MKAS Textile Achieves Energy-Saving And Cost-Saving Automation With Rieter’s Autoconer X6 Multilink
MKAS Textile Pvt. Ltd., opted for a high degree of automation with the Autoconer X6 Multilink system. To plan the most effective and optimal spinning mill layout, Rieter experts discussed the requirements with the company’s management and technicians. Due to the attractive benefit on investment and operating costs, MKAS chose eight winding machines Autoconer X6, type V with automatic material flow as 2:1 Multilink for 52 winding units each. This means that two ring spinning machines are linked to one Autoconer. To respond to MKAS Textile’s individual needs for maximum space utilization, one winding machine was added as 1:1 direct single-link (26 winding units). As specification, the company chose the underfloor link where the cops and spinning tubes move underground between the ring spinning machine and the winding machine. This creates a passageway for operators between the two machines and makes the machine handling easily manageable.
Lower energy and investment costs with 2:1 Multilink system
The spinning mill now runs at full production. Mohamed Suhil, Managing Director MKAS Textile, states that he is “highly satisfied with the Autoconer X6 Multilink installation. The lower investment costs and, above all, up to 25% lower energy costs in operation, are extremely important aspects for us, for a profitable business. This allows us to establish ourselves as a new spinning company with high-quality products in a difficult and demanding market.” The investment costs of 2:1 Multilink mill installation of 442 winding units, tailored to their layout specification, were significantly lower than as 1:1 direct single-link of 442 winding units, due to optimum quantities of machines, components and aggregates.
MKAS Textile Pvt Ltd. benefits from 25% lower energy costs with the Autoconer 2:1 Multilink installation.
25% lower energy consumption
Recently, MKAS Textile conducted an energy study comparing their 1:1 single-link machine and 2:1 Multilink system. Around 25% lower energy consumption in favour of the Multilink machines was measured. This means savings of 238 750 kWh/year, which corresponds to an annual energy cost saving of Rs 19,10,000 (based on their daily production of 4.5 tonnes, 362 working days/year, and Rs 8/kWh). Furthermore, the Multilink system achieves major benefits in terms of labour saving thanks to the longer winding machines and optimized mill layout. Instead of four operators, it now only takes two operators to manage the tasks for the eight Multilink winding machines. This means one operator can handle four Autoconers (7296 ring spinning spindle production), which translates into a doubling of their working area.
MKAS Textile entered India’s fine yarn spinning business in 2021 and now achieves a production capacity of 4.5 tonnes per day. The company sells 100% cotton yarns made from high-quality cotton fibres in the yarn count range between Ne 80 to 100 for weaving applications. As part of its strategy to establish itself in this market, MKAS Textile chose the energy-saving automation solution.
