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VERSATILE TESTING –SECURE QUALIFICATION

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TENSILE TESTING

IMPROVED YARN QUALITY, HIGHER MARKET VALUE . . .

How would you like to eradicate or drastically reduce the level ofsecond-quality yarns you produce? Do you need a simple and reliableway to analyze the measured values you get from your tensile testing?Do you want immediate and automatic assessment of tested materialand yarn quality?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, we suggest you takea closer look at the USTER® tensile tester. With itscountless evaluation possibilities, the USTER® givesall the known measured values in tensile testing and offers improvedanalysis of the yarn quality. The results determine the tested yarn’ssuitability for knitting or weaving. And -- because USTER®

are integrated in the USTER® -- yarn quality can beautomatically tested and evaluated.

YARN QUALITY CONTROL AT A GLANCE

The quality management expertise of Uster Technologies AG meansthat users of the USTER® have the advantage ofboth a fast overview of test results and fully detailed information overa longer period of time. The USTER® covers all therelevant quality parameters. This means quality control at a glance –you see instantly whether the yarn produced meets the requiredstandards. And the unique USTER® Limit Editor facilityallows you to specify and set your own limits for alerts and controls. Thesystem then takes over, managing complete monitoring and control ofall test values. The measured values can also be rated objectively, byapplying the integrated USTER® .

FLEXIBLE OPTIONS FOR YARN ANALYSIS

The USTER® can generate tailor-made reports, thanksto its intelligent user guide. Reports can easily be customized, withadjustable layouts, freely selectable columns and precise setting ofparameters. Line diagrams for strength and elasticity provide informa-tion in a way which numbers alone cannot express -- you can pinpoint,for example, periodic changes in the strength and elasticity. Stress-straincurves show the tensile strength and stretching behavior during theentire stress phase. The relevant stress area can also be observed inmore detail, according to the end use intended for the yarn. Detailedevaluation of individual curves is also possible.

EFFICIENT AND

USTER® QUALIPROFILE – PASSPORT TO AGREED QUALITY VALUES

With the USTER® integrated in the USTER®

, it is possible to directly compare the measuredvalues with predetermined yarn profiles. That means quality canbe judged at a glance. The USTER® is a vital tool –not only for internal quality assurance, but also for yarn tradingwith your customers. With USTER® you know – andyour customers know – that the yarn quality meets the agreed values.Benefit from USTER®’s experience and lower your quality costs withthis unique feature.

TOP TECHNOLOGY –TOTAL FLEXIBILITY AND EASE OF USE

The USTER® uses the latest software technologies.The evaluation unit can operate up to four tensile testers simulta-neously, resulting in a considerable saving of time and cost. With theUSTER® , strength measurements of up to 1500 N arepossible giving the flexibility to measure a wide variety of yarn types,including filament yarns, on the same system. The clamping strength,the thread brake and the yarn suction are all freely programmable –and adjustable to both the material being tested and the customer’sindividual requirements.

FLEXIBLE

RELIABLE AND VERSATILE –QUALITY COMPONENTS FOR OPTIMAL TESTING

A range of specially designed clamps and accessories guaranteesoptimal, reliable and reproducible testing of yarns, hanks, sliversand also fabric strips. Whatever material you wish to test, theUSTER® can be equipped with exactly the rightaccessories for the job. The clamps can be arranged horizontally orvertically, depending on the material being tested. With a horizontalclamping position, the danger of clamp breaks with critical yarns can beavoided, since a considerable percentage of the stress will be absorbedby the frictional surface.

THINK QUALITY,

THINK USTER®

SPECIAL SOFTWARE FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT OF FILAMENT YARNS

The filament yarn sector is fast moving, with new yarn types and novelapplication possibilities under continuous development. In recognitionof the special requirements of the filament yarn industry, USTER® hasintroduced a purpose-designed software package, which caters for thesechanging needs. Systematic quality control, using this special softwarewith the USTER® , means errors can be detected reliablyand at an early stage of the process. As well as the standard tensile testparameters, the filament yarn software package can also calculate thefollowing additional characteristics:• Various modules (Chord, Young, Secant, Tangent).• Elasticity-tension behavior of yarns.• Yield point definition by either strength or stretch.• Flow area of POY.• Retardation and relaxation tests.

ALL THE OPTIONS FOR TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENTIN THE FILAMENT INDUSTRY TOO

Uster Technologies AG is the global leader in testing systems forquality management along the entire textile chain, from fiber through tofabric. Combining the USTER® with the world-renownedUSTER® , for example, gives customers in the filamentyarn industry everything they need for a quality-testing regime which isalready recognized worldwide in their sector.

TENSILE TESTING FOR THE

FILAMENT YARN INDUSTRY

USTER® TENSORAPID 4

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• One strength tester for both staple and filament yarn sectors.

• Widest range of options for yarn quality assessment.

• Spectrograms plus scatter plot help identify periodic faults.

• USTER® – valuable quality passport for yarn trading.

• Special software packages – adaptable for individual requirements.

• Automatic changer for up to 40 bobbins – provides massive testing capacity.

For fast recognition, weak points are identified in color foreach specific customer.

Report Control

Built-in correlation with traditional elongation testing methodscovered by USTER® guarantees internationalacceptance. Standards recognized the world over facilitateyarn trading and optimize added value.

International USTER®

STATISTICS

Variations in tensile strength and elasticity are shown in aneasy-to-understand way.

Line Diagram

USTER® also recognizes periodic strengthand elasticity variations. The spectrogram here shows aperiodic fault with a wave length of 7.5 m.

Spectrogram

With filament yarns, the stress/strain curve allows numerousconclusions to be drawn concerning production characteristics.From the 500 tests made, key factors such as the flow area,the maximum tensile strength and the tear behavior canreadily be identified.

Force/Elongation Diagram

The hysteresis test determines the fatigue behavior of yarns.The example here shows a polyester filament yarn, dtex150f51.

Hysteresis Test

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WELCOME TO USTER®

THINK QUALITYThe Standard from Fiber to FabricUSTER® is the world’s leading supplier of total quality solutions from fiber to fabric.USTER® standards and precise measurement provide unparalleled advantages forproducing best quality at minimum cost.

USTER® – Think QualityOur commitment to state-of-the-art technology ensures the comfort and feel of thefinished product – satisfying the demands of a sophisticated market. We help ourcustomers to benefit from our applied knowledge and experience – to think quality,think USTER®.

Broad Range of ProductsUSTER® occupies a unique position in the textile industry. With our broad rangeof products, we have a wide reach across the textile chain that is unmatched by anyother supplier in the market.

Optimal Service – Complete SatisfactionKnow-how transfer and instant help – we are where our customers are. A total of 200certified service engineers worldwide grants fast and reliable technical support. Benefitfrom local know-how transfer in your specific markets and enjoy our service à la carte.

USTER® STATISTICS – The Textile Industry StandardsWe set the standards for quality control in the global textile industry. With USTER®

we provide the benchmarks that are the basis for the trading of textileproducts at assured levels of quality across global markets.

USTERIZED® – Brand Your Products with QualityUSTERIZED® stands for “defined quality assured” within the textile chain. We inviteselected customers to join the USTERIZED® Member Program. More information atwww.usterized.com.

USTER® WorldwideWith three technology centers, six regional service centers and 50 representativeoffices around the world, USTER® is always sure of delivering only the best to itscustomers. USTER® – committed to excellence, committed to quality. And that willnever change.

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