Fiber 4 7

Accurate verification of the raw material is the first step in quality management which
is absolutely essential in a modern spinning mill in order to remain competitive in to-
days markets. The USTER HVI SPECTRUM and the USTER HVI CLASSING are the
standard tools used by the international cotton trade today, ensuring fiber quality
agreements are met. The USTER AFIS PRO provides the spinning mill with standard
measurements for optimizing their processes based on the raw material they bought.

Innovation with tradition

USTER HVI SPECTRUM
Standards from fiber to fabric Yarn laboratory 8 11
traditionally future-oriented
A progressive quality control of slivers, rovings and yarns in the textile laboratory Uster Technologies 60 years of experience and success. This not only gives us our strong
guarantees optimal spinning machine settings and required quality. USTER offers position as worldwide leader in textile electronics, with products for quality control from fiber
at the same time laboratory results of yarn quality data which are used to set stan- to fabric, but also the creation of the USTER trademark, which is unique in the textile in-
dards recognized all over the world. dustry. USTER stands for innovative total solutions within the textile chain and has estab-
lished itself worldwide as the standard in quality control and monitoring. Long-term in-
vestments in research and development have contributed considerably to this success, en-
suring the availability to our customers of measuring and monitoring systems that are robust, Accurate analysis
accurate and reliable, essential requirements for monitoring and optimizing quality in textile standard classification
Yarn production 12 13 products. Our staff, many of whom are acknowledged experts, possess a great potential of
A 100% quality control with simultaneous, exactly definable fault elimination en- ideas, knowledge and ability, and support us fully in our product philosophy and in main-
hances yarn values in todays global textile markets. The USTER QUANTUM 2 has taining our quality. So its not just by chance that USTER always produces excellent prod-
this characteristic and guarantees the optimum cost-effectiveness and fault-free yarn ucts which are received with great interest by the market and which then establish themselves
Raw material costs can account
after winding or OE spinning. all over the world as the first choice for manufacturers of quality textile products.
With USTER STATISTICS, too, we have created a unique standard in the textile industry: The for 70% of yarn manufactur-
quality reference values allow a classification of cotton, rovings, slivers and yarns, with re-
ing costs. Cotton purchasing is,
gard to worldwide production. USTER STATISTICS are considered as benchmarks based on
clear facts and market data, thus facilitating direct comparisons of the quality level in the therefore, the make or break

Fabric 14 17 global textile industry. factor in yarn manufacturing.

USTER delivers technologically first-class quality systems and services which enable the tex-
Automatic fabric inspection means reliability and continuity in judging fabric quality USTER HVI the only standard
tile industry to manufacture products of optimal quality and at minimal costs. Controlling and
and optimizing the processes. The defect reports are based on objective criteria and
monitoring systems from USTER use the most up-to-date intelligent sensor technologies and recognized worldwide in raw
on the very high demands made on fault recognition.
guarantee reliability, long-term use and problem-free conversion and updating.
material purchasing.
Our products actively support quality management and can be found throughout the pro-
duction process. From the checking of the raw material right through to the textile laborato-
ry, from the spinning mill through to the weaving mill: USTER monitors, learns, controls and
g

intervenes. With two technology centers, six regional service centers and 50 representative
offices around the world, USTER are always sure of delivering only the best to their cus- The USTER HIV SPECTRUM is the first fully automated and at the same time
Services 18 19
tomers. most versatile of all the USTER HVI products currently on the market. It is
USTER not only a synonym for innovative products, but also a supplier of com- extremely user-friendly and allows customer-specific control of the raw material
USTER HVI CLASSING
Benefit from our applied knowledge and our experience think quality, think USTER.
prehensive services. These cover our entire textile know-how which is at the disposal with reproducible results according to standards recognized worldwide (ASTM The USTER HVI CLASSING is the HVI CLASSING for fast measurement
py g

of our customers, helping them to become more efficient in applying their processes and ITMF). Included are innovative methods for determining the degree of standard classification system in the of the most important cotton fiber
and making their final products superior. moisture and maturity, as well as the nep and UV-modules which are an international cotton trade. It is the sys- properties micronaire, fiber length
/

optional addition. The USTER BALE MANAGER the software for efficient tem for customers testing a large num- (UHML), uniformity, short fiber index,
inventory and meaningful analyses ensures intelligent bale laydown selec- ber of samples, where speed outrivals strength, elongation, color, trash con-
/

tion around the clock, 365 days a year. flexibility. The tried and tested USTER tent and degree of maturity.

