Erhardt+Leimer Shows New Inspection Technologies At ITMA
German textile machinery manufacturer, Erhardt+Leimer displayed new inspection technologies for improved production processes, which include systems like web guiding, web spreading and tenter infeed at ITMA 2023 in Hall 14, Stall A101.
The group additionally also showed its slitting devices for edge trimming and slitting of tubular textiles, a seam sensor for detecting cross seams, a warp thread sensor and a metal detector that can be used to optimise production processes and make them safer.
According to E+L, the seam sensor marketed as Elseamtex SI 1001 detects, optically and therefore without contact, any type of seam on printed or single-colour fabrics.
Software based on artificial intelligence makes it possible for the first time to detect cross-seams at the level of human perception.
Another technology on display, the metal detector Elmeta MDA 1005 / 1006 reliably and accurately detects the smallest metal particles over the entire width of the web, while a signal LED on the sensor indicates the position of the metal particle in the web.
“The metal detector can be used for dry and damp web textiles, non-woven fabrics and carpets and its function is assured at production speeds from 2 to 500 metres/minute,” the company said.
E+L is also exhibiting Elclean, a modular web cleaning system for the removal of dust and similar soiling in production lines, where there is only little space.
The system is available in both a cantilever version for narrow webs and with support on both sides for wide webs and can be integrated into production lines or operated as a standalone machine.
