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Autoconer X5Ready, steady, go!

Do you want to make the quality of your excellent packages even better? Do you want to make your processes and company even more effi cient?

The Autoconer X5 has the answers: with fl exible package technology that makes the winding process and downstream processing more profi table – and puts you a step ahead of the market. Even with the standard equipment you benefi t from enhanced effi ciency potentials in terms of staffi ng, time savings, energy and raw materials. And with unique FX technologies as well as intelligent automation options that you can use immediately or upgrade to later, you raise the fl exibility, quality and productivity of your production to the highest level.

Ready, steady, go! Discover today the perfect symbiosis of quality and economic effi ciency.

Autoconer X5Standard Equipment

DialoguePage 25

USB fl ash drive Page 26

Central settingsPage 21

InformatorPage 25

Ergonomic designPage 27

Single­motor drivesPage 23

Straight yarn pathPage 17

Plug and WindPage 37

Suction systemPage 31

Power unit

Yarn/dust chamber

Quality CutPage 20

Winding unit displayPage 25

Gripper arm with fl ap

Package cradle with compensationPage 13

Winding head control system

Page 20

Lower yarn sensorPage 30

Yarn guide drumPage 14

Drum lap monitorPage 20

Suction tube with upper yarn sensorPage 29

Yarn trap

Electronic clearerPage 29

(not an Oerlikon Schlafhorst com­

ponent)

Electromagnetic yarn tensionerPage 14

Quick­Change UnitPage 26

Splicer module system

Page 18

Unwinding acceleratorPage 13

Type RM Type D, V

Loop preventerPage 30

Material fl ow automationMaterial fl ow automationPage 33

D, V bobbin feedD, V bobbin feed

See also supplementary brochureSee also supplementary brochure

Bobbin dust removalPage 31

Variopack FXPage 15

Propack FXPage 14

Quality GuardPage 20

Preci FXPage 16

See also supplementary brochure

Waxing unitPage 17

Autotense FXPage 14

Ecopack FXPage 15

Circular magazineSee also supplementary brochure

Autoconer X5Options

Plant Operation Center (POC)

Page 21

Doffer X­Change:Page 34

Material fl ow automationPage Page 3333

See also supplementary brochure

Package removal with intermediate store

Page 35

Separate yarn / dust chamber

Type D

Type V

Type RM

Less downtime

More production

More quality

More fl exibility

Less space costs

Less personnel

Less raw material

Less energy

Autoconer X5Ready, steady, go!

Save resources Raw materials efficiently utilised ............................................................................ 28Energy costs always under control ........................................................................ 31

Intelligent automationAutomation means benefit ................................................................................... 33X­Change: high­speed doffer with a memory .......................................................... 34Individual package handling ................................................................................. 35

Autoconer X5 quality technologiesHigh­tech for your quality lead .............................................................................. 13FX technologies: drum winding in perfection ........................................................... 14PreciFX: unlimited efficiency ................................................................................. 16Systematic splicing competence ........................................................................... 18All­round protection for your quality ....................................................................... 20

Increased productivity, reduced downtimesMore profitable in the winding department .............................................................. 22‘Packaged’ productivity advantages for downstream processing ............................... 24Intuitive operating concept ................................................................................... 25Be quicker – an advantage that always pays .......................................................... 26

Remain fl exible, secure the futureAutoconer X5: the future thought ahead ................................................................ 37

Made by Oerlikon SchlafhorstPartner for your success ...................................................................................... 39

Technical detailsTechnical data .................................................................................................... 40Machine dimensions ........................................................................................... 42

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Autoconer X5Quality technologies

> Convincing quality standards> Excellent additional qualities with FX modules> PreciFX: digital yarn displacement – unique in

bobbin processing> Systematic splicing competence> Straight yarn path, waxing> All-round protection for your quality

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High tech for high quality

Control your competitive lead in quality depending on the requirements

Convincing standards Unique advantages with FX technologies

Anti-patterning

Electronic standard anti­patterning

Breaking up all critical pattern zones

Software­controlled yarn laying, no pattern zones or parallel yarn layers

Diameter

Exactly determined diameter incl. quality monitoring

Run length

Electronic standard length measurement

Highly precise length measure­ment with length deviations < 1%

Density

Uniform density due to cradle compression, unwinding accelerator, electronic yarn tensioner

Reproducible package density with exact cN due to sensory on­line regulation

The density can be specifi cally infl uenced, depending on the winding technology (random wind, precision or step precision winding) and on the yarn laying

Splice

Spliced joints that convice in appearance and strength

Waxing

State­of­the­art waxing incl. sensor monitoring

Unwinding behaviour

Trouble­free unwinding for all standard applications

Higher take­up speeds Application­specifi c design for higher economic effi ciency

