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4 Combing: The true way to your yarn quality

16 Truetzschler Superlap TSL 12

26 Truetzschler Comber TCO 12

52 Disclaimer
 4 THE  TRUE  WAY

The true way

to your yarn quality
On the way to yarn quality and economic ef-
ficiency, spinning mills are facing increasing
challenges: shortage of specialists, high flex-
ibility in production, optimal application of re-
sources, etc.  The creation of true yarn quality involves
  the entire process
Since the foundation of our company we have • 5 4 % less deviations between combing
been using our values to offer you what is of heads for more consistent combing quality
importance: „The true way to your yarn qual- due to DUAL DRIVE and 2 TWIN DRIVE
ity“. We are continuously developing new • COUNT CONTROL – higher sliver quality
technological solutions that allow you to ad- through automatic quality control
dress the rapid market changes, thus ensur- • Optimal drafting system geometry for per-
ing the success of your business.  fect CV values
 
To support you in pursuing “The true way to
your yarn quality”, we are providing practical
innovations and self-optimizing functions here
and now as well.
 
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Key positions where resources are Innovative, self-optimizing technology

conserved: • Timing function for optimal piecing time
• Higher efficiency on the TSL 12 by lap without complex laboratory tests
change in 20 seconds. • Curve function for the optimal detaching
• Lap transport automation for resource-sav- curve
ing combing organisation • Self-adjusting lap monitoring of top rolls for
• Energy-efficient suction and compressed reliable detection of fiber laps
air system with savings of 34 % compared
to the competition
• Optimal temperature control of the top roll
bearings, gentle to coatings and long ser-
vice life

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 6 Combing system

Perfectly coordinated
In the Truetzschler combing mill, all components interact
perfectly. Or in other words: Redefine your individual
expectations on quality and economic efficiency.

Manual transport
Manual feeding

Superlap TSL 12 Manual transport

Semi-automatic feeding

Automatic transport
Manual feeding
Superlap TSL 12

Automatic transport
Automatic feeding
incl. automatic piecing

Superlap Comber
The Truetzschler Superlap can be equipped The TCO 12 with modern drive technology is
with different creels according to require- the heart of the Truetzschler combing mill.
ments in order to meet the different needs It can be equipped with different lap handling
with feed can diameters of 600 mm, 1000  mm systems, depending on the desired degree of
and JUMBO CANS. automation.
The TSL 12 can feed the laps to transport car-
riages or an automatic lap transport system.
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 Combing system 7

The highly economical JUMBO CANS can also be used in the

Truetzschler combing mill. In addition to reduced yarn defects due to
fewer piecings, they also lead to significantly higher efficiency.

Autoleveller Draw Frame

TD 10-600

Comber TCO 12
Autoleveller Draw Frame
TD 10-600C

= recommended

Comber TCO 12A

My Mill

Real-time online monitoring Autoleveller draw frames

Always keep the overview with the My Mill The TD 10-600C autoleveller draw frame in
all-in-one platform for the spinning mill – compact configuration is ideal for use down-
the new real-time monitoring system from stream from the comber.
­Truetzschler. It is characterised by minimum centre dis-
tance. Any number of machines can be com-
bined with full utilisation of the efficiency of
the individual machines.
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 8 Lap transport

Meaningful automation
The automatic lap transport system for the Truetzschler
combing mill

Developed in cooperation with Neunhaus-

er, the specialist for automated spinning
mill transport systems, the automated lap
transport in combing is one of the most
meaningful investments. In addition to per-
sonnel cost savings compared to manual
lap transport, even more benefits become
apparent in practice:

Clarity
Since the entire transport is performed
overhead, the aisles remain unobstructed.
There are no empty lap tubes or transport
carriages in the way. The floors are easy to
clean.

Controlled material flow

An automatic lap transport system brings
the lap to the exact comber where it is
needed next. No comber is down because
a lap is missing, even during a night shift
with reduced personnel.

Quality gain
Since the laps are not touched by the op-
erators, the outer layer of the batt remains
as perfect as when leaving the Superlap.
During manual transport, the very sensitive
outer layer of the lap can easily be dam-
aged when touched.

The transport unit forwards the

full lap from a conveyor belt on
the TSL to the combers. In the
process, the empty tubes are also
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picked up and returned.

