Fiber Preparation
A �� UNIfloc

A �� UNIfloc Automatic Bale Opener

Economical cleaning starts with microtufts
 

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RIETER SPUN YARN SYSTEMS A �� UNIFLOC – THE ORIGINAL FROM RIETER

Systems for your success The flexible automatic bale opener

RIETER – YOUR SYSTEMS SUPPLIER UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY

Integrated installations from Rieter offer more than just spin- The foundations for yarn quality and thus the quality of the tex-
ning machinery covering the entire process range from fiber to tile end product are laid in the blowroom process� This is the
yarn� Perfect coordination of the machines throughout the proc- basis for the successful� worldwide use of Rieter’s A �� UNIfloc
ess chain ensures economical manufacturing of the required automatic bale opener� The A �� UNIfloc bale opener process-
yarn quality� In addition to its machine expertise and as a result es the fiber material
mater ial gently and effi ciently into microtufts� from
of numerous engineering innovations� Rieter offers its custom- which impurities can be removed especially readily in the sub-
ers support from the original business idea right through to the sequent processes� This effectively supports the quality and
achievement of market success through yarn innovations� economic efficiency of yarn manufacturing�
manufactur ing�

RIETER – YOUR PARTNER FOR THE FUTURE

With Rieter as your partner you benefit from the following sup- The A ��
tained UNIfloc
process is the
chain in first element
Rieter’s of aand
quality- complete� self-con-
performance-ori-
plementary services� ented blowroom system� The distinguishing features of this
• complete mill planning� spinning schedule computation and highly effi cient bale
ba le opener are�
a re�
cost calculation • bale opening into microtufts for effective cleaning and dust
• automation options tailored exactly to customer needs extraction
• SPIDERweb data acquisition system for on-line monitoring of • uniform take-off of bale lay-down by means of «bale profiling»
the entire spinning mill • simultaneous processing of up to � assortments
• process optimization and technical recommendations • patented� individually interchangeable double teeth on the
derived from broad-based technological expertise covering opening roller
all spinning process stages right through to downstream • processing of cotton from all sources and man-made fibers in
processing staple lengths of up to �� mm
• worldwide service network and intensive customer training • output of up to � ��� kg/h �carded sliver�
on-site or at the Rieter Training Center • bale lay-down over a length of ��� to ���� meters
• spare parts deliveries� a wide range of innovative and • take-off width selectable between � ��� and � ��� mm

technically superior solutions in the sphere of conversions • graphic

panel interface for easy� intuitive operation at the control
You can have confidence in solutions from Rieter!
R ieter! • interface to higher-level control and information systems
available
• maximum yield due to optimized processes
 

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THE UNIFLOC OPERATING PRINCIPLE

Gentle bale opening

FUNCTIONAL TO THE LAST DETAIL The unique geometry of the double teeth ensures the uniform
The A �� UNIfloc processes cotton from all sources and man- treatment of the entire bale surface� Retaining rollers traveling
made fibers in staple lengths of up to �� mm� The bales being with the take-off unit prevent bale layers from sloughing and
opened are placed lengthwise or crosswise on both sides of the ensure precise� controlled operation over the entire height of
bale opener� and the take-off unit can process up to four differ- the bale�
ent assortments�
The take-off unit is lowered by a preselected or computed dis-
Reduction of the raw material into microtufts is assured by the tance at each pass� Running-in and running-out programs com-
patented double teeth on the take-off roller and the grid with pensate for the differing hardness of the bales over their cross
closely set clamping rails� section and ensure a uniform level of production� The fan in-

corporated
feeds them in thethe
into swiveling towerrunning
tuft channel extractsbetween
the opened tufts and
the guide
rails� Transport to the following machine is pneumatic�

Operating principle of the A �� UNIfloc automatic bale opener

 

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THE PERFECT SYNTHESIS

Quality for economy

INTEGRATED BALE PROFILING

Bale Profiling guarantees totally uniform bale take-off� The
height profile of the bale lay-down is precisely detected by light
barriers and memorized� Scanning is performed at a constant
speed of � m/min� Tufts are already taken off in the profiling
phase� Continuous feeding of the subsequent machines is thus
ensured from the outset�

During the subsequent passes the bales are opened at the

preselected speed of travel and take-off depth� In the process

the system
in the automatically
bale profile� compensates
Labor-intensive for differences
manual in height
leveling is eliminat-
ed� After the required height range� take-off depth and speed of
travel have been entered for each group of bales� take-off pro-
ceeds fully automatically�

CONSISTENTLY HIGH OPERATIONAL READINESS

The double teeth enable maintenance intervals to be halved� The
teeth are mounted individually� They can easily and quickly be
replaced if required� without removing the take-off roller� This
explains the exceptionally high operational readiness of the A ��
UNIfloc�
Patented� individually interchangeable double teeth

Uniform take-off of bale lay-down by means of bale profiling

 

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SAFETY INCLUDED

Precision for high productivity

MICROTUFTS – PREREQUISITE FOR SUPERIOR YARN QUALITY • collision safeguards on the chassis and take-off unit stop
Trash and dust can only be removed from natural fibers gently the machine in the event of prohibited manipulation by
and efficiently on the surface
sur face of the tufts�
tu fts� This finding was an personnel� detect obstacles and prevent collisions
essential consideration in the design of the A �� UNIfloc� The • a core safety feature is the mechanical drop safeguard of
take-off unit is at the heart of the system� The patented take-off the take-off unit� it provides effective protection for both
roller and the grid design with small gaps between the clamp- personnel and machinery
ing rails enables small fiber tufts – microtufts – to be extracted� • the articulated flap integrated in the take-off unit actuates a
The twin-tooth profile ensures uniform� gentle and effi cient ex- machine stoppage on contact with large extraneous matter in
traction of the tufts� also irrespective of the take-off roller’s di- order to protect the A �� UNIfloc and subsequent machines
rection of rotation�

EFFECTIVE PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL AND MACHINERY All

formhazardous areas
operations suchare
asprotected� Personnel can
checking extraneous therefore
matter� per-
collecting
A comprehensive safety concept ensures that the process is to- samples and laying down bales directly at bale lay-down� The
tally safe for personnel and machinery� A wide variety of ac- safety systems are also prevented from responding unneces-
tions contribute to the effective shielding of potentially endan- sarily to minor interventions and thus actuating interruptions
gered zones� to production� The unit’s effi ciency therefore remains at a con-
• ultrasonic sensors on the take-off unit register movements sistently high level�
and bring the machine to an immediate standstill if
necessary

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Output

The A �� UNIfloc still produces small tufts� even at maximum

output of � ��� kg/h�
 

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AUTOMATIC BALE OPENING

Flexible bale lay-down

There is space on each side of the A �� UNIfloc bale opener In the system as a whole four carding lines can be connected
for laying down up to four groups of bales of different lengths� with a wide range of assortments� This high degree of integra-
up to four assortments can be assigned to these in optional se- tion is a further outstanding indication of the operational flex-
quence� ibility of Rieter’s A �� UNIfloc automatic bale opener�

A wide range of customer needs are catered for with possible EASY OPERATION
bale lay-down lengths of ��� to ���� meters and two take-off The control panel is placed facing the extraction duct� provid-
unit lengths of � ��� mm and � ��� mm� The maximum ver- ing a clear view and safety for operating the machine� Setting
sion can accommodate up to �� ��� kg of raw material� This and control of the A �� UNIfloc can easily be performed at the
ensures flexible� economical and largely autonomous process- screen� In the interests of optimum monitoring of the installa-

ing on the A �� UNIfloc bale opener� tion as atowhole�

nected this modern
the UNIcontrol machine control
or UNIcommand unit system�
control can be con-
UNI-
INTELLIGENT SOLUTIONS control und UNIcommand also provide the interface to Rieter’s
Tower rotating programs enable the number of take-off cycles higher-level SPIDERweb mill monitoring system�
on one side of the bale to be specified before rotation through
���° as required� The tower is rotated via position slides�
which can be located at any point between the assortments�

Assortment �
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Up to four groups of bales can be arranged on each side

 

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