Edges and fl anks

Soft edges for dye packages due to lateral displacement

No bulging package fl anks with elastic material

Absolutely straight fl anks for all materials, round fl anks for dye packages

Dyeing behaviour

Uniform dyeing per package Elimination of critical pattern zones for a more uniform dye penetration

Specifi cally select the suitable package structure for dyeing (yarn distance, random wind, precision or step precision winding, round fl anks)

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Autotense FX Propack FX

No disruptive pattern zones, no limitation of diameterPropack FX avoids critical pattern zones before they develop. The system compares the speeds of the drum and package online and simulates a variation in diameter in the critical phases. Thus, it produces packages without pattern zones and with excellent dye and unwinding behaviour. Limitations of diameter due to critical pattern zones are a thing of the past.

Accurate package density, exact in cNSet the required yarn tension for your desired package density centrally at the Informator, exactly in cN. This value is accurately maintained at each winding unit. Autotense FX performs continuous online measurements of the actual yarn tension via a sensor and makes readjustments with the yarn tensioner within split seconds.

FX technologies: Drum winding in perfection

Precise, uniform density

Breaking up critical pattern zones

Yarn tensionWinding speedPressure of tensioner

Yarn tensionWinding speedPressure of tensioner

20 cN

20 cN

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Ecopack FX

< 1%

Variopack FX

Straight fl anks when using elastic yarnWith Variopack FX, you can wind elastic yarn on cross­wound packages with large diameters and more kilograms of yarn. An economic advantage in downstream processing. Variopack FX prevents the package fl anks from bulging when processing elastic yarns. The intelligent software controls yarn tension and contact pressure with reference to the diameter so that one­sided compression forces cannot develop, which would cause the fl anks to bulge out when the diameter increases.

Exact run lengths through precision measurementWith the contact­free optical length measurement Eco pack FX you are able to produce packages with the exact length ordered by your customer – and thus supply the quality that supports his downstream processing in an optimum way. And this for every package delivered – because length deviations are clearly below 1 percent. No other package winding technology on the market can offer this quality feature.

100% CV, crepe14 tex (Nm70/Ne 41)

100% CO8.3 tex (Nm120/Ne 71)

Lyocell7.4 tex (Nm135/Ne 80)

0 100= Index

150Pick insertion rate 50

up to 50% increased production

■ without Propack FX ■ with Propack FX

Propack FX: Productivity increase in weaving

Higher insertion rate (%)

Straight flanks even with large formats for elastic materials

without Variopack FX:bulging package flanks

Minimum length deviation

Contact-free optical length measurement

+50%

+40%

+45 %

(qualitative)

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Technology of unlimited possibilities, inimitably innovativeDigital yarn displacement directly from the bobbin to the cross­wound package – available only from Oerlikon Schlaf­horst. The Autoconer X5 with PreciFX offers you the most innovative digital yarn displacement technology. Defi ne package density, package diameter, and package format individually and infi nitely process­optimised. PreciFX allows a signifi cantly higher productivity – not only in winding but also in downstream processing by higher effi ciency and by saving process steps.

Higher quality, greater productivity, shorter processesReduce set­up times, accelerate production: with PreciFX, you always wind exactly the package that you need. Best possible quality and productivity for each desired down­stream processing. On the Informator you just click and control the package formats and characteristics and change the package parameters, e.g. the number of groove turns or crossing angle in nearly no time. For you this means: no more com­promises! Read more in the supplementary brochure “PreciFX”

PreciFX

PreciFX: Unlimited effi ciency

Precise random wind

Precision winding

Step precision winding

Groove selection until infinitely variable, in a larger range

Soft flanks Absolutely pattern-free

All formats Individual package design

Central adjustment of contact pressure

All stroke width

Drum: 2 gg symm.6 cN

PreciFX: 1.5 gg 11 cN

200 600400 800 m/minAverage winding speed

1,000

+20%

up to 20% increased production

Material 100% CO Yarn count: Ne 40 · ring yarn · ■ without PreciFX ■ with PreciFX

PreciFX: Increased productivity with dye packages

Higher average winding speed

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Ideal wax application for any knitting yarnWith the Autoconer X5, wax application can be optimally adapted to any yarn without hardware exchange – simply by turning the setting wheel on the waxing unit and by means of the specifi c central adaptation of the yarn tension with Autotense FX. Due to yarn traverse, speed variation, and change of the direction of rotation of the wax roll, yarn twist is no longer important: with uniform wax application both for S­twisted and Z­twisted yarns.

