2002 gets off to a "SUPERLOOPER" start!

The FEHRER "SUPERLOOPER", which was originally designed on the basis of the high-performance NL 21/S double-board needle loom, has provided a whole new range of random velours for the automotive trim, hometex and outdoor sports surface sectors. What's more, the machine has recently been further upgraded with special FEHRER "pitch pattern" know-how. This facilitates the manufacture of ribbed velours with just 2mm gaps using a special, multipurpose needle distribution and approximately 11,600 needles per linear metre.

The "SUPERLOOPER" can also be equipped with "GBB 75" needle distribution in both needling zones, which not only offers 15,000 needles per metre, but also virtually mark-free velour surfaces. In addition, the "SUPERLOOPER" is available in a "Formula 1" version, the "SUPERFAST", which can run at up to 3,000 rpm, while still providing that legendary FEHRER quality.

If these superlatives were not enough, the "SUPERLOOPER" also lives up its name with a wealth of other outstanding technical features. For example, it has two cleaning rollers for brush combing and a patented self-centring system to ensure flat needling, uniform velour surfaces and the prevention of marking caused by crooked brushes.

The "SUPERLOOPER" brush transport system is longer than its more conventional counterparts. Initially, this would appear to be a slightly higher priced concept, but in the long run, it saves costs and quality losses by minimising brush wear. The FEHRER brush system also guarantees superior product quality though reduced expansion and constant intervals between the brushes. Moreover, the "SUPERLOOPER" is fitted with a much stronger structure than its "rivals". This cuts bending levels, an advantage that is clearly of special importance in the case of sizeable machine widths.

And while we're on the subject of clarity, the "SUPERLOOPER" offers a visualisation system that is second to none. The machine operators have a far easier life and higher productivity and happy workers result!

March 2002