarns by the needlinginduced extraction of fibre loops from a structure without endangering the yarn guidance on the surface of the stitch base is described in US Paten

Rieter gives spinning rotor an aerostatic radial bearing

1 January 2005

Rieter Ingolstadt Spinnereimaschinenbau AG has patented a novel suspension for the spinning rotor of an open-end machine, claiming its use substantially extends the operational life of the radial bear

Longer life hydrojets

1 October 2004

Rieter Perfojet of Montbonnot, France, claims to have improved the design of the pressure manifolds for its hydroentanglement lines.

Precision winding head

1 August 2004

A winding head for a cheese-producing textile machine is the subject of US Patent 6 702 223.

Grinding wood for fibre

1 August 2004

International Patent WO 02/075041 describes a system for making the grinding elements used to de-fibre wood.

Variable former ring for braids

1 July 2004

Three US inventors claim they have found a way to make multi-layered braid on a machine without any winding between the layers.

Machine for making pre-shaped absorbent pads for sanitary items

1 March 2004

A machine for manufacturing pre-shaped absorbent pads for sanitary items is described in US Patent 6 623 264 by GDM of Offanengo, Italy.

Needling improvement

1 March 2004

Austria's Textilmaschinenfabrik Dr Ernst Fehrer AG has developed an improvement in the action of a needling machine producing nonwovens.

Uniform application of yarn finish

1 December 2003

A US company has developed a process that it claims improves the uniformity of the application of yarn finish to individual filaments.

Making chenille yarn

1 December 2003

An Italian inventor describes a process for making che- nille yarn in European Patent EP 1 323 854.

Air-jet texturing of yarn

1 November 2003

A machine and method for texturing yarn with both heat and an air jet is disclosed in US Patent 6 564 438.

Circular knitting machine for compression stockings

1 October 2003

Italian knitting machine manufacturer Matec, part of Lonati group, has developed a small-diameter circular machine for the production of medical hosiery.Called the Pendolina-Super, the machine is desi

Test rig evaluates gloves and clothing for the welding industry

1 October 2003

A UK technology centre has created its own test rig to evaluate gloves and clothing that may come into con- tact with molten metal or welding sparks.

Determining liquid retention of absorbent articles

1 October 2003

A method and device for determining the liquid reten- tion of absorbent articles, such as diapers, sanitary nap- kins and adult incontinence items, has been developed by SCA Hygiene Products.

Laser cutter for airbags

1 October 2003

Lectra has expanded its laser cutter range with the introduction of the FocusAirbag-VHP and the FocusTechTex-HP.

Precise webs for nonwovens

1 August 2003

Garnett Controls Ltd has introduced a new electronically controlled cross-lapper.

Longer life for winder guides

1 August 2003

To reduce inertial forces, the yarn guides on highspeed winders are often made using carbon fibres.

Even web spreading

1 August 2003

A US company has invented a system for spreading a web evenly.

Controlled yarn feed

1 August 2003

UK researchers have unveiled a new yarn feed system for knitting machines.

Improved drive system for braiding machines

1 July 2003

US Patent 6 453 789 discloses an improved drive system for braiding machines.

Better drafting

1 June 2003

A refinement in drafting systems now allows for the fine adjustment of gauge, according to European Patent EP 1 251 193.

Single spindle drives save power

1 April 2003

Based on the use of a synchronization motor controlled through an inverter, Japan's KK Toyota Jidoshokki has invented a system of controlling single spindle drives on spinning frames.

Software for embroiderers

1 March 2003

Melco Embroidery Systems of Denver, Colorado, has upgraded its software for embroiderers in the USA.

Accurate winding

1 January 2003

A system for simultaneously winding a series of rovings on to a support has been developed in France.

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