PREPSTAR

Because preparation is everything

The PrepStar is designed to assist in the preparation of the fabric prior to the seaming process. Full fabric length weft yarns in the fabric to be joined are automatically removed, resulting in an undamaged set of warp yarns to be used in the seaming machine.

The table and framework of 0,9 m wide allows easy accessibility to machine components and accentuates the ease of loading and unloading fabrics from the table. The table height of 1,1 m is set for the operator’s comfort and ergonomic advantage.

An electronic program (PLC) controls the complete automatic thread removal process. The working speed is adjustable for different fabric requirements and the machine will stop automatically if the working cycle is interrupted. All adjustments of the machine are reproducible, and the data can be stored per individual fabric on a USB-stick for future use.

For single, double and triple layer forming fabric designs which have been gapped via an automatic fringing machine, such as the WIS GapStar.

Weft diameter from:0,11 to 0,55 mm
Preparation time to bring gap to 30 mm:30 min
Set up time on machine:25 – 35 min
Maximum achievable fringe length:250 mm
Maximum thread removal rate:7 threads per minute (on a 10 m fabric)
Width:0.9 m
Height: 1.1 m
Length:6,6 m to 14,5 m
Air consumption:approx.. 250 NL/min at 7 Bar
Ambient temperature:15° – 35° C
Humidity:20 % – 80 %
Sea level:max. 1000 m

Length dependant on customers specifications to maximum fabric width required. A mirrored version of the PrepStar is available, so that both sides of a fabric can be worked on at the same time with two machines.