COMPACT TWISTER. SETS NEW BENCHMARKS. STAPLE FIBRE YARNS.

COMPACT TWISTER. SETS NEW BENCHMARKS. STAPLE FIBRE YARNS. EN

Competence in Twisting. Twisting and cabling systems Allma in Kempten and Volkmann in Krefeld form the Allma Volkmann Business Unit in the Saurer Group. Allma and Volkmann are leaders on the global market for twisting and cabling technology. At our site in Krefeld, we develop, produce and market twisting and cabling systems for staple fibre, carpet and glass filament yarns throughout the world. We enjoy an excellent reputation as provider of complete solutions and comprehensive systems. Our products are the result of the wealth of experience gained over many generations in combination with the know-how of today for the textile industry of tomorrow. Here, tradition and the latest technology merge to form a symbiosis of expertise, quality and reliability. Our aim is to continuously develop innovative and cost-eective products at the highest level for the benefit of our customers. Our core competencies also include the technical/textile support service we provide, together with a high degree of customer proximity resulting from our globally networked service organisation, as well as the fast and customer-focused supply of original parts. 2 COMPACT TWISTER

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CompactTwister Volkmann's two-for-one twisted yarn systems oer optimum versatility and flexibility with up to 40% less energy consumption for the production of staple fibre yarns, depending on machine configuration. The CompactTwister has been established in the market for over 20 years, and has evolved still further. The latest generation sets new standards for the quality of twisted yarn, flexibility, energy consumption, robustness, lower space requirement and ease of maintenance. Main highlights are: The highest twist quality due to high quality yarn guide elements Low power usage due to application-based spindle sizes f f Servo-gearbox and motors with IE2 eiciency rating, with inverter Minimised friction losses due to optimised drive and bearing technology Low set-up times due to central machine adjustments Low space usage due to optimized spindle spacing Low investment costs and a high degree of globally trusted reliability High degree of security, with CE certification Short assembly times thanks to sectional construction Low maintenance requirements Parain coating and lubrication of the yarns is possible as an option 4 COMPACT TWISTER

E 3 Triple added value We aim to provide our customers with innovative products that make a dierence in their production and profitability. The passion for our products drives our innovation. By focusing on our customers requirements and combined with Saurer s philosophy of innovation and sustainability, triple added value has been created. Feed package 6 Nec 60/2 Universal R1 Energy Up to 40% energy saving by eco spindle equipment High cost-eectiveness due to eco drive equipment and matching spindle combinations Economics Up to 30% higher productivity due to delivery speeds of up to 120 m/min Operating costs reduced thanks to low energy, space and maintenance costs power consumption Spindle R2 Spindle HE Spindle eco Ergonomics Up to 10% less time needed to operate the machines thanks to central settings and numerous handling aids Yarns can be quickly and easily threaded via the Volcojet system Approx. 55% less noise emitted by optimised balloon geometry thanks to a new spindle design rpm COMPACT TWISTER 5

Energy eicient family of spindles Feed package formats Assembly-wound feed packages measuring 6", 7" or 8" and also single-end feed packages measuring 2 x 3¼" and 2 x 4" winding traverse can be used in the normal-height machine. 10" feeds and dierent 2 x 6" feeds can be used on the lowered version. The Two-for-One spindle is the heart of the machine. The energy required and the quality of the twisted yarn produced are determined here. The energy saving family of spindles includes the spindle type series VTS-07 / -08 / -09 / -10 with optimised spindle combinations for customized yarn count ranges. The advantages of these spindle types: Optimised yarn guidance via high-grade, wear-resistant surface finish Large feed packages thanks to optimised spindle pot design Minimal vibrations thanks to damped spindle pot mounting Automatic pot bottom cleaning by specially directed airflow Funnel-shaped, self-cleaning yarn channel in the spindle rotor Reserve disc with special, wear-resistant surface finish Air channel for Volcojet the semi-automatic pneumatic threading system for quick and easy spindle threading without additional manual steps Yarn brake easily adjustable to all yarn types Textile contact area isolated from drive area eco spindle types (option) The newly developed eco spindles create a new yarn balloon geometry and also save up to 40% on energy costs compared to traditional spindles. Add-on balloon limiter (optional) When processing friction-resistant fibres or applying the Volkmann lubrication system, the add-on balloon limiter can be retrofitted for spindles with free yarn balloon. The retrofit results in an even greater reduction of energy consumption and an increase in production. 6 COMPACT TWISTER

