Nonwoven

High level of reliable manufacturing processes

Graf has become the world's leading supplier thanks to its high-quality products. Graf has been
manufacturing innovative flat clothings, metallic clothings for cards and roller cards, and combs for
combers since 1917.

As a system supplier, Graf's offer of services covers the entire range, from products and technical
assistance to service and service machinery. In addition, Graf supports its customers with individual
solutions for all application areas. Everything, from profile wires and carding wires to foundation
material and end products, is manufactured at Graf’s own production facilities in Europe. Thanks
to this indepth vertical integration, the Graf group ensures comprehensive process mastery and
superior quality.

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Roller card clothing 4

General information on metallic card clothings 6

Steel alloys 9

Border wires 10

Hipro 11

Graf identification code for metallic card clothings 12

Precision in roller card clothings 14

Nonwoven 15

Worsted yarn 20

Semi-worsted yarn 21

Accessories 22

Polishing and cleaning accessories 23

Graf setting gauges 24

Service and quality 25

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 Roller card clothing

Clothing types, designed for the widest range of requirements, are available
for processing a variety of raw materials on roller cards. The clothing types
indicated represent a selection from our unbeatably large product range.
For new and further developments, Graf joins forces with the most
renowned manufacturers of roller cards and nonwoven customers.

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Roller card clothing
All Graf card clothings are manufactured according to the ISO 9001 standard.
The following list provides an overview of the key components of the roller card.
Graf recommends using interlinked clothing:
• in the breast section of the roller card
• for safety reasons, particularly for large working widths
and for processing long and coarse man-made fibers
Feed rollers, feed roller cleaning rollers and pre-opening rollers
Graf recommends the use of interlinked clothing for these rollers.
Grooved rollers can be trued off for the installation of interlinked
clothings.
Cylinders and doffers
Graf manufactures optimized clothings for each type of fiber.
The clothings are continuously adapted to the latest technological
knowledge. Cylinder wires used for the fine fiber and recycling
area are available in special steel alloys.
Workers and stripper clothings
For processing man-made fibers or blends of man-made fibers
and wool, the best results are achieved with metallic card clothings.
Specially designed worker clothings with increased fiber adhesion
are available for processing difficult fibers.
Fancy rollers
Graf provides three types of fancy clothing:
• Standard fancy fillets
• Zig-zag fancy fillets
• Fancy sheets
The clothing number of the fancy is determined by the density
of the cylinder clothing. Standard fancy fillets and fancy sheets
are generally used for flexible cylinder clothings. They penetrate
the cylinder clothing.
Zig-zag fancy fillets are used for metallic cylinder clothings;
it is only in exceptional cases that they penetrate the clothing.
The zig-zag fancy fillet is designed to lift the fibers in combination
with the air flow produced.
Graf recommends Hipro clothing:
• on the following rollers: doffers, workers, strippers and
condenser rollers
• for the highest performance and precision with an
exceptionally long working life in normal profiles or as
interlinked clothing
Transfer rollers
The transfer roller clothing must be aggressive and sturdy
to ensure correct transport of the fibers. It is now possible to
use transport brush fillets to clothe transport rollers for worsted
yarns. These replace the well-known Tampico fillets that are
installed on the transport rollers, located between the breast
cylinder and Morel roller as well as between the first and
second morel roller.
Morel clothing
This clothing is only used on roller cards for worsted yarn,
and only on elements with burr removers. As a result of the
variable tooth pitch, optimum distribution of the teeth can be
achieved with only one clothing.
Random rollers
Clothings on random rollers are subject to increased wear.
Therefore, Graf also manufacturers the clothings in the
special steel alloy G4 (CUTTYSHARP). With the G4 or CS
(CUTYSHARP) alloy, the lifetime of the random roller clothing
can be increased by up to 30%.
Condenser rollers
Impeccable running properties are achieved with special
shapes and specially polished surfaces.
Take-off rollers
Graf offers optimized specifications with or without polished
surfaces.
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General information on metallic card clothing

Cylinder clothing: Clothing height, breast angle and density

6.0 – 5.5 mm For pre-rollers and breast rollers in the fiber range > 40 dtex

5.0 mm For pre-rollers and breast rollers in the fiber range > 12 – 40 dtex

For pre-rollers in the fiber range 6 – 12 dtex

4.0 – 3.5 mm
For finisher cylinders in the fiber range > 17 dtex

3.2 or 2.5 mm For finisher cylinders in the fiber range > 1 – 17 dtex

10 – 20° Depending on raw material specifications and roller diameters

32 – 550 p.p.s.i. Depending on raw material specifications

Doffer clothing: Clothing height, breast angle, density and shapes

5.0 mm For productions > 25 g/m² and for fibers > 8.8 dtex

4.0 mm For productions > 25 g/m² and for fibers < 8.8 dtex

30 – 45° Depending on raw material specifications

80 – 500 p.p.s.i. Depending on raw material specifications

Clothing with Used for man-made fibers and blends, particularly for fibers
lateral serration (R) with low adhesion, high production rates and heavy web weights

Clothing with beak- For processing very voluminous, siliconized raw fiber material
shape serration (G) or other fiber material that is hard to grip (high crimp)

Clothing with arched

Large capacity to retain fibers, sturdy teeth, good fiber adhesion
tooth shape (B)

Licker-in clothing: Clothing height, breast angle and density

7.5 – 5.0 mm For universal application

0 – 25° Depending on raw material specifications and roller diameters

21 – 80 p.p.s.i. Depending on raw material specifications

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General information on metallic card clothing

Worker clothing: Clothing height, breast angle, density and shapes

5.0 mm For productions > 25 g/m² and for fibers > 8.8 dtex

4.0 mm For fibers < 8.8 dtex

30 – 45° Depending on raw material specifications

50 – 500 p.p.s.i. Depending on raw material specifications and roller diameters

Shapes Depending on raw material specifications

Stripper clothing: Clothing height, breast angle, density and special features

6.0 – 5.5 mm For strippers on pre-rollers and breast rollers

5.0 mm For strippers on pre-rollers and breast rollers

4.0 – 3.2 mm For strippers on pre-rollers and breast rollers

10 – 40° For processing all fiber material and particularly voluminous and
siliconized fibers or fibre material with poor adhesion and high
delivery speed (= increased breast angle). Serrated clothing is
used for smooth and fine fibers and for high speeds.

32 – 300 p.p.s.i. Depending on raw material specifications

Surface ‘Blank hardened’ surface finish for fewer deposits of spinning agents
treatment of special fibers

Clothing for transfer rollers: Clothing height, breast angle, density and shapes

5.0 mm Depending on the pre-roller and position within the roller card

4.0 mm Depending on the pre-roller and position within the roller card

25 – 30° Depending on raw material specifications

70 – 200 p.p.s.i. Depending on raw material specifications

Clothing with Used for man-made fibers and blends, particularly for fibers
lateral serration (R) with low adhesion and high production rates

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General information on metallic card clothing

Random roller clothing: Clothing height, breast angle, density and special features

3.3 – 2.5 mm Depending on raw material specifications

10 – 25° Depending on raw material specifications

300 – 550 p.p.s.i. Depending on raw material specifications

Special alloy Increase in life time by up to 30 % with G4 (CUTTYSHARP) alloy

Surface Possible for some specifications; shorter and optimized running-in

treatment period with ‘blank hardened’ surface finish

Condenser roller clothing: Clothing height, breast angle, density and special features

4.0 – 6.0 mm Depending on raw materials specifications and production

40 – 45° Depending on raw materials specifications and production

47 – 170 p.p.s.i. Depending on raw materials specifications

Surface Possible for some specifications; shorter and optimized running-in

treatment period as well as cleaner clothings with ‘blank hardened’ surface finish

Morel clothing: Clothing height, breast angle, density and special features

3.4 mm Licker-in, breast rollers and Morel rollers

40 – 50° Licker-in, breast roller 40° – Morel rollers 50°

22 – 170 p.p.s.i. Depending on raw material specifications

As a result of the variable pitch, the simultaneous mounting of

Special features
two wires is no longer necessary.

