Cobble Blackburn - Tufting Machinery Product Range

Cobble Blackburn Ltd has remained at the forefront of tufting technology through anticipating, identifying and responding to industry requirements and trends. Increasing demands are made on all the tufting equipment supplied to carpet manufacturers and Cobble is continually innovating to meet them.  Cobble is a manufacturer of an extensive range of tufting machines and ancillaries, completed to the same high standards of precision engineering.

Range of carpet tufting machinery and tufting equipment by Cobble includes:

v     High Speed Carpet Tufting.

v     Tufting Design Systems.

v     Level Cut Loop System.

v     Product Samples.

v     Colortec Tufting Technology.

v     Pattern Attachments.

v     Cobble Scroll Systems.

v     Tufting Gauge Parts.

v     Multi-Media Panel.

v     Stop Control Systems.

Cobble  Blackburn Ltd is one of the leading manufacturers of tufting machinery due to continuous innovation and commitment to quality. More demands are placed on all of the equipment supplied to carpet manufacturers, and this involves Cobble in the development of new and advanced technology. A typical example of this is the introduction of Cobble's new multimedia panel which offers a number of key benefits to the tufting machine user.

Cobble provide a range of tufters and associated pattern attachments to meet a variety of needs, both for speed and design potential. Cobble's Gauge Parts Division sells precision produced components resulting in better end product and simplified machine maintenance. They produce the conventional and modular gauge parts in the industry.

Tufting Design Systems

Cobble Blackburn Ltd have a relationship with the three leading providers of design systems, all of whom have access to the data formats for the Cobble range of tufting machines, Most customers therefore have the option of utilizing their existing providers of design, archive and visualization software in combination with Cobble tufters.

As another option, they can be directed to an appropriate design system manufacturer. The Cobble Design Centre in-house has design systems available for customers and designers to utilize. Cobble will be displaying a wide range of designs and samples on Stand D27, Hall E6.

HEALS’ Far Eastern Promise

British textile testing equipment manufacturer, James H. Heal, will unveil a wide  range of instruments at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2008. 

James H. Heal have staged many successful exhibitions in the region. Heal’s will be presenting following products at the show:

Apollo2 800; a new generation, air-cooled, xenon arc light and weather fastness tester, which simulates sunlight and replicates a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels. This remarkable instrument introduces new levels of ease of use and operation whilst performing consistent and repeatable light fastness testing.

Dynawash 825; a garment and printed fabric durability tester designed to meet the requirements of many leading retail stores standard garment and fabric durability test specifications, including M&S Methods P5, P6, P7 and C15 (print durability).  After excessive assessment, Dynawash 825 has received the ultimate accolade of official approval by Marks & Spencer.

Gyrowash 815/20; an officially approved AATCC testing instrument for evaluating the colour fastness, staining potential and durability of fabrics under accelerated wash conditions, according to AATCC Test Method 61.Gyrowash also complies with ISO 105 and conforms to the requirements of major European Retail Store Groups, including Marks & Spencer and NEXT.

TruBurst 810; a fully pneumatic instrument which comfortably exceeds the exacting requirements of ISO 13938-2, ASTM D3786-06 and the test principles of many other national and international standards.

Heal’s own range of Quality Assured Consumables for colour fastness and shrinkage testing will also be on display. Not only is Heal’s range guaranteed fit-for-purpose, but also money and time saving, provided with expert applications support and immediately available from local stockists. Samples of Multifibre, Crocking Cloths and Reference Detergents will be available on the stand.

Heals will also be providing information on Healink ASIA, a Hong Kong based Service and Calibration division of James H. Heal & Co. Ltd. Healink ASIA is responsible for offering quick and affordable after sales services to customers in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and neighboring countries.

Quality-conscious textile manufacturers in the region will find much to interest them in the Heals display at Stand C 11, Hall E3.

Heal is represented in Pakistan by Al Ameen Trading Corporation.

SDL Atlas will introduce three new testing units

With the apparel market's increasing attention to performance fabrics, SDL Atlas will introduce three new  units that reliably test and measure behavior and characteristics of the latest performance fabrics.

SDL Atlas product experts will demonstrate their Hydrostatic Head Tester, Air Permeability Tester and MMT Liquid Moisture Management System and answer application inquiries at Hall E3, Booth A 04.

The Hydrostatic Head Tester meets EN 20811 and AATCC 127 testing requirements. Designed for easy use, the new unit provides quick and repeatable testing of the resistance of a fabric to the penetration of water under hydrostatic pressure.

The tester can be used effectively with all types of fabrics, including those treated with water resistant and water repellent finishes.

The Air Permeability Tester's superior technology measures the air permeability of textile fabrics – including woven fabrics, nonwoven fabrics, air bag fabrics, blankets, napped fabrics, knitted fabrics, layered fabrics and pile fabrics.

This new instrument can also measure air flow through slab, bonded, and molded flexible cellular products known as urethane foams. The Air Permeability Tester complies with a number of test standards, including ASTM D 737 and D3574 and ISO 9237.

SDL Atlas representatives from China and elsewhere will also focus attention on the company's MMT Liquid Moisture Management Tester.

This dynamic unit can measure and demonstrate the ability of a fabric to improve apparel comfort. The MMT is recognized and used for both R&D and quality control by a growing number of sportswear and performance fabric manufacturers serving this critically important market segment. SDL Atlas  Group will be present at Stand A04, Hall E3.

Oerlikon Fibrevision

From 1st January 2008 Fibrevision has become fully integrated in to Oerlikon Textiles and the company has been renamed Oerlikon Fibrevision.

