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Allma and VolkmannTwisting and Cabling Systems

competence in twisting

competence in twisting

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Twisting and cabling systems at a glance

Market Process Machine type

Technical yarns Hybrid yarns

Two-for-one twisting Allma TC2

Tire cord Direct cabling

Direct cablingTwo-for-one twisting

Allma CC4

Allma CC3

Staple fibre yarns Two-for-one twisting Volkmann CTVolkmann FT

Carpet yarns Two-for-one twistingDirect cabling

Heatsetting

Volkmann CC

Volkmann HS

Glass filament yarns Ring twisting systems Volkmann GT

3Oerlikon Saurer Product Overview

Oerlikon Saurer is a Business Unit in the textile segment of the globally successful technology group OC Oerlikon. With groundbreaking technological innovations, Oerlikon Saurer and their product lines Allma and Volkmann are the leading international suppliers of top-performing twisting and cabling systems. Product innovations which are tailor-made to cus-tomers’ needs together with an extensive range of services guarantee a high degree of production reliability as well as maximum added value and value retention.The extremely motivated and competent team of the Allma and Volkmann Product Lines ensures the long-term continu-ity of these values.

Being a market leader is a commitmentFor decades already, the Allma Product Line has been constantly setting new technological milestones in twisting technology. Allma production systems offer leading technol-ogy all over the world for tire cord and technical yarns. For more than 100 years already, the name of Volkmann has stood for high-quality twisting machines.

The global success in the market segments staple fibre yarns, glass filament yarns and carpet yarns is based upon years of close cooperation with our customers. The following applies to both the product lines:Our staff create innovations which serve to improve qual-ity and productivity and which are geared completely to the needs of our customers, and to the requirements of the markets and further processing.

Comprehensive service reliabilityOerlikon Saurer customers benefit not only from an excel-lent product quality but also from a variety of services rigorously adapted to their individual profiles. The spectrum ranges from operation planning with comprehensive advis-ing, erection, commissioning, training, laboratory tests plus inspections and maintenance right through to reliable product supervision and procurement of original spare parts – even decades after purchase. The application technology centres and customer training facilities are spacious and equipped with a state-of-the-art infrastructure.

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From the sturdy rope for eternity via media-effective races with high tech sport sailing culminating in the finest yarn in vital human organs – this is the world of technical yarns. High-quality products for indus-tries with innovative and top-performing applications: in mechanical engineering, in medical technology, in aviation and space travel, in the future-oriented energy-optimised automobile industry, in the building industry and many other applications in countless products for today and tomorrow. There is an unbe-lievable variety of opportunities for technical yarns.

Allma – products for successful companiesTrying something new, making tomorrow’s world even better and even more worth living, and working in close collaboration with customers to make these ideas become reality – these are the incitements and keynotes responsible for the success and reputation of Allma products. Allma customers benefit from technological leadership and top quality machine construction together with a long-standing partnership of mutual trust.

Opening up new marketsIn order to meet the requirements of tomorrow, Allma Product Line develops market-oriented and custom-tailored solutions. Allma twisting and cabling systems focus on quality, flexibility and economic efficiency when giving our customers the competitive edge with innovative developments. Our emphasis is clearly on the market requirements of the future. This makes the Allma TC2 a success guarantee for each production, because it surpasses the status quo in every respect and sets new standards.

Competence in Twisting – Technical Yarns


Allma TC2Two-for-one twisting machine for all technical yarns made of single and multiple yarns – For opening up new markets.

Spindle sizes of 280 to 330 for your individual production �requirementsDelivery speed up to 450 m/min �Machine up to 120 spindles �

Your advantagesUnique material flexibility, e.g. PA, PES, PP, PE, CV, AR, �PVA, Dyneema, etc.Large count range from 235 dtex to 60,000 dtex �Maximum production flexibility thanks to individually con- �trollable spindlesRange of twists from 12 to 733 tpm �Unbeatable productivity thanks to delivery speed of up to �450 m/minAllma PrimePac – Top package quality with up to 25 per- �cent higher package density

Electronically controlled thread reserve PreciTail® �Pneumatic threading system AiroMat �Doubling device for multi-ply constructions and hybrid �yarns with up to 6 single yarnsHighest twist and package quality due to online monitor- �ing and controlling of the entire processEasy operation through worldwide unique machine �concept


Enormous demands are made on tires and thus on tire cord: complete safety, maximum loading capac-ity and the greatest comfort possible. Fulfilling these demands satisfactorily is the secret of successful tire manufacturers. The willingness to develop innovative products is particularly pronounced in this prestigious segment. Run-flat tires or inventive rubber compounds which lower energy consumption even further, are exam-ples which really guarantee success.