Take-off rollers: Clothing height, breast angle, density and special features

4.0 – 3.5 mm Standard heights

28° negative to
Depending on raw material specifications
40° negative

90 – 210 p.p.s.i. Depending on raw material specifications

Surface
Also available with Polidur or Needle Finish treatment
treatment

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Steel alloys
Depending on the application and demands, GRAF can
supply various alloys. Different steel alloys can be used
depending on the clothing type and area of application.
Surface treatment
Depending on the fiber material, a choice of surface finishes is available. According to the clothing type and area of application,
a special surface treatment might be suitable.
We distinguish between:
Smooth Finish SF
Mechanical treatment for smoothing and refining the clothing
surfaces. The running-in time is reduced to a minimum, therefore
a consistently high quality is ensured right from the start.
Blank hardened
Treated clothing with scalefree surface.
• CS (CUTTYSHARP) for the highest demands and
lifetimes for cylinder clothing and random rollers.
• HT steel alloy with special additives. Substantially
increased lifetimes compared to conventional clothing.
Polidur treatment
Improved surface finish achieved with electrochemical polishing.
The clothing is completely de-burred at the same time.
Needle Finish NF
Electrochemical polishing and rounding of all edges on the
clothing teeth.
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Border wires
The selection of the border wire for attaching the clothing depends on the groove width and height of the clothing.
Graf offers the following types of border wire:

I form

Type h b
Profile 4,0 x 1,6 4.00 1.60

Profile 4,5 x 1,5 4.50 1.50

RI-4,5 x 2,0 4.50 2.00

RI-6,0 x 2,0 6.00 2.00

RI-6,5 x 1,5 6.50 1.50

L form Perfekta (antiflock)

Type a b t h
RL-32 x 1,2 2.50 1.20 1.50 3.20

RL-32/1 x 1,0 4.00 1.00 1.50 3.20

RL-50 x 1,0 4.00 1.00 1.50 5.00

RL-65 x 1,5 4.00 1.50 1.80 6.50

L-form for base wire

Type a b c d h t
RL-65/1x1,5 4.00 1.50 2.50 1.00 6.50 1.80

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Hipro metallic card clothing – increased production and
optimal processing even of critical fiber types

Thanks to innovative geometries, excellent material and high Customer advantages

quality processing, Hipro metallic card clothing ensures top
class performance and precision together with an exceptionally
long working life.
Hipro metallic card clothing can be used on high-performance
roller card systems as well as on conventional machines, and is
suitable for all standard man-made fibers in the nonwoven sector,
and also for wool. It is mainly used on the following rollers: doffers,
workers, strippers and condenser rollers. This excellent, robust
clothing is available as a standard profile or in an interlinked form.
• Increased production compared to conventional clothing
• Best processing and combination possibilities
• Improved emptying of the cylinders – the loading risk is thus
significantly reduced
• Less nep formation and fiber damage
• Reduced fiber fly
• Better web appearance with regard to evenness,
in particular for fine fibers
• Optimized variation possibilities regarding web weight

Order no. Roller p.p.s.i. Geometry

V.H-5045--16 Worker / Doffer 129

V.K-5045--20 Worker / Doffer 215

H-50451X1,0 Worker / Doffer / Condenser roller 206

K-5045-X1,0 Doffer 258

V.K-50401--24 Worker / Doffer 258

V.M-40402--28 Worker / Doffer 338

K-50451X1,0 Worker / Doffer 258

K-50452X0,9 Worker / Doffer 286

K-40453X0,9 Worker 286

M-40405X0,9 Doffer 338

M-40406X0,9 Doffer 338

M-40307X0,9 Doffer 338

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Graf identification code for metallic card clothing

