Groz-Beckert Introduced Six Innovative Product Segments at ITMA
Groz-Beckert represented at ITMA 2023 with its six product sectors and had various innovations in its luggage. The presentations at the booth supported by augmented reality applications. This allows visitors to discover the products both live and virtually.
The Knitting product sector represented at the Groz-Beckert stand with its four product groups circular knitting, flat knitting, legwear and warp knitting. In the circular knitting segment, for example, two newly developed knitting systems on showed which have been realized in collaboration with machine manufacturers.Groz-Beckert focus on energy savings, extended cleaning intervals and increased process reliability in developments.
The flat knitting group presented a newly developed high-performance needle, which is particularly suitable for the production of technical or medical textiles. For customers in the legwear industry, Groz-Beckert has both further developed sock and fine hosiery needles and system parts in the bag. Thanks to their high resistance, these products help to reduce knitting process costs. The warp knitting product group presented new needle modules at its booth, as well as the newly developed hole punching needle for piezo jacquard machines.
Technical Weaving Reeds from Groz Beckert
In addition to the machines for weaving preparation, the Weaving product sector presented its recently expanded portfolio of technical weaving reeds. The new weaving reeds make it possible to supply customers who produce fabrics with high densities. The weaving reeds are used in the production of special fabrics, for example, in technical filtration, membrane technology, solar cells or touch screens.
Products and services for classic needling and hydroentanglement presented by the Felting (Nonwovens) product area. In the field of felting needles, visitors saw two world firsts: a new notch shape and the Groz-Beckert felting needle module. In the felting needle module, the needles are embedded as a module in a plastic mold for the first time. The needle modules are characterized by very high deformation resistance and offer new dimensions in needle density.
For the production of tufted floor coverings such as carpets, bath mats or artificial turf, the Tufting product sector presented its proven Gauge Part system. The coordinated combination of the various materials of the individual parts and the functional interaction ensure a convincing result in the production process.
Various new and further developments also was shown by the Carding product area. For those interested in the nonwovens industry, for example, the world’s finest Interlocking wire for reduced risk of crashis included. For customers of the spinning industry, the division presented further developed stationary flats and revolving tops. The new revolving tops have been adapted to the processing of fine yarns, while the stationary flats have been provided with a new, resistant aluminum profile
SANTM Needles for Tough Sewing Operations
The Sewing product sector focused on the presentation of its special application needles, SANTM. The sewing machine needles of the SANTM series have been specially developed for demanding sewing operations – e.g. for sewing technical or finest textiles. The division also presented its new Needle Finder. The Needle Finder was an interactive tool in the online customer portal that helps customers select the right needle.
