Carding High Level of Reliable Manufacturing Processes

Carding High level of reliable manufacturing processes

Graf has become the world's leading supplier thanks to its high-quality products. Graf has been manufacturing innovative ﬂ at clothings, metallic clothings for cards and roller cards, and combs for combers since 1917.

As a system supplier, Graf's off er of services covers the entire range, from products and technical assistance to service and service machinery. In addition, Graf supports its customers with individual solutions for all application areas. Everything, from proﬁ le wires and carding wires to foundation material and end products, is manufactured at Graf’s own production facilities in Europe. Thanks to this indepth vertical integration, the Graf group ensures comprehensive process mastery and superior quality.

2 Metallic card clothings 4 General information on metallic card clothings 5 Graf identiﬁ cation code for metallic card clothings 6 Steel alloys 8 Cylinder clothings 9 Doff er clothings 10 Licker-in clothings 11 Overview of metallic card clothings 12 Feed roller clothings 14 Take-off roller clothings 14 Clothings for blow room equipment 15 Camel 16

Precision in fl at clothings 18 Flexible fl at clothings resist O-top 19 Flexible fl at clothings PRIMATOP and SUPRATOP 20 Flexible fl at clothings InLine-X Top 20 Semi-rigid fl at clothings PICCO DIAMANT 21 Metallic fl at clothings METALLIC TOP 21 Overview of fl at clothings 23 Stationary fl at clothings 24 EasyTop version 26

Accessories 28 Fillets for cleaning rollers 29 Accessories for ﬂ at cards 30 Polishing and cleaning accessories 31 Hardened mote knives 32 Conversions 32 Service pays off 33

Service and quality 34

3 Metallic card clothings

Graf off ers a comprehensive range of clothings. This includes standard clothings as well as specially developed executions for speciﬁ c applications. The card clothings from Graf are optimally suited for the manufacturing of high-quality products on ﬂ at cards of all diff erent makes.

4 General information on metallic card clothings

Cylinder clothings: Clothing height and breast angle

1.5 mm Short-toothed clothings for application on all cards. 1.8 mm The speciﬁ c shape prevents the loading of the clothing 2.0 mm with seed coat fragments and trash

Metallic card clothings for universal application on 2.5 mm conventional cards

3.2 mm Used for man-made ﬁ bers > 3 dtex

For clothings used on conventional cards or for processing 15 – 20° man-made ﬁ bers at low production rates

25 – 40° For short-toothed clothings on high-performance cards

Doffer clothings: Clothing height and breast angle

4.0 mm For universal application

4.6 mm For card-speciﬁ c application

Universal application for processing of cotton and 25° and 30° man-made ﬁ bers. Most suitable for high production rates

For man-made ﬁ bers and blends, most suitable 35° and 40° for high production rates

Clothing with Used for man-made ﬁ bers and blends, particularly for ﬁ bers serration (R) with low adhesion

Clothing with Application for optimum ﬁ ber adehsion arched tooth (B)

Licker-in clothings: Clothing height and breast angle

5.0 mm Interlinked clothings

5.5 mm Groove-wound and interlinked clothings

0° For man-made ﬁ bers > 3 dtex

For fi ne man-made fi bers ≤ 3 dtex, long staple cotton 5° and blends of cotton/man-made fi bers

10° For cotton

15 – 20° Card-speciﬁ c for cotton and man-made ﬁ bers

5 Graf identiﬁ cation code for metallic card clothings

Standard proﬁ les P–2040SX0,4–B8R

Tooth pitch Card-specific quantity Profile height Material quality 8 CS (CUTTYSHARP) Breast angle – HT (High Tech.)

Special profile Base width Special treatment Examples: B Arched tooth shape B Blank hardened C Camel (hump shape) C Serrated profi le + blank hardened F Flat tooth N Needle Finish G Beak-shaped tooth P Polidur M Morel Q Serrated profi le + Polidur S Special cut depth R Serrated profi le V Licker-in profi le S Smooth Finish W Execution with humps V Serrated profi le + Needle Finish – Standard tooth shape W Serrated profi le + Smooth Finish 1-9 Special tooth shape

Interlinked proﬁ les V.J25010V-12-8

Interlinked

Tooth pitch Breast angle No. of Material quality threads / 8 CS (CUTTYSHARP) inch – HT (High Tech.) Profile height

Special profile Special treatment Examples: B Arched tooth shape B Blank hardened C Camel (hump shape) N Needle Finish F Flat tooth P Polidur G Beak-shaped tooth Q Serrated profi le + Polidur M Morel R Serrated profi le S Special cut depth S Smooth Finish V Licker-in profi le V Serrated profi le + Needle Finish W Execution with humps W Serrated profi le + Smooth Finish – Standard tooth shape 1-9 Special tooth shape