Standard profiles
T23315-X0,9 –S8
Tooth pitch

Profile height Material quality

8 CS (CUTTYSHARP)
Breast angle
– HT (High Tech)

Special shapes Base width Special treatment/profiles

Examples:
B Arched tooth shape
B Blank hardened
C Camel (hump shape)
C Serrated profile + blank hardened
F Flat tooth
N Needle Finish
G Beak-shaped tooth
P Polidur
M Morel
Q Serrated profile + Polidur
S Special cut depth
R Serrated profile
V Lickerin profile
S Smooth Finish
W Execution with humps
V Serrated profile + Needle Finish
– Standard tooth shape
W Serrated profile + Smooth Finish
1-9 Special tooth shape

Interlinked profiles V.F-5010 1-14-8

Interlinked
Breast No. of
Tooth pitch Material quality
angle threads /
8 CS (CUTTYSHARP)
inch
– HT (High Tech)
Profile height

Special shapes Special treatment/profiles

Examples:
B Arched tooth shape
B Blank hardened
C Camel (hump shape)
N Needle Finish
F Flat tooth
P Polidur
G Beaked-shape tooth
Q Serrated profile + Polidur
M Morel
R Serrated profile
S Special cut depth
S Smooth Finish
V Licker-in profile
V Serrated profile + Needle Finish
W Execution with humps
W Serrated profile + Smooth Finish
– Standard tooth shape
1-9 Special tooth shape

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Examples for points per square inch (p.p.s.i.)

Standard profiles p.p.s.i. Variable pitchTeeth / linear inch Variable pitch in mm

V.J23215--28S 275 A1 approx. 1.25 20.024

L-4030-X1,0 278 A2 “ 1.50 15.050
M-50301X1,0-R 304 A3 “ 1.75 14.930
L-3215-X0,9 309 B “ 2.00 12.727
M-4040WX0,9-W 338 B1 “ 2.25 11.000
O-3215-X0,9 394 B2 “ 2.50 10.012
B3 “ 2.75 9.387
Interlinked profiles p.p.s.i.
C “ 3.00 8.485
V.E-5010--10 51
C1 “ 3.25 8.000
V.G-5010--12 85
C2 “ 3.50 7.255
V.G-5030--18 127
C3 “ 3.75 6.953
V.K-5040--20R 215
D “ 4.00 6.364
D1 “ 4.25 5.867
D2 “ 4.50 5.442
Calculation example for O-3215-X0,9
D3 “ 4.75 5.200
645
E “ 5.00 5.006
(25.4 x 25.4)
394 p.p.s.i. = E2 “ 5.50 4.470
0.9 x 1.813
F “ 6.00 4.242
(Base width in mm x tooth pitch in mm)
F2 “ 6.50 3.911
G “ 7.00 3.627
G2 “ 7.50 3.337
H “ 8.00 3.129
No. of threads/inch base width in mm H2 “ 8.50 2.980
6 4.20 J “ 9.00 2.828
8 3.17 J2 “ 9.50 2.607
10 2.54 K “ 10.00 2.502
12 2.10
L “ 11.00 2.317
14 1.80
M “ 12.00 2.121
16 1.60
N “ 13.00 1.956
18 1.40
20 1.20 O “ 14.00 1.813

24 1.00 P “ 15.00 1.669

28 0.90 R “ 17.00 1.490
32 0.80 T2 “ 19.50 1.303

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Precision in roller card clothings

Graf metallic card clothing can be used on high-performance roller card

systems and conventional machines and is suitable for all standard
man-made fibers in the nonwoven sector, and also for wool.

