Autoconer X5
Autoconer X5
Autoconer X5
Ready, steady, go!
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Autoconer X5
Ready, steady, go!
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Do you want to make the quality of your
excellent packages even better? Do you want
to make your processes and company even
more efficient?
Quality Cut
Page 20
Yarn/dust chamber
Power unit
Suction system
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Package cradle
with compensation
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Electromagnetic
yarn tensioner Gripper arm
Page 14 with flap
Type RM Type D, V
Loop preventer
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Unwinding accelerator
Page 13
Preci FX
Page 16
See also supplementary brochure
Propack FX
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Variopack FX
Page 15
Quality Guard
Page 20
Waxing unit
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Autotense FX
Page 14
Ecopack FX
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Circular magazine
See also supplementary brochure
Type D
Plant Operation
Center (POC)
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Doffer XChange:
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More quality
More flexibility
More production
Less downtime
Less personnel
Less energy
Save resources
Raw materials efficiently utilised ............................................................................ 28
Energy costs always under control ........................................................................ 31
Intelligent automation
Automation means benefit ................................................................................... 33
XChange: highspeed doffer with a memory .......................................................... 34
Individual package handling ................................................................................. 35
Remain flexible, secure the future
Autoconer X5: the future thought ahead ................................................................ 37
Technical details
Technical data .................................................................................................... 40
Machine dimensions ........................................................................................... 42
Autoconer X5
Quality technologies
> Convincing quality standards
> Excellent additional qualities with FX modules
> PreciFX: digital yarn displacement – unique in
bobbin processing
> Systematic splicing competence
> Straight yarn path, waxing
> All-round protection for your quality
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Control your competitive
lead in quality depending on
the requirements
Anti-patterning
Electronic Breaking up all critical Softwarecontrolled yarn laying, no
standard antipatterning pattern zones pattern zones or parallel yarn layers
Diameter
Exactly determined diameter
incl. quality monitoring
Run length
Electronic standard Highly precise length measure
length measurement ment with length deviations
< 1%
Density
Uniform density due to cradle Reproducible package density The density can be specifically influenced,
compression, unwinding with exact cN due to sensory depending on the winding technology
accelerator, electronic yarn online regulation (random wind, precision or step precision
tensioner winding) and on the yarn laying
Splice
Spliced joints that convice in
appearance and strength
Waxing
Stateoftheart waxing incl.
sensor monitoring
Unwinding behaviour
Troublefree unwinding for all Higher takeup speeds Applicationspecific design for higher
standard applications economic efficiency
Dyeing behaviour
Uniform dyeing per package Elimination of critical pattern Specifically select the suitable package
zones for a more uniform dye structure for dyeing (yarn distance,
penetration random wind, precision or step precision
winding, round flanks)
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FX technologies:
Drum winding in perfection
Autotense FX Propack FX
20 cN
20 cN
Precise, uniform
density
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Propack FX:
Productivity increase in weaving
Variopack FX Ecopack FX
Contact-free
optical length
measurement
< 1%
Minimum length
deviation
Straight flanks when using elastic yarn Exact run lengths through precision measurement
With Variopack FX, you can wind elastic yarn on cross With the contactfree optical length measurement Ecopack FX
wound packages with large diameters and more kilograms you are able to produce packages with the exact length
of yarn. An economic advantage in downstream processing. ordered by your customer – and thus supply the quality that
Variopack FX prevents the package flanks from bulging supports his downstream processing in an optimum way.
when processing elastic yarns. The intelligent software And this for every package delivered – because length
controls yarn tension and contact pressure with reference to deviations are clearly below 1 percent. No other package
the diameter so that onesided compression forces cannot winding technology on the market can offer this quality
develop, which would cause the flanks to bulge out when feature.
the diameter increases.
