Air Covering

XENO-AC

XENO-AC
Air covering machine

Leading technology for yarn

processing and winding
OUTSTANDING
ADVANTAGES
Automatic doffer*
limiting production interrup-
fastflex and direct tions to the minimum and
maximizing productivity
preciforce* – online
package drive backpressure system
the well-established the world’s first system with active
thread laying system cuts density regulation
maintenance and service
costs to a minimum

Optimized
Online tension yarn path
DIGICONE 2 proven for superior
control* advanced winding algorithm yarn characteristics
for the perfect package compared to
providing full control of
build-up in terms of density competitors
the yarn during every yarn

XENO-AC
and dyeability
processing step
* optional available

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XENO-AC
Air covering machine

XENO-AC – the new SSM air covering machine – is a yarn processing machine for intermingling of filament yarns togeth-
er with Elastan with or without lubrication. Infinitely adjustable process parameters as well as an up-to date yarn path
enables the optimisation of the closeness and stability of the intermingled yarns, according to the specific requirements
of the downstream process.

fastflex – electronic yarn laying unit DIGICONE 2 – winding algorithm

High flexibility to produce made-to-measure cross-wound For enhanced package density that does not change with
packages. Change of traverse length, the spool size as increasing package diameter. Building of pattern zones
well as the crossing ratio without big efforts. Combined is avoided and the package maintains a stable structure
with direct package drive for best performance. without any ribbons.

DIGICONE winding

± 1°
Winding ratio

precision winding

DIGICONE winding

random winding

Package diameter

preciforce – backpressure system* Automatic doffer system*

First system worldwide to constantly regulate the SSM’s solution for maximizing productivity. The au-
back-pressure force. Enables a unique and gentle way to tomatic full package changer (doffer); resulting in a
actively regulate the bobbins density with an accuracy of reduced spindle requirement compared with manual
up to ± 1 g/l (depending on winding parameters). operated machines.

* optional available * optional available

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Tension control Basic machine

Machine terminal with
– touch-screen display
Individual and precise yarn tension control of each yarn – central input of the process parameters per machine or per spindle
component during every yarn processing step. Addition- – storing of up to 1 000 recipes
al tension sensor for each ply optional available. Universal peg for one supply package with reserve package
Yarn detection sensor for each ply including central cutter
One infinitely variable and programmable overfeed roller positioned
Optimized SSM yarn path before the air jet, which controls the tension of the yarn components
during the aircovering process
DIGICONE fastflex
take-up unit One infinitely variable and programmable over-feed roller positioned
after the air jet, to control the yarn tension during the winding process
fastflex thread laying system
Individual speed control
Optional oiling device
Tube holders for specified tube type
Mechanical back-pressure system
Electronic length measuring system per spindle
Pretensioner

Regulation of
take-up tension Options
preciforce online regulated backpressure and density system or...
...electro-mechanical backpressure system
Online tension sensor to control the tension of each ply
Central tension sensor to control the take-up tension
Air covering jet
Elastane feeding device with stepless setting of the draft/draw-ratio
Additional overfeeding device for Elastan drawing or air-covering of an
additional yarn component
Feeding roller Integrated 2-ply or 3-ply creel with yarn detection sensor for each ply
Optional Elastane
feeding device Outboard creel upon request
Oiling device
Air-covering / intermingling jet
Automatic full package changer (doffer); only in combination with
outboard creel
Yarn path modification for untextured / inelastic yarns (flat yarns)
fancyflex VARIO and intermingling option
Optional feeding roller

Air covered yarn

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XENO-AC
Layout

1 962
1 540

714 440
865 2 268 2 268
21
L

2 115
1 540

714 440
865 2 268 2 268
21
L
min 750
974
1 073

750 714 2 268 2 268

151 21

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974
N° of spindles L [mm]
(in steps of 5)
for example single sided
5 3 133

2 115
10 5 422
20 10 000
1 962

30 14 578
40 19 156
50 23 734
60 28 312
70 32 890
840 * 555 80 37 468
*dimensions depending on 840
selected creel system 1 311
Weights net
Section 815 kg
Head stock 300 kg

Technical data XENO-AC

Type of winding DIGICONE 2 or precision
Mechanical speed up to 2 000 m/min (process speed depending on process parameters)
Package shape freely programmable
Traverse length 25 – 270 mm electronically adjustable
Take-up package diameter up to 300 mm
Package weight up to 10 kg
Supply package diameter 1-ply: up to 300 mm; 2-ply or 1-ply + reserve: up to 240 mm; 3-ply: up to 200 mm
– on outboard creel upon request
Yarns filament yarns, Elastane
Yarn count range 22 – 3 300 dtex
Take-up tubes cylindrical
Layout single sided
N° of spindles per section 5
N° of spindles min./max. 5 / 80
Gauge 440 mm
Drive individually controlled electronic single drives
Installed power / Power ~ 500 W per spindle / ~ 70 - 120 W per spindle
consumption (depending on winding parameters/options)
Compressed air / Process air all external installations are the responsibility of the customer: one air connection for up to 30 spindles / two air
requirement and connections connections for up to 60 spindles / three air connections for up to 80 spindles
Required air-pressure machine operation: 6 bar / intermingling jet: up to 6 bar
Process air consumption depending on jet type and process parameters, according to indications of jet manufacturer

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 SSM Schärer Schweiter Mettler AG
Rütihof 8
8820 Wädenswil
Switzerland
T +41 44 718 33 11
F +41 44 718 34 51
info@ssm.ch

www.ssm.ch

The data and illustrations in this brochure and on

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printing. SSM Schärer Schweiter Mettler AG reserves
the right to make any necessary changes at any time
and without special notice. SSM systems and SSM
innovations are protected by patents.

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