Warp knotting Machine

Warp knotting machines, in conjunction with TPF3 tying frames, are high-performance warp tying machine for universal use. This machine guarantees maximum efficiency during the warp change process for every weaving mill. Optimum tying quality and adaptability to all yarn types lead to minimum down times on the weaving machine.

TPF3 tying frame

The TPF3 is a universal tying frame that can be used with all knotting machines and on all weaving machines with tying widths from 100 to 400 cm. It includes a wide range of configuration possibilities, including the selectable clamping principle and availability of coupling frames for wider looms, the device can be optimally adapted to various needs.

(Tying frame)

(Knotting machine)

Tying Frame Features:

The frame features a slender form that allows a close approach to the warp beam, as well as convenient clamping and good clamping quality, according to the company. Both sides of the frame feature central height adjustment. A light, foldable footboard is available for large warp-beam flange diameters. The TPF3 has aluminum profiles, ensuring stability and a lighter weight than previous models. The frame is available for warp widths of 1 to 4 meters. It has extended its automatic drawing-in machine line with the addition of the Delta 110 4 for continuous or double-warp beams up to 4 meters in width. Like previous Delta models, the 110 4 has a drawing-in speed of 100 picks per minute (picks/min). The Speed pack option, which increases the drawing-in speed to 140 picks/min, also is available for the new model.
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Efficiency
Fast and comfortable warp preparation on the TPF3 tying frame Reliable knot formation even at maximum tying speed Warp threads are drawn through the weaving harness perfectly

Flexibility
Practically all staple fiber and filament yarns can be tied without extensive adjustments in a wide range using single or double knots Suitable for warps with or without regular or irregular lease in upper or lower sheet, single or multi-color, depending on model

Quality
The unique, patented electronic double thread detection of the machine operates in warps with or without lease An optical double-yarn camera system is standard Considerably reduced double threads and redirected warp threads lead to increased efficiency of the weaving machine

Main Features

For cotton, wool, silk, blended yarns, filament yarn, monofilaments, technical yarns Yarn count range from 0.8-500 tex / Nm 2-1250 / Ne 1.2-740 (depending on material) 600 knots per minute maximum tying speed, automatic repetition in case of fault All combinations of lease types including irregular leases Mechanical double end detection with lease Electronic double end detection with or without lease Models available for single or single and double knot, selectable Electronic control for display, color repeat and process data

Knotting Machine Main Parts and their Working

Following are the main parts of knotting machine and their working is also given below:
Advance motion assembly:

The knotting machine is set on the racks of tying frame for warp tying. The upper and lower advance motion feelers control the correct positioning i.e. the forward movement of knotting machine in relation to warp sheet. If there is no thread from the top warp sheet below the upper advance motion feeler, the tying machine moves towards the top warp sheet. If on the other hand, there is no longer any thread of the bottom warp sheet underneath the lower advance motion feeler, the bottom warp sheet is pulled towards the tying machine.
Thread retainers:

There are two thread retainers in knotting machine. The function of the thread retainers is to prevent two warp ends of one warp sheet from being fed to the tying elements at the same time.

Tensioners and Thread pressers:

The tensioners and thread pressers lay the warp ends parallel to one another and hold them tight for the separation needle. This ensures that the separation needle separates only one warp end of a warp sheet at a time.
Thread Feelers:

The thread feeler spring enables the two thread feelers to check whether a thread has been separated by each of the separation needles. If only one thread has been separated, then the thread feelers disable the feeder.
Thread Feeler Spring:

The thread feeler spring might have to be adapted to accommodate the yarn stock being used. The following springs are available: Z286773 00001 for very fine yarn types Z286773 00002 for medium count type yarn Z286773 00003 for coarse yarn types
Separation Needles:

The two separation needles separate the first warp end from the upper and lower warp sheets and position these two warp ends in the vicinity of the feeder point, which assumes the warp ends from the separation needles and transfer them to the thread clamps. It uses the needle table to select the two separation needles in keeping with the warp material being tied.
Needle Retainer:

The needle retainer acts as a stop for separation needle. It prevents the separation needle from advancing too quickly to the warp sheet before the warp end to be separated is grasped tight by the tensioners and yarn pressers.
Needle Penetration Depth:

As separation needle moves inward, warp end is pushed underneath feeder point by the hook of the separation needle and then assumed by the feeder point. The needle retainers have to be adjusted properly before the needle penetration depth can be adjusted.
Lease tubes:

The lease tube tubes alternatively lay the warp ends to be separated open by virtue of their pivoting movement, the warp ends being tied out of the lease. At the same time they push the warp ends which have not been laid open towards the warp sheet. To this end, the lease bands forming the lease in the warp sheet have to be drawn in through lease tubes. If double threads occur while tying out of the lease, the tying machine knocks off automatically and the lease
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tube pivot so that the second thread over the lease band is not released. When tying warps without a lease, the lease tubes are to be disengaged.
Thread Clamps:

The two thread clamps assumes the warp ends from feeder. Each warp end is held separately by the clamping jaws of the thread clamper, cut off by scissors positioned behind the clamps, and assume by the knotter. Once the knotter has taken hold of the upper thread, the upper thread clamp opens and releases the warp end. The same procedure is repeated for the lower warp end.
Scissors:

As the warp ends are held by the thread clamps, the warp end is cut by the top scissor and bottom scissor. A pair of scissors consists of one fixed scissor blade with 4 cutting edges and one moveable scissor blade with 2 cutting edges. When warp ends are no longer being properly cut then the scissor blades are replaced.
Extractor Disc:

The extractor disc removes the cut thread ends from vicinity of the separating elements. To check the extractor disc, the tying machine has to be on the tying frame with tentered warps.
Knotter:

The knotter assumes the thread pair from the thread clamps, wraps the warp ends around the needle sleeve in the process forming the knot loop followed by depositing them on the hook of the knotter needle. Various knotters can be used, depending on the properties of the yarn being used and the respective tying machine model.
Knotter Needle:

The knotter needle assumes the warp ends from the knotter and pulls them into the hole of the needle sleeve. By doing so the warp ends are held tight for tying. The extent to which the knot is tightened depends on the flexure of the knotter needle.Thegreater the flexure, the tighter the knot and vice versa.
Thread catcher:

The thread catcher takes hold of the warp end of the lower and upper warp sheet.
Push Needle:

The push needle pushes the knot loop off the needle sleeve.
Knot Extractor:

The knot extractor pulls the two warp ends to the rear, while the push needle pushes the knot loop off the needle sleeve. As a result, the knot is tightened and the warp ends are pulled out of

the needle sleeve. This is done by the knot extractor arranging the knots in rows on the knot carrier cord.

Knotting Machine for Warp Tying:

A machine that ties the ends of warp yarns during warping. Stationary machines tie the warp yarns on a separate stand away from the loom; mobile machines do the tying directly on the loom. There are also general-purpose machines. Mobile machines are the type most widely used. The principal working part of a knotting machine is an automatic yarn-tying head, or carriage, which picks up the yarns, feeds them to the tying mechanism, ties them, and cuts off the yarn ends. As the yarns are tied, the head automatically moves along guides on the frame of the machine. Knotting machines can tie 350420 knots per min. They are manufactured with weaving widths of 125,175,200, and 250 cm, depending on the width of the loom. In short Production of fabrics successively with the same design is easier utilizing a warp-tying machine to exchange the beams. Warp tying machine is the most effective and low cost and maintenance free machine which fulfills this requirement to a large degree. Tying installations, which requires a minimum of time for changing the warp contributes a lot to the efficiencies and low stoppage rates of the high performance looms. It is a highly compact & sophisticated machine, which deals with delicate yarn at a very high speed. The working range of this machine is practically unlimited it can tie any material with or without lease may it be cotton, spun, worsted, filament, P.V., woolen, denim slub, furnishing auto or industrial fabric from finest to coarsest with high efficiency at low labor cost. It has easy adaptability to different tying methods at any time, Maintenance free timing belt drive in all the machines. It is fully automatic warp tying machine, Fitted with maintenance free timing pulley belt drive, having cooling fan. For speed control P.C.B. with control pot and on-off switch is provided, completely adjustable light fitting for bright illumination on the knotting spot. The machine is totally enclosed with necessary cover from all the sides, to prevent fiber, dust, lint, yarn residuals etc. entering the working parts. Digital counting & auto stop motion in case of double end selection or breakage optional available in all model machines.