6 Examples for points per square inch (p.p.s.i.)

Standard proﬁ les p.p.s.i. Pitch Teeth / linear inch Pitch in mm

G240-281X1,8 107 A1 approx. 1.25 20.024 L-4030-X1,0 278 A2 “ 1.50 15.050 M-50301X1,0-R 304 A3 “ 1.75 14.930 N-4025BX0,9 366 B “ 2.00 12.727 P-2030-X0,5 773 B1 “ 2.25 11.000 R-2030-X0,5 866 B2 “ 2.50 10.012 P-2040SX0,4 966 B3 “ 2.75 9.387 C “ 3.00 8.485 Interlinked proﬁ les p.p.s.i. C1 “ 3.25 8.000 V.E-5010V--8 41 C2 “ 3.50 7.255 V.J25010V-12 118 C3 “ 3.75 6.953 V.K-5020G-16 161 D “ 4.00 6.364 D1 “ 4.25 5.867 D2 “ 4.50 5.442 Calculation example for P-2040SX0,4 D3 “ 4.75 5.200 645 E “ 5.00 5.006 (25.4 x 25.4) 966 p.p.s.i. = E2 “ 5.50 4.470 0,4 * 1.669 F “ 6.00 4.242 (Base width in mm x tooth pitch in mm) F2 “ 6.50 3.911 G “ 7.00 3.627 G2 “ 7.50 3.337 H “ 8.00 3.129 No. of threads / inch Base width in mm H2 “ 8.50 2.980 6 4.20 J “ 9.00 2.828 8 3.17 J2 “ 9.50 2.607 10 2.54 K “ 10.00 2.502 12 2.10 L “ 11.00 2.317 14 1.80 M “ 12.00 2.121 16 1.60 N “ 13.00 1.956 18 1.40 20 1.20 O “ 14.00 1.813 24 1.00 P “ 15.00 1.669 28 0.90 R “ 17.00 1.490 32 0.80 T2 “ 19.50 1.303

7 Steel alloys Depending on the application and demands, Graf can • CS (CUTTYSHARP) for the highest demands and lifetimes supply various alloys. Diff erent steel alloys can be used up to 1100 t for cylinder clothings. Recommended for card depending on the clothing type and area of application. production rates of 50 kg/h and more. A TSG (Traversing Resharpening Device) is essential for activating and resharpening these clothings.

• Steel alloy with special additives. Substantially increased lifetimes compared to conventional clothing. Lifetimes of up to 800 t can be easily achieved. Used for card production rates up to 50 kg/h. This alloy can also be activated with conventional grinding equipment.

Comparison HT / CS on Rieter C70

Life expectancy (in t) Downtimes (grinding / clothing) Average costs (per kg)

Surface treatment Depending on the ﬁ ber material, a choice of surface ﬁ nishes is available. According to the clothing type and area of application, a special surface treatment might be suitable. We distinguish between:

Smooth Finish SF Polidur treatment Mechanical treatment for smoothing and reﬁ ning the clothing Improved surface ﬁ nish achieved with electrochemical polishing. surfaces. The running-in time is reduced to a minimum, therefore The clothing is completely de-burred at the same time. a consistently high quality is ensured right from the start.

Blank hardened Needle Finish NF Treated clothing with scalefree surface. Electrochemical polishing and rounding of all edges on the clothing teeth.

8 Cylinder clothings

Specification Height Base width Working angle p.p.s.i. Geometry

Cotton L-3215-X0,9 3.20 0.90 15° 309 O-2515-X0,9 2.50 0.90 15° 394 P-2520-X0,9 2.50 0.90 20° 429 1) P-2520-X0,7 2.50 0.70 20° 552 R-2515-X0,7 2.50 0.70 15° 618 P-2520-X0,6 2.50 0.60 20° 644 R-2530-X0,6 2.50 0.60 30° 721 2) R-2030-X0,6 2.00 0.60 30° 721 P-2025-X0,5 2.00 0.50 25° 773 P-2030-X0,5 2.00 0.50 30° 773 R-2030-X0,5 2.00 0.50 30° 866 1) 3) R-2030CX0,5 2.00 0.50 30° 866 2) R-2525-X0,5 2.50 0.50 25° 866 R-2035-X0,5 2.00 0.50 35° 866 P-2040SX0,4 2.00 0.40 40° 966 P-2040CX0,4 2.00 0.40 40° 966 P-2035SX0,4 2.00 0.40 35° 966 3) P-2030-X0,4 2.00 0.40 30° 966 P-1535-X0,4 1.50 0.40 35° 966 R-2030-X0,4 2.00 0.40 30° 1082 R-1535-X0,4 1.50 0.40 35° 1082

Man-made fibers R-2515-X0,8 2.50 0.80 15° 541 R-2520-X0,7 2.50 0.70 20° 618 R-20251X0,6 2.00 0.60 25° 721 R-2520-X0,6 2.50 0.60 20° 721 R-2525-X0,6 2.50 0.60 25° 721 4) 4) P-2025-X0,5 2.00 0.50 25° 773 R-2030-X0,5 2.00 0.50 30° 866 R-2025-X0,5 2.00 0.50 25° 866

