Eltex Tension Monitor - Weaving Machine Model

The Eltex Electronic Tension Monitor ( ETM -weft ) is an on-line device designed for weaving machine applications. The device continuously monitors the weft yarn tension and at the same time acts as a yarn break detector.

The ETM weft communicates with the machine computer allowing the option of displaying the weft tension as a graph and/or automatically controlling the weft brakes. The yarn tension is measured as a force on the sensing element. The yarn angle across the element is predetermined by two guide eyelets. The necessary deviation is kept as small as possible but still allows the yarn to enter and leave the unit in any direction.

Features

Monitors the weft yarn tension continuously

Generates machine stop at a yarn break

Stop motion for double insertion and with Anti-2 function as an option

The weft yarn can enter or leave the sensor in either direction

Robust design

Advantages

Weaving efficiency improvement possible

Improves weaving quality

Simplifies setting of the yarn brakes

Allows repeated style changes in the weft more efficiently and accurately.

Fast sensor enables monitoring of rapidly changing yarn tension

Flash memory technique ­ future software upgrade possible

Overload protection

Eltex U.S., Inc., 1692 East Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer, SC 29651. Tel: 864-879-2131; Fax: 864-879-3734.