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Influence of Warp Tension on Fabric Structure and Properties
We are frequently asked about the impact of warp tension variations on the properties of woven fabrics. Below, we provide a simplified and clear overview of these effects and explain the most important aspects in an easy-to-understand manner. Warp tension plays a crucial role in determining the structural and mechanical characteristics of a fabric. Variations…
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Optimized Selvedge Yarn Control with BLDC Drive
When producing dense fabrics, precise selvedge yarn control is crucial to prevent unwanted edge waviness, which can adversely affect subsequent processing steps and reduce product quality. The solution: an innovative selvedge yarn let-off with advanced BLDC drive. Selvedge Let-off LT3 First introduced at ITMA 2019 in Barcelona, the selvedge yarn let-off has undergone comprehensive development.…
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Creels and Yarn Tension Devices – Precision from the Start
As a specialist in electronic warp yarn feeding units, CREALET AG offers precise solutions for the controlled delivery of warp yarns from the creel to the weaving machine. Our technology ensures an exactly defined and uniform yarn tension – a key factor for consistent fabric quality, stable processes, and economical production. Optimal Yarn Tension through…
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Differences Between Manual and Electronic Warp Tension Control
In the weaving process, precise control of warp tension is essential for ensuring the quality of the final product. While electronic warp tension control systems have become standard in wide-width weaving, many narrow fabric weaving operations still use mechanical let-off devices with band or rope brakes that regulate warp tension using weights. Mechanical Band or…
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Innovative Solutions for Warp Yarn Feeding, Retrofit, and Engineering
CREALET AG is an internationally active, specialized company in the field of narrow and wide weaving machines. Our core business includes the development and manufacturing of highly precise systems for tension-controlled warp yarn feeding – a key technology for producing high-quality fabrics. Reverse Engineering Thanks to our many years of experience and solid technical expertise,…
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At Home with Innovation – A Homestory by Walter Wirz
Wald, a clear morning at the foot of Bachtel – our home mountain in the Zurich Oberland. Slowly, the sun rises over the gentle hills as I sit in my office at CREALET, a cup of coffee in hand, letting my gaze wander across the forests and rolling ridges. A quiet moment – yet full…
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From the scribble at the bar to faster engine production
How the love for beautiful cars led to an improved and faster production of a car engine part. Here’s the story: A few years ago, a founder and engineer of a small company for special machine manufacturing scribbled a rough plan on a piece of paper over a beer in the provinces. It was his…
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CREALET website with a new look
Welcome to our refreshed website – your source for innovation and partnership Why a redesign? Our website has been online for years, but it was time for a complete refresh! In 2014 we introduced WordPress as our content management system and expanded it with an array of plugins for additional functionality. But last year we…
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NEW: Customized Replacement for Berger Lahr Control
Ensuring Continuous Operation of Projectile Weaving Machines for Tire Cord Fabrics The specially developed Berger Lahr control with drive unit is no longer available on the market. A customized replacement solution has been developed to ensure the continued operation of projectile weaving machines. First, all functions of the existing control system were thoroughly analysed and…