Allma – winning performanceThe tire industry relies on new technologies in order to be equipped for the market demands of the future. Allma Product Line works together with customers in the development and implementation of product innovations and supports them with technical solutions and know-how. Allma tire cord machines represent a market share of approx. 65 % of the world’s tire cord production. Allma Product Line is thus the world’s largest twisting and cabling machine manufacturer for the tire industry. All tire manufacturers benefit from the uncompromising production quality, reliability and cost-effectiveness of our range of products and services.

Convincing answers Allma Product Line has optimal machine solutions for the most varied production requirements. All raw materials can be produced with the desired quality and cost-effectiveness on Allma machines. Whether for the mass market or the high-end segment, with the Allma cabling and twisting systems customers can choose the solution they need. A technical feature which sets us apart is for example the newly developed outer yarn delivery system, which allows energy savings of up to 50 %, thus setting a new milestone in the cabling technology. The constant quality monitoring of each individual spindle ensures a consistently high cord quality.

Competence in Twisting – Tire Cord


Allma CC4 – the energy-saving miracleAward-winning direct cabling machine for the manufacture of high-quality balanced 2-ply tire cord.

Spindle sizes of 205 to 290 for economical use �to meet your individual requirementsSpindle speed up to 11 000 rpm �Machine up to 168 spindles �Yarn count range from 940 to 2520 dtex �

Your advantagesEnergy consumption reduced by up to 50 % compared �with other models in the marketHeat load reduced by up to 50 % �Up to 50 % fewer yarn breaks �Significantly reduced noise level �Maximum economic efficiency and quality �

Allma CC3 High-performance cabling and twisting machine with ulti-mate flexibility for the manufacture of high-quality 1- to 3-ply tire cord and technical yarns.

Two-for-one package for twisting cap ply, chafer and �further technical yarns up to a maximum of 120 m/min delivery speed. Also for twisting of unbalanced 2-ply and balanced and unbalanced 3-ply tire cord

Your advantagesMaximum flexibility thanks to cabling and two-for-one �twisting on the same machineProcesses all materials in the tire cord industry �High-grade components in the yarn path ensure the �processing of even the most sensitive materials such as rayon and aramidSame lengths on twist packages �Reduced staff requirement �


In the wide-ranging market for staple fibre yarns, fashion trends such as, for instance, finer and finer yarn counts and the quality demands made on the yarns used, are still the decisive factors for success. The need to reduce energy costs and increase profitability are basic parameters which are of decisive importance in today’s globalised competition. For us, this means targeting our development and design-ing technologies with the help of which twisting mills can manufacture high quality products, lower their energy costs and thus further optimise their profitability.

Volkmann – e-save high tech for staple fibre yarnsBesides research and development, Volkmann has for many years been giving top priority to intensive product management and market support, and the knowledge gained has been used for furthering product development. Volkmann production systems are based on the synthesis of tried and tested techniques and the most progressive technology. Energy-optimised drives plus further components and elements based on reducing energy costs make Volkmann twisting machines pioneers of new technologies, for instance with the new eco spindles and eco drive technology with their enormous savings potential of up to 40 %. In this way, our customers are assured of many years of competitiveness – even when market conditions become tougher. Every Volkmann production system is designed today already for the markets of tomorrow and is geared to the specific market requirements and wishes of the customers. For all staple fibre yarns – from the mass product to the most exclusive designer wear – every customer has their individual solu-tions based on the Volkmann CT (CompactTwister) and the Volkmann FT (FusionTwister).

Competence in Twisting – Staple Fibre Yarns


Volkmann CTHigh-performance twisting machine with a large variety of functional options for all staple fibre yarns.

e � -save: - eco spindles - eco drive technologyDelivery speeds of up to 120 m/min on 6”- and 8”-cross- �wound twist packagesElectronic headstock with servo drive technology �6” up to 2 x 6” direct feed «TwinPack» for conical formats �4°20’ and 5°57’

Your advantagesProcess step doubling is eliminated with polyacrylic and �knitting yarnsOptimal adaptation of the crosswound twist packages to �the subsequent processesShortest machine changeover times �Excellent yarn results �

Volkmann FTPerformance-optimised twisting machine for yarns in the medium and fine yarn count range.

e � -save: - eco spindles - eco drive technologyHigh productivity with spindle speeds of up to 15 000 rpm �Mechanical headstock for delivery speeds of up to �80 m/minUp to 240 spindles in four spindle sizes with and without �antiballoon ringBest quality of crosswound twist packages �

Your advantagesExcellent price-performance ratio �Highly reliable �Easy operation �Low maintenance requirement �


One of the main characteristics of the carpet market is its fashion diversity. The design possibilities are endless and always dynamic, and creativity is indispensable to keep up with competition. Looks, com-fort, structure and costs are the parameters which decide a carpet’s success. As a supplier of cabling and twisting machines for carpet yarns, Volkmann Product Line is very well aware of these challenges and can offer solutions which help the carpet yarn manufacturer to be part of this varied, lively market and to be able to competently fulfil even the most demanding requirements. In Volkmann Product Line, our customers have a reliable, long-standing partner who sets standards with regard to solid machine construction and textile processing technology. With Heat-SET, i.e. by integrating heatsetting in the cabling process, Volkmann Product Line sets a new milestone in the manufacture of carpet yarns.

