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The Textile Magazine
JUly 2012
is responsible for producing the
smooth areas in the horizontal di-
rection. This technical feature also
enables large repeats to be worked.
The vertical, flat stripes are pro-
duced by the relevant threading-in
arrangement. This enables cord-
like rib constructions, rectangular
patterns in different sizes, and
multi-coloured effects and edges
at the end of the piece of fabric to
be worked during the warp knitting
process. The flat edges can be sewn
to produce hems, or they can be
used as an effective branding tool
and embroidered with a trademark.
The simulations produced by Karl
Mayer’s product developers show
that the flat areas do not only run in
a line but may also be arranged in a
zigzag configuration or as a chess-
board pattern. In this case, the loops
can either be on one side or else not
produced at all.
The TM 4 T-EL is particularly
suitable for producing different
articles sequentially. In addition to
the wide range of patterns that can
be produced, the loops are firmly
anchored in, and the warp-knitted
terry fabrics have a soft feel – char-
acteristics that are not just opening
up the market for high-end fleecy
fabrics. In fact, these tough micro-
filament fabrics are also interesting
for use as cleaning textiles. The
structure of their materials and loop
arrangement create a large area for
tackling stains and removing even
ingrained dirt. They can also be
washed easily and dried quickly.
Market launch
The TM 4 T-EL was unveiled
at ITMA Asia. The venue for this
market launch was an in-house
show held at Karl Mayer (China)
Ltd. on June 14 to coincide with
the exhibition. At this show, which
was well attended, the new terry
machine was showing its capabili-
ties by producing various loop-pile
products in sequence. Established
Chinese producers of terry fab-
rics in particular were extremely
interested in this new machine. This
enabled some promising projects
to be initiated and new business
generated from the moment the
machine went on sale.
For the further extension of its
four-bar TM series Karl Mayer
plans development of a TM 4-TS
EL machine intended for cotton
processing. The market launch of
the newcomer is scheduled for the
fourth quarter of 2013.
Available in large, small and now
also in medium, the Weft-
tronic RS offers even more
working widths
For some time now,
raschel machines with
parallel weft insertion have
been among Karl Mayer
Malimo’s best-selling
machines. They mainly
process high-strength
polyester yarns to produce
straight weft and zero inlays
in 90° and 0° layers using
three guide bars, and also
sometimes two for special
applications. The horizontal
and vertical load-bearing
yarns are fixed in line with
the construction by the front
guide bars. Products having
a high tenacity and tear
propagation resistance are
mainly produced, and tex-
tiles having special characteristics
can also be manufactured.
The weft-inserted fabrics may
have dense constructions as well as
lattice constructions with specific
opening widths, and can have a
range of weights from light- to
medium- weight, depending on the
requirements of the end-use.
Applications with high
demands
The main end-uses of weft-insert-
ed fabrics, which come in a variety
of designs, are as advertising sub-
strates and printed grounds, tarpau-
lins, protective textiles, awnings,
abrasive elements and plaster grids.
In general, competition is fierce
on the markets for stable textiles.
Any manufacturer who wants to
be successful needs production
machines which combine an excep-
ITMA Asia + CITME 2012