New batching device for Raschel machines

Category: MACHINERY

Country: Germany

By Knitting Industry
21st February 2025
Obertshausen, Germany

Karl Mayer is offering customers enhanced benefits and maximum delivery reliability with the launch of its new 26 B batching device for Raschel machines used in special applications.

Manufactured in-house, the 26 B batching device ensures punctual production aligned with the overall machine schedule. By using proven standard components and leveraging in-house design expertise, Karl Mayer guarantees durability and continuous optimisation.

“We are now more resilient in our dealings with suppliers and can drive forward further developments to our batching device more efficiently,” explains Sascha Cron, Head of Customized Raschel Machinery Development at Karl Mayer's Warp Knitting Business Unit.

Sascha Cron, Head of Customized Raschel Machinery Development at Karl Mayer's Warp Knitting Business Unit. © Karl Mayer

The latest solution offers significant handling improvements compared to previous models. The integration of the control system into KAMCOS 2 allows operators to enter and read settings directly on the machine's operator interface rather than an external display. This streamlined control minimises errors and enables remote updates of the drive controller through standard routines.

The 26 B batching device also enhances workplace safety. When used with a needle coating, a system of three light barriers and a protective grill prevents access during machine operation. For devices with conventional coatings, safety is ensured with four light barriers. Additionally, the drive concept maintains the same rotational movement for consistent fabric flow while reducing complexity.

Further innovations can be implemented upon request. Optional features include an ejection device for handling heavy fabrics, a traversing device to ensure even selvedge build-up, and a pressure roller for achieving perfect fabric tension from the start of a new beam.

Tetsuji Yasumura from the Karl Mayer Care Solutions team. © Karl Mayer

Following successful functional tests, the 26 B batching device was made available for sale in January 2025. By mid-February, four customers had already placed orders. The device is now a standard feature for new machines and is also available as a retrofit solution for existing machines, including those with KAMCOS 1 and KAMCOS 2. The retrofit version for KAMCOS 1 machines includes a modern external display with touch functionality, allowing users of older machines to benefit from the improved quality and functionality.

Tetsuji Yasumura from the Karl Mayer Care Solutions team welcomes inquiries regarding the replacement of existing batching devices with the new 26 B variant.

Courtesy: knittingindustry.com