Volkmann carpet yarn solutions – combining experience and visionA secret of good carpet yarns is a combination of traditional values with state-of-the-art technological developments and findings. For decades already, Volkmann products have been at the forefront of carpet development with their innovative and reliable two-for-one twisting and cabling machines. In close collaboration with many renowned carpet manufacturers, Volkmann products are in constant and successful development.

Integrating Heat-SET – realising visionsHeat-SET allows for cabling and heatsetting the carpet yarn in one process run. This considerably shortens the process chain and new standards with regard to economic efficiency, flexibility and process management are set.

Competence in Twisting – Carpet Yarns


Volkmann CCTwo-for-one twisting and cabling machine for the production of carpet yarns.

Perfect carpet yarnsExtremely cost-effective �Processing of all standard yarn qualities �State-of-the-art machine handling �Ergonomic creel, optionally with pneumatic support �Creel yarn tensioners for special yarns �Pneumatic threading �Quality monitoring �Individual adjustment to customer requirements �

Volkmann HSSetting new standards with regard to economic efficiency, flexibility and process management.

Heat-SET processCabling, heatsetting and winding all in one process run �

Decisive competitive advantagesReduced handling �Less material in process �Less waste �Reduced space requirement �Simplified workflow management �Shorter processing times �


A market with a promising future for products which do not yet exist; constantly growing and full of inno-vations. This is how the market for twisted glass filament yarns could be described. Mainly for printed circuits, but also in special applications. Minimal electrical conductibility and resistivity make textile glass ideal for use in the electronics industry. Advanced production systems are a basic prerequisite for the manufacture of twisted glass filament yarns for this highly dynamic market.

Volkmann sets new standards Besides the hitherto existing customer requirements such as reliability, yarn quality and cost-effec-tiveness, new parameters are gaining in importance in glass filament production: a high technological standard, performance and ergonomic innovations are making a large contribution to its success. The Volkmann Product Line achieved a major breakthrough with the further development of the Volk-mann GT (GlassTwister). This innovative high-performance ring twisting machine has really proven itself in the market and has set new standards with its technological features.Among these are state-of-the-art drive components for the creel baskets, ring rail and ring twisting spindles, central setting via touchscreen plus the constant monitoring of the process parameters and production data together with a host of further elements. The result is first-class glass filament and bob-bin qualities.

Competence in Twisting – Glass Filament Yarns


Volkmann GTInnovative high-performance ring twisting machine for up twisting glass filament yarns.

Slip-free drive components: �Creel baskets with separate drivePrecise separate motor drive for the ring twisting spindles �Servo drives for controlling the ring rail movement �Data input and data query: central setting of all product �parameters on touchscreenMonitoring of process parameters and production data �

Drying systemsVarious drying systems are available as an option for the Volkmann GT. Customers have a choice of three designs, namely using air, steam or infrarot drying. In addition, they can order the machines as an enclosed model. We shall be happy to answer all our customers’ questions on suitable drying systems, in collaboration with proven specialists.

Your advantagesMaximum reliability �Best yarn and finished bobbin quality �Excellent cost-effectiveness �Great flexibility �Low energy consumption �Low noise level �State-of-the-art machine handling �Ergonomic and user-friendly machine �Individual adaptation to customer requirements �


Why e-save?

Save energy costs with e-saveAll the signs are clear: energy will become more and more scarce and more and more expensive. So energy savings in production are of major importance. There is an ever greater willingness to invest in new technologies in order to achieve energy-efficient production that is in line with the market. The products from Allma and Volkmann Product Lines offer innovative solutions together with increased energy efficiency. Allma and Volkmann machines which have reduced their energy consumption by at least 20 % compared to the market standard receive the e-save certification.

These machines from Oerlikon Saurer, Allma Product Line, are e-save certified

Allma TC2 Allma CC3Allma CC4

Conventional

e-save

power

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Allma CC4

Allma CC3Volkmann CC

Volkmann CT/FT

Allma CC4 is a new milestone in the successful energy efficiency programme e-save at Oerlikon Saurer. The new future-oriented technology enables energy savings of up to 50 %.