It is simple to change to “winding without wax application” by selecting the OFF mode and fitting a cover. Integrated sensor monitoring of the wax roll ensures that no unwaxed yarn is wound onto the package. Your staff is early warned when the wax roll must be replaced.

Perfect yarn quality through straight yarn pathThe optimised straight yarn path saves the yarn and secures the full functionality of all units at any time. The most important modules – clearer, Ecopack FX, Autotense FX and waxing unit – are mounted on a component carrier and thus are always positioned optimally in the yarn path.

The sequence of the units is designed for highest process reliability, thus the splicer is positioned below the clearer for an automatic splice test and the waxing unit is located above the clearer in order to avoid soiling of the clearer optics by wax particles.

State­of­the­art waxingStraight yarn path

Yarn quality that pays

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Systematic splicing competence

Variable in modular systemWith the Autoconer X5 you optimise your splicing process for any application and yarn structure. The splicer range is based upon the pneumatic basic principle. The flex­splicer can be modified into a compact splicer, elastosplicer, thermosplicer, or injection splicer with only a few steps and additional components. Your staff do not need any new han­dling or process skills for doing this – thus your high quality is always guaranteed.

The spliced joint makes the differenceThe excellent spliced joints of the Autoconer X5 optimally withstand the high cyclic loads in warping and weaving and win over by their first­class appearance.

Universal splicer module system

Flexsplicer compact Cut with smaller shears distance

Injection splicer Splicing air loaded with water

Flexsplicer standard (basic principle)

Variable in modular system: the splicer range of

the Autoconer X5 is based upon the pneumatic

basic principle

Thermosplicer Heated splicing air

Elastosplicer Cut with larger shears distance

Braking of yarn ends during withdrawal

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In­house competenceReproducible splicing quality

Combined splicing know-how available on callOerlikon Schlafhorst is the leading expert in know­how and innovator in the field of state­of­the­art splicing technology. Comprehensive process competence can only be found ­ here! Splicing technology is developed, tested, and adjusted here – under one roof. This know­how can not only be found in our technologies, this know­how is also made available to you by our service team at any time. Thus you can be sure that you belong to the best in terms of splicing technology with the Autoconer X5.

Highest quality – visible to anyone The desired splicing parameters are entered centrally on the Informator, even for the feeder. With the new Quick­Change unit it is simpler, safer, and quicker to exchange your pre­assembled splicing components. Calibration of the feeder per winding unit is dropped. The result: you optimise the appearance and strength of your spliced joints – which can be reproduced at any time – with just a few clicks and obtain a uniform quality in an unprecedented and more economic way.

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Quality Cut: safe in case of power failureIn case of a power failure, Quality Cut prevents that uncleared yarn is wound on your package and avoids pressed­in yarn ends and run­out patterns.

Combined length/diameter monitoringYou wind to length? Then your Autoconer X5 monitors whether the package diameter is right. Vice versa, it monitors the right length when you are winding to diameter.

Effi cient pattern minimisationThe electronic standard anti­patterning actively counteracts the formation of pattern zones.

Safe run up, permanent monitoringThe winding head control system guarantees a gentle and gradual acceleration of the winding units during run up. The smooth start­up can be adapted to different yarn qualities.

The standard drum lap detector ensures an early detection of drum laps. The optional optical Quality Guard sensor automatically stops the winding unit in case of tension breaks before a drum lap can develop.

All-round protection for your quality

Automatic quality assurance

Quality Guard Sensor

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Linked quality and production managementWith the Plant Operation Centre (POC), you are always up to date about the staff assignment and effi ciency that your plant is just working with.

Your Oerlikon Schlafhorst product lines are linked via a plant network with a central POC computer. All production and quality data are recorded on­line and are available at a mouse click as shift or production reports. The detailed and edited information optimises your operational sequences and thus increases your company’s economic success.

Central setting, constant package qualityWith the Autoconer X5, you produce quality packages which are as like as two peas in a pod. The central settings minimise setting errors and exclude incaccuracies. From the Informator, the production of every single quality package is monitored. Save your lot specifications in the Informator or use the USB interface or a USB flash drive to ensure the highest possible reproducibility at any time.

Reproducibility Central data management

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> Increased productivity in winding due to dynamic winding units

> Increased productivity in downstream processing due to process optimisation

> Less downtime, less personnel through purposeful operation

> Less downtime, less personnel through quick and simple set-up

Increased productivity, reduced downtimes

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Single­motor drives Short cycle sequences

More profi table in the winding department

Quick upper yarn pick-up, high effi ciencyUpper yarn pick­up, too, is a prime example for effi ciency. The suction arm distance is set centrally on the Informator for your yarn. The yarn is safely picked up through the step­by­step approach of the suction arm to the package surface, thus the number of unproductive repeat cycles is clearly reduced.

