Groz-Beckert, the leading provider of industrial machine needles, will be presenting its new products and service highlights at Texprocess Americas trade show for innovations in clothing manufacturing industry and textile processing, which takes place in Atlanta , GA, from 13- 15 May and runs parallel to Techtextil North America.

The main focus of the company at the exhibition is SEWING5, the new service concept, which stands for the five S (Supply, Solutions, Service, Superiority and Sustainability), which collectively stand for Groz-Beckert's consistent customer focus and its service expertise.

Solutions

When working with customers, Groz-Beckert aims to avoid sewing-related technical problems through advice on use as well as innovative products and solutions for every requirement.

• The innovative needle geometry LoopControl of chain stitch and lockstitch needles is said to help to form perfect loops. Due to their distinctive roundings LoopControl needles protect the sewing thread and fabric and reduce the risk of skipped stitches.
• Groz-Beckert also holds available needles for fine materials. The special application needles SAN 10 and SAN 10 XS guarantee higher quality through best possible protection of the sewn material, the company reports.
• The Special Application Needle MR with its special blade and scarf geometry is particularly suitable for automated sewing processes with multidirectional feeding systems. The use of MR (or Multi Range) needles is said to allow high productivity coupled with maximum process reliability.

Nonwovens

Groz-Beckert presents the new EcoStar needle as the first result of the Innovations Initiative Nonwovens. According to Groz-Beckert, EcoStar is a felting needle for almost all requirements.

In comparison with standard needles, it is said to offer users an improved surface quality of the end product, longer service life combined with reduced energy consumption, and a fibre transport requiring a lower penetration force for the same efficiency.

High production speeds

Another topic is the GEBECON needle, which is said to provide the ideal combination between the good surface quality of the end product and best possible bending resistance properties.

Due to its high stability and flexibility the felting needle with patented technology is suited for extreme challenges such as very high production speeds, the company reports.

Hardness and durability

The newly-developed HyTec D Jet Strip for hydroentangled products is another feature of the exhibit. It is adapted for the application in spunlace systems, in terms of both hardness and durability, and provides numerous advantages, according to the manufacturer.

These include reduced energy consumption and nozzle edges with improved wear resistance. The HyTec GEBEDUR Jet Strip has a robust surface in the capillary area due to the GEBEDUR coating the jet strip. The longer service time resulting from this leads to end products with uniform product characteristics.

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