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PreciFX: PreciFX:
Increased productivity with dye packages
Unlimited efficiency
Higher average winding speed
up to 20%
Drum: 2 gg symm. increased
6 cN production
PreciFX: 1.5 gg
11 cN
+20%
PreciFX
Precision winding
All formats Absolutely Soft flanks Individual Groove selection until All stroke Central adjustment
pattern-free package design infinitely variable, in width of contact pressure
a larger range
Technology of unlimited possibilities, inimitably Higher quality, greater productivity, shorter processes
innovative Reduce setup times, accelerate production: with PreciFX,
Digital yarn displacement directly from the bobbin to the you always wind exactly the package that you need. Best
crosswound package – available only from Oerlikon Schlaf possible quality and productivity for each desired down
horst. The Autoconer X5 with PreciFX offers you the most stream processing.
innovative digital yarn displacement technology. Define On the Informator you just click and control the package
package density, package diameter, and package format formats and characteristics and change the package
individually and infinitely processoptimised. PreciFX allows parameters, e.g. the number of groove turns or crossing
a significantly higher productivity – not only in winding but angle in nearly no time. For you this means: no more com
also in downstream processing by higher efficiency and by promises!
saving process steps. Read more in the supplementary brochure “PreciFX”
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Yarn quality that pays
Perfect yarn quality through straight yarn path Ideal wax application for any knitting yarn
The optimised straight yarn path saves the yarn and secures With the Autoconer X5, wax application can be optimally
the full functionality of all units at any time. The most adapted to any yarn without hardware exchange – simply by
important modules – clearer, Ecopack FX, Autotense FX and turning the setting wheel on the waxing unit and by means
waxing unit – are mounted on a component carrier and thus of the specific central adaptation of the yarn tension with
are always positioned optimally in the yarn path. Autotense FX. Due to yarn traverse, speed variation, and
change of the direction of rotation of the wax roll, yarn twist
The sequence of the units is designed for highest process is no longer important: with uniform wax application both for
reliability, thus the splicer is positioned below the clearer for Stwisted and Ztwisted yarns.
an automatic splice test and the waxing unit is located above
the clearer in order to avoid soiling of the clearer optics by It is simple to change to “winding without wax application”
wax particles. by selecting the OFF mode and fitting a cover. Integrated
sensor monitoring of the wax roll ensures that no unwaxed
yarn is wound onto the package. Your staff is early warned
when the wax roll must be replaced.
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Systematic splicing competence
Flexsplicer standard
(basic principle)
Elastosplicer
Flexsplicer compact Cut with larger shears distance
Cut with smaller shears distance Braking of yarn ends during withdrawal
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Reproducible splicing quality In-house competence
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All-round protection for your quality
Quality Guard
Sensor
Quality Cut: safe in case of power failure Safe run up, permanent monitoring
In case of a power failure, Quality Cut prevents that The winding head control system guarantees a gentle and
uncleared yarn is wound on your package and avoids gradual acceleration of the winding units during run up. The
pressedin yarn ends and runout patterns. smooth startup can be adapted to different yarn qualities.
Combined length/diameter monitoring The standard drum lap detector ensures an early detection
You wind to length? Then your Autoconer X5 monitors of drum laps. The optional optical Quality Guard sensor
whether the package diameter is right. Vice versa, it monitors automatically stops the winding unit in case of tension
the right length when you are winding to diameter. breaks before a drum lap can develop.
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Reproducibility Central data management
Central setting, constant package quality Linked quality and production management
With the Autoconer X5, you produce quality packages With the Plant Operation Centre (POC), you are always up
which are as like as two peas in a pod. The central settings to date about the staff assignment and efficiency that your
minimise setting errors and exclude incaccuracies. From plant is just working with.
the Informator, the production of every single quality
package is monitored. Save your lot specifications in the Your Oerlikon Schlafhorst product lines are linked via a
Informator or use the USB interface or a USB flash drive plant network with a central POC computer. All production
to ensure the highest possible reproducibility at any time. and quality data are recorded online and are available at a
mouse click as shift or production reports. The detailed and
edited information optimises your operational sequences
and thus increases your company’s economic success.