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9 Doff er clothings

Specification Height Base width Working angle p.p.s.i. Geometry

Cotton L-4030BX1,0 4.00 1.00 30° 278 L-4635-X1,0-C 4.60 1.00 35° 278 1) M-46301X1,0-R 4.60 1.00 30° 304 1) N-4030SX1,0 4.00 1.00 30° 330 M-5030-X0,9 5.00 0.90 30° 338 N-4030BX0,9 4.00 0.90 30° 366 2) N-4030BX0,9-R 4.00 0.90 30° 366 3) 2) N-4030-X0,85R 4.00 0.85 30° 388 O-4025-X0,9 4.00 0.90 25° 394 N-4030BX0,7 4.00 0.70 30° 471 3) O-40301X0,7-B 4.00 0.70 30° 507

Man-made fibers K-4035-X1,0 4.00 1.00 35° 258 L-4640-X1,0-C 4.60 1.00 40° 278 M-46351X1,0-C 4.60 1.00 35° 304 M-5030-X0,9-R 5.00 0.90 30° 338 N-4030BX0,9-R 4.00 0.90 30° 366 4) 4) N-4025BX0,9-R 4.00 0.90 25° 366 O-4030-X0,9 4.00 0.90 30° 394 O-4030-X0,7 4.00 0.70 30° 507

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10 Licker-in clothings

Specification Height Base width Working angle p.p.s.i. Geometry

Groove-wound clothings

E-5510-X1,… 5.50 variable 10° 1)

E-5505-X1,… 5.50 variable 5° 1)

Specification Height No. of threads / inch Working angle p.p.s.i. Geometry

Interlinked clothings V.C-5000V--8 5.00 8 0° 24 V.D-5005V--8 5.00 8 5° 32 V.D-5000V--8 5.00 8 0° 32 V.D-5505VC10 5.50 10 5° 40 V.E-5010V--8 5.00 8 10° 41 2) 2) V.E-5005V--8 5.00 8 5° 41 V.D-5005V-12 5.00 12 5° 48 V.E-5510V-10 5.50 10 10° 51 V.E-5515V-10 5.50 10 15° 51 V.E-5010VC12 5.00 12 10° 61 3) 3) V.E-5010V-12 5.00 12 10° 61 V.F25515V-10 5.50 10 15° 65 V.J25010V-12 5.00 12 10° 118 V.J25005V-12 5.00 12 5° 118 V.J25020V-12 5.00 12 20° 118 V.J25020V-16 5.00 16 20° 155 V.K-5020G-16 5.00 16 20° 161 V.N-50201-16 5.00 16 20° 206 4) 4)

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11 Overview metallic card clothings

Production rate Cotton

OE yarns Carded Ring yarn Ring yarn Cotton / Waste < Ne 20 ring yarn OE Ne 24 – 40 > Ne 40 – 70 (waste ≥ 25%) > Ne 15-30 ≤ 32 mm ≤ 32 mm

< 50 kg/h Cylinder P-2040-X0,4 P-2040SX0,4 P-2040SX0,4 P-2040SX0,4 R-2030-X0,5 Cylinder P-2040SX0,4 P-2035CX0,4 P-2035CX0,4 P-2035CX0,4 R-2030-X0,6 Cylinder R-2030-X0,5 R-2030-X0,5 R-2030-X0,5 R-2030-X0,5 Cylinder

Doff er N-4030BX0,9 N-4030BX0,9 N-4030BX0,9 N-4030BX0,9 K-4030-X1,0 Doff er M-5030-X0,9 M-5030-X0,9 M-5030-X0,9 M-5030-X0,9

Cylinder P-2040-X0,4--8 P-2040SX0,4--8 P-2040SX0,4--8 P-2040SX0,4--8 R-2030-X0,5 > 50 kg/h Cylinder P-2040SX0,4--8 P-2035CX0,4--8 P-2035CX0,4--8 P-2035CX0,4--8 R-2030-X0,6 Cylinder R-2030-X0,5--8 R-2030-X0,5--8 R-2030-X0,5--8 R-2030-X0,5--8 Cylinder R-2035-X0,5-B8 P-1535-X0,4--8 Cylinder R-2035-X0,5-B8

Doff er L-4030-X1,0 L-4030-X1,0 N-4030BX0,9 N-4030BX0,9 K-4030-X1,0 Doff er N-4030BX0,9 N-4030BX0,9 M-46301X1,0-R M-46301X1,0-R M-46301X1,0-R Doff er M-46301X1,0-R M-46301X1,0-R Doff er

Licker-in V.E-5010V--8 V.E-5010V--8 V.E-5010V--8 V.E-5010V--8 V.E-5010--8 Licker-in V.E-5010VC12 V.E-5010VC12 V.E-5010VC12 V.E-5010VC12 V.E-5010VC12 Licker-in V.K-5020G-16 V.K-5020G-16 V.K-5020G-16 V.K-5020G-16 V.K-5020G-16 Licker-in V.N-50201-16 V.N-50201-16 V.N-50201-16 V.N-50201-16 V.N-50201-16 Licker-in V.J25010V-12 V.J25010V-12 V.J25010V-12 V.J25010V-12 V.J25010V-12 Licker-in E-5510-X1,… E-5510-X1,… E-5510-X1,… E-5510-X1,… E-5510-X1,...

