Italian textile machinery manufacturers

The textile machinery industry requires great investments in research, deep know-how, long experience in textile, mechanic and electronic fields. Italy is today ranked as the second largest producer of textile machinery in the world and the technological level of its production is considered of the highest standard even by its competitors themselves. In 2008, the production of Italian textile machinery amounted to 2.0 billion Euro, 79% of which (worth 1.6 billion Euro) exported to about 130 countries. Asia (43%) is the main export area, followed by Europe (34%), South America (11%), Africa (7%) and North America (5%). Some of machinery manufacturers are highlighted here for the interest of our readers. Amina Baqai. Ed.

Established in 1950s by Mario Lamperti, the company has developed over the years the revolutionary and innovative technologies that has contributed significantly to the processing of different kinds of fabrics with innovative effects.

Lamperti is one of a renowned manufacturer of raising, shearing, sueding for finishing of pile and other  fabrics with special range for parts, spares and accessories. There are more than 5000 Lamperti installation running all over the world.

SMB/A: Sueding machines

Universal Sueding machine equipped with 2 abrasive brushes (rotation 1600 rpm) is suitable for the processing of all fabrics. It is possible to combine both  actions: emery paper + abrasive brushes. Working widths are available from 1800 mm. to 3200 mm.

LC/A: Finishing of pile

Universal Lustring/Shearing machine equipped with electrically heated Pol-Rotor (220°C max.), with one shearing roller available for increased diameter of 190 mm. The machine can be used for the processing of all fabrics, with working width ranges from 1800 mm. to 3200 mm.

GEM/A: Raising machines

Universal Raising Machine with 24 raising rollers (diameter 75 mm.) The machines is available for working width from 1800 mm. to 3400 mm range.

C1/A: Shearing machines

Universal Shearing machine with one shearing roller (increased diameter of 190 mm.) This version of the shearing machines is suitable for the processing of all fabrics. Working width from 1800 mm. to 3600 mm.