Machine cross sections 2 1 Two-for-one twisting process Two-for-one twisting process combines two or more single yarn strands by twisting them into one thread. Two twists are inserted into the strand with a single spindle revolution. The strand receives the first twist (1) between the yarn brake and the exit on the spindle rotor. The second twist (2) is received in the yarn balloon between the spindle rotor and the yarn balloon guide. 19 1 Yarn path 18 17 2 Spindle drive belt and belt guide roller 3 4 Foot pedal for spindle brake and Volcojet Spindle rotor 16 14 15 5 6 Spindle pot Yarn brake 13 12 11 7 8 Unwinding aids Balloon limiter 1 10 9 9 Separator 6 10 Yarn balloon guide 7 11 12 Yarn stop device Deflection roller 5 8 13 14 15 Overfeed roller Yarn reserve Traversing mechanism 4 16 17 Friction roller Cradle 2 18 19 Centring discs Package and tube creel / conveyor belt 3 COMPACT TWISTER 7

Drive concept Main features The drive concept is characterised by reduced friction in the entire force progression and by starting and stopping the machine with very high rotation constancy in the twisted yarn. Each machine can operated up to 400 spindles via a common tangential belt. Depending on the power requirement and number of spindles, either one or two energy-optimised drive motors can be used per machine. With the frequency inverters, spindle speed, amount of twist and package building can be adjusted electronically to meet the customer's requirements. The mechanical change of the motor belt pulley is eliminated. This is especially useful to the customer when processing small batches. Strand contamination is avoided by isolating the textile contact area from the spindle drive area. Mechanical drive section A mechanical drive section with a 6 or 8" traverse guide cam drive can also be selected as the drive power. Electronic drive section This modern, electronically controlled drive equipment is state of the art today for the newer textile machines. 8 COMPACT TWISTER

Servo drives The new electronic servo drives were designed to meet highest demands. Continuously adjustable spindle speed and amount of twist Flanged-bobbin form, traverse and traverse variation individually adjustable Electronically controlled anti-patterning device Highest take-up speeds Oil-free, low-maintenance construction Cross-wound delivery packages Cylindrical and conical cross-wound delivery packages of 6" (and 8" for a spindle spacing of 296 mm) can be produced in formats 3 30', 4 20' and 5 57' up to a diameter of 300 mm. Control terminal The new terminal for machines with servo drive and inverter main drive makes it possible to archive up to 1000 separate batch data sets and, if needed, to activate them quickly. The following data will be considered: Spindle speed including programmable approach ramp Amount of twist and twist direction Crossing angle Stop according to length and time Yarn reserve length and yarn position Yarn material Parameters for flanged-bobbin form and package density Notebook function for saving the mechanical setting parameters COMPACT TWISTER 9

Optional handling optimisation Very short conversion times by central adjustment of the yarn balloon guide and deflection roller (option) The yarn balloon guide can also be centrally set to a uniform height. Discrepancies in the balloon yarn guide heights are thus avoided. Especially with the eco spindles, the full energy savings potential is achieved very easily by using central adjustment. The quality of the cross-wound delivery package generated depends to a large extent on the takeup tension. This is the determining factor for package hardness. The yarn guide rollers used to influence the takeup tension can be centrally adjusted side by side to a uniform position. Volcojet (option) The Volcojet is the proven threading system on the Two-for-One spindle. Yarn threading times are significantly reduced. Operation of the foot pedal stops the spindle rotor. As the foot pedal is pressed down further, compressed air is released, the yarn is drawn through the spindle and brought upward around the spindle pot. Here the yarn can easily be grasped by the operator. A rapid threading operation is guaranteed every time. 10 COMPACT TWISTER

Reduction of the conversion times Yarn reserve The automatic transfer-tail device enables a centrally adjusted yarn reserve length to be properly secured and bound. For block doing, the servo traverse can be used to select an individual yarn reserve and yarn length. Automatic yarn stop feeler lock (optional) In the event of machine stoppage or power failure, the yarn stop feelers are automatically locked in their working position. This prevents the yarn stop feelers from dropping when the machine is stopped. On machine restart, the yarn stop feelers are released after a timed delay to avoid yarn breaks as the machine accelerates. This means that the automatic yarn stop feeler locking system an important element in quality twisted yarn production. Each individual yarn stop feeler can be magnetically docked at the middle wall for reloading the spindle. Package and tube creels Creel and storage facilities for packages and empty tubes are available in various configurations to reduce the amount of handling to a minimum. Package conveyor belt (optional) For integration into an automated, continual production process. Handling times are significantly reduced. The package conveyor belt can also be used as an interim storage facility for the cross-wound delivery packages. COMPACT TWISTER 11