3 4 5

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USTER FABRISCAN USTER FABRISCAN ON-LOOM

Sharp observation
Ultimate scanning
smart classification
absolute inspection

A high degree of precision and

No other system can get closer
continuity in the inspection of
to the fabric and cover more
fabric, with fast, reliable and
of the entire fabric surface.
constantly reproducible results
USTER FABRISCAN ON-LOOM
only provided by the auto-
significantly reduces the amount
matic fabric inspection system
of second-grade and minimizes

USTER FABRISCAN.
the work of quality control.

USTER FABRISCAN is the automatic fabric inspection system for the textile in-
the dustry. It inspects greige fabrics and single color fabrics of all materials, even USTER FABRISCAN is easy to set up The optional software CUT OPTIMI-
on Even some complex weaves and immediate, targeted reaction to avoid
yed in for the most demanding applications such as denim, airbag, glass-fiber fabrics and extremely user-friendly. Reports ZATION allows maximum use of a roll
Weavers have always dreamed of discovering defects as they occur, of rem-
M displa position or insect screens. The traditional manual inspection is replaced by a far more and images of all defects can be of fabric thanks to smart cutting. The
many colored patterns can be in- more faulty production. The full numb-
NTU y can
be
d the Tha
nks edying the cause immediately and thus avoiding faulty production. This dream spected by the USTER FABRISCAN er of registered defects is revealed,
QUA ing), the alyzed an ulated. TICS, consistent and objective data collection. The system recognizes all defects, but retrieved at any time. USTER program calculates all possible vari-
has come true. USTER now offers a system for inspection directly on the weav- ON-LOOM system. Individual pro- in order to judge the quality of the fab-
AT TIS
SIM , an sim - never goes too far. USTER FABRISCAN works without pause and delivers pre- FABRISCAN can be operated either ations and indicates which one gives
be STA
TUM screen pro ing machine. The revolutionary USTER FABRISCAN ON-LOOM monitors gramming defines whether an alarm ric roll. Various quality reports, defect
CLAS
can
AN ric USTER r results or- cise defect reports which guarantee absolute certainty regarding the fabric offline or online, depending on how the greatest number of pieces of first-
TER AT QU eign fi- the fab ted you d lab quality produced. The feedback from the automatic fabric inspection becomes you work, and combined with all sorts grade quality, giving you a clear in-
every single millimeter of the fabric, searching for defects. Early recognition should be triggered or the weaving images and data regarding produc-
SIM for gra re ize
US AS also yarn. inte pa with means early intervention and remedying of the fault. Subsequent fabric in- machine should stop when certain tion efficiency can be called up via the
CL
fies to com -standard line a valuable tool for production optimization. of peripheral devices. crease in market value and profit.
USTER classi in the fied can ly on marks
. spections can be reduced to a minimum or eliminated altogether. defects are detected. This means an network.
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USTER STATISTICS

Mass Variation Coefficient of variation of yarn mass CVm The universal language of
(100% Cotton, bobbins, combed ring spinning for woven fabrics)
quality understood by all
USTER TESTER
World Wide
Quality Level

