#ITM 2018

2018-03-27

Graf + Cie at ITM 2018

Graf will present the wide portfolio of solutions for clothings for short staple cards, roller cards and combs for combing machines at ITM 2018 in hall 3, booth 313A and together with the Turkish partner, Sarteks Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş, in hall 3, booth 313B. The exhibition is held in Istanbul from April 14 to 17, 2018 at the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress.

The company Graf is located in Rapperswil (Switzerland). As a complete system provider, Graf offers a comprehensive package from product and technical advice to service and service equipment. This full range of products and services is designed to deliver maximum value to customers. In addition, Graf supports its customers by developing custom-made solutions for all their application needs.

Graf’s new products and product systems have one goal: to strengthen the customers’ position in their markets. Graf + Cie AG will show its wide portfolio of solutions for the spinning and preparation process.

The wide range of clothing’s available for any type of card and especially designed for excellent carding quality to produce high-grade yarns.

Ri-Q-Comb flex, the new circular comb series with height adjustable geometry for up to 20% lower imperfections

The innovative Hipro clothing, suitable for all standard man-made fibers in the nonwoven sector and also for wool, standing for increased production compared to conventional clothing and reduced fiber fly

Besides the displayed applications, Graf provides a wide range solutions in carding-, combing- and nonwoven-processes. A detailed overview about Graf + Cie AG and supported applications can be found at www.graf-companies.com.

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