Increased productivity through intelligent controlShort cycle times are the hallmark of the Autoconer X5. Non­interacting movements increase the cycle effi ciency and thus the overall productivity of every single winding unit.

Infl exible mechanical sequences were replaced by a logical software control and single­motor drives. Thus suction arm, splicer, and gripper arm now function entirely independently of one another. The yarn joining process, for example, is not started until upper and lower yarn are threaded ­ if one of them is missing, the yarn joining process is not executed. Thus the Autoconer X5 executes the really necessary work­ing steps only.

Cycle time yarn break

Cycle time bobbin change

Cycle time splicer

0 642 8 10 sec.Cycle time 12– 20 to 70%

up to 70% less cycle time

■ Cam and belt drive ■ Autoconer X5

Single motors and sensors: Increased productivity through cycle time reduction

– 35%

– 24%

Cycle time reduction

08 Zinser 35124 Autoconer X5

FX modules: ‘packaged’ productivity advantages for downstream processing

Autoconer X5 hard packages Autoconer X5 dye packages

Optimum processes in the dyeing mill With the Autoconer X5 drum winding system and with the FX technologies it is possible to obtain a package struc­ture which allows highly effi cient working in the dyeing mill: pattern­free packages without bulging fl anks which excel by a defi ned package density precise in cN.

PreciFX offers additional benefi ts: absolute freedom of pat­terns and individual displacement widths further increase the dyeing effi ciency. Often edging, mounting and dismounting a protective web and re­winding after dyeing are no longer necessary. Edges and fl anks are simply designed according to the specifi cations. Choose between pattern­free random wind, precision and step precision winding.

Perfect unwinding behaviour with any diameterAlready with the drum winding system of the Autoconer X5 you produce packages with large diameters, which guaran­tee the best possible unwinding stability with high take­up speeds and thus process reliability. The production in warp­ing and weaving mill can be optimised: due to less frequent package changes. Another plus with Ecopack FX: there is less yarn waste due to very low length deviations.

With PreciFX, you design your packages in a variety of indi­vidual formats. Density, weight, and unwinding reliability of the hard packages are considerably increased.

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Intuitive operating concept – because time is precious

Informator Winding unit and doffer display

Operating technology that leads to successThe Informator of the Autoconer X5 supports and instructs your operatives and is a helpful assistant in controlling your package production quickly and securely. Unproductive me­chanical setting procedures and set­up times are minimised.

The logical structure of the Informator with illustrations, sym­bols, and input masks guides through the settings step by step, in different languages. There are practical tips stored in the Informator for any input mask. Illustrated error messages guide your staff purposefully and quickly to the solution and gear the Autoconer X5 to the highest possible effi ciency.

Quick elimination of faults, more productionIf a malfunction occurs, the displays on the winding unit, the doffer or the processing centre (type D, V) signal the source of the fault to your operatives immediately using clear symbols, pictograms and number codes. Thus your staff is promptly informed about which error occurred at which position and can eliminate it quickly. The economic benefi t: shorter moving times, less downtimes through trouble­shooting and thus more production, at every winding unit.

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Reduce set-up times, production in the focusWith the Autoconer X5 archive of article data you reduce your set­up times to a minimum. All lot data, machine para­meters, and winding parameters for up to 30 lots are stored in the Informator, can be called up at any time, and can be transferred via USB fl ash drive to all other Autoconer X5 machines. Your advantage: immediate access, quick set­up, quality­assured production.

In combination with the Plant Operation Centre (POC), your production is always in the focus, process sequences can be designed effi ciently.

Process control

Be quicker – an advantage that always pays

Quick­Change Unit

Quick quality assurance when exchanging splicing componentsIn the Autoconer X5, you combine prism, opening tube and front plate of your choice with the distribution block to a Quick­Change Unit. With immediate effect, you exchange this unit completely in one piece, if necessary. Single adjust­ments are no longer required. Thus confusion and loss of small parts is avoided, you save assembly time and exclude assembly and setting faults, minimise the wear of the splicing components. And as all parts are optimally adapted to each other, you additionally benefi t from an optimised splicing result.

Transfer winding parameters via USB flash drive

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Ergonomic design Simple maintenance

Monitoring the workfl ow means greater security for your productionOn the Autoconer X5, you can monitor and access assemblies and individual components more easily. The open design of the lower part of the machine in particular is impressive, with nothing hidden behind covers. The causes of faults are detected and rectifi ed more quickly. Via intelligent displays on winding unit, doffer and processing centre (type D,V) the Autoconer X5 indicates whether and where it needs the support of your staff.

Maintenance: as quickly as possibleWe reduce the maintenance outlay for you considerably with the success formula “fewer components, greater reliability”. Via an interface, the mobile diagnostic device reads all required data within only a few seconds. The winding units themselves can be opened with only a few simple movements, all important parts are visible at one single glance. Together with the compact modules, the Autoconer X5 guarantees smooth processes and a long­term dependability of the technological features.

without Quick­change unit

with Quick­change unit

0 5025 75

up to 75% shorter set-up time

Splicer Quick-Change unit:Reduction of set-up time when exchanging splicer components

– 75%

Reduction of set­up times

100= index

■ without Quick­Change Unit ■ with Quick­Change Unit

(qualitative)Set­up time

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Save resources

> Save yarn resources with precisely adjustable yarn clearing

> Save yarn resources with upper yarn sensor, Ecopack FX, lower yarn sensor, and loop preventer

> Save energy and air with controlled suction system and effi cient dust removal

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Raw materials effi ciently utilised

Yarn clearing Upper yarn sensor

Less upper yarn wasteThe upper yarn sensor detects the yarn in fractions of a second, thus conserving valuable yarn during the cycle sequence. It ensures a short yarn searching time and a short yarn length to be removed by suction as well as accurate fault clearing in conjunction with the electronic clearer. Here, the suction arm cycle is reduced to the minimum. Your advantages: less upper yarn waste, higher productivity and lower energy consumption.

up to 40% less upper yarn waste

Yarn clearing: as automated as economicThe more effi ciently yarn faults are cleared, the more effi ciently valuable raw materials are utilised. The Autoconer X5 works with state­of­the­art clearer technology, which is comfort­ably controlled on the Informator. Its sensor­monitored fault elimination by suction reliably removes any yarn fault that is critical for your customers’ individual downstream process­ing. By means of graphically represented clearer curves you quickly fi nd your formula for highest economic effi ciency – with exactly defi ned quality.

Upper yarn sensor: Reduction of upper yarn waste

m / bobbinYarn length 2,0000.0

0.5

1.0

6,000 10,0008,000

Material: CO and mixtures; 1 yarn break / bobbin■ without upper yarn sensor ■ with upper yarn sensor

Reduction of waste

Was

te (%

)

4,000

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Lower yarn monitoring

Less lower yarn wasteThe lower yarn waste is likewise reduced further by the optimized cycle. If the winding process is interrupted, the loop preventer is placed directly onto the bobbin tip and effectively prevents unobstructed suction of the lower yarn into the gripper arm.

Ecopack FX

Maximum yarn yieldWith the Ecopack FX option for optical precision length measuring, you get the most from your yarn resources. The more precise the measured yarn length of a package, the more economical the downstream processing. Every superfluous metre of yarn on the package can cause sev­eral hundred metres of yarn waste in warping, for exam­ple. At the same time you increase your productivity, for only the amount of yarn required is wound on the pack­age. With Ecopack FX, length deviations of less than 1% are your new standard for economy.

Less yarn waste ín the warping creel

Reduce safetyyarn lengths

Ecopack FX: Reduction of yarn waste

100% WO; Nm 80; Production/a: 330t;

Yarn price: 13.0 $/kg

100% CO combed; Ne 40; Production/a: 585t;

Yarn price: 4.70 $/kg

PES/CO (65/35); Ne 30; Production/a: 800t;

4.90 $/kg

0 4,000 8,0002,000 12,000

up to 43,000 $ per year

Machine with 60 winding units ■ without Ecopack FX ■ with Ecopack FX

39.200 $/a

33.000 $/a

43.000 $/a

kg / machineWaste/year

Waste and cost reduction

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Air­saving cleanliness Sensor­controlled suction system

Energy costs: always under control

Less energy, more incomeThe Autoconer X5 gets by on very little energy per kilogram of yarn, which is ensured by the intelligent, sensor­moni­tored suction system. Via its negative pressure regulation, it always provides as much constant negative pressure as is needed, independent of the fi lling level of the collecting chambers for dirt, fi bres, and yarn, of the machine length and of the number of cycling winding units.

Save air consumptionThe Autoconer X5 also saves on air consumption. Its open design facilitates the entire cleaning work. The travelling cleaner and bobbin dust removal system can operate more effectively and conserve air. During the piecing cycle, the suction tube and gripper arm automatically consume less air, as they can be closed more quickly due to the shortened cycles.

– 11%

Without sensor and regulation:higher negative pressure level, higher energy consumption

With sensor and regulation:lower negative pressure level, reduced energy consumption

Negati

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ress

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P crit

Temps [s]

P–P

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Intelligentautomation

> Individual automation stages suitable for any spinning mill

> New high-speed package doffer X-Change> Options for package handling

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Automation options

Automation means benefi t

Automation stages acc. to requirementsThe Autoconer X5 machine concept offers you different stages of automation options. A clear staff saving effect is already reached with the circular magazine machine Autoconer X5 and with the new intelligent package doffer X­Change.Read more in the supplementary brochure “Autoconer X5 RM”.