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12 Man-made fibers Blends Swing Regenerates

Polyester (micro) Viscose (micro) Man-made fibers Viscose Cotton / Cotton or Cotton ≤ 1,0 dtex ≤ 1,0 dtex Blends 1,0 – 2,0 dtex Man-made fibers man-made fibers ≤ 40 mm ≤ 40 mm ≤ 51 mm

P-2025-X0,5 P-2025-X0,5 R-2525-X0,6 R-20251X0,6 P-2025-X0,5 P-2025-X0,5 R-2030-X0,5 R-20251X0,6 R-2520-X0,6 R-2525-X0,6 R-2030-X0,5 R-2525-X0,6 R-2030CX0,5 R-20251X0,6 R-2525-X0,6 R-2030-X0,6 P-2040CX0,5 P-2025CX0,6

N-4030BX0,9-R N-4030BX0,9-R N-4030BX0,9-R N-4030BX0,9-R N-4030BX0,9-R N-4030BX0,9-R N-4030BX0,9 M-5030-X0,9-R M-5030-X0,9-R M-5030-X0,9-R M-5030-X0,9-R M-5030-X0,9-R M-5030-X0,9-R M-5030-X0,9

P-2025-X0,5--8 P-2025-X0,5--8 R-2525-X0,6--8 R-20251X0,6--8 P-2025-X0,5--8 P-2025-X0,5--8 R-2030-X0,5--8 R-20251X0,6--8 R-2520-X0,6--8 R-2525-X0,6--8 R-2030-X0,5--8 R-2525-X0,6--8 R-2030CX0,5--8 R-20251X0,6--8 R-2525-X0,6--8 R-2030-X0,6--8 P-2040CX0,5--8 P-2025CX0,6--8

N-4030BX0,9-R N-4030BX0,9-R N-4030BX0,9-R L-4640-X1,0-C N-4030BX0,9-R N-4030BX0,9-R N-4030BX0,9 M-46301X1,0-R M-46301X1,0-R L-4640-X1,0-C M-46351X1,0-C M-46351X1,0-C M-46351X1,0-C M-5030-X0,9 L-4640-X1,0-C L-4040-X1,0-R M-46301X1,0-R M-46301X1,0-R O-4030-X0,7

V.D-5000V--8 V.D-5000V--8 V.D-5000V--8 V.D-5000V--8 V.E-5010VC-8 V.D-5005V--8 V.E-5010VC-8 V.E-5005V--8 V.E-5005V--8 V.E-5005V--8 V.E-5005V--8 V.E-5010V--8 V.E-5005V--8 V.E-5010V--8 V.J25005V-12 V.J25005V-12 V.J25005V-12 V.J25005V-12 V.J25005V-12 V.J25005V-12 V.J25010V-12 V.K-5020G-16 V.K-5020G-16 V.K-5020G-16 V.K-5020G-16 V.K-5020G-16 V.K-5020G-16 V.K-5020G-16 V.N-50201-16 V.N-50201-16 V.N-50201-16 V.N-50201-16 V.N-50201-16 V.N-50201-16 V.N-50201-16 E-5505-X1,… E-5505-X1,… E-5505-X1,… E-5505-X1,… E-5510-X1,… E-5505-X1,… E-5510-X1,…

13 Clothings for feed rollers

Specification Height Base width Working angle p.p.s.i. Geometry

B-5015-X1,5 5.00 1.50 15° 12 Filling wire 3.50 2.50 1) E245-40X3,0 4.50 3.00 – 40° 47 1) F230-40X3,0 3.00 3.00 – 40° 55 2) F23500-X3,0 3.50 3.00 0° 57 3) J-2500-X2,0 2.50 2.00 0° 114 4) 2)

Specification Height No. of threads / inch Working angle p.p.s.i. Geometry

V.B-5015---6 5.00 6 15° 12 5) 5)

Clothings for take-off rollers

Specification Height Base width Working angle p.p.s.i. Geometry

H-35-30X1,0 3.50 1.00 – 30° 206 1) G240-281X1,8 4.00 1.80 – 28° 107 1) Excerpt from the comprehensive range of Graf metallic card clothings

14 Clothings for blow room equipment

Specification Height Base width Working angle p.p.s.i. Geometry

A11010FX2.5 10.00 2.50 10° 13 A11000FX2.5 10.00 2.50 0° 13 B21010FX2.5 10.00 2.50 10° 26 1) 1) B21000FX2.5 10.00 2.50 0° 26 F23500-X3.0 3.50 3.00 0° 26

