Smit Textile Highly productive solutions for every requirement

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1 / GB Smit Textile Highly productive solutions for every requirement Developing and manufacturing high-performance weaving machines has been Smit Textile s business for more than fifty years. Smit Textile is the manufacturer who first in the world developed the technology of weft inserition by grippers. Smit Textile continuously increases its store of expertise, turning it into products always at the top of market interest. With its weaving systems range and its worldwide service network, Smit Textile offer productive solutions for every textile requirement, responding to any kind of expectations in terms of quality, performance, environmental friendliness and economy. Smit SpA viale dell Industria, Schio - Italy Tel Fax info@smit-textile.com

2 GS920 rapier weaving machine weaving excellence

3 Rapier weaving machine GS920: the highest productivity in the most extended range of fabrics Fabrics for fashion, for furnishing, for technical applications, classic fabrics with exclusive patterns: Smit Textile GS920 machine is the answer to market demands for maximum productivity and superior fabric quality in every application. Productivity, versatility and flexibility are the characteristics that distinguish the GS920 machine. These qualities derive from the perfect synergy between the innovative 920 series features and the recognized textile plus of Smit Textile weaving machines, resulting from the design of textile parameters, aimed at minimizing stress on the weft and warp yarns. GS920 weft insertion system is the outcome of Smit Textile s leadership in the technology of weaving machines with dynamically controlled flexible rapiers, combined with the development of advanced mechatronic solution that further on enhance the weft insertion control. Top weaving performance and efficiency, in the whole range of fibres and yarn counts, are achieved. Electronic devices, application software, functional solutions are aimed at facilitating style change, optimizing weaving room operations. The results obtained with the GS920 machine offer decisive competitive advantages, not only in the most sophisticated clothing and furnishing sectors, but also in sectors such as those of technical fabrics for safety applications, glass fabrics for electronics, fabrics for filters and for sportswear, in which multifilament yarns are used and extreme regularity is required in the laying of the fibres. 5958GS0002

4 GS920: wide-ranging solutions boosting up versatility The new GS920, designed according to the Smart Platform, represents the ideal response to a textile market that must cope with final users ever changing requirements. The modular architecture of GS920 combines the advantages of its innovative subsystems, ensuring unparalleled textile performance The machine s lay-out compactness and construction sturdiness offer the most appropriate core structure for all shed motion arrangements: Jacquards; dobby, with up to 20 levers; cam motion SMART - Smit Mechatronic Architecture Reference Technology is the newest and comprehensive Platform concept that involves the whole machine project mechanical, electronic and communication systems. The modular project allows the GS920 machine to be configured in a broad range of options. Each arrangement offers optimum functionality and performance, ensuring perfect suitability for the specific application, always maximizing the added value in the weaving process.

5 High speed, excellent fabric quality The most advanced technology distinguishes electronic controls and main drive systems of Smit Textile weaving machines, to guarantee unbeatable productivity and superior textile standards Main drive system powered by a new electronic vector control, to achieve the highest production performance, obtaining at the same time: optimum acceleration and deceleration ramps => high quality of the fabrics high operational stability minimum energy consumption digital tuning and programming of operating speed from the control terminal. Direct Drive control available as an alternative High response permanent magnet motor: the most advanced technology to reach operating speed within minimal rotation angle, for top fabric quality. High power factor, low energy consumption, low heat production (without auxiliary refrigeration) motor flange-mounted on the main machine shaft, for high transmission stiffness and top performances High torque drive for Jacquard machines. The rapier control Carried out with a spherical crankshaft, it is characterised by optimum acceleration and speed profiles, which result in: minimum rapier extra-stroke minimum weft cutting, changing and release speed high regularity in weft insertion and maximum efficiency.

6 Smit Gripper System Smit Textile is leader in manufacturing weaving machines characterised by weft insertion with dynamically controlled flexible rapiers: a success guaranteed by continuous technical evolution and by more than fifteen years of experience in such technology. WSC rapiers Warp Safe Contour: reduced section shaped in accordance with the geometry of the warp shed. Great versatility for every type of yarn and application: fabrics for fashion, for upholstery, technical fabrics and home fabrics. Rapiers sliding race-board, cloth or plastic covered, ensures the most extensive efficacy and ease of use. Solutions with supporting teeth: available on request. EWC A : Automatic Electronically-controlled Weft Cutter with self-adapting regulation of optimal cutting conditions. EWC T : Time tuned Electronically-controlled Weft Cutter to further on extend the system application to the most diversified yarns range, from delicate to fancy, up to heavy technical ones. EWS Electronic Weft Selector Electronically controlled point to point presentation => low weft stress and constant, optimum tension Modular construction up to 8 or 12 colours Converging presentation selectors, reduced taking and cutting speed => maximum regularity, minimum waste, highest weft performance. EWB: Electronicallycontrolled Weft Brakes, with braking profile that can be programmed and modulated during the weft insertion. => optimum performance with any type of yarn => minimum weft waste on the false selvedge.

7 GS920: maximum profitability in all textile sectors The GS920 Smart Platform architecture provides the most advantageous weaving machine configurations to produce high-quality fabrics for every sector, widening weaver s creativity. The optimal yarn control, resulting from the design criteria and the excellent reliability, merit of the most advanced manufacturing processes, characterize the GS920 as an outstandingly cost effective gripper weaving machine.