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Nonwoven

Tooth pitch Height Breast Base width

Position Roller Clothing p.p.s.i.
in mm in mm angle in ° in mm
1 Feed roller V.E250-40--8 4.50 5.00 – 40 3.17 46
2 Licker-in V.G-5015--12 3.63 5.00 15 2.10 85
3 Pre-roller V.F-4015--20 4.24 4.00 15 1.20 127
4 Worker / Pre-roller V.G-5040--20R 3.63 5.00 40 1.20 148
5 Stripper / Pre-roller V.G-4030--20 3.63 4.00 30 1.20 148
6 Transfer roller V.G-5030--16R 3.63 5.00 30 1.60 111
7 Cylinder L-3210-X0,9 2.30 3.20 10 0.90 309
8.1 Worker 1 V.H-5040--20R 3.13 5.00 40 1.20 172
8 Workers 2 – 5 K-5040-X0,9-R 2.50 5.00 40 0.90 286
9 Stripper V.K-4030--24R 2.50 4.00 30 1.00 258
10 Top doffer V.K-5040--24R 2.50 5.00 40 1.00 258
11 Bottom doffer V.K-5040--24R 2.50 5.00 40 1.00 258
12 Take-off roller G240-281X1,8-N 3.34 4.00 – 28 1.80 107

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Nonwoven

Tooth pitch Height Breast Base width

Position Roller Clothing p.p.s.i.
in mm in mm angle in ° in mm
1 Feed roller V.E-6015---8 5.00 6.00 15 3.17 41
2 Licker-in V.E-5015--10 5.00 5.00 15 2.54 51
3 Pre-roller V.G-5015--12 3.63 5.00 15 2.10 61
4 Worker V.H-5045--16 Hipro 3.13 5.00 45 1.60 129
5 Stripper V.H-5045--16 Hipro 3.13 5.00 45 1.60 129
6 Transfer roller V.G-5030--16R 3.63 5.00 30 1.60 111
7 Condenser V.H-5040--20 3.13 5.00 40 1.20 172
8 Cylinder M-2515-X0,8 2.10 2.50 15 0.80 380
9 Worker 1 V.H-5045--16 Hipro 3.13 5.00 45 1.60 129
10 Worker 2 – 5 K-5040GX0,9-R 2.50 5.00 40 0.90 286
11 Stripper V.H-4040--24 3.13 4.00 40 1.00 206
12 Random roller T23320-X0,9--8 1.30 3.30 20 0.90 550
13 Top doffer M-4040-X0,9 2.12 4.00 40 0.90 338
14 Bottom doffer M-4040-X0,9 2.12 4.00 40 0.90 338
15 1st top condenser G-5040GX1,2-S 3.63 5.00 40 1.20 148
16 2nd top condenser H-50452X1,4-S 3.13 5.00 45 1.40 147
17 1st bottom condenser G-5040GX1,2-S 3.63 5.00 40 1.20 148
18 2nd bottom condenser H-50452X1,4-S 3.13 5.00 45 1.40 147
19 Take-off roller G240-281X1,8-N 3.34 4.00 – 28 1.80 107

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Nonwoven

Tooth pitch Height Breast Base width

Position Roller Clothing p.p.s.i.
in mm in mm angle in ° in mm
1 Feed roller V.F-5015--12 4.24 5.00 15 2.10 72
2 Licker-in V.D-5020---8 6.36 5.00 20 3.17 32
3 Pre-roller V.H-4015--20 3.13 4.00 15 1.20 172
4 Worker / Pre-roller V.G-5040--20R 3.63 5.00 40 1.20 148
5 Worker / Pre-roller V.H-5040G-20R 3.13 5.00 40 1.20 172
6 Stripper / Pre-roller V.G-4040--20 3.63 4.00 40 1.20 148
7 Condensers V.G-4030--16 3.63 4.00 30 1.60 111
8 1st top doffer V.G-5040W-24R 3.63 5.00 40 1.00 178
9 1st bottom doffer V.G-5040W-24R 3.63 5.00 40 1.00 178
10 Top transfer roller V.G-5030--18S 3.63 5.00 30 1.40 127
11 Bottom transfer roller V.G-5030--18S 3.63 5.00 30 1.40 127
12 Cylinder V.J23215--28 2.60 3.20 15 0.90 275
13 Worker V.F-37-10-28S 4.24 3.70 –10 0.90 168
14 Top doffer K-4040-X0,85R 2.50 4.00 40 0.85 301
15 Bottom doffer K-4040-X0,85R 2.50 4.00 40 0.85 301
16 Take-off roller G240-281X1,8-N 3.34 4.00 –28 1.80 107
17 Condenser G-5040GX1,2S 3.63 5.00 40 1.20 148
18 Take-off roller G240-281X1,8-N 3.34 4.00 –28 1.80 107

