Frankl and Thomas Inc., Greenville, S.C., has introduced a new air-jet relay nozzle for modern
weaving machines. The air-saver nozzle produces an air velocity of more than 100 meters per second,
which will allow for more inserts per minute or will reduce the air consumption to achieve the same
amount of production compared to other nozzles.The nozzle has undergone extensive testing in
American mills and is now being used for production.Nozzles are currently available for Picanol,
Sulzer-Ruti, Dornier and Tsudakoma looms. Custom products can be manufactured per the customers
exact requirements.
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