2 x 6 direct feeds Direct feeds with TwinPack (option) This proven device for processing 2 x 6" direct feeds with two spindle pots provides a number of advantages in addition to eliminating the assembly-wound process. Separate inlet of feed yarns with the same angle of inlet Even unwinding tension No yarn remnants on the stationary feed packages Process safety through automatic spindle stop Easy handling, especially during the threading operation A short balloon limiter protects against yarn contamination Use for tube or cone types 4 20' and 5 57' including bullnose The lower pot can be used separately for 8" feeds, the balloon tension and the energy requirements are reduced accordingly. Automatic spindle stop (option) This feature facilitates automatic stopping of the spindles as the feed package empties or in the event of a yarn breakage. Further withdrawal of the yarn from the feed package is thus safely prevented. The automatic spindle stop function is pneumatically activated by a yarn balloon tension monitor. Independently from the automatic function, the spindle can also be stopped manually when the operator locks the yarn stop feeler. Alternative feeds for lowered machine (option) Volkmann continues to provide the tested and proven 2 x 6" direct feed in a spindle pot, which provides a number of advantages in addition to eliminating the assembly-wound process. Optional use of the Constant Lubritwist system for yarn lubrication Use of both cylindrical and conical tube types The one-piece spindle pot enables the use of assembly-wound packages with up to 10" winding traverse, which increases its flexibility. 12 COMPACT TWISTER

Twisted yarn and package quality New take-up geometry The extended take-up triangle provides a more uniform yarn quality and homogeneous package building. The new take-up geometry optimises the quality of the twisted yarn. Furthermore, the take-up package edges become softer and the package becomes more uniform overall, which is advantageous for other applications such as dyeing. What's proven and what's new The new Compact Twister makes no compromises when it comes to the quality of elements that come into contact with yarn. Proven elements like: overfeed discs, the rotating yarn reserve rod, the traversing guide and the friction roller were taken over in the new geometry. The newly designed cover has the proven storage places. Cradle Cross-wound delivery packages can be wound up to a maximum diameter of 300 mm: highly consistent package building optimised clip connection of the centering discs and protection from lap formation Pressure cast cradle (optional) The stable cradles in the pressure cast version are recommended for processing special yarn requirements. Package lift-o (optional) Following a time delay, the pneumatic package lift-o device takes the completed package o the drive drum, avoiding any unnecessary rubbing of the package surface. After the package is lifted, it is clearly visible along the entire machine side. Cradle load relief system (optional) In conjunction with large wrap-around angles on the overfeed unit, a pneumatic cradle load relief system with central adjustment is used to produce soft-edge packages suitable for dyeing. COMPACT TWISTER 13

Technical and textile data Machines with a mechanical control unit Spindle type VTS-07 VTS-08 VTS-09 VTS-10 Twist range: 77-1925 T/m 1.95-48.83 T/inch 110-2763 T/m 2.79-70.09 T/inch 110-2763 T/m 2.79-70.09 T/inch 110-2763 T/m 2.79-70.09 T/inch Spindle speed: eectively: up to 11,000 rpm up to 22,000 rpm up to 12,500 rpm up to 25,000 rpm up to 13,500 rpm up to 27,000 rpm up to 14,000 rpm up to 28,000 rpm Count range (max.): Partial ranges depending on spindle configuration with balloon limiter: Nm 5/2-100/2 without balloon limiter: Nm 5/2-100/2 Nm 10/2-140/2 Nm 10/2-140/2 Nm 20/2-200/2 Nm 17/2-200/2 Nm 16/2-200/2 Nm 38/2-200/2 Feed package, cylindrical conical Dia. up to 180 mm Dia. up to 185 mm Dia. up to 155 mm Dia. up to 160 mm Dia. up to 135 mm Dia. up to 140 mm Dia. up to 125 mm Cross-wound delivery package conical up to 5 57 Dia. up to 300 mm up to 5 57 Dia. up to 300 mm up to 5 57 Dia. up to 300 mm up to 5 57 Dia. up to 300 mm Machine dimensions Machine width Machine height 620 mm Drive unit 1540 mm / machine section 1601 mm / end unit 1400 mm Spindle spacing / (spindle/section) 207 mm (20) / 230 mm (18) / 259 mm (16) / 296 mm (14) Spindle type series VTS -07 / -08 / -09 / -10-07 eco / -08 eco / -09 eco VTS-07 / -08 / -09 / -10 Number of sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Spindles (296 mm) 14 28 42 56 70 84 98 112 126 140 154 168 Spindles (259 mm) 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 Spindles (230 mm) 18 36 54 72 90 108 126 144 162 180 198 216 Spindles (207 mm) 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 Overall length L (mm) 4895 6995 9095 11195 13295 15395 17495 19595 21695 23795 25895 27995 Overall length L (ft) 16,06 22,95 29,84 36,73 43,62 50,51 57,40 64,29 71,18 78,07 84,96 91,85 380 852 852 2167 2100 2100 628 L 14 COMPACT TWISTER

