Headline System

Inspiring. HeadLine system

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Since the beginning, Saurer in Contents

Switzerland has been more 4 than just a machine manufac- Highlights 5 turer. The company, which HeadLine system— intelligence at each shaped shuttle embroidery like embroidery position no other, is the driving force of 6 the industry. LaserHead—the cut 8 SoutacheHead—for cord From its first hand embroidery and ribbon 10 machine in 1869 to today’s lat- SequinsHead—fast and est solutions, Saurer has been precise 11 offering designers, punchers Lift 100—clear view and embroiderers the tools to breathe soul into their creations. By providing intelligent solutions for an improved manufacturing workflow and creative designs as well as showing you embroidery from a new perspective, Saurer inspires your visions of the future. 4 Saurer HeadLine system

Highlights

→→Production speed Soutache up to 500 RPM Sequins up to 600 RPM Laser up to 60 mm/s

→→Monitoring of single heads and an electronic drive ensure precision across the entire machine length.

→→Easy and fast replacement of application heads.

→→Can be expanded at any time by adding additional application heads.

→→Integrated mending function.

→→In pure embroidery mode, the full embroidery height is available.

→→Easy access to embroidery position when lift is raised. HeadLine system 5

HeadLine system—intelligence at each embroidery position

The HeadLine system enables the The application solution creation of the most avant-garde The innovative application heads ensure utmost designs using laser, cords, ribbons precision. Each head has its own motor, which is individually positioned and controlled and and sequins. permanently monitored. The intelligent and motorised drive guarantees synchronous motion and consistent embroidery quality from the first Individually driven application heads to the last needle. ensure that a wide variety of combinations is possible. The latest Productivity and flexibility element LaserHead transcends The motorised application heads guarantee boundaries when creating designs. highest production speed. Due to the user- friendly positioning and accessibility of the heads, downtimes are drastically reduced. The HeadLine system is highly flexible and can be expanded to incorporate additional heads. Repeats can be changed at any time, thanks to the simple plug-and-play function of the application heads. Thus, you can respond more effectively to your customers’ requirements. 6 Saurer HeadLine system

LaserHead—the cut

The LaserHead promotes creativity New opportunities for textile designs through three-dimensional cutting. Aesthetically pleasing forms and contours The cutting of various layers gener- combined with a variety of materials open new paths. Colour diversity can be enhanced through ates new design and combination supplementary fabric layers. opportunities: light and airy blend with dazzlingly glamorous or volu- minously strong merge with dramat- Applications ically colourful. It is possible to add The LaserHead allows you to cut fabric layers of synthetic as well as natural fibres. With the aid of line engravings to the fabric surface, a washable fleece or acetate, heavy fabrics can thus broadening the spectrum of be easily applied to lighter base fabrics. laser cutting. Engraving lines underlining a design enhance the overall appearance. HeadLine system 7

1 Central laser extraction with carbon filter

2 Laser cooling with particle fleece to combat 1 yarn intake

3 Lens technology for high precision edge cutting

4 Infinitely variable laser output depending on the frame speed

5 Focus can be manually adjusted when changing fabrics or for new rear carriage positions 5a hand wheel 5b depth scale

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Consistent cutting quality Synchronous laser power across the entire machine length ensures a continuous reproduction of the cutting process. Due to the interaction of frame movement and cutting performance, the cutting quality is consistently uniform. The cutting parameters can be saved as part of the yarn parameters and thus guarantee reproducibility at any given time. The Saurer LaserHead stands for sharpest outlines and most precise cuts.

Application area ʸʸ Can be applied for repeats: 96/4 (recommended), 72/4 and 48/4 ʸʸ Maximum efficiency with maximum quantity of laser head in 48/4 repeat 8 Saurer HeadLine system

SoutacheHead—for cord and ribbon

The SoutacheHead allows you to Unique setting options create unique designs with cords or An elaborate algorithm, based on the embroidery ribbons. Apart from the traditional program, calculates the delivery and retraction of the soutache cord, as well as the optimum embroidery, appropriate ribbons rotation of the soutache wheel. Thus, the can also be applied to create 3D soutache cord is perfectly over-stitched and effects when rolled, plaited or fastened to the fabric, even in extreme positions. creating roses.

The SoutacheHead is increasingly used in the field of technical embroidery. Embroidering carbon ribbons, heating wires and cables are state- of-the-art technologies used in medicine, clothing and home textiles. Further industrial sectors will recognise and apply the advantages of this system. HeadLine system 9

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Multi-functional soutache wheel Cord Tension Control (CTC) The multi-functional soutache wheel allows you The automatic delivery of the soutache cord to process a wide variety of materials, starting guarantees optimum quality. There is a choice from the most delicate soutache cords to an between two modes supporting creativity during extensive range of ribbon widths as well as production: various technical yarns. This allows you to create ʸʸ CTC 1: Soutache cord is delivered depending a diversity of new and sophisticated designs. on stitch length, stitch angle and speed. ʸʸ CTC 2: Soutache cord is delivered only in corners and curves; the cord is retracted when forming a straight line to guarantee a perfect line.

1 Technical application 2 Optimal delivery of soutache cord in corners 3 User interface of automatic delivery 10 Saurer HeadLine system

SequinsHead—fast and precise

The dazzling, small discs are an High productivity integral part of today’s fashion The applicable drive ensures that single sequins world. The HeadLine system allows are ready to be embroidered in a split second. Thus, the system achieves an extremely high you to embroider sequins of various application rate at a speed of up to 600 RPM. sizes and colours in the same Full surface designs can be generated very design. quickly even when using large repeats. The effort of set-up is thereby considerably reduced whilst maintaining a consistent application rate.

Precise positioning Interaction of size and colour The individually driven sequin heads guarantee Common sequin sizes (3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm and consistent precision across the entire machine 7 mm) can be combined at liberty or even applied length. The separating edge, adjustable on each as double sequins. Effective textures such as scales embroidery position and the precise guidance of or tilted sequins can be applied by using a variety the sequin band ensure that the sequins are of colours on different sequin heads. This opens accurately positioned. opportunities for new artistic combinations. HeadLine system 11

Lift 100—clear view

Regardless of the quantity and type Productivity and precision of the application heads, the lift The variation of lift positions depends on the system gives a clear view of the application: Sequin, soutache and laser applications require a repeatedly accurate lower embroidery area. It is a simple and position, a centre position is used for thread-cut fast process to supplement the and an upper position for parking, when the existing system by adding addi- HeadLine system is not being used. tional application heads. The ergonomic design gives free access Ergonomics and usability to the machine’s embroidery area. The ergonomic design guarantees optimal accessibility. This ensures user-friendly operation at each embroidery position. The integrated LED lighting of the embroidery positions provides optimal lighting conditions. Mounting and dismounting of fabric is a simple process when the lift is in the upper position. saurer.com [email protected] T +41 714475111 Switzerland 9320 Arbon Textilstrasse 2 Zweigniederlassung Arbon SAURER AG