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Nonwoven

Tooth pitch Height Breast Base width

Position Roller Clothing p.p.s.i.
in mm in mm angle in ° in mm
1 Licker-in V.D-6030---8 6.36 6.00 30 3.17 32
2 Worker V.G-5040--16 3.63 5.00 40 1.60 111
3 Pre-roller V.F-5015--18 4.24 5.00 15 1.40 109
4 Stripper V.F-5015--18 4.24 5.00 15 1.40 109
5 Worker V.G-5040--16R 3.63 5.00 40 1.60 111
6 Transfer roller V.G-5030--18 3.63 5.00 30 1.40 127
7 Cylinder V.H-3515--24 3.13 3.50 15 1.00 206
8 Worker V.G-5040--20R 3.63 5.00 40 1.20 148
9 Stripper V.F-5015--18 4.24 5.00 15 1.40 109
10 Doffer V.K-5040--20 2.50 5.00 40 1.20 215

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Nonwoven

Tooth pitch Height Breast Base width

Position Roller Clothing p.p.s.i.
in mm in mm angle in ° in mm
1 Feed roller C26010-X1,6 7.26 6.00 10 1.60 56
2 Licker-in V.E-5010---8 5.00 5.00 10 3.17 41
3 Cylinder V.F-4015--20 4.24 4.00 15 1.20 127
4 Worker V.G-5040--20 3.63 5.00 40 1.20 148
5 Stripper V.F-4025--16 4.24 4.00 25 1.60 95
6 Fancy roller Nr.18 tf Gfi
7 Stripper V.F-4015--16 4.24 4.00 15 1.60 95
8 Doffer V.G-5040--20 3.63 5.00 40 1.20 148
9 1st condenser F-5540-X1,3-S 4.24 5.50 40 1.30 117
10 2nd condenser F-5540-X1,6-S 4.24 5.50 40 1.60 95
11 Take-off roller G240-281X1,8-S 3.34 4.00 –28 1.80 107

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Worsted yarn

Tooth pitch Height Breast Base width

Position Roller Clothing p.p.s.i.
in mm in mm angle in ° in mm
1 Feed roller V.D-6010---8 6.36 6.00 10 3.17 32
2 Cleaning roller V.D-6010---8 6.36 6.00 10 3.17 32
3 Licker-in DC-3440MX4,0 7.40 3.40 40 4.00 22
4 Transfer roller V.G-5030--12 3.63 5.00 30 2.10 85
5 Pre-roller D-3440MX3,0 6.36 3.40 40 3.00 34
6 Worker / Pre-roller V.F-5040G-10R 4.24 5.00 40 2.54 60
7 Stripper / Pre-roller TAMPICO
8 Transfer roller TAMPICO
9 1st Morell HD23450MX1,4 4.25 3.40 50 1.40 108
10 Transfer roller TAMPICO
11 2nd Morell HD23450MX1,0 4.25 3.40 50 1.00 152
12 Transfer roller V.G-5030--12 3.63 5.00 30 2.10 85
13 Cylinder H-3220-X0,9-S 3.13 3.20 20 0.90 229
14 Worker H-50401X1,0 3.13 5.00 40 1.00 206
15 Stripper J23520-X1,2 2.60 3.50 20 1.20 206
16 Doffer H-5040GX1,0-R 3.13 5.00 40 1.00 206

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Semi-worsted yarn

Tooth pitch Height Breast Base width

Position Roller Clothing p.p.s.i.
in mm in mm angle in ° in mm
1 Feed roller V.D-6010---8 6.36 6.00 10 3.17 32

