Solutions beyond texturing machines

Saving energy in texturizing - Smart texturing with e-save
As a future-oriented enterprise, Oerlikon Barmag is dedicated to the responsible and respectful treatment of nature and natural resources. Saving energy occupies a particularly important role in our research and development. Since 2005, lines, machines and components with at least 20% lower energy consumption in comparison with market standards receive the Oerlikon Barmag quality control “e-save” certification.

For the texturing machines, the eFK and eAFK guarantee a reduction in energy consumption.

Texturing supermicro filament yarns
Over the past few years, there has been a noticeable trend towards ever finer single filaments per thread. Multifiber texturing processes are capable of securely processing yarns with up to 432 individual filaments.

Almost all Oerlikon Barmag texturing machine types can be equipped for texturing this delicate material. The machines offer optimal yarn path, components with minimized friction and specially-designed heaters. Today, innovative power and process know-how acquired over the course of many years enables the texturing of supermicro filament yarns at the same speeds as for conventional micro filaments of between 0.5 and 1 dpf.

DTY packages for dyeing
Optimum dyeing results and an efficient dyeing process can rarely be achieved with standard DTY yarn packages. The angular shape of a normal package and the varying yarn density within the package frequently prevent even dyeing results.

Conversely, Oerlikon Barmag’s texturing machines with ATT take-up unit allows the package density to be controlled and an optimum package shape to be achieved during the texturing process. In part, the diameter of a DTY package was increased by 50% without a drop in quality in subsequent dyeing process.

Texturing new polymers, such as PTT, PLA, and PBT
In textiles, the new polymers PTT (poly trimethylene terephthalate) and PLA (polylactide) offer attractive properties, which distinguish them from standard polymers. Both PTT and PLA are not as robust as standard polymers. Furthermore, both materials are subject to high subsequent shrinkage, which drives up the costs for yarn tubes and considerably reduces storage compatibility.

Specially designed Oerlikon Barmag texturing machines with an ATT take-up unit ensure a tailored texturizing process. To this end, the yarn tension can be controlled, hence relieving the yarn tube. The lower melt point for both polymers is due to a special heater configuration.