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Hosiery/​Seamless

The perfect combination in a unique solution

ULTRAFEEDER2 and UNICO2 are the ideal storage and release solution from Italian yarn feed solutions manufacturer BTSR.

27th July 2022

Knitting Industry
 |  Olgiate Olona (VA), Italy

Hosiery/​Socks, Sports/​Activewear

Italian manufacturer of yarn feed solutions BTSR has announced that its ULTRAFEEDER2, the top selling yarn constant tension feeder on the market, is now available with a new concept innovative yarn ‘storage and release’ solution.

The UNICO2 device (BTSR Patent) is applied on ULTRAFEEDER2 and is specifically designed for hosiery, circular and flat knitting applications. It is able to automatically compensate for sudden and high yarn absorption variations, by featuring both positive yarn constant tension control and yarn storage and release capabilities.

© BTSR

Among the main benefits, UNICO2 guarantees top quality standards in the textile product, by allowing the machine to operate at max machine speed and efficiency. Additionally, UNICO2 comes with Graduation Compression Function for unlimited new product styles and fashion features capability.

The following impressive benefits in a wide range of textile applications, make this product unique, says Varese based BTSR:

- High stitch selection capability (hosiery)

- Toe and heel application (socks)

- Extreme patterns and all yarns applications by replacing traditional storage feeders (seamless)

- Reverse function capability (flat knitting, including shoe uppers)

- Striper and striper jacquard application (circular knitting)

Great value worldwide

For over twenty-five years, BTSR has been the international reference partner for major companies operating in the textile chain, from yarn preparation processes to textile manufacturing.

BTSR’s solutions include electronic sensors and smart systems aimed at meeting the most sophisticated requirements for yarn running monitoring, feed tension keeping and main quality parameter control on any type of yarn – from traditional textile fibres to elastomers, glass fibres, carbon fibres.

The BTSR trademark is recognized by the textile industry players, as synonymous with reliability and innovation. BTSR represents great value all over the world thanks to a widespread international distribution network, covering over 30 countries, and capable of assuring a qualified service throughout the major markets, from Europe to North/South America and the Far East.

Download the UNICO2 leaflet

www.btsr.com

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