Specification Height No. of threads / inch Working angle p.p.s.i. Geometry

V.B28515---5A 8.50 5 15° 13 V.A27510---6 7.50 6 10° 10 V.C160201--6 6.00 6 20° 20 2) 2) V.D-6020---8 6.00 8 20° 32 V.C-5510F--6 5.50 6 10° 18 V.D-5530---6 5.50 6 30° 24 V.E-5520---6 5.50 6 20° 31 3) 3) V.E-5530---6 5.50 6 30° 30 V.E-5540---6 5.50 6 40° 30 V.D-5540--10 5.50 10 40° 40 4) V.B-5015---6 5.00 6 15° 12 4)

V.D255-10--6 5.50 6 –10° 28 V.D255-35--6 5.50 6 – 35° 28 V.E-55-10--6 5.50 6 – 10° 30 5) 5) V.E-55-25--6 5.50 6 – 25° 31

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15 Camel metallic card clothings

The visionary Camel metallic card clothing sets standards regarding effi ciency and quality.

16 Camel – The innovative clothings for signiﬁ cantly better results for carded and combed yarns

The innovative geometry of the Camel metallic card clothing allows for effi cient use of raw material while enhancing the quality.

The camel shape – both as cylinder or licker-in clothing – has the positive attribute that the special tooth shape keeps the fi bers in a defi ned position during processing. This leads to improved results in the elimination of neps, gentle fi ber processing and carding and as a result fewer short fi bers and a high degree of elimination of dead and immature fi bers. These special clothings are available in a large variety of executions and are suitable for application on all card types. This innovative metallic card clothing is available with standard profi les for cylinders and in interlinked execution for licker-ins.

Customer benefi ts: • Gentle processing of the fi bers • Optimal guiding of the fi bers on the surface of the cylinder clothing • Better nep removal and less fi ber damage • Improved removal of dead fi bers • Consistent quality throughout the entire lifetime of the clothing • Positive impact on waste from the comber • Improved fi ber transfer to the doff er • Can be resharpened by the same means as standard cylinder clothings

Specification Area of application p.p.s.i. Geometry

P-2025CX0,5 Man-made fi bers, blends 773 P-2025CX0,6 Man-made fi bers, blends 644 P-2030CX0,4 Cotton 966 P-2035CX0,4 Cotton 966 P-2040CX0,4 Cotton 966 P-2040CX0,5 Cotton 773 R-2030CX0,5 Cotton 866 R-2520CX0,6 Man-made fi bers, blends 722 R-2530CX0,6 Cotton 722

V.E-5010VC-8 Cotton, blends 41 V.E-5010VC12 Cotton, blends 61

17 Precision in ﬂ at clothings

Everything from the foundation material to the carding wires to the fi nished product is manufactured at Graf. Thanks to this in-depth vertical integration, the high quality standard can be ensured across the entire manufacturing process. With the introduction of the EasyTop fl at clothing generation, Graf rounds off its range of products and now off ers clothings for all common fl at clothings with the proven and known quality from one source. The surface treatment developed by Graf guarantees less wear and longer lifetimes.

18 Flexible ﬂ at clothings resist-O-top

resist-O-top is a line of fl exible fl at clothings used for the processing of This setting pattern infl uences the so-called free passage, resulting the whole range of short staple fi bers (cotton, man-made fi bers, blends in an improved distribution of the carding forces and a positive eff ect and regenerated fi bers). It is progressively set without any straight gaps. on the position of the teeth. The progressive setting pattern favors the removal of short fi bers and waste as well as the elimination of neps.

C-range for cotton and blends M-range for man-made fibers and blends

RSTO C-43/0 * 430 p.p.s.i. RSTO M-43/0 * 430 p.p.s.i. Raw material: cotton / blends Raw material: man-made fi bers / Application: carded, OE rotor blends < Ne 20 Application: Air-Jet > 1.0 dtex RSTO C-48/0 * 480 p.p.s.i. ≤ 2.0 dtex Raw material: cotton / blends Application: carded, combed RSTO M-48/0 * 480 p.p.s.i. OE rotor, Air-Jet Raw material: man-made fi bers / < Ne 40 blends Application: carded, Air-Jet RSTO C-55/0 * 550 p.p.s.i. > 1.0 dtex Raw material: cotton ≤ 2.0 dtex Application: combed, Air-Jet > Ne 24 RSTO M-55/0 550 p.p.s.i. Raw material: man-made fi bers / RSTO C-74/0 740 p.p.s.i. blends Raw material: cotton Application: carded, Air-Jet Application: combed ≤ 1dtex > Ne 40

* This speciﬁ cation is also available in the EasyTop execution. R-range for regenerates

RSTO R-40/0-7 * 400 p.p.s.i. Raw material: regenerates

RSTO R-44/0-7 * 440 p.p.s.i. Raw material: regenerates / blends / waste (OE Ne ≤ 24) 1.1 – 2.0 dtex

19 Flexible ﬂ at clothings PRIMATOP Flexible ﬂ at clothings SPACETOP and SUPRATOP InLine-X-Top

The PRIMATOP range includes fl exible fl at clothings intended for InLine-X-Top comprises a range of fl exible fl at clothings which are the processing of cotton and man-made fi bers. The density is applied in the area of processing cotton and man-made fi bers. progressive, i.e. the entry side, seen in the direction of the fi ber fl ow, is open, becoming continuously closer towards the exit side. This fl at clothing with straight gaps and a diagonal setting pattern is particularly suitable for cards without stationary fl at systems SUPRATOP is a fl exible fl at clothing without any straight gaps used above the licker-in and production rates in the medium to high for man-made fi bers. The setting pattern has a positive infl uence on range. the parallelism of the fi bers and the removal of melted fi ber particles.