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Increased productivity,
reduced downtimes
> Increased productivity in winding due to
dynamic winding units
> Increased productivity in downstream
processing due to process optimisation
> Less downtime, less personnel through
purposeful operation
> Less downtime, less personnel through
quick and simple set-up
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More profitable in the Single motors and sensors:
Increased productivity through cycle time reduction
Increased productivity through intelligent control Quick upper yarn pick-up, high efficiency
Short cycle times are the hallmark of the Autoconer X5. Upper yarn pickup, too, is a prime example for efficiency.
Noninteracting movements increase the cycle efficiency The suction arm distance is set centrally on the Informator
and thus the overall productivity of every single winding unit. for your yarn. The yarn is safely picked up through the step
bystep approach of the suction arm to the package surface,
Inflexible mechanical sequences were replaced by a logical thus the number of unproductive repeat cycles is clearly
software control and singlemotor drives. Thus suction arm, reduced.
splicer, and gripper arm now function entirely independently
of one another. The yarn joining process, for example, is not
started until upper and lower yarn are threaded if one of
them is missing, the yarn joining process is not executed.
Thus the Autoconer X5 executes the really necessary work
ing steps only.
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FX modules: ‘packaged’
productivity advantages for
downstream processing
Perfect unwinding behaviour with any diameter Optimum processes in the dyeing mill
Already with the drum winding system of the Autoconer X5 With the Autoconer X5 drum winding system and with the
you produce packages with large diameters, which guaran FX technologies it is possible to obtain a package struc
tee the best possible unwinding stability with high takeup ture which allows highly efficient working in the dyeing mill:
speeds and thus process reliability. The production in warp patternfree packages without bulging flanks which excel by
ing and weaving mill can be optimised: due to less frequent a defined package density precise in cN.
package changes. Another plus with Ecopack FX: there is
less yarn waste due to very low length deviations. PreciFX offers additional benefits: absolute freedom of pat
terns and individual displacement widths further increase the
With PreciFX, you design your packages in a variety of indi dyeing efficiency. Often edging, mounting and dismounting
vidual formats. Density, weight, and unwinding reliability of a protective web and rewinding after dyeing are no longer
the hard packages are considerably increased. necessary. Edges and flanks are simply designed according
to the specifications. Choose between patternfree random
wind, precision and step precision winding.
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Intuitive operating concept –
because time is precious
Operating technology that leads to success Quick elimination of faults, more production
The Informator of the Autoconer X5 supports and instructs If a malfunction occurs, the displays on the winding unit,
your operatives and is a helpful assistant in controlling your the doffer or the processing centre (type D, V) signal the
package production quickly and securely. Unproductive me source of the fault to your operatives immediately using clear
chanical setting procedures and setup times are minimised. symbols, pictograms and number codes. Thus your staff
is promptly informed about which error occurred at which
The logical structure of the Informator with illustrations, sym position and can eliminate it quickly. The economic benefit:
bols, and input masks guides through the settings step by shorter moving times, less downtimes through trouble
step, in different languages. There are practical tips stored in shooting and thus more production, at every winding unit.
the Informator for any input mask. Illustrated error messages
guide your staff purposefully and quickly to the solution and
gear the Autoconer X5 to the highest possible efficiency.
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Be quicker –
an advantage that always pays
Transfer winding
parameters via USB
flash drive
Reduce set-up times, production in the focus Quick quality assurance when exchanging splicing
With the Autoconer X5 archive of article data you reduce components
your setup times to a minimum. All lot data, machine para In the Autoconer X5, you combine prism, opening tube and
meters, and winding parameters for up to 30 lots are stored front plate of your choice with the distribution block to a
in the Informator, can be called up at any time, and can be QuickChange Unit. With immediate effect, you exchange
transferred via USB flash drive to all other Autoconer X5 this unit completely in one piece, if necessary. Single adjust
machines. Your advantage: immediate access, quick setup, ments are no longer required. Thus confusion and loss of
qualityassured production. small parts is avoided, you save assembly time and exclude
assembly and setting faults, minimise the wear of the splicing
In combination with the Plant Operation Centre (POC), your components. And as all parts are optimally adapted to each
production is always in the focus, process sequences can be other, you additionally benefit from an optimised splicing
designed efficiently. result.
