Machines from the Jakob Müller AG’s NG3 series are the world’s fastest narrow fabric needle looms and an NG3S 2/66 S5 for medium-weight belts will be in operation at the Techtextil.
The NG3 series of narrow fabric needle looms represents a technical and technological development quantum leap. The heald frame drives and movement, as well as the shafts and healds are designed for high speeds, and for medium-weight articles now offer a maximum of 2,750 min-1 (using the S5 weaving system). One of the main reasons for this high performance is the new, wear-resistant NGV3 harness. In tandem with top quality raw materials, weft thread guidance, compensation and monitoring guarantee first-class product quality and reduced standstill times. The patented compound needle system is characterised by the safe, low-tension insertion of the threads. This results in increased efficiency and a simultaneous reduction in knitting needle breaks. Moreover, the NG3S version of the machine (the “S†stands for “silentâ€Â) is fitted with additional noise protection, which cuts emissions by as much as 10 db(A).
The NG3S 28G 2/66 S5 offers the following advantages:
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High production performance with speeds of up to 2,750 min-1
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The possibility for speed changes while the machine is running
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Excellent machine efficiency in combination with low wear and a minimum maintenance requirement
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Patented, air-sprung heald motion for high speeds
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Extremely reliable and reproducible narrow fabric quality with selvedges of a very high standard
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Simple and clear operation and control
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Outstanding machine and operator safety
NG3 product samples the belt to be shown at the Techtextil 2019 will consist of a warp composed of a 100 per cent PES filament with a 1,670 dtex yarn count and a weft formed by a 550 dtex PES filament. Selvedge formation takes place using the 5 weaving system, whereby the auxiliary threads have a yarn count of 280 dtex and the locking threads 113 dtex. The special weave provides a combination of excellent filament strength use and an attractive, glossy product appearance, which is especially advantageous during employment as a lifting belt. Proven tear resistance of 29.8 kN with 6.83 per cent elongation is a high value that represents a 16 per cent increase over standard belts. Apart from lifting, the belts can also be used in nets to secure aircraft cargo.