2 Cleaning roller V.D-6010---8 6.36 6.00 10 3.17 32

3 Licker-in V.E-5015--12 5.00 5.00 15 2.10 61
4 Pre-roller V.F-4015--16 4.24 4.00 15 1.60 95
5 Worker / Pre-roller V.G-5040--16R 3.63 5.00 40 1.60 111
6 Stripper / Pre-roller V.F-4025--16 4.24 4.00 25 1.60 95
7 Transfer roller V.G-50301-16R 3.63 5.00 30 1.60 111
8 Cylinder V.H-3215--20 3.13 3.20 15 1.20 172
9 Worker V.K-5040--20R 2.50 5.00 40 1.20 215
10 Stripper V.F-4025--16 4.24 4.00 25 1.60 95
11 Doffer V.K-5040--20R 2.50 5.00 40 1.20 215
12 Take-off roller G240-281X1,8-S 3.34 4.00 –28 1.80 107

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Accessories

Our tried and tested accessories offer a large selection for all requirements
and ensure correct handling of the card clothing after installation as well as
during subsequent operation of the roller card.

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Polishing and cleaning accessories

Graf's original accessories for polishing and cleaning the clothings are tried and tested products with a high level of technical design
to ensure highest carding quality.

Polishing sponge with holder MIRACLO

For cleaning metallic card clothings. Hand grinding stone with holder
For removing burrs from faced
metallic card clothings to bridge
the period up to the time the
clothing is replaced.

CARBORUNDUM Bronce wire brush with holder

Hand grinding stone with holder For cleaning newly-mounted or
For equalizing newly-mounted resharpened metallic card clothings.
clothings and resharpening.

Hand stripping card with curved

Hand stripping card
or straight handle
Replacement clothing for hand
For removing wood and seed coat
stripping card without holder.
particles from metallic card clothings
in cylinder and doffer clothings, and
for general cleaning purposes.

Pocket microscope Clothing cleaner

Pocket microscope with illumination For removing persistent wood parts
and 30-fold magnification for the that cannot be removed with the
evaluation of the condition of clothing. hand stripping card.

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Setting gauges

In addition to the clothing quality, the settings of the different rollers on the roller card play a vital role in terms of quality.
Graf offers a wide range of leaf gauges for this purpose.

Single-blade gauges Four-blade gauges 300 x 45 mm

400 x 45 mm with handle Blade thickness 0.125 – 0.30 mm
Blade thickness 0.15 – 0.50 mm (5, 7, 10 and 12 / 1,000")
(6, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 20 / 1,000")

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Service and quality
As a DIN EN ISO 9001:2015-certified company, we produce
card clothings according to the latest quality assurance
principles. As our customer, you can rely on the consistently
high quality standard of Graf's high-performance clothings
worldwide.
Continuing demands on performance while retaining
consistently high levels of quality pose high requirements
on the products in terms of strain, hardness and stability.
According to these requirements, we continuously
implement improvement measures in everyday operations.
Constant checks, such as the inspection of incoming
goods, material and implementation inspections and
production monitoring form an integral part of our quality
assurance process. Thanks to our own wide range of
facilities, we always retain 100 % control over our
manufacturing processes.
Individual, sustainable solutions
The choice of the right clothing is of key importance to high
productivity, quality and economic efficiency. The many facets
involved in rollers and specific applications in the short staple
and long staple sector require experienced specialists.
Qualified Graf specialists (TKB) competently advise and support
you in selecting the application-specific clothings, and work with
you to develop a solution that is in line with the your requirements
and expectations. Long-standing experience in the textile sector
and continuous further education make our specialists the crucial
factors for the success of spinning mills, nonwoven manufacturers
and machine builders.
Today’s cards and roller cards place the highest demands on the
clothings and their maintenance. To ensure trouble-free operation
in the spinning mill /nonwoven manufacturing plant, you can always
call upon our worldwide service network with our qualified service
specialists. This considerably reduces downtimes and the resulting
high costs.
Your quality advantages:
• Worldwide service stations enable on-site dismantling
and fitting
• Short downtimes thanks to the use of experienced
assembly and service teams
• Rather than standard solutions, we provide custom-made
quality products tailored to your needs
• Our competent support, combined with our high-quality
products make us your ideal fiber processing partner
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