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 10 Lap transport

Lap transport and lap feeding

Three versions for maximum individuality

Manual transport Manual transport Automatic transport

Manual feeding Semi-automatic feeding Manual feeding
The laps are transported to the Instead of the reserve table, the lap An automatic lap transport system
comber by means of a lap carriage. transport carriages act as storage brings the laps from the lap winder
There the laps are tilted from the space for full laps. First the emp- to the comber. There the laps are
reserve table into the combing po- ty tubes are put in the carriage via fed to the combing positions via the
sitions; the operator pieces the laps a transfer table, then the laps are reserve table and manually pieced.
manually. placed in the combing positions. The empty tubes are automatically
There they are manually pieced. transported back to the TSL by the
transport system.
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The picture shows the lap transport unit of the lap transport automation (LTS).
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Truetzschler Comber TCO 12A

Automatic lap change

This Truetzschler development reflects the Following the subsequent preparation of the
bundled competence of our engineers. With lap end, it is precisely positioned at the end
an innovative process flow, the TCO 12A of the delivered batt, and the comber starts
sets new standards in economic efficiency: up again.
The machine stops as soon as the laps are
unwound. The batt is detached on all eight The difference lies in the piecing quality
combing heads at a defined point and the The automatically controlled piecings are
waste is removed by a separate suction. Now clearly superior to the manual piecings in
the empty tubes are transferred to the lap car- terms of quality.
riage, and the full laps taken from this carriage.

1. The laps are worked off. 2. The empty tubes are ejected. 3. The transfer device folds up.
The tubes are empty. Last lap The transfer table folds up.
remnants are extracted.

4. The full lap is rolled into the 5. T

 he lap start is drawn in and 6. The lap start is placed on the
work-off position. prepared. end of the previous lap.
The comber continues with
production.
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 12 Autoleveller Draw Frame TD 10-600

The new draw frame generation:

Truetzschler TD 10-600  
A draw frame especially for combed yarns

As quality filter of the spinning mill, the autoleveller draw frame

has an important function: preventing errors in the draw frame
sliver which inevitably lead to yarn defects. Because quality can
no longer be improved after the autoleveller draw frame.

The new compactness This means that a spinning mill with a produc-
The new TD 10 is 14 % shorter, because tion of 1000 kg/hour can achieve savings of
length matters. Compared to the competition, up to $ 14,500.
the space savings – averaged over all can
heights – are therefore more than 20 %.
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 Autoleveller Draw Frame TD 10-600 13

20% space savings

averaged over all can heights

SMART CREEL – intelligent individual Individual sliver sensor

in SMART CREEL
sliver detection
The SMART CREEL detects the presence as
well as movement of a sliver. This makes a
faultless detection of sliver breaks possible.
In contrast to contact switches, the optical
sensors protect against operating errors, as
they function even when the pressure roll is
not in use. The desired doubling is simply en-
tered via the software.
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Truetzschler Autoleveller Draw Frame TD 10-600

The world’s most energy-efficient suction

system
Whether central suction or filter box, the
TD  10-600 offers enormous savings poten-
tials thanks to the flow-optimized suction
ducts.
It requires only 840 m³/h at a pressure of only
-450 Pa. This results in energy savings of 53 %
at the central filter compared to the compe­
tition.*
6 times larger filter surface than the competition means 24 h
*1000kg/h per draw frame set, energy costs 0.13$/kWh without dedusting.

SERVO DRAFT: improved levelling frame with state-of-the-art digital levelling

dynamics, improved sliver quality technology.
High-precision draw frame sliver levelling in The groove and sensing roll unit DISC
the last passage is the decisive factor for yarn ­LEVELLER ensures an optimal sliver quality
uniformity and count variations, especially at highest levelling dynamics. In combination
with combed slivers for high-quality yarns. with the SERVO DRAFT, it represents the
This is why Truetzschler engineers have de- heart of the draw frame.
veloped a cutting-edge autoleveller draw

The optimized DISC

LEVELLER with
new quick release
fastener and the drive
technology SERVO
DRAFT are the heart
of the autoleveller
draw frame.
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A% sliver count
variation
If the focus is on the
display of sliver count
variations A%, T-LED
can also show this
aspect at a glance.

TD 10 – a building block in the Smart T-LED – the Truetzschler remote display

Factory An intuitive and effective way of operating
Self-optimizing functions are the key to tomor- the machine via touch screen and T-LED. The
row's spinning mill, where a high turnover of LEDs, visible from afar, show the machine
personnel and the resulting lack of important states in the entire spinning mill.
quality know-how is already a reality today. With the multicoloured LEDs it is possible to
display various machine states.
Self-optimization functions on the TD 10
• AUTO DRAFT – automatic calculation of the
perfect break draft
• OPTI SET – optimal main drafting point due
to self-optimization
• Self-adjusting lap monitoring for reliable
­detection of fiber laps

Optimal sliver quality

Thanks to high-precision levelling of the draw
frame sliver with the dynamic Truetzschler
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electronics
 16 Truetzschler Superlap TSL 12

Lap change time

in 20 seconds
This means 15% higher productivity with
the same settings
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Truetzschler Superlap TSL 12

Multi-drive technology

The Superlap produces premium quality laps with its multi-

drive technology, consisting of four individually controllable and
maintenance-free direct drives.