Produce independent of staff For material fl ow automation with a bobbin transportation system there are two models of the Autoconer X5 available. The Autoconer X5 D works as a stand­alone machine and is spatially independent of the ring spinning machine. A fl exible solution which can be simply integrated into any plant situa­tion. The linked machine Autoconer X5 V is connected to any conventional ring spinning machine and reduces your staff and space requirements to a minimum.Read more in the supplementary brochure “Autoconer X5 D/V”.

Linked system Autoconer X5 V: Reduced personnel requirements in the winding department

Stand­alone installation 20 RSM with 1,200 spdl.

6 RM with 60 spdl.Linked system

20 RSM with 1,200 spdl.20 V with 20 spdl.

0 6 8 12102 4 14

up to 85% less personnel

Personnel (excluding auxiliary staff) ■ Stand­alone system (type RM) ■ Linked system (type V)

Persons

Reduced personnel require­ments (winding department)

– 85%

Autoconer X5 RMManual machine with circular magazineOptional with package doffer X-Change

Autoconer X5 VLink with ring spinning machine

Autoconer X5 DAutomated material flowFilling with bobbin carriage Freely placeable

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Higher productivity Flexible multi­tube management

X-Change: high-speed doffer with a memory

Nearly doubled performanceWith the new package doffer X­Change you reduce doff­ing times and manual interventions for package handling to the absolute minimum. X­Change handles all common tube formats very swiftly and independently: its travelling speed is a rapid 43 m/min, it just needs 10 seconds for a doff. Thus the package doffer X­Change accomplished twice as much work compared to its predecessor.

Central setting for all tube shapesX­Change flexibly adjusts itself to different tube formats, with 25 – 96 mm diameter, tapered or cylindrical. During its first application, the X­Change “learns” shape and structure of the tube and how to pick it up best. These data are saved in the Informator, so that the X­Change can be adapted to a different tube format quickly and centrally, at any time. Thus you minimise set­up times and produce more.

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Effi cient removal, increased production The conveyor belt combines effi ciency and quality assur­ance. The sensible cross­wound packages are saved by a smooth start­up. The conveyor belt transports the fi nished packages to the machine end, where the operators can remove them in an ergonomic and time­saving way. A superior transport system with robot, overhead conveyor or lifter can be directly connected as an option.

Finished packages are stored in the optional intermediate storage, e.g. when the conveyor belt is just being emptied, for separating different lots, or for extending the manual removal intervals.

Package removal automationIntelligent logistics

Individual package handling

Fully automated, quicker lot changesIn case of lot changes with X­Change, manual start of wind­ing is no longer required. Once the machine is supplied with bobbins, X­Change immediately commences winding on the empty tube since the yarn is automatically presented to it from the bobbin by the gripper arm and suction tube. The Autoconer X5 returns to production quicker than ever.

Empty tube strategy: winding, not waitingClever automation for the empty tube supply, too: If the tube magazine of a winding unit is empty, the X­Change automati­cally fetches an empty tube from a neighbouring magazine and executes the doff. The winding unit does not have to wait until the magazine is refi lled.

Doffer X-Change: double doffi ng capacity

Pac

kage

run

ning

tim

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in]

Number of winding units2010

20.0

40.0

60.0

40 6050

up to 80-100% increased doffi ng capacity

■ Autoconer 5 doffer ■ Autoconer X5 doffer X­Change limit running time [min]

Doffi ng capacity

30

1 doffer is enoughCapacity

advantage of new doffer

2 doffers required

Package conveyor belt

Conveyor belt with intermediate storage

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Remain fl exible, secure the future

> Flexible technology platform> Drum or PreciFX> Modular splicing technology> Doffer X-Change> Plug & Wind, the latest electronics

and CAN bus concept

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Plug & WindFlexible technology options

Technology that the future is based onTo expand the Autoconer X5 to your requirements will remain fast and economical in the future as well. Due to its linked electronics architecture, extensions can be retrofi tted quickly and easily. Because a niche application today can already be standard tomorrow.

Quicker upgrade with Plug & WindNew modules are simply docked, the plug is plugged in the connection port, the corresponding software is installed, if necessary, and now you can start.

Create room for decisionsWith the Autoconer X5, you invest in a technology platform which offers maximum freedom for you. For example PreciFX: enter the world of digital yarn displacement directly from the bobbin to the package.