USTER STATISTICS set quality

standards today and form the

basis for a common language

for yarn manufacturers and in

yarn trading. Only those who

use this language can follow

TRAINING
developments as far as quali-
USTER have unsurpassed experi-
ty is concerned, can react ear-
ence in textile processes and appli-
ly and sell successfully. cations, as well as transformation of
data to optimize processes. We do
not just teach our course participants
specific specialist knowledge, they
also learn to gain the maximum from
each of our systems and to thus pro-
USTER STATISTICS are quality benchmarks which permit a classification of duce best quality at minimum cost.
fibers, slivers, rovings and yarns with regard to world production. USTER Our training centers in the USA,
STATISTICS are the recognized standard for quality benchmarking worldwide Mexico, Brazil, India, Thailand,
and represents the basis for the specification of yarn trade contracts, for the Japan, China and Switzerland also
definition of fiber and yarn quality characteristics in connection with textile ma- provide individual training courses at
chine sales as well as in all other commercial textile transactions. customer locations if desired.
SERVICE
USTER products are known for func-
tional design and robust construction.
As a manufacturer of quality prod-
ucts, we take all measures to ensure
not only that machines work properly
when handed over, but also that these
will be constantly ready for use for
many years. We are present all over
the world with service centers and
local service stations and can assure
our customers of the fastest possible
intervention time. Enjoy our service
la carte!

18 19
Standards from fiber to fabric
Fiber 4 7
Accurate verification of the raw material is the first step in quality management which
is absolutely essential in a modern spinning mill in order to remain competitive in to-
days markets. The USTER HVI SPECTRUM and the USTER HVI CLASSING are the
standard tools used by the international cotton trade today, ensuring fiber quality
agreements are met. The USTER AFIS PRO provides the spinning mill with standard
measurements for optimizing their processes based on the raw material they bought.

Yarn laboratory 8 11
A progressive quality control of slivers, rovings and yarns in the textile laboratory
guarantees optimal spinning machine settings and required quality. USTER offers
at the same time laboratory results of yarn quality data which are used to set stan-
dards recognized all over the world.

Yarn production 12 13
A 100% quality control with simultaneous, exactly definable fault elimination en-
hances yarn values in todays global textile markets. The USTER QUANTUM 2 has
this characteristic and guarantees the optimum cost-effectiveness and fault-free yarn
after winding or OE spinning.

Fabric 14 17
Automatic fabric inspection means reliability and continuity in judging fabric quality
and optimizing the processes. The defect reports are based on objective criteria and
on the very high demands made on fault recognition.

Services 18 19
USTER not only a synonym for innovative products, but also a supplier of com-
prehensive services. These cover our entire textile know-how which is at the disposal
of our customers, helping them to become more efficient in applying their processes
and making their final products superior.
Innovation with tradition
traditionally future-oriented
Uster Technologies 60 years of experience and success. This not only gives us our strong
position as worldwide leader in textile electronics, with products for quality control from fiber
to fabric, but also the creation of the USTER trademark, which is unique in the textile in-
dustry. USTER stands for innovative total solutions within the textile chain and has estab-
lished itself worldwide as the standard in quality control and monitoring. Long-term in-
vestments in research and development have contributed considerably to this success, en-
suring the availability to our customers of measuring and monitoring systems that are robust,
accurate and reliable, essential requirements for monitoring and optimizing quality in textile
products. Our staff, many of whom are acknowledged experts, possess a great potential of
ideas, knowledge and ability, and support us fully in our product philosophy and in main-
taining our quality. So its not just by chance that USTER always produces excellent prod-
ucts which are received with great interest by the market and which then establish themselves
all over the world as the first choice for manufacturers of quality textile products.
With USTER STATISTICS, too, we have created a unique standard in the textile industry: The
quality reference values allow a classification of cotton, rovings, slivers and yarns, with re-
gard to worldwide production. USTER STATISTICS are considered as benchmarks based on
clear facts and market data, thus facilitating direct comparisons of the quality level in the
global textile industry.
USTER delivers technologically first-class quality systems and services which enable the tex-
tile industry to manufacture products of optimal quality and at minimal costs. Controlling and
monitoring systems from USTER use the most up-to-date intelligent sensor technologies and
guarantee reliability, long-term use and problem-free conversion and updating.
Our products actively support quality management and can be found throughout the pro-
duction process. From the checking of the raw material right through to the textile laborato-
ry, from the spinning mill through to the weaving mill: USTER monitors, learns, controls and
intervenes. With two technology centers, six regional service centers and 50 representative
offices around the world, USTER are always sure of delivering only the best to their cus-
tomers.
Benefit from our applied knowledge and our experience think quality, think USTER.

