INTRODUCTION

Spreading machines can be classified in the

following categories:
-stationary spreaders; portable and fixed
-travelling spreaders; manual, semi-
automatic and automatic
Stationary spreaders remain in one position on the
table during spreading process
Travelling spreaders traverse the length of the
spread during spreading

Fixed stationary spreaders
Practically obsolete
Antiquate
Two uprights supports a rod
which holds the bolt of fabric
Spreader pulls the fabric down
the length
Spreader either places weights
on ends or impales the end on
upright pins
End is cut and the process
repeated
Supporting devices
Uprights - helps in holding fabric roll
Weights and pins for proper alignment of plies
Shears for cutting the end of the ply
Portable stationary spreaders
along with supporting devices
Feasible for either short spreads or spreads with few
plies
They are of two types:
-portable bar spreader: consists of portable
frame with two uprights for holding the
bar

-portable bin spreader: consists of a frame with
ball bearing bars positioned to make a bin

Travelling spreader
It carries the bolt of fabric over the spread during the
spreading process
All travelling spreaders have a basic linkage system
which possesses the following links:
1.frame or housing
2.journey or table wheels
3.fabric support
4.guide collars

Manual spreading machine and its
supporting devices
Auto edge alignment
Auto up &down control
Two catchers for dual
way spreading
Auto cutting control
Emergency stop
control
Dual material feeding
Auto material feeding



Semi-automatic spreading
machine
Produced for less or no
lycra fabrics
Zigzag spreading mode
Easy usage with
electronic clutch system
Maximum fabric roll
weight is 120kg
Spreading height:
200mm


Supporting devices
End catcher for catching ply end

Ply counter - for counting the number of
plies

Bolt drive for rotating the bolt

Emergency stop device for stopping the
machine due to faults
Motor aided machine

A motor drives the
carriage
Dead heading speed is
higher
Microprocessor control
enables automatic
functions
Automatic catcher
holds ends of ply in
place
Supporting devices
End cutter for cutting the ply end

Ply counter for counting the number of
plies

Spreader carrier for carrying the
spread

Bolt drive for rotating the bolt

End catcher for catching the ply end
Automatic spreading machines
Spreading mode is one-way
Suitable tension control to
the travelling speed
Quick setting of spreading
length by numerical value
Travel speed:70m/min
Ply height:150mm

TYPE (A)
Supporting devices
End cutter - for cutting the ply end

Bolt drive - for rotating the bolt

Ply counter - for counting the number of plies

Alignment shifter - for aligning the ply edges



Spreading modes are
face-up one way and face-
to-face one way
Economical
Travel speed:80m/min

TYPE (B)
Supporting devices
End cutter - for cutting the ply end

End catcher - for catching the ply end

Bolt drive - for rotating the bolt

Ply counter - for counting the number of plies

Alignment shifter - for aligning the ply edges



Spreading mode is one-
way
Best for stripes
Weft correction and ply
alignment both at a time
Travel speed:70m/min
Ply height:100mm

TYPE (C)
Supporting devices
End cutter for cutting the ply edges

Alignment shifter - for aligning the ply edges

Ply counter - for counting the number of plies

Spreader carrier for carrying the spread

Bolt drive - for rotating the bolt




Spreading modes are
face-up and face-to-face
Can be utilized
efficiently for combining
strength, light weight,
reliability, ease of
operation, and many
productivity increasing
features in one
economical machine.
TYPE (D)
Supporting devices
End catcher - for catching the ply ends

End cutter - for cutting the ply end

Bolt drive - for rotating the bolt



Lectra system
Spreading mode is
face-to-face
An automatic spreader
for fabric rolls up to 100
kilos (approx. 220lbs).
Communicates directly
with CAD workstations
and cutting machines
Cradle feed system

TYPE (A)
Supporting devices
End catcher - for catching the ply ends
CAD workstation for computerized coordination
Defect scanner - for finding any defect in the fabric
Ply counters - for counting the number of plies
Bolt drives - for rotating the bolt
Roll feeder - for automatic fabric roll feeding
Alignment shifter - for aligning the ply edges
Blower /Crease remover for removing unwanted
creases by jet of hot compressed air
Pattern matcher for synchronizing the lateral and linear
movements of cloth
Emergency Stop device - for stopping the machine due to
faults


Spreading mode is face-
to-face
An automatic spreader for
fabric rolls up to 250 kilos
(approx. 550lbs).
Communicates directly
with CAD workstations and
cutting machines
Cradle feed
TYPE (B)
Supporting devices
End catcher - for catching the ply ends
CAD workstation for computerized coordination
Defect scanner - for finding any defect in the fabric
Ply counters - for counting the number of plies
Bolt drives - for rotating the bolt
Roll feeder - for automatic fabric roll feeding
Alignment shifter - for aligning the ply edges
Blower /Crease remover for removing unwanted
creases by jet of hot compressed air
Pattern matcher for synchronizing the lateral and linear
movements of cloth
Emergency Stop device - for stopping the machine due to
faults


Automatic Tubular spreading
machine
Spreading mode is face-to-
face
Specially designed to spread
tubular knit fabrics.
Spreads a maximum fabric
roll weight of 30 kg, or 100 kg
of flat folded fabric.
Spreading end loss is
minimized
Travel speed:97m/min
Ply height:190mm
Supporting devices
End catcher for catching the ply ends
Alignment shifter for aligning the ply edges
Ply counter - for counting the number of plies
Spreader carrier - for carrying the spread
Bolt drive - for rotating the bolt
Roll feeder - for automatic fabric roll feeding
Defect scanner - for finding any defect in the fabric
Emergency stop device - for stopping the machine
due to faults


Turntable spreading machine
Enables the turning of the
entire roll through 180 degrees

The maneuverable spreader
adjusts for face-up-one-way,
face-to-face-nap-one-way and
face-to-face spreading.

Rolls weighs up to 150 lbs. of
fabric.

Variety of width is possible.


Supporting devices
End catcher for catching the ply end
End cutter - for cutting the ply end
Bolt drive for rotating the bolt
Turntable system for lateral rotation of fabric bolt
Ply counter - for counting the number of plies
Ply width - for detecting ply deviation
Double decker attachments for holding two or
more bolts
simultaneously
Spreader carrier for carrying the spread


Bibliography
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