8 The GS920 modularity concept integrates an extensive variety of arrangement options. Thanks to the flexible rapiers dynamic control that ensures excellent performance in all the reed width range - from 140 up to 360 cm - the GS920 shows evidence of extreme versatility, with productivity levels that exceed 1500 m/min of inserted weft, depending on the weaving width. The new sturdy machine structure, a new distribution of mechanism masses ensure the greatest stability and the most effective reduction of dynamic load on the floor. Functionality and ergonomics are the qualities that strike you immediately. The GS920 series highlights: machine front designed for visibility of the cloth aspect and high accessibility for operator pushbuttons opportunely located that - in combination with control terminal position, close to the filling area - ensure efficient weaver operation. quick fastening and removing of soundproof casings to ensure high protection and ease of access to the regulating parts => reduction of set-up time weaving excellence

9 Smart Platform: synergy among HW, SW and functional systems Multiple mechatronic systems are integrated in a HW and SW expandable architecture that further enhances the innovative functional features that characterize the new GS920 weaving machine. Control terminal, with graphic display, featuring: User-friendly interface with the operator Prompt regulation and programming functions Multilingual communication Interactive diagnostic and assistance functions CAN BUS interconnecting system managing and supervising all the machine electronic units (weft selector, leno devices, cutters etc.) controlling and programming all peripherals (dobby, Jacquard, weft feeders, weft brakes, etc.) Open communication architecture for data import/export serial interface RS232 slot for memory cards (PCMCIA) The location of the terminal on the front left-hand side ensures: ease of intervention, thanks to its position near the main machine controls and to the weft presentation area insulation from vibrations, thanks to the stand alone arrangement and the support construction. Full touch screen available as an alternative Colour display 12.1 TFT technology (active-matrix LCD for the best resolution) Embedded multitasking system with interactive programming, supervision, assistance applications Graphical user interface with intuitive icons and buttons for easy commands Data loading/saving with USB pendisk Ethernet and wireless LAN connections (as options) Data Base management utilities for uploading, downloading, transfering machine set-up parameters and style programs

10 GS920: high performance with all types of warp The back-rest arrangement optimizes the dynamic response in the various phases of the weaving cycle => optimization of warp tension Back-rest supports integral with the warp stop motion => quick and easy set-up The textile geometries of the GS920 machine create the ideal conditions for working with warps made with all types of yarn. Precision in warp motion and repeatability of the regulating parameters ensure excellent and stable fabric quality. The electronic let-off control with load cell ensures constant tension from full to empty warp beam. Various warp beam arrangement versatility Beams with flange diameter 800, 1000 mm. High capacity beam Ø 1100 mm on request Twin beams available for widths from 260 to 360 cm. Euronorm solutions available Special solution for separate beam with flanges Ø 1600 mm Three solutions for fancy warp beams with flanges up to 1000 mm Quick Style Change Solutions: available for the quick change of beam, sheds, reed and for rapid new settings.

11 Advanced shedding control to outstandingly expand flexibility Textile technology and electronics stand out in the design of the GS920 machine and characterize all the range of solutions available in the machine configuration, boosting versatility and flexibility features to the highest degree. The electronically-controlled Lenomat units for leno and false selvedge formation allow to program the crossing from the control terminal, pick to pick, independently for each side. Fine tuning can be completed with the machine in operation => quick adaptation to the most varied types of fabric => maximum efficacy in the control of the weft stretching. The Lenomat system - also in the new upright version for Jacquard and special arrangements ensures high accessibility and allows to keep all heald frames available for the fabric pattern TWIN DIRECT DRIVE In this special arrangement, two high performance direct drives operate independently the shedding and the main machine shaft, with SW control, functional to the specific requirements. Simplicity of machine lay-out; compact, highly stiff drive train for minimal vibration and noise level Low maintenance Minimal energy absorption and heat dispersion Strong acceleration and deceleration ramps to ensure top fabric quality Shed electronic setting and programming from the control terminal

12 Smit Textile: innovative technology for effective customer care Smit Textile is committed to a very close cooperation with its customers and offers an excellent pre- and after-sales service. Customers always rely on technological expertise and interactive supporting systems. Photos, descriptions and data in this brochure are subject to change for improvement without notice and can partially refer to optional equipments. Interactive Service New product features allow to enable the Smit Textile multimedia tools through Ethernet and Internet, realizing the best synergies among weaving personnel, weaving room control and Smit Textile supporting services. SMART Weave is a user-friendly software to create and modify weaving patterns that can be stored in the main control unit and inserted into the working memory of the looms. CBT (Computer Based Training) displays setting actions, maintenance and diagnostic procedures clearly illustrated in videos, animations and photos. This tool is always at disposal of weaving personnel to support the best machines utilization. Spare Parts Electronic Catalogue easily allows to identify and select the Original Spare Parts suitable for the installed machines. Through GEOnet (Global Electronic Ordering network) Customers place Original Spare parts orders for delivery within 24 h. Pre-sale consulting Our team of experts is at your disposal to analyze specific product features, defining the most appropriate machine configuration to meet quality and productivity targets. All operational parameters can be optimized, outlining the most suitable weaving room lay- out. Contract opportunities Financing Leasing Warranty Plus Personnel training Learning how to use and service weaving machines is extremely important to ensure their optimal performances. Basic and advanced courses, but also customized training programs, are held in Smit Textile Training Centres or at the customer s premises. Technical assistance Smit Textile Global Service Network is active to offer immediate technical support, through Help Desk assistance and technicians direct intervention. Spare Parts Prompt and reliable supply of spare parts, components and accessories is one of the most important services offered by Smit Textile, thanks to its logistic center at the Italian headquarters and to the worldwide network of local distribution centers. weaving excellence