Thanks to this technology, important process

parameters such as drafts, tensions and lap
pressure can be adjusted during lap build-up.
Thus, the lap separation can be implement-
ed directly by the drives; there is no need for
complex mechanisms prone to failure.
This results in premium quality laps due to
uniform lap hardness and thus in specifically
Individual drives make an optimization of the lap
good unwinding properties. build-up possible.
Pressure calender
Fastest lap change time – Lap calender
Draw frame heads with table calenders
Increased productivity
Lap changes in 20 seconds are only possible
Influence of lap change time
due to the individual drive technology and a
clever tube change system. The empty tube
Production output [kg/h]

100 %
on the TSL is inserted laterally at the same
position where it is also wound shortly after.
With 400 lap changes per day, this results in
a 15% increase in production. This means 60
15% less production
more rolls produced per day. output at same settings

Competition Truetzschler TSL

up to 50 sec in 20 sec

The unique lap tube feeding device allows quick lap change
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The empty tubes are fed from the side through an opening in the panel. This Truetzschler development reduces the
time required for lap change, which has a significant influence on efficiency.
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Perfect calendering
Consistently high lap quality guaranteed

Laps must have the same properties from the Operating costs for suction and compressed air
first to the last metre.
0.35
On the one hand, this requires a uniform batt 0.33 €/t
0.30
weight and on the other hand a perfect un-
winding behaviour on the comber. 0.25

Lap production €/t

68.6 % less operating
In order to meet both requirements, the mul- 0.20 costs per kg of lap
production
ti-drive technology enables variable drafts
0.15
during the winding process. Only with the 0.10 €/t
0.10
TSL 12 is it possible to significantly influence
the appearance of the laps via the tension be- 0.05

tween the two lap calenders. 0.00

Competition TSL 12

The table calender Independent guidance of new batt

units prepare the batt
The concept with only 3 pressure calenders
after each drafting
system. also makes piecing of the new batt after
cleaning the machine super easy. Complex
threading tools are no longer necessary, as
the batt finds its way by itself.

Energy-efficient compressed air system

The lap calender technology leads to con-
siderable reductions in compressed air con-
sumption and thus offers attractive savings in
running costs. This is clearly reflected in the
price/kg: 0.33€€/kg at the competition com-
1 Pressure calender module: pared to 0.10€€/kg at Truetzschler.
Preparation of the batt by removal of air pockets
2 Lap calender module:
Winding of the batt onto the empty tube
3 Table calender units

Perfect calendering to ensure a good lap

1 unwinding behaviour on the comber
The calender unit uses three pressure points (
). In addition to the pressure points between
the pressure calender rolls, there is also a cal-
3 3
endering point to a lap calender roll.

2
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Electronics/Drive technology
State-of-the-art control and convenient operation:

As a pioneer in the use of state-of-the-art The control of the TSL is of course also based
drive technology in spinning preparation ma- on the Truetzschler Computing Unit, the heart
chines, it is our aim to ensure optimum quali- of the machine.
ty and optimum handling with new innovative Thanks to the Truetzschler energy measuring
solutions at the lowest possible energy con- device, the energy consumption can easily be
sumption. called up via My Mill. This way you always
Applying our own control electronics allows have the energy in sight when something is
customized solutions for use in the field of out of the ordinary.
spinning.

The control cabinet

is as easy to swing
open sidewards as a
door. This makes the
machine completely
accessible.
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SMART sensors also for the Superlap Individual sliver

sensor in
The new intelligent individual sliver sensors
SMART CREEL
distinguish between
• Sliver is moving
• Sliver is available, but not moving
• Sliver is not available

This allows reliable detection of sliver breaks

at every delivery position and eliminates er-
rors in the batt weight due to missing slivers.

m
0 0m
1,0

The butterfly shape of the creel allows good accessibility

and requires only little space even when using large cans.

User-friendly handles
facilitate the transport
of the lap carriage.

The top rolls of the 3-over-3 drafting system are opened

with the upper part of the drafting system and can easily be
removed.
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Equipment and options

