“We are never satisfied, until our customers are satisfied” …
… say in unison Walter Wirz, CEO, CREALET and
Andreas Wirz, Manager of Sales and future successor.
Warp feeding systems for high-performance weaving
Walter Wirz, CREALET develops original and effective solutions for warp feed systems. How would you describe the international positioning of CREALET?
Walter Wirz: CREALET is known by weavers all over the world as the reliable and competent partner for warp feed systems. The Swiss company stands for customized solutions made for high-performance weaving with minimum faults. CREALET warp feed systems are a key asset for business success in weaving.
Andreas Wirz, which concrete problems are in your focus that can be solved with the components of CREALET?
Andreas Wirz: Warp tension is one of the most important factors in weaving. It must be kept constant, from full to empty beam – and the same applies to weaving from creels. In both cases, warp tension that is too high or too low can cause thread breaks, damaging weaving behavior and efficiency.
How do you monitor or control the tension? And what advantages can be expected?
Andreas Wirz: Electronic warp feeding systems solve the problem, keeping tension balanced at the right levels. This reduces machine load and increases both performance and fabric quality.
Multi-beam systems for optimized production
You offer exceptional multiple-beam systems. What do these systems enable and how are they arranged?
Walter Wirz: CREALET technology allows several warp beams to be combined in an innovative solution which increases productivity by reducing the frequency of warp beam changings and weaving machine standstills.
The system comprises a number of separate warp beam frames, arranged behind the weaving machine, each able to accommodate large-size warps. CREALET’s smart control system quickly and accurately maintains warp tension across all the beams.
Andreas Wirz, you are the designated successor as CEO at CREALET. Together with Mario Kuster, you form the second generation in the company. In recent years, you have significantly advanced the digitization of CREALET products. Share a highlight with us.
Andreas Wirz: The most sophisticated solutions are equipped with Linked Motion Control. CREALET’s unique PC-based control technology for warp feed systems operates with up to 14 warp beams.
Direct measurement of the warp tension enables to display the set and actual thread tension on the monitor. Such warp thread feed systems are designed for current technical requirements but already prepared for future applications like being easily integrated in an Industry 4.0 aligned production line.
As we know, there are many different requirements for warp yarn feeding. How do you meet these different conditions and expectations?
Walter Wirz: That’s correct, there are indeed many different requirements in warp feeding. When a standard product cannot meet those demands, CREALET is the ideal partner. The company has all the know-how and experience to optimize machine efficiency and fabric quality. Expert solutions offer real competitive advantages – original and effective – and are always developed in close cooperation with the customer.
Master of warp tension
For years now already, CREALET holds a leading position in designing and manufacturing electronically controlled warp thread feed systems for wide and narrow weaving machines.
In professional circles, CREALET is known as the “master of warp tension”. What is the secret of your success?
Walter Wirz: Experienced experts have been developing, manufacturing and installing innovative solutions for improving productivity, efficiency and quality since 2003 – always closely matching the requirements of our customers. Their expertise is continuously expanding, thanks to strategic partnerships with top technology providers – assuring a strong foundation for the success of our solutions.
Andreas Wirz: The CREALET headquarter and production facility are located in Eschenbach, Switzerland. The center of Swiss textile technology has actually been located here in this region for decades. The company also maintains a network of agents which spans over the globe.
Your goals for the future?
Andreas Wirz: Further fulfilling the role as the weavers’ partner all over the world, we want to uphold the Swiss values of quality, reliability and innovative power in our projects. The company faces the textile industry’s new challenges while living by the pioneering spirit of the ancestors.