Stäubli, the leading manufacturer of high-speed textile machinery, will showcase two machines for the production process of technical textiles at the upcoming Techtextil exhibition for technical textiles and nonwovens that takes place from 4-7 March 2015 in Frankfurt.

After decades of experience as a supplier of shedding solutions for weaving machines, weaving preparation systems, and carpet weaving systems in the traditional textile industry, Stäubli continued its efforts in research and development to extend its product range.

The company now offers textile machinery dedicated to the production of technical textiles that is said to feature great performance characteristics, such as high reliability and flexibility.

On display

The versatile Unival 100 is a single-end control Jacquard machine that is said to offer advantages for the production of sophisticated technical textiles, such as automotive and aeronautic textiles, technical textiles in the sports, industrial, medical sectors, and new fabric constructions, even with glass fibre, carbon, and Kevlar.

The MAGMA T12 is a warp tying machine for technical yarn ties monofilaments, coarse multi-filaments, PP ribbons, bast fibres, coarse staple fibres, and many other fibre types. It has been developed for universal application ranging from coarse technical yarns to medium yarn-count range. Its rigid design includes an optical double-end detection system.

The company will also exhibit a selection of technical fabrics that have been produced in conjunction with Stäubli products, such as dobbies, Jacquard machines, warp drawing-in, and tying equipment.

High-performance machinery

Information will be provided about the performance and advancements of Stäubli’s extensive range of high-performance machinery, as well as about Stäubli’s individually configurable technical textiles weaving system – offering various machinery combinations and set-ups for weaving any application and desired technical fabric.

Stäubli is a mechatronics solutions provider with three divisions: Textile Machinery, Connectors, and Robotics. Founded in 1892, today Stäubli is an international Group with its head office in Pfäffikon, Switzerland.

Stäubli is active on all major continents and oversees 12 industrial production sites. Including the companies Multi-Contact and Schönherr, the Stäubli Group is present in 25 countries through its sales and customer service subsidiaries.

www.staubli.com/textile