Roll Spreader optimizes material alignment, utilization.
Press Release Summary:
GERBERspreader XLs125 ensures material rolls weighing up to 160 lb are spread without tension and that edges are perfectly aligned. Capable of spreading woven or knit materials in roll or flat form for variety of applications, machine enables parts to be nested closer to beginning, end, and edges of spread. Windows®-based, icon-driven interface facilitates operation, while fabric roll cradle feed system tilts automatically to facilitate loading and unloading.
Original Press Release:
Gerber Technology Introduces the GERBERspreader XLs125
19 July 2007 - Connecticut, USA - Gerber Technology today introduced the GERBERspreader XLs125, the latest addition to its new series of performance spreading products, called the XLs Series. XLs Series spreaders are developed and manufactured to yield an exceptional price to performance ratio. The XLs125 is the second product in the new series and offers a higher weight and roll capacity as well as additional features to fit virtually every spreading application. The XLs125 is Gerber's most flexible spreader.
The easy-to-use XLs125 assures material rolls weighing up to 125 kg (160 lb) are spread without tension and edges are perfectly aligned. It is capable of spreading woven or knit materials in roll or flat form for a wide variety of applications. It provides accurate and consistent spread length and alignment of fabric edges which enables parts to be nested closer to the beginning, end, and edges of the spread, eliminating end loss and optimizes material utilization. The fabric roll cradle feed system tilts automatically for easy material loading and unloading of rolled material. The XLs125 also features a simplified Windows®-based icon-driven user interface that is easy to learn and easy to train new users to operate. Many languages are supported, including Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and English.
Gerber customer Lisama Sociedade de Confecções, Lda., a leading manufacturer of jeans and casual wear in Portugal, tested the XLs125. "With the XLs125 we are able to enter the length and number of plies and walk away, something we have never been able to do before," said Luciana, spreader operator. "We are also very impressed by the edge accuracy of this system."
The XLs125's reliable, robust construction and strength of design ensures minimal downtime in typical use and easy maintenance with existing resources. In addition, the XLs125 offers low installation, training and other one-time costs as well as lower ongoing costs for parts and maintenance labor.
"We are pleased to expand our spreader line with this versatile and affordable system that is suitable for a variety of applications," said Jorn Sorensen, product manager, GERBERspreader & GERBERlabeler Systems. "GERBERspreaders have long been recognized as the benchmark for spreading performance and our new XLs Series maintains that leadership position. Our goal with the XLs product line is to offer our customers spreading systems that deliver unprecedented accuracy, exceptional performance, and maximum repeatability at breakthrough price points."
About Gerber Technology
Gerber Technology (www.gerbertechnology.com), a business unit of $575 million corporation Gerber Scientific, Inc., develops and manufactures the world's leading brands of integrated software and hardware automation systems for manufacturers and retailers in the sewn products and flexible materials industries. These systems automate and significantly improve the efficiency of information management, product design and development, pre-production, and production processes. The company offers specialized solutions to a variety of end-user markets including apparel, transportation interiors, furniture, composites and industrial fabrics. Gerber Technology's world headquarters are located in Tolland, Connecticut, U.S.A. with regional offices, agents and distributors in 126 countries serving a total of more than 17,500 customers through eleven Customer Solutions Centers on six continents. The company engineers and manufactures its products in various locations in the United States, Europe and Asia.
Established in 1968, Gerber Technology is one of four businesses of Gerber Scientific, Inc. (www.gerberscientific.com) of South Windsor, Connecticut, U.S.A., a corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the "GRB" symbol.
Cheryl Tuttle
Regional Marketing Manager, Americas and Public Relations
Gerber Technology, A Gerber Scientific Company
24 Industrial Park Road West
Tolland, CT 06084 USA
860-871-3748 phone
860-871-3779 fax
www.gerbertechnology.com