Truetzschler Superlap TSL 12

General Good access to all maintenance and cleaning points •

Safety panels with central safety system •
Central, flow-optimised suction with negative pressure monitoring (above and below floor) •
Individual adjustment of the lap pressure via the lap build-up •
3 pressure calender with individually adjustable pneumatic load •
Large-area filter TD-FB with negative pressure monitoring °
Drives Modern, energy-saving drives with robust Truetzschler electronics •
Individual drives for infinitely variable adjustment of lap count, main draft and lap tensions •
Electronics Colour touchscreen for efficient operation, maintenance and service •
USB port •
Use of dynamic Truetzschler Computing Unit, only one update for all
•
machine components
Maintenance management via touchscreen •
Energy measuring device for online energy monitoring •
Interface for data transmission to data acquisition systems My Mill and My Production •
Creel Two-row feed creel with intelligent individual sliver monitoring via SMART sensors (600 mm cans) •
Creel version for 1000 mm cans or JUMBO CANS °
Drafting 3-over-3 drafting system with monitoring device and sliver guide elements •
­system Self-adjusting lap monitoring of top rolls •
Durable cleaning bar for gentle cleaning of the top rolls •
Integrated, flow-optimized suction of the drafting system at top and bottom rolls •
Quick relief during standstill or lap formation •
Lifetime lubricated top roll bearing for low heat generation and reduced lap formation •
2 table calender units for preparation of the batt •
Pneumatic load of top rolls individually, infinitely variable •
• = Series ° = Option
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Technical data
Truetzschler Superlap TSL 12

Sliver coiling Maximum delivery speed m/min 180

system Can diameter mm 600/1,000/1,200
Can height mm 1,075 - 1525
Continuous production kg/h 518
Energy Air volume of suction m³/h 2,800
Negative pressure of suction -Pa -800
Installed power of drafting system table kW 3.45
Installed power of lap head kW 16.05
Installed power of filter box kW 2.5
Average continuous electric power consumption kW 7.3
Compressed air requirement Nl/h at 7 bar 4,200
General Material: Fibers mm max. 60
Draft fold 1.2 – 3
Calender / Lap weight kg/unit 25 (net)
Drafting system Material feed / lap count ktex 60 – 80
Sliver weight ktex 4-5
Lap width mm 300
Lap tube diameter mm 200
Lap length m 300

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Technical data
Truetzschler Superlap TSL 12

L1 mm 5,513
H1 mm 1,075 - 1,525
H2 mm 2,070

Creel cans
 600 mm  1,000 mm  1,200 mm
L2 / L4 mm 5,994 6,319 7,662
B2 / B4 mm 5,909 9,027 9,586
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 Truetzschler Comber TCO 12 27

Truetzschler
Comber TCO 12
State-of-the-art machine concept

With the TCO 12 we have successfully

introduced a new generation of drive
technology to combing. The focus is on the
DUAL DRIVE concept and the innovative
detaching roll drive 2-TWIN DRIVE.

In addition, the TCO 12 is the first comber on the market that

offers self-optimization functions such as COUNT CONTROL and
PIECING OPTIMIZER. These functions make the difference in a
digitalised spinning mill of the future!

Facts:
• Torsion reduced by 75% and vibration reduced by 25%
• Innovative drive technology for less deviations in combing
quality
• 54 % reduction of deviations between the sliver counts of the
individual combing heads
• Unique self-optimization function PIECING OPTIMIZER to set
piecing time and detaching curve
• Self-optimization function COUNT CONTROL for sliver count
stability

Reduction of
torsion by 75%
via the Truetzschler 2-TWIN-DRIVE and
DUAL DRIVE drive concept
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DUAL DRIVE
Only Truetzschler has drives on both sides

The conventional drive concept is based on ­mechanical limitations of a one-sided gear are
a one-sided gear that drives the more than 4 eliminated by the direct drives.
m long shafts on one side. The control takes All important elements such as nipper shaft
place via complex mechanical elements in an and circular comb are driven from both sides.
oil bath gear.
DUAL DRIVE, a two-sided drive concept, was
first realised with the Truetzschler comber.
It allows high nip rates because the usual

Due to the
0.12 Truetzschler drive
Machine frame oscillation amplitude [mm]

concept, the frame

0.10 vibrations are barely
measurable, even at
0.08
Permissible value high nip rates.
0.06

0.04

Nips/minute
0.02

0
    0 300 350 400 450 500 550 600

Conventional drive with oil bath gear

TCO 12 with DUAL DRIVE and 2-TWIN DRIVE

The picture on the

left shows the two-
sided Truetzschler
drive concept, the
one on the right the
conventional one-
sided variant
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Gear of a conventional comber

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Encapsulated, maintenance-free DUAL DRIVE gear unit (1) with decoupled servo drives for the detaching rolls 2-TWIN DRIVE (2)
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2-TWIN-DRIVE
Decoupled motion sequences – maintenance-friendly technology