Just as fl exible: the splicer module system. Confi gure the ideal splicer for any yarn application in next to no time. Flexible automation starts with the new doffer X­Change, the most intelligent and most effi cient form of doffi ng automation.

Autoconer X5: the future thought ahead

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Made by Oerlikon SchlafhorstMade by Oerlikon Schlafhorst

> Autoconer: since 1962, this is the name for worldwide leading automatic winding technology

> Textile technological competence from fi bre to package

> Sound advice > Individual technological solutions for all types of

plants and process sequences> Reputable service quality worldwide

Premium technology

Advance of the market leader

System solutions through to the package

Branches across the world

Top class service

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Know­how on call Custom­fi t effi ciency

Simply successful with intelligent technologyQuality, productivity, and cost effi ciency are decisive suc­cess factors for your economic effi ciency. We support you in setting the right priorities in your market: with European know­how, innovation power, and process experience.

We make it easy for you to be successful – with intelligent technological solutions, working self­explaining and self­controlling at the touch of a button, and minimising your expenditure concerning resources, staff, and costs. High output and precise product quality, low downtimes, flex­ibility, and maintainability are performance features which quickly pay.

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40 Autoconer X5

­ 125 mm (5”) traverse, cylindrical to 4°20’

­ 150 mm (6”) traverse, cylindrical to 5°57’, option­ally with increasing taper up to 11°.

Package diameter– Max. 320 mm, from cylindri­

cal to 5°57’ tubes.­ Max. 300 mm, for 5°57’

tubes with additional taper to 11°.

– Emergency stop at 326 mm– Max. 230 mm, for package

removal system with inter­mediate storage (optional)

Package tubes– Cylindrical and tapered, ac­

cording to DIN standards

Winding speed– Infinitely variable from 300 to

2,000 m/min, depending on yarn type, bobbin build and machine specification.

­ Routing of the heated ex­haust air from the Autoconer upwards or downwards: – outside – into an air conditioning

system.

Control cabinet / Power unit

– Contains power supply, main switch, operating hour meter and the switchgear for the entire Autoconer.

– Contains connection to customer’s compressed air system, water separa­tor, pressure monitor for monitoring the inlet pressure, solenoid valve for switching off functions operated by compressed air if the pres­sure drops below 6.5 bar, and pressure regulator.

Information systems– Lockable Informator with

touchscreen, USB interface

Acoustic emission– Acoustic emission data

satisfy the international standard EN ISO 9002­4.

Installed power– Depending on the number of

winding units.

Networks– Power and compressed air

are supplied from customer’s networks and fed into the control cabinet from above or from below.

Vacuum– Vacuum generated on each

Autoconer by the suction system for: suction arm, gripper arm, yarn trap, maga zine valve, bobbin readying station, tube stripper, filter cleaning of dust removal system and travelling cleaner waste disposal system.

for data storage and data transfer, integration of clearer operation, and with extend­ed central setting possibil­ities, among others for – splicer feeder – waxing unit – suction arm – doffer X­Change

– Interface to external com­puter systems

Machine concept– Single spindle machine,

single­sided longitudinal de­sign. Available as right­hand and left­hand machines.

Spindle gauge– 320 mm from winding unit to

winding unit.

Materials processed– Single and plied yarns of

natural and manmade staple fibres; a winding test may be required in some cases.

Yarn count ranges– 333 tex to 5.9 tex (Nm 3 to

Nm 170; Ne 2 to Ne 100).– Winding test required for

coarser or finer yarns.

Package formats– 83 mm (3”) traverse,

cylindrical to 4°20’­ 108 mm (4”) traverse,

cylindrical to 4°20’

Type RM Type D Type V

Function Winding of ring spinning bobbins

Winding of ring spinning bobbins

Winding of ring spinning bobbins

Feed formats Bobbin length between 180 mm and 360 mm

Bobbin diameter max. 52 mm (9 pockets) or 72 mm (6 pockets)

Bobbin length between 180 mm and 360 mm

Bobbin diameter max. 72 mm

Bobbin length between 180 mm and 280 mm

280 to 360 mm on request

Bobbin diameter max. 72 mm

Material feed / automation Manual feed of bobbins into circular magazine

Circular magazine with 9 bob­bin pockets to take up a max. of 8 bobbins

Optional circular magazine with 6 bobbin pockets to take up a max. of 5 bobbins

Automatic winding machine with automatic bobbin feed by flat / circular conveyor (stand­alone)

Various empty tube removal systems

Direct link with the ring spin­ning machine

Automatic feed of bobbins to type V and return of empty tubes to the ring spinning machine

Bobbin carriers which feed the bobbins in an upright position are essential

Number of sections, winding units, winding unit numbers

Max. 6 sections with 10 winding units each

Max. 60 winding units(upon request up to 70 winding units)

