air jet to complete the process of weaving fabrics by interlacing yarns/threads lengthwise and width wise

commonly known as warp and weft in a regular order.

In the air jet loom, a jet of air is projected across the shed forcefully, that takes the filling yarn to the other
side i.e. a jet of air is used to propel the weft yarn through the shed at speeds of up to 600 ppm. To make
fabrics on this latest type of looms available in the marketplace today, one needs to use uniform weft
yarns. Though heavier yarns are suitable for air jet looms, lighter yarns are very difficult to control
through the shed. It has also been noticed that two heavy yarns also can't be carried across the loom by air
jet. Despite these limitations, air jet loom can produce a wide variety of fabrics.
A device 'Maglev System' when attached to an air jet loom can do wonders and can help overcome
limitations.

Explaining the Maglev System, which is can be called FOR-Maglev System for Weft Insertion, it is said
that FOR-Maglev weft insertion is a transport system of weft yarn guided by magnet that uses magnetic
levitation to suspend, guide and propel weft yarn rather than using air through airjet. In fact, FORMaglev insertion is a means of flying magnet carrying weft yarn along a guide way of dent by using
magnetic force to create both lift and thrust. The power that is needed for levitation is not in particular a
large percentage of the overall energy consumption; most of the used power is needed to overcome air
resistance (drag), as with any other high-speed form of insertion.

Once we replace airjet system in the Loom with FOR-Maglev system, there is no need of air for weft
insertion, which in turn, saves substantial amount as there is no need of compressed air which is costlier
source of energy. Even this device can be applied to other shuttle or shuttle less looms that work with the
aid of shuttle, projectile or water. Further, with the use of this system it is possible to feed weft yarn from
both sides.
Magnetic Levitation (Maglev)
The meaning of Levitation is to raise or float against the gravitational force. So, Magnetic Levitation is
understood as a raise made using magnets or magnetic field.
Concept
The basic concept of magnetism i.e. like poles repel and unlike poles attract, is the basic principle of
Maglev. The electric current supplied to the coils in guide way walls is constantly alternating to change the
polarity of the magnetized coil. This change in polarity is used to pull the FOR-Magnet forward and push
from backside.

Step 1: The North Pole at position 4 pulls the FOR-magnet carrying yarn front due to attraction of unlike
poles and the North Pole at position 2 pushes the FOR-magnet front due to repulsion of like poles. South
Pole also does the same. So the FOR-magnet moves forward.
Step 2: While moving forward if the pole does not change, then it will push the FOR-magnet backward
and there will be no motion experienced. So, at step 2 the polarity of the coils in the guided walls changes.
By doing so the FOR-magnet is again pushed forward making a complete motion.
FOR-Maglev reed:

As shown in fig.1, FOR-Magnet will move in Guide way in-between magnetic pole along with weft yarn.
Moving of magnet will start when reed moving back till moving forward. This will give more time of
traveling compare to air blowing for weft insertion. FOR-Magnet will be move due to magnetic levitation
in between two magnetic pole generated due to electrical current.

Picanol
Picanol's unique Adaptive Relay Valve Drive (ARVD) system automatically adapts the relay nozzle settings to
the behavior of the weft yarn during the insertion, making use of the advanced integrated electronic controls.
The result is an absolute minimization of the air consumption; results show an average reduction of 10 percent,
according to Picanol.
Picanol's pneumatic catching device (PCD) catches the weft yarn once it has reached the right-hand side of the
fabric; a stretching function also is integrated. When using PCD, the relay nozzles do not need to be used as
much to keep the weft yarn stretched. As a result, the air consumption of the machines can be reduced by up to
20 percent, according to Picanol.

Picanol's standard OMNIplus 800 air-jet weaving machine is equipped with the energy-efficient Sumo
motor and highly effective nozzles.

Toyota Weaving Machinery

Toyota Industries develops and manufacturers air jet looms, which insert the weft yarn using air. We provide our
customers all over the world with state-of-the-art weaving machinery that excels in speedy and reliable performance.
Main specifications

Weft insertion: single electric drum, 2-, 4-, 6-, 8-color exchange electric drum

Nominal reed space: 140cm, 150cm, 170cm, 190cm, 210cm, 230cm, 250cm, 260cm, 280cm, 300cm,
340cm, 360cm, 390cm

Shedding: negative cam, positive cam, crank, dobby, electric shedding, jacquard