PT 43/0 430 p.p.s.i. ILXT M-35/0 350 p.p.s.i. PRIMATOP Raw material: cotton Raw material: man-made fi bers Application: carded, OE rotor, > 2.0 dtex blends ILXT M-40/0* 400 p.p.s.i. < Ne 30 Raw material: man-made fi bers / SP 52/0 520 p.p.s.i. blends SPACETOP Raw material: cotton 1.0 – 2.0 dtex Application: combed ILXT C-40/0* 400 p.p.s.i. > Ne 30 Raw material: cotton ST 35/0 350 p.p.s.i. Application: carded, OE rotor SUPRATOP Raw material: man-made fi bers / < Ne 20 blends ILXT C-50/0* 500 p.p.s.i. 1.0 – 3.0 dtex Raw material: cotton Application: carded, OE rotor, combed Ne 15 – 40

* This speciﬁ cation is also available in the EasyTop execution.

20 Semi-rigid ﬂ at clothings Metallic ﬂ at clothings PICCO DIAMANT METALLIC TOP

PICCO DIAMANT is a semi-rigid fl at clothing for the processing The METALLIC TOP line comprises metallic fl at clothings for of man-made fi bers and bleached cotton. The special positioning the processing of man-made and regenerated fi bers. of the teeth leads to minimal fl at waste. In contrast to conventional fl exible fl at clothings, it is designed to with stand highest carding strains and is most suitable for high production rates.

PD 24/0 240 p.p.s.i. MTB 24/0 240 p.p.s.i. Raw material: bleached cotton Raw material: bleached cotton

MTM 31/0 310 p.p.s.i. PD 33/0 330 p.p.s.i. Raw material: man-made ﬁ bers Raw material: man-made and natural ﬁ bers

MTR 42/0 420 p.p.s.i. Raw material: regenerates

Overview of ﬂ at clothings

Cotton

Airjet OE / Rotor Carded ring yarn Combed ring yarn

< Ne 15 RSTO C-43/0 RSTO C-43/0 RSTO C-43/0 ILXT C-40/0 ILXT C-40/0 ILXT C-40/0

< Ne 40 RSTO C-48/0 RSTO C-48/0 RSTO C-48/0 ILXT C-50/0 ILXT C-50/0 ILXT C-50/0 RSTO C-55/0 RSTO C-55/0 RSTO C-55/0

> Ne 40 RSTO C-55/0 RSTO C-55/0 RSTO C-74/0 SPACETOP

Man-made fibers BlendMischung cotton Baumwolle / / gebleichteBleached PolyesterPolyester Viskose Viscose Swing Swing RegenerateRegenerates Man-mademan-made fibersfibers Baumwollecotton < 1.0 dtex RSTO M-55/0 RSTO M-55/0 RSTO M-55/0

1.0 – 2.0 dtex ILXT M-40/0 ILXT M-40/0 ILXT M-40/0 ILXT M-40/0 RSTO R-44/0-7 PD 33/0 RSTO M-43/0 RSTO M-43/0 RSTO M-43/0 RSTO M-43/0 RSTO R-40/0-7 PD 24/0 RSTO M-48/0 RSTO M-48/0 RSTO M-48/0 RSTO M-48/0 MTR 42/0 MTB 24/0 RSTO R-44/0-7 RSTO R-44/0-7 PT 43/0

> 2.0 dtex ILXT M-35/0 ILXT M-35/0 ILXT M-35/0 ILXT M-35/0 RSTO M-43/0 RSTO M-43/0 RSTO M-43/0 RSTO M-43/0

Excerpt from the comprehensive range of Graf metallic ﬂ at clothings

Quality / Opening RSTO

Man-made Cotton ﬁ bers

ILXT

Production rate / Trash content

Application areas of the proven Graf ﬂ at clothings

23 Stationary ﬂ at clothings

Graf’s supplies stationary ﬂ at clothings for all systems in operation, e.g. Rieter TREX systems, Trützschler TT systems and others as well as for the carding segments of blow room equipment.

Customer beneﬁ ts: • Long lifetimes thanks to CUTTYSHARP alloy for all stationary ﬂ ats • Simple and straightforward application for all systems • Comprehensive scope of delivery – meeting all requirements

System 1 – height 11 mm

System 2 – height 16.8 mm System 3 – height 7 mm

24 System 4 – height 7.5 mm System 5 – height 18.4 mm

Stationary flat clothings for flat cards and blow room equipment

Blow room equipment FD 4 40 p.p.s.i. FD 6 60 p.p.s.i.

