www.stp.it / GB 05-08 Smit SpA viale dell’Industria, 135 36015 Schio - Italy Tel. +39.0445.699.111 Fax +39.0445.699.358 www.smit-textile.com [email protected]Smit Textile Highly productive solutions for every requirement Developing and manufacturing high-performance weaving machines has been Smit Textile’s business for more than fifty years. Smit Textile is the manufacturer who first in the world developed the technology of weft inserition by grippers. Smit Textile continuously increases its store of expertise, turning it into products always at the top of market interest. With its weaving systems range and its worldwide service network, Smit Textile offer productive solutions for every textile requirement, responding to any kind of expectations in terms of quality, performance, environmental friendliness and economy.
Smit TextileHighly productive solutions for every requirement
Developing and manufacturing high-performance weaving machines has been Smit Textile’s business for more than fifty years.Smit Textile is the manufacturer who first in the world developed the technology of weft inserition by grippers.Smit Textile continuously increases its store of expertise, turning it into products always at the top of market interest.With its weaving systems range and its worldwide service network, Smit Textile offer productive solutions for every textile requirement, responding to any kind of expectations in terms of quality, performance, environmental friendliness and economy.
weaving excellence
GS920 rapier weaving machine
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Rapier weaving machine GS920: the highest productivityin the most extended range of fabrics
Fabrics for fashion, for furnishing, for technical applications, classic fabrics with exclusive patterns: Smit Textile GS920 machine is the answer to market demands for maximum productivity and superior fabric quality in every application.
Productivity, versatility and flexibility are the characteristics that distinguish the GS920 machine.These qualities derive from the perfect synergy between the innovative “920” series features and the recognized textile plus of Smit Textile weaving machines, resulting from the design of textile parameters, aimed at minimizing stress on the weft and warp yarns.GS920 weft insertion system is the outcome of Smit Textile’s leadership in the technology of weaving machines with “dynamically controlled” flexible rapiers, combined with the development of advanced mechatronic solution that further on enhance the weft insertion control. Top weaving performance and efficiency, in the whole range of fibres and yarn counts, are achieved.
Electronic devices, application software, functional solutions are aimed at facilitating style change,
optimizing weaving room operations.
The results obtained with the GS920 machine offer decisivecompetitive advantages, not only in the most sophisticated clothing andfurnishing sectors, but also in sectors such as those oftechnical fabrics for safety applications, glass fabrics forelectronics, fabrics for filters and for sportswear, in whichmultifilament yarns are used and extreme regularity isrequired in the laying of the fibres.
GS920: wide-ranging solutionsboosting up versatility
The machine’s lay-out compactness and construction sturdiness offer the most appropriate core structure for all shed motion arrangements: Jacquards; dobby, with up to 20 levers; cam motion
SMART - Smit Mechatronic Architecture Reference Technology is the newest and comprehensive Platform concept that involves the whole machine project – mechanical, electronic and communication systems.The modular project allows the GS920 machine to be configured in a broad range of options. Each arrangement offers optimum functionality and performance, ensuring perfect suitability for the specific application, always maximizing the added value in the weaving process.
The new GS920, designed according to the Smart Platform, represents the ideal response to a textile market that must cope with final users’ ever changing requirements.The modular architecture of GS920 combines the advantages of its innovative subsystems, ensuring unparalleled textile performance
High speed, excellent fabric quality
The most advanced technology distinguishes electronic controls and main drive systems of Smit Textile weaving machines, to guarantee unbeatable productivity and superior textile standards
Main drive system powered by a new electronic “vector control”, to achieve the highest production performance, obtaining at the same time:•optimumaccelerationanddeceleration ramps => high quality of the fabrics•highoperationalstability•minimumenergyconsumption•digitaltuningandprogramming of operating speed from the control terminal.
“Direct Drive“ control available as an alternative• High response “permanent magnet” motor:the most advanced technology to reachoperating speed within minimal rotation angle, for top fabric quality.• High “power factor”, low energy consumption,low heat production (without auxiliary refrigeration)•motorflange-mountedon the main machine shaft, for high transmission stiffness and top performances•HightorquedriveforJacquard machines.