In conventional combers, the one-sided drive

of the thin detaching rolls produces strong tor-
sions. These are responsible for deviations in
combing quality and noil volume between the
combing heads. Due to this, the overall per-
formance of the conventional comber is also
limited.
In the concept of the TCO 12, the detaching
rolls are driven on both sides by two-times-
two highly dynamic servo motors. This en-
sures completely synchronous running and
fully identical movements on all combing
heads.
For the first time, this innovative drive technol-
2-TWIN-DRIVE motors
ogy allows a decoupling of the highly dynamic
movement sequence of the detaching rolls
from the main shaft that controls the move- Advantages of the 2-TWIN-DRIVE
ment of the remaining combing components. at a glance
This made application-oriented piecing op- • Torsion reduction by 75 %
timization with the PIECING OPTIMIZER • Vibration reduction down to less than 25 %
possible in the first place. For the first time, • 54 % reduction of deviations between the
fully automated temporal optimization of the sliver counts of the individual combing
motion sequence in relation to other motion heads
sequences is possible. Time-consuming labo- • PIECING OPTIMIZER with timing and curve
ratory tests are completely eliminated. function

Comparison of
detaching roll torsion Torsion on conventional individual drive (equals 100 %)
of a conventional % One-sided
Torsion of detaching rolls

drive
comber with 100
2-TWIN-DRIVE
Truetzschler 2-TWIN
DRIVE drive concept 80

60 The Truetzschler 2-TWIN-

DRIVE allows a torsion
40 reduction of up to 75 %.

20

0
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Combing heads
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Truetzschler TCO 12 gearing diagram

Lap feed roll

Truetzschler
combing technology Servo motor
Lap feed roll

Upper nipper shaft

Feed roll
operated by nipper

Nipper shaft

Nipper

Motor Cleaning brush

Circular comb

Motor Main shaft

Servo motor Servo motor

Detaching roll

Servo motor Servo motor

Detaching roll

Delivery roll
DUAL DRIVE

Table calender roll 2-TWIN-DRIVE

Sliver guide roll

bottom

Sliver guide roll

top
Truetzschler
Draw frame technology Input cylinder

Servo motor
Middle cylinder

Output cylinder

Servo motor

Delivery rolls DISC MONITORING

Sliver coiling plate

Can plate
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Motor
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Reduced vibration and

smoother running
This is achieved by the new DUAL DRIVE and
2-TWIN-DRIVE drive concept. In combination
with the solid machine frame, these aspects result
in more uniform quality at a higher level.

New servo motor technology ­ niform motion of the detaching rolls at all
u
On the Comber TCO 12, specially designed eight combing points. This reduces the pro-
servo motors perform the task of convention- cess-related irregularities.
al gears. These highly dynamic motors for
highly frequent reversal of rotation have prov-
en themselves thousandfold in the application
of Toyota weaving machines. The double-sid- 25
ed drive minimises deformations and opens
up new perspectives in terms of economic 20
Nep removal [CV %]

efficiency and quality.

15
Now there are only slight variations
of combing quality between the eight 10

combing heads
With a conventional one-sided drive, the de- 5

taching rolls do not follow the optimal motion

0
sequence during each reversal of rotation due
Conventional TCO 12
to the strong torsion. This results in different Drives
combing quality between the eight comb-
Up to 80% reduced variation coefficient during nep
ing heads. The double-sided drive ensures separation between the combing heads.

7 20

6
Short fiber removal [CV %]
Noil volume [CV %]

15
5

4
10
3

2
5
1

0 0
Conventional TCO 12 Conventional TCO 12
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Drives Drives

The variation coefficient of the noil volume between the Up to 70% reduced variation coefficient during short fiber
combing heads is cut in half. separation between the combing heads.
TCO 12 – drive concept 33

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PIECING OPTIMIZER
Increased sliver quality due to automatic quality control

Timing function Optimized piecing time

Truetzschler
PIECING OPTIMIZER

Curve function Optimized detaching curve

PIECING OPTIMIZER On a comber with conventional drive tech-

Easy input of piecing optimization on the nology, the resetting of the detaching point
screen is only possible with the Truetzschler (piecing time) is a very time-consuming task.
2-TWIN-DRIVE. This requires a large amount of trials with
Two methods are used to carry out optimiza- subsequent laboratory tests. On the TCO 12,
tion. Firstly by adjusting the piecing time in resetting takes only a few minutes and is
the combing cycle (timing function). And sec- performed fully automatically at the push of
ondly by changing the detaching curve shape a button. On a conventional comber it is not
(curve function). possible to change the detaching curve.
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Timing function ­ ber sliver due to recurring piecings is avoid-

fi
The timing function describes the possibility ed. The piecing time can be checked online
to shift the reversal point at which the actu- using the spectrogram which is displayed on
al piecing takes place to a later time. This is the screen. ➔
illustrated by the lateral offset of the curve.
This ensures that the fiber fringes are opti-
mally pieced together. An interference of the

Before optimization
by the timing
Piecing point adjust function. Until
now, the incorrect
piecing time could
only be determined
in the laboratory.
At Truetzschler,
the spectrogram is
Offset value 0.95 INDEX monitored online on
the machine with
Timing function of the PIECING OPTIMIZER to shift the self-selected quality
piecing time of the detaching rolls. limits.