3
USTER HVI SPECTRUM

The USTER HIV SPECTRUM is the first fully automated and at the same time
most versatile of all the USTER HVI products currently on the market. It is
extremely user-friendly and allows customer-specific control of the raw material
with reproducible results according to standards recognized worldwide (ASTM
and ITMF). Included are innovative methods for determining the degree of
moisture and maturity, as well as the nep and UV-modules which are an
optional addition. The USTER BALE MANAGER the software for efficient
inventory and meaningful analyses ensures intelligent bale laydown selec-
tion around the clock, 365 days a year.

4
Accurate analysis

standard classification

Raw material costs can account

for 70% of yarn manufactur-

ing costs. Cotton purchasing is,

therefore, the make or break

factor in yarn manufacturing.

USTER HVI the only standard

recognized worldwide in raw

material purchasing.

USTER HVI CLASSING

The USTER HVI CLASSING is the
standard classification system in the
international cotton trade. It is the sys-
tem for customers testing a large num-
ber of samples, where speed outrivals
flexibility. The tried and tested USTER
HVI CLASSING for fast measurement
of the most important cotton fiber
properties micronaire, fiber length
(UHML), uniformity, short fiber index,
strength, elongation, color, trash con-
tent and degree of maturity.

5
USTER AFIS PRO

The USTER AFIS PRO is the standard system for nep measurement (ASTM),
recognized worldwide, and used from cotton ginning to yarn manufacturing.
It measures various fiber characteristics such as fiber length, maturity, trash
and nep content. The short fiber content, for example, is essential for assess-
ing the carding and combing efficiency of a spinning mill. The potential sav-
ing of 2% in comber noil removal means better raw material utilization and
greater profitability. Second quality fabric showing an irregular or neppy
surface is often caused by a high nep content in the yarn, resulting from a high
nep content in the sliver or roving. With the USTER AFIS PRO, you can ana-
lyze the entire spinning process opening, cleaning, carding, combing and
drafting operation with unrivaled precision.

6
Extensive measurements

multiple benefits

If you want to control your

spinning process and with it

your yarn and fabric quality,

you should look into what

USTER AFIS PRO has to offer.

A regular qualitative control

of the carding and combing ef-

fectiveness will make second

grade yarn quality a thing of

the past and save you money
on processing.
USTER INTELLIGIN
USTER INTELLIGIN provides a cotton
ginner with critical data, enabling the
gin to process for weight and grade
optimization. Using patented sensor
technology, USTER INTELLIGIN mo-
nitors and controls the ginning pro-
cess quality through a system of online
sampling stations. Online measure-
ments provide information on mois-
ture, color and trash for optimum pro-
cessing. State-of-the-art software ana-
lyzes the fiber quality for optimum
dryer temperature and cleaning prac-
tices. Cotton is not over or under dried
or over or under cleaned preserving
grade and bale weight. With the op-
tional moisture management system,
USTER INTELLIGIN also ensures that
producers get the most value for their
cotton while preserving fiber quality.
USTER NEP TESTER 720
The USTER NEP TESTER 720 meas-
ures the nep content in raw cotton,
card feed material and processed
slivers. This allows spinning mills to
compare cotton growth areas and
ginning operations. Nep removal ef-
USTER COLORIMETER 750
The USTER COLORIMETER 750 pro-
vides the standard color measure-
ments of Rd (Reflectance) and +b
(Yellowness), resulting in the USDA
color grade for Upland or Pima cot-
USTER FIBROGRAPH 730
Fiber length monitoring is crucial in
the manufacture of top quality yarn.
The USTER FIBROGRAPH 730 is an
important decision aid in purchasing,
cotton end-use allocation, and also in
ficiencies in carding and combing
can be assessed as part of process
control. The USTER NEP TESTER 720
is also available as a module option
to the USTER HVI SPECTRUM.
ton. Thus, standards can be devel-
oped for purchasing cotton, and color
variations in bale laydowns can be
controlled.
bale laydown decisions. It measures
the fiber length (Upper Half Mean
Length UHML), and also uniformity
and short fiber content.
USTER FIBROGLOW 380
Within seconds, this easy-to-operate
instrument provides information on
fluorescence variations of cotton fi-
bers, which can lead to barr prob-
USTER MICRONAIRE 775
The USTER MICRONAIRE 775 is
a stand-alone instrument measuring
micronaire, the basis for all cotton
purchasing decisions. Controlling mi-
cronaire in every bale is essential for
obtaining homogeneity of the bales in
lems in yarn and fabrics. The USTER
FIBROGLOW 380 is also available
as a module option to the USTER
HVI SPECTRUM.
the laydown. Costly rejects for fabric
barr can be avoided if bales are se-
lected with similar micronaire values,
and if this is done consistently over
time.
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USTER TESTER 4-SX