The rapier controlCarried out with a “spherical crankshaft”, it is characterised by optimum acceleration and speed profiles, which result in:•minimumrapier extra-stroke•minimumweftcutting, changing and release speed•highregularityinweft insertion and maximum efficiency.
Smit Gripper System
Smit Textile is leader in manufacturing weaving machines characterised by weft insertion with “dynamically controlled” flexible rapiers: a success guaranteed by continuous technical evolution and by more than fifteen years of experience in such technology.
EWB: Electronically-controlled Weft Brakes, with braking profile that can be programmed and modulated during the weft insertion.=> optimum performance with any type of yarn=> minimum weft waste on the false selvedge.
WSC rapiers•Warp Safe Contour: reduced section shaped in accordance with the geometry of the warp shed. •Great versatility for every type of yarn and application: fabrics for fashion, for upholstery, technical fabrics and home fabrics.•Rapiersslidingrace-board,cloth or plastic covered, ensures the most extensive efficacy and ease of use.•Solutionswithsupportingteeth: available on request.
EWS Electronic Weft Selector•Electronicallycontrolledpoint to point presentation => low weft stress and constant, optimum tension•Modularconstructionupto8 or 12 colours•Convergingpresentationselectors, reduced taking and cutting speed => maximum regularity, minimum waste, highest weft performance.
EWC – A : Automatic Electronically-controlled Weft Cutter with “self-adapting” regulation of optimal cutting conditions.EWC – T : Time tuned Electronically-controlled Weft Cutter to further onextend the system application to the most diversified yarns range, from delicate to fancy, up to heavy technical ones.
GS920: maximum profitability in all textile sectors
The GS920 Smart Platform architecture provides the most advantageous weaving machine configurations to produce high-quality fabrics for every sector, widening weaver’s creativity.
The optimal yarn control, resulting from the design criteria and the excellent reliability, merit of the most advanced manufacturing processes, characterize the GS920 as an outstandingly cost effective gripper weaving machine.
GS920: maximum profitability in all textile sectors
weaving excellence
The GS920 modularity concept integrates an extensive variety of arrangement options.Thanks to the flexible rapiers “dynamic control” that ensures excellent performance in all the reed width range - from 140 up to 360 cm - the GS920 shows evidence of extreme versatility, with productivity levels that exceed 1500 m/min of inserted weft, depending on the weaving width.The new sturdy machine structure, a new distribution of mechanism masses ensure the greatest stability and the most effective reduction of dynamic load on the floor.
Functionality and ergonomics are the qualities that strike you immediately.The GS920 series highlights: •machine front designed for visibility of the cloth aspect and high accessibility for operator•pushbuttons opportunely located that - in combination with control terminal position, close to the filling area - ensure efficient weaver operation.•quick fastening and removing of soundproof casings to ensure high protection and ease of access to the regulating parts=> reduction of set-up time
Smart Platform: synergy among HW, SWand functional systems
Multiple mechatronic systems are integrated in a HW and SW expandable architecture that further enhances the innovative functional features that characterize the new GS920 weaving machine.
Control terminal, withgraphic display, featuring:•User-friendlyinterfacewith the operator•Promptregulationand programming functions•Multilingualcommunication•Interactivediagnosticand assistance functionsCAN BUS interconnecting system•managingandsupervising all the machine electronic units (weft selector, leno devices, cutters etc.)•controllingandprogramming all peripherals (dobby, Jacquard, weft feeders, weft brakes, etc.)
Open communication architecturefor data import/export•serialinterfaceRS232•slotformemorycards (PCMCIA)
The location of the terminal on the front left-hand side ensures:•easeofintervention,thanksto its position near the main machine controls and to the weft presentation area•insulationfromvibrations,thanks to the “stand alone” arrangement and the support construction.