Pre-opening segments FD 6 und FD 6A 60 p.p.s.i. FD 9 und FD 9A 90 p.p.s.i. FD 9B 90 p.p.s.i.

Pre-carding zone FD 9A 90 p.p.s.i. (above licker-in) FD 14A 140 p.p.s.i. FD 14B 140 p.p.s.i. FD 24A 240 p.p.s.i. FD 24B 240 p.p.s.i. FD 24C 240 p.p.s.i. FD 32A 320 p.p.s.i. FD 42A 420 p.p.s.i. FD 42B 420 p.p.s.i.

Post-carding zone FD 24A 240 p.p.s.i. (above doff er) FD 32A 320 p.p.s.i. FD 42A 420 p.p.s.i. FD 42B 420 p.p.s.i. FD 55A 550 p.p.s.i. FD 64A 640 p.p.s.i. FD 86A 860 p.p.s.i.

25 EasyTop version

Fast, cost-effi cient reclothing through magnetic attachment to assure a consistently high quality in the carding process, the regular replacement of the ﬂ at clothings is a prerequisite. This however leads to downtimes of the cards in question. The EasyTop allows the exchange of the ﬂ exible clothings to be eff ected quickly and easily.

26 EasyTop – economical, precise, fast and easily replaceable

EasyTop is suitable for aluminum fl at bars with magnetic adhesion technology from all manufacturers. The use of the well-known and proven Graf fl at clothings is thus assured on all fl at bars, irrespective of the mode of attachment. With the introduction of the EasyTop generation of fl at clothings, Graf is able to provide card clothings in the established and reliable quality for all known types of fl at cards from one source.

Quick reclothing – reduced investment costs As a result of the innovative mode of attachment by high energy magnets, the cost- and labor-intensive processes such as stripping and clipping are noticeably reduced. The fl at bars can be easily reclothed without the requirement for machines or special tools by the mill’s own staff within the shortest possible time. With the straightforward exchange of the fl at strips, the typical fl at workshop is not a necessity, resulting in considerably reduced operating and service costs. The need for the mechanical stripping and clipping of the fl at clothings can be dispensed with.

Reliable magnet technology provides precision and quality As soon as the EasyTop is placed on the fl at bar, the magnetic eff ect will automatically assure the correct position. Due to the two adhesive and compensation layers, (see fi gure 2 and 3), the EasyTop technique permits the narrowest of tolerances within the entire system. Once the fl at clothing is placed on the fl at bar the magnetic connection will withstand even the Figure 1: Conventional attachment with clips strongest carding forces.

The EasyTop fastening technology is thus totally reliable in operation. Unlike other, conventional modes of attachment with clips, the EasyTop system is a nondestructive connection that can be detached with minimal eff ort. Thus this fastening technology favors carrying out trials effi ciently with diff erent types of ﬂ at clothings without loss of the existing clothings.

Figure 2: EasyTop with magnetic attachment Customer beneﬁ ts: • Optimal carding gap Flat bar • Time saving during reclothing Adhesive and compensation layer • Exchange without physical eff ort Magnet • No special tools required Metal carrier • No requirement for service workshop for ﬂ ats Adhesive and compensation layer • Reduced service costs Clothing • Shorter downtimes of the card • Secure attachment Figure 3: EasyTop detail

27 Accessories

The carding quality is not only deﬁ ned by the metallic card clothings and the ﬂ at clothings but also by the correct settings and appropriate maintenance of the clothings. The original accessories available from Graf are perfectly matched for best carding results.

28 Fillets for cleaning rollers

Graf provides ﬁ llets for the cleaning of take-off and stripping rollers as well as ﬂ at clothings and to prevent unwelcome downtimes.

Graf fl at stripping fi llets Available in conventional design or in modifi ed execution for HP cards.

Graf zigzag fl at stripping fi llet Requires only minimal drive power and assures optimal penetration of the fl at clothing.

Graf spaced fl at stripping fi llet For an ideal cleaning eff ect with less strain on the fl at clothings and reduced wear.

Graf fl at strippers Various card-specifi c types for cleaning of the fl at clothings and the fl at cleaning brush.

Graf cleaning fi llet Required for keeping the take-off roller clean and for supporting the transfer of overfl owing fi bers into the suction system.

29 Accessories for setting ﬂ at cards

Setting Original Graf setting gauges are products of high technical precision to allow optimal carding quality. The setting gauges are designed to match the cards of various manufacturers.

