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Zero Twist Feeder

Zero Twist Feeder

Product catalog summary

Overview
The Zero Twist Feeder is a specialized device designed to deliver tape yarn or fibre tow to weaving machines without introducing any twist. It is compatible with various fibres including carbon, glass, aramid, and plastic tapes, and can be used with mono-rapier or double-rapier weaving machines.

Advantages

Delivers tape yarn without twist, maintaining constant tension to prevent snarls.
Handles a variety of fibres including carbon, glass, and man-made fibres.
Features a new pneumatic bobbin exchange system for ease of use.
Equipped with a user-friendly Human-Machine Interface (HMI).

Technical Specifications

Speed: Up to 850 m/min.
Machine width: Up to 3.40 m.
Yarn tape width: 0.5 mm to 12 mm.
Monofilament diameter: Up to 1.5 mm.
Bobbin dimensions: Max diameter 250 mm, inner diameter 76 mm, max length 310 mm, max weight 7 kg.
Rapier system: Mono and double-sided.
Versions: Single or 2C weft mix.

Functionality
The feeder operates by rotating the bobbin with a motor, delivering yarn at the weaving machine's average speed. A buffer arm synchronized with the rapier movement ensures continuous yarn delivery at the correct speed for weft insertion. A tension and sensor arm maintains constant yarn tension throughout the cycle.

Installation and Compatibility
The Zero Twist Feeder can be installed on new CAN communication machines or retrofitted to older machines using a conversion kit. It is available as a single channel unit or a weft mixing version.

Company Information
Vandewiele Sweden AB and ROJ Srl are the companies behind the Zero Twist Feeder, offering customer-oriented solutions for the textile industry, focusing on innovative systems for various textile applications.

Catalog excerpts

Zero Twist Feeder EN | Carbon and tape yarn without any twist.

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The Zero Twist Feeder delivers a tape yarn or fibre tow to the weaving machine without any twist. It keeps the yarn constantly stretched to avoid the risk of any snarls or twisting of the tape. ADVANTAGES • Delivers the tape yarn without any twist • Handles Carbon fibre, Glass fibre, Aramid, Plastic tapes… • Works with mono-rapier or double-rapier weaving machines • New Easy-to-handle pneumatic bobbin exchange system • New User-friendly HMI

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The Zero Twist Feeder is designed for use with rapier machines. It can be installed on new CAN communication machines, or retrofit to older non-CAN communication machines using a specially designed conversion kit. The Zero Twist Feeder is supplied as either a single channel unit, or as a weft mixing version. NEW Easy-to-handle bobbin exchange system NEW User-friendly HMI Interface TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The bobbin is rotated by a motor, allowing delivery of the yarn without twist at an average speed of the weaving machine. A buffer arm, synchronised with the rapier movement, buffers the yarn...

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Customer-oriented solutions for the factory of the future in textile machines and mechatronics We imagine, build and integrate innovative textile systems for flooring qualities, home linen, fashion fabrics and technical textiles. Sharing inspiration and expertise with our customers worldwide, we shape the textile industry of the future. Creating success for them all, from yarn to finished product. [email protected] www.vandewiele.se ROJA VANDEWIELE COMPANY ROJ Srl VANDEWIELE SWEDEN 2411. We reserve the right for any printing or typographical errors.

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