Sections of 8, 10 winding units

8 to 60 winding units, step­wise quantity acc. to section arrangement

Sections of 8, 10 winding units

8 to 60 winding units, step­wise quantity acc. to section arrangement

Equipment options feed

Technical details

Autoconer X5 machine concept

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Equipment options winding unit

P Grundaustattung p Option – Nicht erhältlich

Type RM Type D Type V

Winding unit, winding unit control system, units in the yarn path

Yarn guide drum with direct drive for winding speeds of 300 to 2,000 m/min P P PDrum lap detection P P PDrum lap brush p p pCradle compensation P P PPackage brake and lift­off after yarn break or bobbin idling P P PSelf­optimizing smooth start­up P P PElectronic length measurement and package diameter computation P P PQuality Cut power failure circuit P P PElectronically controlled standard anti­patterning P P P“Quality Guard” sensor (not in combination with PreciFX) p p pAdditional taper p p pLateral displacement dye packages (not in combination with PreciFX) p p pWaxing incl. wax roll monitoring p p pUpper yarn sensor P P PYarn trap P P PElectromagnetic yarn tensioner, centrally adjustable P P PLower yarn sensor P P PPrecleaner / preliminary yarn brake P P PResidual yarn shears, cuts the yarn with every bobbin change P P PAdjustable balloon controller P P PSnarl preventer P P P

FX series

Yarn tension control system Autotense FX p p pAnti­patterning system Propack FX incl. Variopack FX (not in combination with PreciFX) p p pPrecision length measuring system Ecopack FX p p pPreciFX Start p p pPreciFX Plus p p pPreciFX Expert p p p

Automatic yarn joining

Flexsplicer (for standard and compact yarns) P P PInjection splicer (with ceramic shears) p p pThermosplicer p p pElastosplicer p p p

Electronic yarn clearing

Standard clearer (not an Oerlikon Schlafhorst component) P P PHigher­quality clearer (not an Oerlikon Schlafhorst component) p p p

Processing of special yarns

Wet­spun linen p – –

P Basic equipment p optional – not available

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Type RM Type D Type V

Cleaning the machine

Multi­jet per winding unit P P PBobbin dust removal p p pAutoconer standard travelling cleaner P P PJoint collecting chamber for yarn waste and dust P P PSeparate chambers for yarn waste and dust p p p

Package doffing and removal

Package doffer X­Change p P PDeposit tray for full packages P – –

Package conveyor belt p P PPackage removal system with intermediate storage (packages max. 230 mm diameter) p p pInterface to package removal p p p

Information systems

Informator with graphic user interface via touchscreen and USB interface P P PInformator interface for connection to computer system P P PPOC Plant Operation Centre P P P

Power unit

Power and compressed air are supplied from customer’s networks to the control cabinet P P PSuction system with vacuum control (AVC) and sensor P P P

Equipment options machine

DimensionsP Basic equipment p optional – not available

Machine dimensions Autoconer X5, type D and type V

Winding units 8 10 16 18 20 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 50 60

Dimension A (mm)

4,477 5,117 7,147 7,787 8,427 9,817 10,457 11,097 11,737 12,487 13,127 13,767 14,407 15,047 18,357 21,667

Dimension A = basic machine without interface modules

Machine dimensions Autoconer X5, type RM (bobbin transportation continuous)

Winding units 10 20 30 40 50 60

W dimension (mm)

6,317 9,627 12,937 16,247 19,557 22,867

Take + 900 mm space for bobbin carriage shunting into account

Appendix to this brochureResearch and development will never come to a halt. This may mean that some statements about the Autoconer may be obsolete by technical progress. The llustrations are selected for informative perspectives only. They may contain extras which are not standard.

Oerlikon Schlafhorst’s quality management system complies with the requirements of EN ISO 9001.

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Autoconer X5, type V without bobbin bridge

Autoconer X5, type V with bobbin bridge

Autoconer X5, type D

Autoconer X5, type RM

Dimensions interface-modules for type D and type V

Processing centre 2,109 mm

Flat­circular conveyor for type D 3,673 mm

Transfer station CTS for type V 860 mm (+120 mm for Rieter)

Transfer station CTS for type V with bobbin bridge 1,023 mm (+120 mm for Rieter)

Bobbin bridge for type V 1,453 mm

Oerlikon Schlafhorst Zweigniederlassung der Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KGCarlstr. 6052531 Übach­PalenbergGermanyPhone: +49 2451 905 1000Fax: +49 2451 905 1001E­Mail: info.schlafhorst@oerlikon.com Internet: www.schlafhorst.oerlikontextile.com

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