OptiTwist
OptiTwist
On-line quality monitoring on twisting machines
OptiTwist, an individual spindle monitoring system for cabling machines and two-for-one twisters, allows accurate recording of the spindle speed and real time detection of yarn breakages. OptiTwist is available for different machine brands and types, e.g. Volkmann VTS-05.
Features
- Real time yarn breakage detection
- Accurate monitoring of twist level
- Flagging of spindles with off-standard twist level, with ends down, with yarn defects
- Accurate length measurement
- User friendly interface for set up and reporting
- Monitoring of produced weight, efficiencies and down time
- Integration with SpinMaster MES System
Benefits
- Improved and consistent quality level
- Increased efficiency
- Elimination of laboratory based sampling and stroboscope tests
- Prevention of waste by stopping off-quality spindles
- Simple mounting and cabling
- No moving parts, resulting in limited maintenance
- Low power consumption
- Suitable for all yarn counts