Full touch screen available as an alternative•Colourdisplay12.1”TFTtechnology (active-matrix LCD for the best resolution)•Embeddedmultitaskingsystem with interactive programming, supervision, assistance applications•Graphicaluserinterfacewith intuitive icons and buttons for easy commands•Dataloading/savingwithUSBpenDisk•EthernetandwirelessLANconnections (as options)•DataBasemanagementutilitiesfor uploading, downloading, transfering machine set-up parameters and style programs
GS920: high performance with all types of warp
The textile geometries of the GS920 machine create the ideal conditions for working with warps made with all types of yarn. Precision in warp motion and repeatability of the regulating parameters ensure excellent and stable fabric quality.
The electronic let-off control with load cell ensures constant tension from full to empty warp beam.
Various warp beam arrangement
versatility•Beamswithflangediameter 800,1000mm.Highcapacity beam Ø 1100 mm on request•Twinbeamsavailablefor widths from 260 to 360 cm.•Euronormsolutionsavailable•Specialsolutionforseparate beam with flanges Ø 1600 mm•Threesolutionsforfancy warp beams with flanges up to 1000 mm•“Quick Style Change” Solutions: available for the quick change of beam, sheds, reed and for rapid new settings.
The back-rest arrangement optimizes the dynamic response in the various phases of the weaving cycle => optimization of warp tension
Back-restsupportsintegralwith the warp stop motion => quick and easy set-up
Textile technology and electronics stand out in the design of the GS920 machine and characterize all the range of solutions available in the machine configuration, boosting versatility and flexibility features to the highest degree.
The electronically-controlledLenomat units for leno and false selvedge formation allow to program the crossing from the control terminal, pick to pick, independently for eachside. Fine tuning can be completedwith the machine in operation => quick adaptation to the most varied types of fabric => maximum efficacy in the control of the weft stretching.The Lenomat system - also inthe new upright versionfor Jacquard and special arrangements – ensures high accessibility and allows to keep all heald frames available for the fabric pattern
TWIN DIRECT DRIVEIn this special arrangement, two high performance direct drives operate independently the shedding and the main machine shaft, with SW control, functional to the specific requirements.•Simplicityofmachine lay-out; compact, highly stiff drive train for minimal vibration and noise level•Lowmaintenance•Minimalenergyabsorption and heat dispersion•Strongaccelerationand deceleration ramps to ensure top fabric quality•Shedelectronicsetting and programming from the control terminal
Smit Textile: innovative technology for effective customer care
weaving excellence
Smit Textile is committed to a very close cooperation with its customers and offers an excellent pre- and after-sales service. Customers always rely on technological expertise and interactive supporting systems.
Pre-sale consultingOur team of experts is at your disposal to analyze specific product features, defining the most appropriate machine configuration to meet quality and productivity targets.All operational parameters can be optimized, outlining the most suitable weaving room lay- out.
Personnel trainingLearning how to use and service weaving machines is extremely important to ensure their optimal performances.
Basicandadvancedcourses,but also customized training programs, are held in Smit Textile Training Centres or at the customer’s premises.
Technical assistanceSmit Textile Global Service Networkisactivetoofferimmediate technical support, throughHelpDeskassistanceand technicians direct intervention.
Spare PartsPrompt and reliable supply of spare parts, components and accessories is one of the most important services offered by Smit Textile, thanks to its logistic center at the Italian headquarters and to the worldwide network of local distribution centers.
Interactive ServiceNewproductfeaturesallowto enable the Smit Textile multimedia tools through Ethernet and Internet, realizing the best synergies among weaving personnel, weaving room control and Smit Textile supporting services.
SMART Weave is a user-friendly software to create and modify weaving patterns that can be stored in the main control unit and inserted into the working memory of the looms.
CBT(ComputerBasedTraining) displays setting
actions, maintenance and diagnostic procedures clearly illustrated in videos, animations and photos.This tool is always at disposal of weaving personnel to support the best machines utilization.
Spare Parts Electronic Catalogue easily allows to identify and select the Original Spare Parts suitable for the installed machines.
Through GEOnet (Global Electronic Ordering network) Customers place Original Spare parts orders for delivery within 24 h.
