Innovations From Rieter Enable Increased Production, Improved Quality February 12, 2006
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Switzerland-based Rieter Spun Yarn Systems has introduced short-staple fiber spinning innovations that are designed to increase production rates and improve yarn quality.
According to Rieter, the compact, energy-efficient CLEANline blowroom offers an output of 1,200 kilograms per hour. Fine cleaning takes place in the card chute using CLEANfeed at several positions, each of which processes lower volumes of fiber, thereby reducing stress on the fibers. Other components contributing to improved yarn quality include the UNIfloc A 11 bale opener, UNIclean B 12 precleaner, VARIOset control system, UNImix B 75 blending machine and UNIstore A 78 feed and storage system.
The OMEGAlap E 35 lap winder processes short- and medium-staple cotton using new winding technology. Sliver guidance and lap compression are extended almost completely around the lap at winding speeds of 180 meters per minute (m/min) without affecting lap quality. Rieter reports one Omegalap E 35 winder will process the output of seven Rieter E 65 or E 75 combers, for a total of more than 10,000 kilograms of combed sliver per day.
Improving on productivity of earlier BT models, Rieter�s BT 923 rotor-spinning machine features a new design with 360 spinning positions per machine and rotor speeds of up to 110,000 revolutions per minute. Other upgrades include a winding device that enables delivery speeds of up to 200 m/min, and a 230-millimeter pitch that allows the use of up to 18-inch sliver cans.
Sultex Offers User-Friendly Shedding Machines February 12, 2006
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Sultex Ltd., Switzerland, reports its new shedding machines ensure virtually vibration- and play-free operation, reducing stress on the machine and providing a perfect shed.
The Sulzer Textil EP11 tappet motion is available in two models: EP11sld and EP11, with and without automatic shaft leveling. The device is available in four-, six-, eight- and 11-shaft versions, and with weave repeats for four to six picks. It features cams for all standard weaves, allows for staggering, and operates at a maximum speed of up to 1,200 picks per minute.
Sulzer Textil SP6 and SP7 rotary dobbies, designed for use on rapier weaving machines, are very user-friendly and offer fast setting of shed lift and height, according to the company.
Features include a recirculating lubrication system to ensure an extended life even under maximum loads; patented play take-up technology that, coupled with minimal optimized accelerations, ensure smooth operation; and virtually unlimited repeat lengths.
The electronically controlled devices offer a maximum of up to 20 shafts in 12-millimeter pitch; are available with eight, 12, 16 or 20 drives; and operate at a speed of up to 700 picks per minute.
TDL Industri Naik…Industri Tekstil Gigit Jari (Lagi)? February 10, 2006
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Menyambut rencana pemerintah menaikkan Tarif Dasar Listrik (TDL) untuk industri sebesar 30 %, tampaknya sudah banyak pengusaha tekstil “teriak”. Dengan kenaikan BBM yang lebih dari 100 % tahun kemarin saja sudah sekira 50.000 pekerja di PHK, bagaimana lagi apabila TDL naik.
Akibat rencana pemerintah ini pengusaha-pengusaha tekstil mulai akan merelokasi pabriknya ke negara-negara lainnya seperti Kamboja, Thailand, Cina dan Vietnam.
Seperti yang disebutkan oleh Gunaras Danubrata dari PT Sansan Saudara Tex Jaya, yang memindahkan pabriknya ke Kamboja. Menurut Gunaras, di negara tersebut biaya listrik, solar dan bensin bisa lebih murah. Keuntungan lainnya adalah biaya tenaga kerja yang jauh lebih murah dibandingkan Indonesia.
”Di sana itu biayanya (tenaga kerja) bisa mencapai US$ 49 per minggu atau 48 jam kerja. Sedangkan di Indonesia mencapai US$ 90 per minggu dengan 40 jam kerja. Itu (di Indonesia) juga setiap tahun naik,” ujarnya.
Walaupun demikian pengusaha tekstil juga dapat memahami kesulitan PLN dalam defisit biaya operasionalnya. Kalangan pengusaha di bidang industri tekstil dan produk tekstil (TPT) di Jawa Barat berharap, apabila tarif dasar listrik (TDL) harus naik, besaran kenaikannya tak lebih dari 10 persen. Bila lebih dari itu, dikhawatirkan pengusaha akan menutup usahanya. Selain itu, mereka juga berharap agar kebijakan itu dilakukan paling cepat pertengahan 2006, atau bahkan pada akhir tahun.
Lengkaplah sudah penderitaan industri tekstil negeri ini. Belum lagi mengatasi serbuan Cina di pasar dalam dan luar negeri dengan produk TPT yang sangat murah, belum pula bernapas lega akibat kenaikan BBM, sekarang akan dihantam lagi dengan TDL yang akan naik, PHK yang tak terelakkan, dan pengusaha yang “lari” keluar negeri.
Tampak tak habis-habis…
