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FM20 horizontal rubbing frame

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FM20 horizontal rubbing frame

  • Spinning preparation finisher for wool, chemical fibres and blends, particularly appreciated in versatile production units processing small lots.
  • Sophisticated design and precise adjustment of the drafting, rubbing and winding elements.
  • Simple and robust design of the rubbing drive.
  • Efficient suction adjustable by section, to get a uniform cleaning all along the machine.

Technical specifications *

Processed materialsWool, long staple chemical fibres, blends
FeedingCreel for cans Ø 400, 500, 600 and 700mm, single or double end
Number of bobbins12, 16, 20 or 24
Pitch355mm
Rovings per bobbin2
TubesFM20 L: length 300mm
Ø 45 to 70mm

FM20 S: length 243mm
Ø 70mm
Bobbin diameterMaxi 300mm
Bobbin weightFM20 L:
up to 4.7kg according to material

FM 20 S:
up to 3.8kg according to material
Drafting system typeDouble apron
Maxi input load12 to 15ktex according to material
Roving weight range1.5 - 0.18ktex / Nm 0.66 - 5.5
Doubling1 or 2
Feed cylinder diameter40mm
Draft apron width145mm
Draft cylinder diameter25 and 50mm
Pressure cylinder diameter65mm
Pressure on draft cylinders80daN (approx. 80 kg) by pneumatic ram
Total nip327.5mm
Draft range6.88 to 19.95 (by gear box)
Weight of the delivery rovingNm 0.66 to 5.5
Rubbing speed1 horizontal zone 1,200 cycles/min maxi
Number of rubs5 - 6 - 7rubs/m
Rubbing apron width160mm
Stop motionsElectronic, without contact with the material, adapted to the process of any material
Delivery speedUp to 220m/min according to the material
Compressed air pressure6 bars
Compressed air consumption1 Nm3/h
Main motor power12 bobbins: 11kW
16 and 20 bobbins: 15kW
24 bobbins: 18.5kW
Suction motor power12, 16, 20 and 24 bobbins: 7.5kW
Installed power12 bobbins: 18.5kW
16 and 20 bobbins: 22.5kW
24 bobbins: 26kW
Approx. net weight12 bobbins: 5,100kg
16 bobbins: 6,000kg
20 bobbins: 6,900kg
24 bobbins: 7,800kg

* Subject to modifications

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