Oerlikon Fibrevision was already well established as the leader in On-Line Quality Monitoring for all continuous filament synthetic yarns. With the integration of the Oerlikon Monitoring products in to Oerlikon Fibrevision, this position is further strengthened making Oerlikon Fibrevision the clear world market leaders for On-Line Quality Monitoring of synthetic yarns.

On Line Monitoring products that are now included in the Oerlikon Fibrevision range are given on the next page:

v     FibreTQS - the original Fibrevision monitoring product for a wide range of synthetic yarn processes.

v     Unitens - the market leading tension monitoring system for DTY processes.

v     Fraytec - the market leading broken filament monitoring application for all technical yarn processes.

v     WinOLT - the leading tension monitoring system for retro fitting on all types of DTY machines.

In addition to these leading On-Line Monitoring products, Oerlikon Fibrevision also offers class leading Laboratory and Portable Equipment for dynamic measurement of all types of synthetic yarns:

v     MicroScan - an hand held, battery powered data acquisition unit designed specifically for intensive AT-LINE QC applications.  The MicroScan operates with a range of probes to provide 4 different applications.

v     Fraycam - providing unique capture of photographic images of broken filaments at full process speeds.

v     LabTex - a range of dedicated laboratory instruments designed for high volume dynamic QC testing.

Oerlikon Fibrevision will be present at Stand B06, Hall W2.

Strayfield offers Radio Frequency dryers for the textile industry

Strayfield's product range covers the entire spectrum of industry needs in the radio frequency heating and drying sector.

For textile dyeing and finishing plants, they offer both conveyorised and batch dryers and also vacuum assisted batch dryers for low temperature drying of thermally-sensitive package yarns. This product division represents the area of amalgamation for Strayfield and Fastran. Strayfield has traditionally been associated with conveyor dryers whilst batch vacuum 'CoolDry' models have traditionally been Fastran's area of specialty.

High frequency dielectric heating is proven to be the most efficient method of moisture removal for both natural and synthetic textiles. The combined product range offers the textile industry an extensive range with many advantages over conventional drying methods. The conveyorised range, featuring modular band, plc control and the flexibility to process the widest range of textile products after hydro-extraction due to motorized electrodes. The dryer is available in 25kW, 40kW, 85kW and 100kW single generator modules and multiples thereof.

The specification includes an automatic control and monitoring system, allowing; instant operator access to operating parameters, pre-set band speed and electrode positions by menu, automatic adjustment of band-speed and power to ensure correct final moisture levels, diagnostic fault finding facility, alarm list and maintenance reminders.

The 'CoolDry' vacuum batch dryers are unique in the textile industry, they are perfectly suited to the drying of a wide range of thermally sensitive fibres, where particular emphasis is placed on processing at low temperatures. 'CoolDry' equipments are specifically designed so that product temperature at no time exceeds 60oC, whilst eliminating the need to hydor-extract prior to RF drying.

Dent Instrumentation displays Yarn sensors for textile processes

Dent is well established as one of the the leading manufacturers of yarn sensors and is standard equipment for many textile machinery manufacturers worldwide. Being completely independent means Dent is ideally placed to offer impartial design advice, as development is a high priority for Dent and this department employs competent personnel, who are not only highly skilled in electronics but also experienced in the textile process.

Dent sensors cover many textile processes, and these sensors have an  ability to detect from 5 dtex through to thickest carpet yarns and can adapt the detection response to each unit according to individual customer requirements.

Sensors are designed to 'fit and forget' with maximum durability in all operating environments. This is achieved in part by encapsulating units in epoxy resin, providing protection from spin finish, oil, wax, water and any other potential contaminant. In addition, a unique optical compensation system overcomes dirt, dust, spin finish and other hazards with very little cleaning required.

Dent sensors are highly accurate, able to detect all types of yarn, staple or spun, and all colours, at slow or high speed from 3m/min to 8000m/min. Dent Instrumentation will display a wide range of its products at Stand B 08, Hall W4 .

VeriVide sees the future through DigiEye

According to VeriVide - the future of colour assessment is here and will be a key attraction at ITMA Asia + CEMATEX 2008.  in Beijing. The company will be showcasing its DigiEye system – a major cost-saving innovation with the potential to transform supply chain colour and quality management by eliminating many causes of inefficiency and delay.

DigiEye is a non-contact, digital imaging system that captures and measures colour and appearance. It brings previously unmeasurable items such as lace, buttons, marls and irregular samples into the digital communication stream. DigiEye incorporates the world leading DigiGrade system for the digital assessment of Colour Fastness. Already specified and accepted by major global retailers, DigiGrade offers reliable, repeatable grading that surpasses even expert graders.

VeriVide will also be demonstrating its DigiEye Large Area Imaging system at the Beijing exhibition. As the name implies, this enables full garments or outfits to be colour assessed in controlled and even illumination. The walk-in cabinet can accommodate three hangers of clothing side-by-side or two mannequins. Images can be used for communication of colour and appearance of final approved product.

Alongside the full-sized Large Area Imaging with DigiEye, VeriVide will be showing its industry-leading colour assessment cabinets, including the CAC 60 in both Marks & Spencer and USA standard specifications; the CAC 60 CU Conditioning cabinet; and the PAV Pilling Assessment Viewer.

‘Everything we do as a company is aimed at taking uncertainties and cost out of colour assessment, at every step from the design studio to point-of-sale,’ says Paul Dakin, VeriVide’s Director. ‘With DigiEye we’ve packaged several major improvements on industry practice in one easy-to-use system and VeriVide team at ITMA (hall W4 and booth B 08) includes Michael Butterworth and Craig Taylor.