After optimization by
the timing function

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PIECING OPTIMIZER

Curve function Movement sequence of the detaching rolls

For high nip rates, a detaching curve that is The movement sequence of the detaching
optimized for high performances can be se- rolls is a complicated pilgering process, which
lected on the TCO 12 via the machine control. enables the joining of the new and old fiber
This optimized curve stabilises the piecing fringe.
process at high nip rates and thus improves The movement sequence followed by the de-
the running properties of the comber. This taching rolls during the pilgering process in
curve also makes for reduced energy con- the diagram is called detaching curve.
sumption.
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Before the actual

 Combing cycle
piecing, the detaching
0° 180° 360°
rolls return the old
180°
Material flow fiber fringe (orange).
120°

Forward

Movement Detaching roll

Upper 0°
detaching
roll
Backward
Lower
detaching -240°
roll Reversal point
-300°
0 20 40
Index

In this way, they

 Combing cycle
create the possibility
0° 180° 360°
to piece the new fiber
180°
Material flow fringe (green) onto
120°
the old one.
Forward

Movement Detaching roll

New 0°
fiber fringe

Backward
Old
fiber fringe -240°
Reversal point
-300°
0 20 40
Index

Now the fiber

 Combing cycle
fringes adhering to
0° 180° 360°
each other must
180°
Material flow be conveyed in
120°
production direction.
Forward
Movement Detaching roll

0° Then a new piecing

process begins.

Backward

-240°
Reversal point
-300°
0 20 40
Index
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COUNT CONTROL
The only comber with levelling

The batt weight of older lap winders can vary DISC MONITOR: Assurance for consistent
over the entire length of the batt. This usually sliver count
results in sliver count deviations. On the Tru- DISC MONITOR is a robust and reliable qual-
etzschler Comber TCO 12, these deviations ity sensor that doesn't miss a thing. It contin-
are compensated by the COUNT CONTROL uously measures every inch of the produced
levelling system. The DISC MONITOR quality sliver. In the event of irregular or faulty sliver,
sensor determines the sliver count and sends the DISC MONITOR sends a warning or stops
a signal to the control system to adapt the the comber.
main draft accordingly. The result is a perma-
nently consistent sliver count.

Permanent monitoring of quality data

Today Current shift 1

In addition, DISC MONITOR ensures perma- Production

Efficiency
653.4 kg
89 %
Production
Efficiency
266.3 kg
92.5 %

nent sliver monitoring. Self-selected quality

limits serve to secure your individual quality
expectations. The data are shown online on
the machine display. No other comber manu-
facturer offers this convenience.
A% -0.2
CV% 2.07

Permanent sliver control with DISC MONITOR. The data are

shown online on the machine display.

Sliver count
deviations measured
over length of lap.
Sliver count deviation

Start End
without levelling system

with COUNT CONTROL

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 40 TCO 12 – drafting system

The drafting zone width can be simply and

quickly adjusted since top rolls, top roll
supports and drafting system cylinders form a
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unit that is automatically adjusted as well.

 TCO 12 – drafting system 41

Drafting system technology

The Comber TCO 12 as well as all Truetzschler draw frame
types TD 7, TD 9T and TD 10 are equipped with the same
proven 4-over-3 drafting system.

Reliable drafting system components

• 4-over-3 drafting system with reduced deflection angle
• Adjustable pressure bar for controlled guidance of even short fibers
• Pneumatically loadable top rolls
• Self-adjusting lap monitoring
• Patented bearing technology for minimal heat development

The unique arrangement of the drafting system components with a 30 %

smaller deflection angle results in optimal running behaviour even with
very fine sliver weights and in particular highly parallelised fibers such as
combed slivers or slivers for the air jet process.

To allow a complete edge fiber integration in the critical area of sliver for-
mation in the web guide, gentle deflection is of particular importance. Fiber
laps on the top rolls can thus be significantly reduced. ➔

Optimal drafting
30% less system geometry for
deflection gentle fiber guidance,
angles best CV values and
optimal running
behaviour

90° 63°

Competition Truetzschler

• E xcellent fiber integration

mainly on the web edges
• Reliable fiber guidance
at high speeds
• Fewer laps on top rolls
to protect the roll coatings
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Patented top roll bearing system

Our patented top roll bearing systems have been in use
successfully for more than a decade.

The picture foreground

shows Truetzschler's
patented top roll
bearing system with
only one screw. In
contrast to standard
fastening (in the
picture background),
there is no wear of the
top roll shafts or top
roll bearings during
mounting or removing.

