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Lowest production cost with Starlinger´s new 8-shuttle circular loom

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Starlinger’s FX 8.0 circular loom for the production of heavy-duty tape fabric ranks along with the leading models on the market: with 850 picks per minute it is more than 30 % faster than comparable circular looms, and it has the lowest production cost per square meter of fabric. Being the newest development in the FX loom series from Starlinger, the FX 8.0 operates with eight weaving shuttles and features a newly constructed reed.

“Our FX 8.0 and FX 10.0 looms deliver exactly what producers of high-performance tape fabrics are looking for“, says Hermann Adrigan, Sales Director at Starlinger. “Their high working speeds and excellent production efficiency result in the lowest costs per square meter on the market, making fabric production for FIBCs, geo- and agrotextiles and other heavy-duty applications more cost-efficient. In addition, the excellent fabric quality ensures that the high standards for heavy-duty fabrics – especially when used for FIBCs – are met.”  

Like all circular looms of the FX series, the FX 8.0 stands for excellent production quality and efficiency, which is presented in the so-called IQ (Indicator of Quality – a number of fabric meters produced without warp breaks), and significantly reduced energy consumption. In addition, the wear and tear parts have increased lifetime, and the handling of the machine is very user-friendly.

The FX 8.0 is developed for the production of tubular and flat fabrics with up to 260 g/m² and can process polypropylene, HDPE and PET tapes with a working width ranging from 1200 – 1750 mm double flat. Since no sliding parts are used in the loom it does not demand a central lubrication system. This enabled a production of fabric that can be used for food packaging. The new reed construction minimizes vibrations, reduces the noise level, and protects the moving parts.

For more information visit: www.starlinger.com