Projectile Loom Electronic Modernisation
topic
Electronic modernisation retrofits for Sulzer projectile looms replace mechanical cam-controlled timing systems with programmable electronic control of shed timing, weft feeder, and weft selector, add electronic warp and weft stop motions replacing mechanical drop wires and feelers, and integrate loom data monitoring with production management systems, extending the operational life of mechanically sound used projectile looms with updated electronic capability that improves efficiency and enables production data collection without new loom capital investment.
Role
Extends the economic life of the large installed base of Sulzer projectile looms by updating their electronic capability to current standards while retaining the proven mechanical systems that have already been depreciated, with modernisation investment providing improved efficiency and monitoring at a fraction of new loom cost and enabling continued competitive operation in the wide-width heavy fabric niches where projectile technology retains application advantages.