Variation of mass and yarn count, as well as frequent and periodical thin
and thick imperfections and neps influence the value and sales price of a yarn
enormously. The USTER TESTER 4 allows the determination of these quality
parameters on yarns, rovings and slivers. The opto-electronic sensors of
the USTER TESTER 4-SX determine quality-influencing characteristics such as
hairiness, diameter variation, shape and density as well as dust and trash
content, allowing a direct prediction of the expected quality of the final
product. USTERs unique patented capacitive sensor technology guarantees
an unrivaled level of precision and accuracy which forms the basis for the de
facto industry standard measuring system.

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Brilliant testing

superior analysis

Patented sensor technology

combined with worldwide ac-

cepted benchmarks make the

USTER TESTER 4-SX, the undis-

puted original, an indispens-

able yarn testing system for

you, too!

USTER TESTER 4-CX

For years, the USTER TESTER 4-CX
has been an indispensable instrument
for the systematic quality control of
filament yarns, and a synonym for
complete accuracy. Even the smallest
measurement fluctuations in extreme-
ly even filament yarns can be signifi-
cant and have a major influence on
the profitability of production. In ad-
dition, the spectrogram of capacitive
measurement makes every single fault
on the spinning machine visible. A
high degree of reproducibility is en-
sured thanks to the application of me-
chanical twist.

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 USTER TENSOJET 4

USTER TENSOJET 4 a real innovation in tensile strength testing. New

standards are set by this predictor of WeavabilityTM. With a testing speed of
400 m/min, the system can carry out fully automatic measurements with up to
30.000 tests per hour. This massive testing capacity allows entire bobbins to
be analyzed for the first time and the degree of further processing efficiency to
be predicted. Of course, the USTER TENSOJET 4 also shows the traditional
strength and elongation values which conform to the standards of international
world trade.

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Predictable WeavabilityTM

optimized productivity

The WeavabilityTM of yarn

can be predicted by deter-

mining strength and elonga-

tion outliers in staple fiber

yarns! Optimal quality means

the necessary specifications

are adhered to exactly.

USTER TENSORAPID 4
Traditional tensile strength tests require
a whole series of testing possibilities,
variable test speeds and measuring
lengths. The USTER TENSORAPID 4
fulfils these requirements and is ideal
for testing the strength of filament and
technical yarns. An integrated soft-
ware programs for standardized spe-
cial tests increase the flexibility. Tests
for staple fiber slivers, yarn hanks or
fabrics with up to 1500 N make the
USTER TENSORAPID 4 even more
flexible.
USTER AUTOSORTER 4
The count determination of staple
fiber slivers, rovings and yarns is the
core of the entire textile spinning pro-
cess. The USTER AUTOSORTER 4
determines the average count, varia-
tion of the count of pre-products and
yarns and calculates the confidence
limits thus greatly reducing the daily
sorting work. With flexible testing
programs and the variability in the
counting systems, there are no limits
to its use.