Technical and textile data Machines with Electronic Control Unit Spindle type VTS-07 VTS-08 VTS-09 VTS-10 Twist range: 87-2350 T/m 100-2350 T/m 100-2350 T/m 100-2350 T/m 2.21-59.69 T/inch 2.54-59.69 T/inch 2.54-59.69 T/inch 2.54-59.69 T/inch Spindle speed: up to 11,000 rpm up to 12,500 rpm up to 13,500 rpm up to 14,000 rpm eectively: up to 22,000 rpm up to 25,000 rpm up to 27,000 rpm up to 28,000 rpm Count range (max.): Partial ranges depending on spindle configuration with balloon limiter: Nm 5/2-100/2 Nm 10/2-140/2 Nm 20/2-200/2 Nm 16/2-200/2 without balloon limiter: Nm 5/2-100/2 Nm 10/2-140/2 Nm 17/2-200/2 Nm 38/2-200/2 Feed package, cylindrical conical dia. up to 180 mm dia. up to 185 mm Dia. up to 155 mm Dia. up to 160 mm dia. up to 135 mm Dia. up to 140 mm Dia. up to 125 mm Cross-wound delivery package conical up to 5 57 Dia. up to 300 mm up to 5 57 Dia. up to 300 mm up to 5 57 Dia. up to 300 mm up to 5 57 Dia. up to 300 mm Machine dimensions Machine width Machine height 620 mm Drive unit 1540 mm / machine section 1601 mm / end unit 1400 mm Spindle spacing / (spindle/section) 207 mm (20) / 230 mm (18) / 259 mm (16) / 296 mm (14) Spindle type series VTS -07 / -08 / -09 / -10-07 eco / -08 eco / -09 eco VTS-07 / -08 / -09 / -10 * Overall length for 2 drive motors / depending on the power required, the machine will be equipped with 1 or 2 drive motors Number of sections 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13* 14* 15* 16* 17* 18* 19* 20* Spindles (296 mm) 84 98 112 126 140 154 168 182 196 210 224 238 252 266 280 Spindles (259 mm) 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 256 272 288 304 320 Spindles (230 mm) 108 126 144 162 180 198 216 234 252 270 288 306 324 342 360 Spindles (207 mm) 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 380 400 Overall length L (mm) 15352 17452 19552 21652 23752 25852 27952 30652 32752 34852 36952 39052 41152 43252 45352 Overall length L (ft) 50,37 57,26 64,15 71,04 77,93 84,82 91,71 100,56 107,45 114,34 121,23 128,12 135,01 141,90 148,79 56 752 1254 628 2124 2100 2100 L 1228 COMPACT TWISTER 15

Saurer Technologies GmbH & Co. KG Twisting Solutions Main location: Weeserweg 60 47804 Krefeld Deutschland T +49 2151 717 01 F +49 2151 717 474 sales.volkmann@saurer.com www.saurer.com Subject to alterations Twisting Solutions 11-2017 Further location: Leonhardstraße 19 87437 Kempten Deutschland T + 49 831 688 0 F +49 831 688 321 sales.allma@saurer.com www.saurer.com Saurer Hong Kong Machinery Co. Ltd. Room 2803-5, 28/f, The Center 99 Queen s Road Central Central Hong Kong T +852 2866 0308 F +852 2861 2715 jackson.ye@saurer.com Saurer (Jiangsu) Textile Machinery Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch Company 36F, Tower B, The HQ, 100 Zunyi Road 200051 Shanghai China T +86 21 2226 2578 F +86 21 2226 2586 TWI.SH.CN@saurer.com Saurer (Jiangsu) Textile Machinery Co., Ltd. No.9, Chang Yang Street Suzhou Industrial Park, 215024 Jiangsu Province China T +86 512 8188 5688 F +86 512 8188 5758 info.twi.cn@saurer.com Saurer Inc. 8801 South Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28273 USA T +1 704 916 42 72 F +1 704 393 15 02 Twisting.USA@saurer.com