Eurotex takes 10 Trutzschler cards for superfine yarns
03 Oct '07
4 min read
The flats process offers improved opening of the fibres and individualisation, plus the removal of fine dust, particles and neps (cotton balls).
A motorised flats drive also ensures that the speed can be easily adjusted on the cards programmable computerised (pc) control to suit the requirement during operation. This eliminates downtime generally associated with non-Trützschler cards which require time consuming pulley belt replacements.
Eurotex produce a wide range of 100% cotton yarns using a mix of Egyptian Giza, North American Pima and Indian cottons.
“Depending on the end use determines the mix,” said Dr Janakiram, “For example, 100% Egyptian is used for Ne80/2 and Ne100/2 counts providing high strength for the weaving looms.”
“Where whites are specified for similar superfine counts Pima is used. Indian cotton is used for single Ne60, Ne80 and Ne70/2.” “For all other applications various cotton mixes are carried out,” he added.
Production rates of the DK 800's are therefore dependent on the cotton mix and count. The Trützschler card produce combed Ne80 – 20-25 kg/h; Ne100 – 15-20 kg/h; and 35-40 kg/h for Ne40. Its 100% cotton yarns are highly sought by the export markets of Europe, South East Asia and the USA.
According to Dr Janakiram, the company's reputation for its quality yarns is due to the management of machines, meeting all recommended maintenance practices and process control techniques implemented by Eurotex, “plus of course the skills of our staff.”
“The Trützschler cards are currently being used for the full range of medium-superfine combed yarns providing us with complete flexibility but I envisage that as we produce increased quantities for fine and superfine yarns, the DK 800's will be used more exclusively for this production.”
Production of Unit 1 featuring operation of the latest Trützschler cards is between 12-13 t/day.
Eurotex is the largest spinning company in the Patodia Syntex Group comprising BLP Super Spinners in Nagpur and PBM Polytex near Ahmedabad with both companies producing Ne 40-60 count yarns and using Trützschler DK 740 cards.
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