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Splicer Quick-Change unit:
Reduction of set-up time when exchanging splicer components
up to 75%
without Quickchange unit shorter
set-up time
with Quickchange unit – 75%
Setup time 0 25 50 75 100 (qualitative)
= index
■ without QuickChange Unit ■ with QuickChange Unit
Monitoring the workflow means greater security for Maintenance: as quickly as possible
your production We reduce the maintenance outlay for you considerably
On the Autoconer X5, you can monitor and access with the success formula “fewer components, greater
assemblies and individual components more easily. The reliability”. Via an interface, the mobile diagnostic device
open design of the lower part of the machine in particular reads all required data within only a few seconds. The
is impressive, with nothing hidden behind covers. The winding units themselves can be opened with only a few
causes of faults are detected and rectified more quickly. Via simple movements, all important parts are visible at one
intelligent displays on winding unit, doffer and processing single glance. Together with the compact modules, the
centre (type D,V) the Autoconer X5 indicates whether and Autoconer X5 guarantees smooth processes and a long
where it needs the support of your staff. term dependability of the technological features.
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Save resources
> Save yarn resources with precisely adjustable
yarn clearing
> Save yarn resources with upper yarn sensor,
Ecopack FX, lower yarn sensor, and loop
preventer
> Save energy and air with controlled suction
system and efficient dust removal
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Raw materials Upper yarn sensor: Reduction of upper yarn waste
up to 40%
Waste (%)
0.5 less upper
yarn waste
0.0
Yarn length 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 m / bobbin
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Ecopack FX: Reduction of yarn waste
Reduce safety
yarn lengths
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Energy costs:
always under control
– 11%
Negative Pressure
–
P –
P
P crit
Temps [s]
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Intelligent
automation
> Individual automation stages suitable for any
spinning mill
> New high-speed package doffer X-Change
> Options for package handling
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Automation means Linked system Autoconer X5 V:
Reduced personnel requirements in the winding department
Standalone installation
20 RSM with 1,200 spdl. up to 85%
6 RM with 60 spdl. less personnel
Linked system
20 RSM with 1,200 spdl. – 85%
20 V with 20 spdl.
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Persons
Personnel (excluding auxiliary staff) ■ Standalone system (type RM) ■ Linked system (type V)
Automation options
Autoconer X5 RM
Manual machine with circular
magazine
Optional with package doffer
X-Change
Autoconer X5 V
Link with ring spinning
machine
Autoconer X5 D
Automated material flow
Filling with bobbin carriage
Freely placeable
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X-Change:
high-speed doffer with a memory
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Doffer X-Change: double doffing capacity
Individual package
Package running time [min]
Doffing capacity
handling
60.0
1 doffer is enough up to 80-100%
Capacity
40.0 advantage increased doffing
of new doffer capacity
Package
conveyor belt
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Remain flexible,
secure the future
> Flexible technology platform
> Drum or PreciFX
> Modular splicing technology
> Doffer X-Change
> Plug & Wind, the latest electronics
and CAN bus concept
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Autoconer X5:
the future thought ahead
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Made by
Oerlikon Schlafhorst
> Autoconer: since 1962, this is the name for
worldwide leading automatic winding technology
> Textile technological competence from fibre to
package
> Sound advice
> Individual technological solutions for all types of
plants and process sequences
> Reputable service quality worldwide
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Partner for first-class cross-wound
package production world-wide
Your targets always in the focus Simply successful with intelligent technology
Oerlikon Schlafhorst is your guarantor for secure success. Quality, productivity, and cost efficiency are decisive suc
We are the only company on the international market that cess factors for your economic efficiency. We support you
offers rotor spinning, ring spinning, and winding systems in setting the right priorities in your market: with European
from one single source – through to the marketable pack knowhow, innovation power, and process experience.
