Project case study · Advanced textile research equipment
3D Spacer Loom for Textile and Composite R&D
MPI supplied and installed a research-scale 3D spacer loom for the Department of Weaving at National Textile University, supporting controlled development of spacer structures with technical and high-performance yarns.
Project in brief
A specialized loom for controlled spacer-fabric development
The delivered SGA598 Spacer configuration was selected for research with a broad range of yarn systems, including carbon, glass, Kevlar, UHMWPE, cotton, polyester and metallic yarns.
Its effective weaving width, multi-frame arrangement, electronic controls and adjustable spacer range give the laboratory a practical platform for developing and evaluating three-dimensional textile structures.
Delivered configuration
Project specification and technical scope
The values below describe the published configuration delivered for this project. A new system can be configured against the buyer's required capacity, materials, controls, utilities, layout and compliance needs.
Machine profile
- Model
- SGA598 Spacer, manufactured by Tongyuan Textile, China.
- Width
- 71 cm reed width and 60 cm effective working width.
- Operating speed
- Recorded 30–45 weft insertions per minute.
Textile capability
- Spacer thickness
- Recorded adjustable range of 2–10 mm.
- Heald frames
- 22 frames in total, including two twisted heald frames.
- Compatible yarns
- Project record lists Kevlar, carbon, glass, Dyneema, Spectra, UHMWPE, cotton, polyester and metallic yarns.
Control and handling
- Warp handling
- Double back beams and let-off mechanism.
- Opening control
- Pneumatic control element for the multi-arm opening mechanism.
- Coiling
- Electronic control coiling with stepper motor.
MPI project scope
What MPI coordinated and delivered
- Coordinated the university requirement and the delivered loom configuration.
- Supplied the spacer loom and the applicable operating accessories.
- Managed installation and commissioning in the NTU weaving laboratory.
- Provided operational and maintenance training for relevant staff.
Delivered value
Project outcome
3D textile development
The laboratory gained a dedicated system for producing controlled spacer structures across a recorded 2–10 mm range.
Broad material compatibility
The delivered configuration supports research with conventional, technical and high-performance yarn systems.
Research-ready handover
MPI coordinated supply, installation, commissioning and the operating handover for the defined project.
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