USTER SLIVERGUARD
The USTER SLIVERGUARD is an auto-
matic online system of modular de-
sign for quality control in sliver pro-
duction. The system monitors meas-
urement fluctuations, unevenness and
USTER LAB EXPERT
USTER LAB EXPERT test results of
the USTER fiber and yarn laboratory
testing devices are monitored and
managed in an extremely intelligent
way from a central computer.
USTER RING EXPERT
Effective production control of the
spinning positions in the ring spinning
process. The USTER RING EXPERT
identifies outliers and slipping spin-
dles. Production, ring traveller speed,
cost-effectiveness and machine stops
are registered and logged.
USTER SLIVER EXPERT
Monitoring of production, speed,
stops and cost-effectiveness in spin-
ning preparation. Quality data from
the USTER SLIVERGUARD and its
superseded models, installed on the
drawframes, cards and combers, are
collected and evaluated.
periodical faults directly on the pro-
duction line. As soon as the defined
limits are exceeded, an alarm or a
machine stop is triggered.
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 USTER QUANTUM 2

Winding
USTER QUANTUM 2 is the most sensitive and most reliable as well as being
the most frequently purchased yarn clearing system worldwide. The USTER
QUANTUM 2 is the first and the only system on the market to recognize white
and transparent polypropylene fibers, thus ensuring absolute foreign fiber re-
cognition. Quality data such as true hairiness, CV and imperfections are all
measured according to USTER TESTER laboratory standards and USTER
STATISTICS for direct comparison. USTER CAY , the software for automatic
setting and optimizing of clearing limits and for visualizing of all yarn faults,
guarantees a minimum of cuts together with maximum productivity and quality.

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Superior clearing

intelligent controlling

USTER QUANTUM 2 with poly-

propylene detection and true

USTER TESTER online measure-

ment is the most complete qual-

ity control system available.

USTER QUANTUM 2
OE spinning
It is important in OE spinning to a-
chieve maximum productivity with
top quality. So the perfect solution is
USTER QUANTUM 2 . By using
capacitive and optical sensors, all
faults are eliminated according to
your settings and now even white
and transparent polyproplyene foreign
fiber, a real innovation. The recogni-
tion of yarn count deviations, period-
ical faults, monitoring of all quality
data according to USTER TESTER
plus the use of the USTER EXPERT
system guarantee better yarn quality
with greater productivity. The best
clearer for every OE spinning machine
is USTER QUANTUM 2.
USTER QUANTUM EXPERT
With the new information system
USTER QUANTUM EXPERT, the data
provided by the USTER QUANTUM
system can be fully utilized for pro-
duction control and quality monitor-
ing. Thanks to centralized production
and efficiency monitoring, long-
term quality reports and automatic
recognition of faulty winding and
spinning positions, you have control
at your fingertips. With USTER CAY
(Computer Aided Yarn clearing), all
faults are classified graphically and
the setting of the optimal clearing
curve is considerably simplified. The
CLASSIMAT online option is for clas-
sification of all yarn faults in produc-
tion according to the world standard
CLASSIMAT system.
USTER CLASSIMAT QUANTUM
The USTER CLASSIMAT QUANTUM ing), they can be displayed on the
system now classifies also foreign fi- screen, analyzed and the position in
bers and vegetable matter in the yarn. the fabric can be simulated. Thanks
All faults are automatically classified to integrated USTER STATISTICS,
according to the extended CLASSIMAT you can compare your results pro-
system, and foreign fibers in duced under ISO-standardized labor-
atory conditions directly online with
FOREIGNCLASS the only system
recognized worldwide. With USTER the international quality benchmarks.

