RS 3 EL-F The RS 3 EL-F is the flexible sister machine to the RS 2 EL-F and thus complements this family of net manufacturing machines. Equipped with a third inlay-processing guide bar, this latest development from KARL MAYER extends the range of patterns that can be worked at virtually any speed.
The design of the machine also enables a speed of 1,500 rpm to be achieved, but this will, of course, depend on the lapping being worked. The possibilities of this are currently undergoing extensive trials in KARL MAYER's development department.
In addition to testing conventional pillar stitch/inlay constructions for covering bales of straw and hay and for securing silage, the development work has focused, among other things, on using the third guide bar for inserting an additional inlay.
This can be incorporated in an even or counter notation arrangement, and enables the stability and density of the nets to be increased, if they are to be used as lawn/turf nets, for example. This 'reinforcement inlay' could also be partly incorporated at the points of central force insertion. Different inlay arrangements, such as arranging the inlay over several courses, are also being studied.
This results in reduced yarn consumption and a steeper inlay arrangement for a higher crosswise elongation when pulling the net in a crosswise direction. Water can also run-off more easily during storage of the bales of straw or hay.
The additional crossing inlay yarn also guarantees adequate stability and makes it less likely that the contents of the bale will fall out during transport. All the different types of lapping can be worked quickly, easily and reliably using the electronic guide bar control facility, to produce cleverly engineered nets for packaging and securing agricultural produce and loose, compactable goods, such as paper, wood chippings, waste and recyclable materials.
The nets can also be used for securing pallets and containers during transport. The researchers at KARL MAYER are also currently investigating and testing other applications. The batching system for the RS 3 EL-F is also currently undergoing trials. The new design is intended to facilitate handling and thus reduce downtimes. The film slitting and drawing unit has also been modified to meet the new requirements, and has been fitted with new drives, for example.
Karl Mayer Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbH
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