A typical Truetzschler development for the Dissipation of process heat into frame
heart of every drafting system: Thanks to the unique bearing technology, the
• High accuracy of fit and optimum centering top roll bearings stay significantly cooler than
for an error-free drafting process the work area. Thus, it becomes possible to
• High process safety, less downtime dissipate the heat generated during the draft-
• Simple handling ing process into the machine frame via the
• Low temperature development and thus bearings.
gentle to the coatings This results in clearly reduced roll and bearing
• Extremely long service life temperature with positive effects on service
• Reliable wear-free connection technology life and wear.
used in toolmaking

Temperature profile top roll bearing

°C 100

Top roll with standard ball bearing

Temperature [°C]

Top roll with patented Truetzschler bearing

0
0 Delivery speed [m/min] 1000

To dissipate heat from the drafting process over the bearings into The significantly reduced process heat on the Competition
the machine frame is only possible via these special bearings with patented Truetzschler top roll bearing system is Truetzschler
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minimal heat development. clearly noticeable.

 TCO 12 – Top roll bearing system / sliver coiling 43

Pneumatic top roll load

Optimal individual and infinitely variable top
roll load settings – adapted to various applica-
tions – are possible same as before. Software
limits prevent incorrect settings and thus im-
prove the lap behaviour.
This, in addition to the automatic relief of the
top rolls during standstill, preserves the coat-
ings and extends the service life.

These controllers allow easy and reproducible settings of the top roll loads. A
special sensor monitors the pressure.

Sliver coiling system

HYDRO POLISHED TUBE
The flexible coiler plate with optimal surface
properties ensures perfect sliver coiling, re-
gardless of the material. The special polish of
the tubes results in virtually frictionless sliver
coiling and thus reduced sliver load.

The simple setting

by means of the
Optimisation of sliver coiling
individual can changer
Thanks to the separate can plate drive, the drive allows perfect
coiling pattern can be adjusted conveniently setting of the coiling
geometry.
and continuously via the display.
Hydro-polished coiler plate with tube The coiling geometry is also designed in such
a way that the slivers can be drawn from the
can without any problems.
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Quality and functionality in sight

The maintenance management of the TCO 12

The regular and careful maintenance of the The screen shots show the maintenance man-
machines is important to maintain their func- agement of the TCO 12. Select the work you
tionality for a long time. To ensure that you would like to be reminded of yourself – rec-
keep the overview, the machine reminds you ommendations for maintenance can be found
of upcoming maintenance and repair work. in the operating instructions.

Today Current shift 1

Production 653.4 kg Production 266.3 kg
Efficiency 89 % Efficiency 92.5 %

Press a button on the

maintenance symbol
in the main menu ...
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CV% 2.07

... to go to the
screen with the
corresponding
maintenance
information.

Date Operation Grease supply Result

1 24.09.2018 14:34 Automatic 3 min OK
2 24.10.2018 11:56 Automatic 3 min OK
3 23.11.2018 09:25 Automatic 3 min OK
4 23.12.2018 12:30 Automatic 3 min OK
5 22.01.2019 16:08 Automatic 3 min OK
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Online quality monitoring My Mill

The Truetzschler TCO-DM quality sensors If you would like to have an even better over-
also record important online quality param- view of your combing mill, simply summarise
eters in combing after the drafting system, the quality data online. For this purpose, use
such as CV value, sliver count variations A%, My Mill, the all-in-one platform for spinning.
but also the spectrogram.
For these values, the customer can set his
own quality limits, which are automatically
monitored by the software.
Here, too, we want to ensure the quality of
your end product as early as possible.

With online quality

monitoring on the
comber, you determine
the quality limits for your
combed sliver.
Limits are monitored
by the software and,
if necessary, stop the
machine before the
material is further
processed.

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 46 TCO 12 – Combed cotton for tuft blends

Combed cotton for tuft blends

A logical consequence of the annual growth The suction nozzle can be attached under-
in world fiber volume is the increasing use of neath the drafting system with just a single
blend yarns. movement. The straight combed sliver is then
But even when using blends with cotton, the fed to a separate suction unit.
quality improvements of the combing process The necessary production of the machine is
should not suffer. transmitted to the combing machines via ma-
With the sliver suction module of the TCO 12 terial requirements of the blowroom. If there
it is possible to extract the combed fibers is no material requirement, the comber stops
directly after the drafting system and then automatically to prevent problems in the
blend them on the Tuft Blending Installation blowroom.
T-BLEND.
Since the machines are generally designed to
be flexible for normal can delivery and sliver
suction, simple handling is a priority.

activated

Breaker draw frames + combing

Cotton opening Cards TC 19 i Breaker Draw Frame TD 9 Superlap TSL 12 Comber TCO 12
and cleaning line

activated

Blending installation with T-BLEND

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Man-made fiber Tuft Blending Blending Opener Universal Mixer Cards TC 19 i Breaker Draw Frame TD 9
opening line Conveyor Belt BL-TC BL-TO MX-U10
 TCO 12 – Combed cotton for tuft blends 47

The picture shows the

mounted suction nozzle
for the sliver suction on
the Comber TCO 12.

