Vision processing optical sensor WeftMaster® FALCON-i

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Overview
The yarn defect sensor WeftMaster® FALCON-i is an optical sensor that detects the smallest yarn defects, knots and other irregularities in filament yarns and tapes used in the production of technical fabrics.

Key functions

• Real-time detection of knots, fluff, filamentation, stretch faults and similar irregularities
• Autonomous operation with an intuitive user interface
• Quality level selection with one button

Adaptive quality control / Installation positions

• Between cone and prewinder — prevents knots being erroneously woven
• Between prewinder and weft sensor — detects defects occurring on prewinder or deflections
• After weft sensor — detects defects that can occur on prewinder, weft sensor or deflections

Application examples

• Carbon fabrics — ensures the fabric quality required for lightweight composite parts
• Tire cords — supports zero-defect production for safety-relevant textile components
• Sailcloth — used for high-performance fabrics that must retain shape and resist environmental stress

Performance and compatibility

• Suitable for filament yarns and tapes of any color, including conductive materials, monofilament and multifilament yarns
• Designed for reliable operation under machine vibrations and at high speeds (documented up to 30 meters/second)
• Examples of detectable fault types shown in product imagery: fluff, stretch faults, filamentation and related faults

Media

• Product brochure (English) is available
• Product animation / demonstration video available

Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Product name: WeftMaster® FALCON-i
• Function: Optical yarn defect sensor for filament yarns and tapes (knots, fluff, filamentation, stretch faults)
• Operation: Autonomous with intuitive user interface; one-button quality selection
• Installation positions: between cone and prewinder; between prewinder and weft sensor; after weft sensor
• Supported yarn types: any color, conductive materials, monofilament and multifilament yarns
• Operational conditions: reliable under machine vibrations and at high speeds (up to approx. 30 m/s)
• Media: product brochure (PDF) and demonstration video available