Besides optimised spindle geometry, the new e-save spindle technology for Volkmann CC (CarpetCabler and Carpet-Twister) and Allma CC3 (CableCorder) offer the customer decisive advantages with regard to flexibility, twisting and cabling as well as a wide yarn count range.

The new eco spindle technology and the eco drive con-cept for Volkmann CT (CompactTwister) and Volkmann FT (FusionTwister) impress with an energy savings potential of up to 40 %.

These machines from Oerlikon Saurer, Volkmann Product Line, are e-save certified

Volkmann CC Volkmann CT Volkmann FT


Customer Support – Security for investments, added value and product quality

As a perfect complement to their plants and components, Oerlikon Saurer offer their customers one of the most comprehensive ranges of services. Plant planning which is tailor-made to the customer’s individual requirements, thorough instruc-tion and training, supplying of original spare parts even decades after installation of the plant – the services which Oerlikon Saurer offer are a guarantee of productivity and value retention.

Instruction and trainingTraining is a tradition at Oerlikon Saurer.We use our experience and know-how to train the users and fulfil the learning objectives developed together with the customer, using both practical and theo-retical methods. To ensure this, professional instructors at Oerlikon Saurer work in large training centres equipped with the latest textile technology. We also train the operating staff on site in the customer’s factory if so desired. Training information and dates can be found on our homepage and in the customer portal myOerlikon.

Counselling and technological supportExperienced inspectors are constantly on the road to assist their customers. In addition, fully equipped service depots and competent service teams are at your disposal on the spot in all the major textile markets. Whether erection, commis-sioning or inspection – well-founded advice and optimal care are guaranteed. Oerlikon Saurer is available with advice to customers on all aspects of twist-ing. Our specialists in the technology centres assemble individual process data, carry out testing, evaluate the results and ensure that optimal yarn qualities are obtained.

Maintenance and repairsOerlikon Saurer guarantees worldwide servicing and maintenance services for its product lines Allma and Volkmann as well as health-checks for custom-ers’ plants. When problems and questions arise, qualified personnel in fully equipped “Repair Centres“ offer efficient, fast solutions – thus ensuring minimum downtimes of your plant. This is backed up by efficient logistics and a stock man-agement geared to your needs.


Upgrades for machinesThe plants of the Allma and Volkmann Product Lines stand for reliability and qual-ity. After years of constant deployment, it makes sense to adapt these machines to the latest technological standard in order to increase their productivity and reliability. In order to let older plants benefit from the results of our research and development, Oerlikon Saurer regularly offers customers interesting upgrade pack-ages. Integrating elements of state-of-the-art techniques and technologies into existing machines maintains the value of an investment also in the long term.

Original spare parts serviceMachines must produce in order to be lucrative. In order to keep machine down-times to an absolute minimum, the original spare parts ordering system SECOS is available to customers day-in and day-out. Machine and customer-specific original spare parts are available online right around the clock via an uncomplicated, safe system. Efficient global logistics together with customer-orientated stock manage-ment ensure optimal availability and guaranteed production.

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myOerlikon.com is the future-orien-tated online portal for Oerlikon Saurer customers. myOerlikon.com gives reliable answers fast and clearly to all questions regarding products and production. Its innovative modules give you full support: SECOS for purchas-ing, merchandise planning and stock management, and in production you can rely on the online documentation for servicing, maintenance and trouble-shooting.

SECOS – 24/7/365The successful e-commerce tool from Oerlikon Saurer - SECOS – has been tried and tested many times over. More and more customers all over the world are turning to this online ordering system to purchase their original spare parts. Closely linked to our ERP system and the global logistics management, SECOS offers optimal availability and ultra-fast delivery, making additional savings on cost-intensive warehousing. Thanks to its intuitive user interface, SECOS is very easy to use.

Online documentationWith the online documentation, users of myOerlikon.com have access at all times to the latest documents of their individual machine park. Here, too, the particularly user-friendly interface and a search function provide the required information fast and accurately.

Trouble-shootingThe trouble-shooting handbook pro-vides practical aid for self-help. At the touch of a button, the knowledge and experience of our engineers and technicians is available to you online. With the targeted error search, you can minimise machine breakdowns. Regular updates guarantee constant availability of the latest knowledge and information.

Knowledge databaseThe knowledge that has been assem-bled and made available here helps our customers to achieve optimal process sequences and product qualities, and at the same time enables them to train their own personnel. You benefit from the latest knowledge of techniques and technologies, machines and material.

NewsHere you can find everything you need to know. One glance saves time-con-suming research and points the way to solutions such as upgrade packages, modernisation, special offers, practical experience reports, background analy-ses, tips, addresses and much more.

Test myOerlikon Visit us now and see how myOerlikon makes your job easier. Experience the new service dimension on our informa-tion page www.myOerlikon.com. You will benefit in every way.

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