Autoleveller Draw Frame Spinning process

TD 10-600C

2nd draw frame 3rd draw frame

passage passage

Tuft blending Draw frame blend

The machine can easily be switched between sliver suction The advantages of the tuft blend in comparison to the often
and can coiling. common draw frame blend are easy to see.
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Autoleveller Draw Frame Spinning process

TD 10-600C
 48 Equipment and options – TCO 12

Equipment and options

Truetzschler Comber TCO 12

Coiling Coiler plate with HYDRO POLISHED TUBE prevents deposits •

Automatic sliver separation unit during can changing •
Automatic rotary can changer •
Additional empty can position on can changer for 600 mm cans •
Above floor and below floor can changer for 1000 mm cans or JUMBO CANS
°
General Integrated quality monitoring DISC MONITOR (sliver count, sliver evenness, integrated spec-
trogram analysis)
•
Technology package standard Alternative
Technology package fine count equipment
Lap tubes TCO-LT •
Good access to all maintenance and cleaning points •
Safety panels with central safety system •
Central, flow-optimised suction with negative pressure monitoring (above and below floor) •
Drives Modern, energy-saving drives with robust Truetzschler electronics •
Individual drives for infinitely variable adjustment of sliver count, draft and nips (nips/min) •
Individual can plate drive for optimized sliver coiling •
Individual drives for feed and delivery roll of the drafting system, adjustment of the draft via
control system
•
DUAL DRIVE – double-sided drive concept for combing elements •
2-TWIN DRIVE – low torsion individual drive technology for the detaching rolls •
Electronics Large colour touchscreen for efficient operation, maintenance and service •
USB port •
Use of dynamic Truetzschler Computing Unit, only one update for all machine components •
Maintenance management via touchscreen •
Energy measuring device for online energy monitoring •
Interface for data transmission to data acquisition systems My Mill and My Production •
Combing station Reserve table TCO-RT for the lap transport carriage TCO-LC1 •
Reserve table TCO-RT incl. empty tube storage for automatic lap transport system LTS
°
Feeding for laps with 200 mm diameter and 300 mm width •
Round and fixed combs from Städtler und Uhl •
PIECING OPTIMIZER with timing and curve function for optimum tear-off curve
and piecing time
•
Equipment for forward and reverse feeding
(feed amounts 4.3 / 4.7 / 5.2 / 5.5 / 5.9 mm)
•
Semi-automatic lap feeder TCO-LF for the lap transport carriage TCO-LC2
°
Automatic lubrication system TCO-AGA
°
Round and fixed combs from Graf
°
Drafting system 4-over-3 drafting system with pressure bar and short sliver guidance in the can •
Gentle sliver deflection for process-safe sliver formation and reduced lap formation tendency •
Self-adjusting lap monitoring of top rolls •
Durable cleaning bar for top rolls for gentle cleaning •
Integrated, flow-optimized suction of the drafting system at top and bottom rolls •
Quick relief during standstill or lap formation •
Process-safe, pneumatic, automatic web threading •
Lifetime lubricated top roll bearing for low heat generation and reduced lap formation •
Pneumatic load of top rolls individually, infinitely variable •
COUNT CONTROL – Levelling system for perfect sliver count consistency •
• = Series ° = Option
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Technical data
Truetzschler Comber TCO 12

Sliver coiling Maximum delivery speed m/min 350

system
Can diameter mm 600/1,000/1,200
Can height mm 1,200
Continuous production kg/h 3 – 6 ktex
Energy Air volume of suction m³/h 2,800
Negative pressure of suction -Pa - 430
Average continuous electrical power con-
kW 6 – 6.6
sumption at 500 nips
Compressed air requirement Nl/h at 7 bar 300/360/350
General Material: Fibers mm max. 60
Draft fold 9 - 26
Combing Maximum nip rate Nips/min 550
station
Production kg/h 90
Lap weight kg/unit 25 (net)
Material feed / lap count ktex 60 - 80
Feeding Forward/backward
Ratch-wheel feeding Teeth 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Staedler & Uhl: 9103, 9107, 9109, 9121
Round combs
Graf: 8015, 9015, 9030
Staedler & Uhl: 26, 30
Fixed combs
Graf: C26, C30
Noil extraction % 8 – 25

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Technical data
Truetzschler Comber TCO 12

Output cans
 600 mm  1,000 mm  1,200 mm
L1 mm 6,149 7,045 7,220
B1 mm 1,075
B2 mm 1,705 2,440 2,845

L1

B1

B2
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