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FAMACONT PMC-15

FAMACONT PMC-15

FAMACONT PMC-15

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The FAMACONT PMC-15 is a sophisticated system designed for the non-contact control of weft thread and course density in textile products. It is a critical tool for optimizing quality during the finishing process, ensuring compliance with customer quality requirements while minimizing costs associated with rejects and quality loss.

Area of Application
The system is versatile and applicable in stenter, shrinking, and compacting equipment. It continuously monitors essential parameters such as weight, stretch, and shrinkage, providing reliable in-process determination of weft thread/course count.

Principle of Operation
The FAMACONT PMC uses optoelectronic or imaging processes to determine thread density. The optoelectronic sensor measures density in the weft direction, projecting threads onto a photocell. The imaging process, using a high-resolution camera, analyzes thread density in both weft and warp directions, allowing for conclusions about product grammage.

Product Highlights
  • Non-contacting and continuous measurement
  • High accuracy with digital signal processing
  • Smart feed forward control algorithm
  • Universal application

Customer Benefits
  • High repeatability and consistent residual shrinkage values
  • Homogeneous product appearance
  • Documentation of product quality
  • Short amortization times


Control Strategy
The system employs a sophisticated feed forward control algorithm with two sensors for optimal results. The first sensor adjusts the target value to the actual value at the infeed, while the second sensor logs density at the outfeed. An optional printer package is available for process documentation.

Visualization and User Interface
The user interface is intuitive, featuring a touchscreen with ergonomic buttons. It includes a title line, display area, horizontal and vertical blocks for navigation, and a selection block. Key information is easily accessible, and the system supports multiple languages.

Technical Data
  • Measuring principle: Continuous optoelectronic or imaging scanning
  • Measuring range: Up to 270 threads/cm depending on sensor type
  • Max product speed: 150 m/min
  • Temperature range: 0 – 50 °C
  • IP protection class: IP 54


Global Support
Mahlo GmbH provides extensive global support with over 40 service centers worldwide, ensuring direct service and spare parts supply within 24 hours. The company offers a remote diagnostic system and a service hotline for technical support.

Conclusion
The FAMACONT PMC-15 is a leading-edge solution for textile manufacturers seeking to enhance product quality and efficiency. Its advanced technology and global support network make it a valuable asset in the textile industry.
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Catalog excerpts

FAMACONT PMC-15-1

Control of weft thread and course density Quality made in Germany TEXTILE NONWOVEN COATING & CONVERTING

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FAMACONT PMC-15-2

FAMACONT PMC WEFT THREAD AND COURSE DENSITY CONTROL Continuous exact scanning of the weft thread or course density is an important factor for quality optimisation when finishing textile products. Area of application The Famacont PMC is a reliable instrument for non-contacting, inprocess determination of the weft thread / course count. Essential parameters such as weight, stretch / shrinkage are thus monitored and controlled. The Famacont PMC is an important tool for the finisher: Quality requirements of the customers are complied with; costs due to rejects and quality loss is minimised. The system...

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FAMACONT PMC-15-3

in two versions: for normal thread densities up to 70 T/cm and for high thread density products up to 270 T/cm. Knowing the thread density both in weft and warp direction the imaging process also allows for conclusions as to the grammage of the product. Control strategy A sophisticated feed forward control algorithm and two sensors ensure outstanding results. The first sensor detects the thread density before the infeed of the stenter and controls the over-feed with inclusion of the chain speed. Even with short-frequency changes in thread density the target value is immediately adjusted to the...

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FAMACONT PMC-15-4

NONWOVEN COATING & CONVERTING VISUALIZATION EVERYTHING AT A GLANCE All entries are made directly on the touchscreen using large, ergonomic buttons. Operation is simple and intuitive. All key information is visible at a glance. Visualization and operation per touchscreen 3 Main screen for selection The user interface consists of five areas: 1. Title line: General information (including alarm bar) 2. Display area: Selectable screen pages (display forms) 3. Horizontal block: Operating buttons for basic functions and submenu 4. Selection block: Navigation within the operating software 5. Vertical...

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FAMACONT PMC-15-5

mohlotrendsetting technology, worldwide. Product highlights 3 Simultaneous management of various sensors 3 Freely scalable trend diagrams 3 Image scale for historical graph selectable 3 Password protection: Unauthorised users are prevented from accessing the program 3 Recipe management Benefits for the customer 3 Menu guide in all common languages 3 Very user-friendly 3 Ergonomic user prompting 3 Ease of operation

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FAMACONT PMC-15-6

Measuring principle Continuous optoelectronic scanning (transmitted light or reflex light) or imaging scanning Measuring range Optoelectronic sensor TK: up to 220 threads/cm Camera sensor: CK up to 70 threads/cm; CK HF up to 270 threads/cm (depends on web speed and type of fabric) Max. product speed 150 m/min (depending on threat count and type of fabric) Permissible distortion angle ±40° IP protection class IP 54 INNOVATIONS We love being technology leaders. And our development team works every day to make sure it remains so. Innovations, inventive talent and future-oriented thinking...

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FAMACONT PMC-15-7

Dimensions Sensor Famacont PMC; version with fork and plate 91-013415 Sensor FAMACONT PMC version with guide panel 91-013336-02

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FAMACONT PMC-15-8

mohlo trendsetting technology, worldwide. since 1945 mahlo® guarantees quality. worldwide, in your vicinity. Best-possible technical support and transfer of know-how are written in capital letters at Mahlo®. Thanks to an international network of agencies and service centres, customers have at their disposal competent support worldwide. We are there for you 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Just get in touch with us! 3 Over 40 service centres worldwide 3 Service partners in over 100 countries 3 Direct service and supply of spare parts within 24 hours 3 Remote diagnostic system 3 Service-hotline:...

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