Four-blade gauges 300 x 45 mm Single-blade gauges 300 x 45 mm Blade thickness 0.125; 0.175; 0.25; Blade thickness 0.075 – 0.5 mm 0.3 mm (3 – 20/1000") (5, 7, 10, 12/1000")

Seven-blade gauges 400 x 32 mm Six-blade gauges 300 x 45 mm for Rieter cards Blade thickness 0.075; 0.1; 0.125; Blade thickness 0.1; 0.125; 0.15; 0.175; 0.25; 0.3 mm 0.175; 0.2; 0,25; 0.3 mm (3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 12/1000") (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12/1000")

Setting gauges for C-Cleaner Flat gauges Blade thickness 0.15; 0.2; 0.25; Blade thickness 0.125; 0.15; 0.3; 0.35 mm 0.175; 0.2; 0.225; 0.25; 0.275; (6, 8, 10, 12, 14/1000") 0.3; 0.35 mm (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14/1000")

Pocket microscope Pocket microscope with illumination and 30-fold magniﬁ cation for the evaluation of the condition of clothings.

30 Accessories for polishing and cleaning of clothings

Polishing and cleaning The original Graf accessories for the polishing and cleaning of the clothings are well-proven high-quality products that contribute to an excellent carding quality.

Polishing sponge with holder MIRACLO For the cleaning of newly mounted Hand grinding stone with holder metallic card clothings. For removing burrs from faced metallic card clothings to bridge the period up to the time the clothings are replaced.

CARBORUNDUM Bronce wire brush with holder Hand grinding stone with holder For cleaning newly-mounted or For equalizing newly-mounted resharpened metallic card clothings. clothings and resharpening.

Hand stripping card with curved Hand stripping card or straight handle Replacement clothing for hand For removing wood- and seed coat stripping card without holder. particles from metallic card clothings in cylinder and doff er clothings and for general cleaning purposes.

Clothing cleaner For removing persistent wood particles that cannot be removed with the hand stripping card.

31 Hardened mote knife for licker-ins and points of trash extraction

The edges of mote knives of high performance cards are prone to wear out relatively quickly. This has a detrimental eff ect on the waste extraction; the ﬂ at clothings are thus subject to additional strain and the quality of the card sliver suff ers.

The edges of the mote knives speciﬁ cally developed by Graf are laser-hardened in order to maintain straightness as well as sharpness. Compared to conventional mote knives made from aluminum, this accessory achieves a substantially longer lifetime.

Conversions

C-Cleaner II, conversions for increased production rates Graf provides the option to equip cards of older generations with additional carding elements; this allows the production rate to be increased at equal quality or else to improve the quality maintaining the production rate.

Graf conversion of existing stationary ﬂ at systems For a quick, simple and cost-effi cient exchange of clothings. Possible conversions:

• For aluminum ﬂ at bars: Conversion from clip- to screw attachment • Conversion of existing carding plates to 3 stationary ﬂ ats • Replacement for existing pre-opening segment bars

For further information please contact our technical advisors.

32 Service pays off

1st ServiceSeS rvice 2nd ServiceService 3rd ServiceService 4th ServiceService Quality

t tons produced

Quality performance without service Quality performance with service

Comparison of the lifetime and service times of clothings with and without service intervals.

Clothing service extends lifetimes many times over The fl exible fl at clothings produced with the highest precision have a much bigger impact on the carding quality than the cylinder clothing. The number of neps in the card sliver is mainly infl uenced by the state of the card clothings. Regular servicing of the clothings not only maintains a more consistent numbers of neps, but also pays off economically.

New clothings Good results after the second round of servicing

33 Service and quality

Individual, sustainable solutions The choice of the right clothing is of key importance to high productivity, quality and economic effi ciency. The many facets involved in rollers and speciﬁ c applications in the short staple and long staple sector require experienced specialists.

Qualiﬁ ed Graf specialists (TKB) competently advise and support you in selecting the application-speciﬁ c clothings, and work with you to develop a solution that is in line with the your requirements and expectations. Long-standing experience in the textile sector and continuous further education make our specialists the crucial factors for the success of spinning mills, nonwoven manufacturers and machine builders.

Today’s cards and roller cards place the highest demands on the clothings and their maintenance. To ensure trouble-free operation in the spinning mill /nonwoven manufacturing plant, you can always As a DIN EN ISO 9001 2015-certiﬁ ed company, we produce call upon our worldwide service network with our qualiﬁ ed service card clothings according to the latest quality assurance specialists. This considerably reduces downtimes and the resulting principles. As our customer, you can rely on the consistently high costs. high quality standard of Graf's high-performance clothings worldwide.

Continuing demands on performance while retaining Your quality advantages: consistently high levels of quality pose high requirements • Worldwide service stations enable on-site dismantling on the products in terms of strain, hardness and stability. and ﬁ tting According to these requirements, we continuously • Short downtimes thanks to the use of experienced implement improvement measures in everyday operations. assembly and service teams • Rather than standard solutions, we provide custom-made Constant checks, such as the inspection of incoming quality products tailored to your needs goods, material and implementation inspections and • Our competent support, combined with our high-quality production monitoring form an integral part of our quality products make us your ideal ﬁ ber processing partner assurance process. Thanks to our own wide range of facilities, we always retain 100 % control over our manufacturing processes.

34 Notes

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