Groz Beckert Focuses on Precision and Performance at ITMA Asia + CITME
Groz-Beckert introduced a series of state-of-the-art innovations in textile machinery components at ITMA Asia + CITME. Held between 14-18 October 2024, the exhibition showcased the company’s latest developments in knitting, weaving, nonwovens, tufting, sewing and spinning. With a focus on precision and performance, Groz-Beckert’s products adapt to the increasing demands for improved efficiency and sustainability in textile production.
Regardless of which product area visittors are interested in, Groz-Beckert presented a wide range of new products and our latest innovations at the ITMA Asia.
Two Newly Developed Knitting Systems
Two newly developed knitting systems created in cooperation with machine builders presented in the Circular Knitting segment. The developments focused on energy savings, extended cleaning intervals and increased process reliability. The SAN™ SF staple fiber needle and the SNK SF staple fiber sinker for use on large diameter circular knitting machines were presented. They enable reduced contamination in the needle and sinker carrier when knitting staple fiber yarns with increased fiber fly.
The Flat Knitting product group placed two special application needles at the center of its presentation. The SAN™ TT is particularly suitable for knitting tight loops in technical or medical textiles. The new SAN™ FY is designed to handle tough, uneven effect yarns. The Legwear product group presented particularly durable dur™ needles for socks hosiery with high load limits as well as the constantly growing portfolio of system parts.
The Warp knitting product group presented new needle modules and the newly developed guide needle for piezo jacquard machines at the booth. The new guide needle presented with the specially developed “JacquART Visualizer”, which visually and interactively simulates the function and movement of the system parts.
Weaving Division Presented KnotMaster Tying Machine
The Weaving product area presented the KnotMaster tying machine for weaving preparation, which sets itself apart thanks to its simple handling, quick warp changes and reduced waiting times. The focus is also on the broad product portfolio of weaving healds and heald frames. Groz-Beckert healds enable fast warp preparation, high weft insertion performance, fewer production interruptions and flawless fabric quality. The diverse designs of Groz-Beckert heald frames enable effective weaving production on modern, high-performance weaving machines.
Products and Services for Needling and Hydroentanglement Introduced
The Nonwovens product area presented products and services for traditional needling and hydroentanglement. Visitors can expect two world firsts in the felting needles segment: a new barb shape specially for needling highly abrasive fibers and the Groz-Beckert felting needle module. Groz-Beckert is showcasing its HyTec™ P jet strip, which stands out through its significantly increased hardness and vastly improved handling features. The product area also presented its extensive offer for running trials on the staple fiber needle punch line (SVL) at the Technology and Development Center (TEZ) in Albstadt with a virtual tour. The Nonwovens-Segment Carding product group also presented various new and further developments. The highlights were the world’s finest interlocking wire for reduced crash risk, as well as new Groz-Beckert InLine SiroLock™ plus types for a more uniform carding result thanks to special geometries.
New Cylinder Card Clothing ensures longer service life
For customers in the spinning industry, the Spinning product group exhibited a new maintenance-free cylinder card clothing with increased service life and lower maintenance costs. The division also presented further developed fixed and revolving flats. The new revolving flats have been adapted for processing fine yarns, while the stationary flats have been fitted with a new, durable aluminum profile.
Needle Finder Featured in Sewing Operations
In addition to the special application needles SAN™, which have been specially developed for demanding sewing operations – e.g. for sewing technical or ultra-fine textiles – the Sewing product area focused on various digital services relating to the sewing process. With the patented INH (Ideal Needle Handling) quality management system, Groz-Beckert offers sewing customers a solution for easy handling of sewing machine needles as well as complete and digital documentation of all needle changes and breakages. The product area also presented its Needle Finder, an interactive tool in the Sewing Customer Portal that helps customers choose the right needle.
Gauge Part System is Introduced
The Tufting division presented the proven Gauge Part System for producing tufted floor coverings such as carpets, bath mats or artificial turf. In addition to needle and looper modules, the system also consists of the reed finger module and tufting knives. The coordinated combination of the different individual part materials and the functional interplay ensure impressive results in the production process.”