CAY (Computer Aided Yarn clear-

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 USTER FABRISCAN

USTER FABRISCAN is the automatic fabric inspection system for the textile in-
dustry. It inspects greige fabrics and single color fabrics of all materials, even
for the most demanding applications such as denim, airbag, glass-fiber fabrics
or insect screens. The traditional manual inspection is replaced by a far more
consistent and objective data collection. The system recognizes all defects, but
never goes too far. USTER FABRISCAN works without pause and delivers pre-
cise defect reports which guarantee absolute certainty regarding the fabric
quality produced. The feedback from the automatic fabric inspection becomes
a valuable tool for production optimization.

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Sharp observation

smart classification

A high degree of precision and

continuity in the inspection of

fabric, with fast, reliable and

constantly reproducible results

only provided by the auto-

matic fabric inspection system

USTER FABRISCAN.

USTER FABRISCAN is easy to set up The optional software CUT OPTIMI-

and extremely user-friendly. Reports ZATION allows maximum use of a roll
and images of all defects can be of fabric thanks to smart cutting. The
program calculates all possible vari-
retrieved at any time. USTER
FABRISCAN can be operated either ations and indicates which one gives
offline or online, depending on how the greatest number of pieces of first-
you work, and combined with all sorts grade quality, giving you a clear in-
of peripheral devices. crease in market value and profit.

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 USTER FABRISCAN ON-LOOM

Weavers have always dreamed of discovering defects as they occur, of rem-

edying the cause immediately and thus avoiding faulty production. This dream
has come true. USTER now offers a system for inspection directly on the weav-
ing machine. The revolutionary USTER FABRISCAN ON-LOOM monitors
every single millimeter of the fabric, searching for defects. Early recognition
means early intervention and remedying of the fault. Subsequent fabric in-
spections can be reduced to a minimum or eliminated altogether.

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Ultimate scanning

absolute inspection

No other system can get closer

to the fabric and cover more

of the entire fabric surface.

USTER FABRISCAN ON-LOOM

significantly reduces the amount

of second-grade and minimizes

the work of quality control.

Even some complex weaves and immediate, targeted reaction to avoid

many colored patterns can be in-
spected by the USTER FABRISCAN
ON-LOOM system. Individual pro-
gramming defines whether an alarm
should be triggered or the weaving
machine should stop when certain
defects are detected. This means an
more faulty production. The full numb-
er of registered defects is revealed,
in order to judge the quality of the fab-
ric roll. Various quality reports, defect
images and data regarding produc-
tion efficiency can be called up via the
network.

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 USTER STATISTICS

Mass Variation Coefficient of variation of yarn mass CVm

(100% Cotton, bobbins, combed ring spinning for woven fabrics)
USTER TESTER
World Wide
Quality Level

USTER STATISTICS are quality benchmarks which permit a classification of

fibers, slivers, rovings and yarns with regard to world production. USTER
STATISTICS are the recognized standard for quality benchmarking worldwide
and represents the basis for the specification of yarn trade contracts, for the
definition of fiber and yarn quality characteristics in connection with textile ma-
chine sales as well as in all other commercial textile transactions.

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The universal language of
quality understood by all
USTER STATISTICS set quality
standards today and form the
basis for a common language
for yarn manufacturers and in
yarn trading. Only those who
use this language can follow
developments as far as quali-
ty is concerned, can react ear-
ly and sell successfully.
TRAINING
USTER have unsurpassed experi-
ence in textile processes and appli-
cations, as well as transformation of
data to optimize processes. We do
not just teach our course participants
specific specialist knowledge, they
also learn to gain the maximum from
each of our systems and to thus pro-
duce best quality at minimum cost.
Our training centers in the USA,
Mexico, Brazil, India, Thailand,
Japan, China and Switzerland also
provide individual training courses at
customer locations if desired.
SERVICE
USTER products are known for func-
tional design and robust construction.
As a manufacturer of quality prod-
ucts, we take all measures to ensure
not only that machines work properly
when handed over, but also that these
will be constantly ready for use for
many years. We are present all over
the world with service centers and
local service stations and can assure
our customers of the fastest possible
intervention time. Enjoy our service
la carte!
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