age, the decisive process stage for quality and efficiency in
downstream processing. We make it easy for you to be successful – with intelligent
technological solutions, working selfexplaining and self
This is what we do for you: think, understand processes, controlling at the touch of a button, and minimising your
accept challenges, and solve problems. Whether you are expenditure concerning resources, staff, and costs. High
dealing with commodity markets or the high requirements output and precise product quality, low downtimes, flex
of specialised markets are your objective – we offer com ibility, and maintainability are performance features which
prehensive market knowhow and tailormade technological quickly pay.
concepts.
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Technical details
Function Winding of ring spinning Winding of ring spinning Winding of ring spinning
bobbins bobbins bobbins
Feed formats Bobbin length between Bobbin length between Bobbin length between
180 mm and 360 mm 180 mm and 360 mm 180 mm and 280 mm
Material feed / automation Manual feed of bobbins into Automatic winding machine Direct link with the ring spin
circular magazine with automatic bobbin feed by ning machine
flat / circular conveyor (stand-
Circular magazine with 9 bob alone) Automatic feed of bobbins to
bin pockets to take up a max. type V and return of empty
of 8 bobbins Various empty tube removal tubes to the ring spinning
systems machine
Optional circular magazine with
6 bobbin pockets to take up a Bobbin carriers which feed
max. of 5 bobbins the bobbins in an upright
position are essential
Number of sections, winding units, winding unit Max. 6 sections with 10 Sections of 8, 10 winding Sections of 8, 10 winding
numbers winding units each units units
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Equipment options winding unit
Type RM Type D Type V
Winding unit, winding unit control system, units in the yarn path
Yarn guide drum with direct drive for winding speeds of 300 to 2,000 m/min P P P
Drum lap detection P P P
Drum lap brush p p p
Cradle compensation P P P
Package brake and lift-off after yarn break or bobbin idling P P P
Self-optimizing smooth start-up P P P
Electronic length measurement and package diameter computation P P P
Quality Cut power failure circuit P P P
Electronically controlled standard anti-patterning P P P
“Quality Guard” sensor (not in combination with PreciFX) p p p
Additional taper p p p
Lateral displacement dye packages (not in combination with PreciFX) p p p
Waxing incl. wax roll monitoring p p p
Upper yarn sensor P P P
Yarn trap P P P
Electromagnetic yarn tensioner, centrally adjustable P P P
Lower yarn sensor P P P
Precleaner / preliminary yarn brake P P P
Residual yarn shears, cuts the yarn with every bobbin change P P P
Adjustable balloon controller P P P
Snarl preventer P P P
FX series
Wet-spun linen p – –
P Basic equipment p optional – not available
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Equipment options machine
Type RM Type D Type V
Cleaning the machine
Informator with graphic user interface via touchscreen and USB interface P P P
Informator interface for connection to computer system P P P
POC Plant Operation Centre P P P
Power unit
Power and compressed air are supplied from customer’s networks to the control cabinet P P P
Suction system with vacuum control (AVC) and sensor P P P
P Basic equipment p optional – not available
Dimensions
Winding units 10 20 30 40 50 60
Winding units 8 10 16 18 20 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 50 60
Dimension A 4,477 5,117 7,147 7,787 8,427 9,817 10,457 11,097 11,737 12,487 13,127 13,767 14,407 15,047 18,357 21,667
(mm)
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Autoconer X5, type RM
Transfer station CTS for type V with bobbin bridge 1,023 mm (+120 mm for Rieter)
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Oerlikon Schlafhorst
Zweigniederlassung der
Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KG
Carlstr. 60
52531 ÜbachPalenberg
Germany
Phone: +49 2451 905 1000
Fax: +49 2451 905 1001
EMail: [email protected]
Internet: www.schlafhorst.oerlikontextile.com
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