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2011-12-16

James Heal are proud to launch the redesigned Digital Tear Tester Elmatear2

Elmatear2 is a powerful and versatile instrument, which has been extensively re-designed with contemporary styling and a wide range of new features.

James Heal have recently undergone a Company wide strategic rebrand, which involved redesigning key instruments. Being such a popular James Heal Instrument, Elmatear2 was one of the first in line. Elmatear2 is a powerful and versatile instrument, which has been extensively re-designed with contemporary styling and a wide range of new features which offer real benefits, such as better value, increased accuracy, safety and flexibility. The instrument is supplied with everything the industry needs to start testing textiles, nonwovens, paper, board and plastics. Included is a full set of pendulum weights (A-D), a complete set of check weights and specimen, one spare blade and four specimen preparation tables. One unique optional feature is Pendulum Weight Kit (E), which allows double capacity to 128N. This makes it ideal for testing higher strength technical textiles such roofing shingles, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and high strength upholstery and apparel fabrics. Pendulum E allows for quick and easy clamping with innovative rotary cam lock jaws and interchangeable jaw faces.

User friendly software has been devised by their technical experts to bring out a system where no calculations are required, and a statistical analysis of results will be generated. An optional PC software package is also available. Fool proof in operation, Elmatear2 has automatic level compensation, automatic pendulum weight detection, automatic zeroing and visible and audible indicators. With user welfare in mind, it has built-in safety, having no finger traps, two handed release of pendulum and automatic arrest of pendulum. To ensure continued satisfaction and compliance, James Heal offer a complete Service and UKAS Calibration package. This includes, worldwide service, ISO 17025 Calibration Service and 18 Months’ Warranty.

Asteks to meet the global market at ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025

Getting ready to take its place at ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025 with advanced grinding solutions and a wide range of aprons and cots, Asteks is expanding its target for the Asian market. The company, focusing on strengthening relations with current and potential customers, will highlight the “Made in Türkiye” label with its innovative and competitive products.

New impulses for the textile care industry: Texcare 2024 supporting programme

The focus of Texcare International 2024 (6-9 November) will be on the major challenges facing the textile care industry, including automation, energy saving, circular models and textile hygiene. Together with its partners, the leading trade fair has designed a supporting programme that can offer progressive impulses for the future of the sector.

Microfactory for filter bags developed in Sweden

After an intensive few years of development, ACG Kinna Automatic and ACG Nyström – members of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association –have delivered the first microfactory for the production of fully finished filter bags to a major international filtration industry customer, in cooperation with JUKI Central Europe.

Indorama Ventures enables brands to scale circular textiles through proven, traceable supply chains

Indorama Ventures, a global leader in recycled polyester staple fibers and filament yarns, will exhibit at Textiles Recycling Expo in Brussels on June 24–25. At the event, the company will show how brands and textile manufacturers can build traceable, circular textile supply chains by working with proven partners who deliver recycled materials on an industrial scale.

RECOVER™ launches Recover™ Yarns to accelerate recycled cotton uptake

Recover™, a leading materials science company and one of the world’s largest producers of recycled cotton fiber, today announces the launch of Recover™ Yarns, a curated portfolio of ready-to-use yarn solutions designed to accelerate the adoption of recycled cotton across the apparel supply chain.

Barmag and Hitech Automation enter into partnership for an auto-doff system for texturing machines

Barmag (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. and Hitech Automation Solutions PVT LTD. of Surat, India, have agreed to an exclusive partnership to jointly market Hitech’s Doffmatic automation solution for Barmag’s proven manual eFK texturing machines. In many texturing facilities, manual doffing processes remain heavily operator-dependent – resulting in issues such as increased scrap, inconsistent quality, and limited productivity.

Uster’s new Recycling Opening Index guides spinners to the perfect blend

Uster AFIS 6 now offers the key data for better decisions when blending recycled fibers. Process control is decisive in determining the quality and economic outcome. The new R Recycling Module of AFIS 6 introduces the Recycling Opening Index (ROI), so spinners can optimize their circularity credentials. It was officially launched at ITM 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye.