Yarn quality and production efficiency as well as energy consumption are the dominating factors for being successful in competition, especially in the short staple ring spinning world. Otalo cots and aprons for carded as well as combed processes in all technological stages will provide an ideal blend between performance, durability and cost efficiency. Whether it is high speed, technically challenging or unique combinations of machinery, our experts will provide the best possible recommendation for products to be used, taking into consideration, ambient conditions, fiber types and many other factors, to reach the desired objective. We will be happy to assist you to the best of our knowledge in classical, various Compact, Core or Siro applications. With nearly 80 years experience we will be able to come to a meaningful and satisfactory recommendation for your unique application.

One of the more traditional processes in yarn formation it comes in a few different shapes and forms, as Worsted, semi worsted but also the woolen variety. Due to the very different nature of the raw materials used, the various end uses and also the longevity of the machines, a multitude of different sizes, shapes and qualities of spinning components, as in cots, balloon cots, aprons, forming aprons, long cots, rubbing aprons, drafting aprons and cots, are in demand in the market. OTALO with its longstanding tradition and knowledge will be able to advise and provide the fitting set of components for any combination and materials. Our specialists will find and advise the best possible combination for a smooth and economic spinning operation.

OTALO components from the draw frame cot, optionally for the combing section if required, and the open end spinning machine, either as the nip cot for ideal yarn guidance or the forming apron for precise package formation, will serve you for a staple and economic production facility. Any combination of machines and fibers processed, OTALO will assist you with the selection of your optimal combination of OTALO components.

Today the most recent and also fastest form of staple fiber yarn formation is the airjet spinning process. Having come to pass over the past 30 years, after having been invented nearly 100 years ago, the stress on the spinning components is very high and the accuracy needed is very demanding on the component supplier. OTALO components will yield the necessary life time and quality required for this very special application. Depending on machines in process OTALO will provide you with a fitting set of OTALO components needed.

In friction spinning machines without fibrous cores, nip rollers can be found. OTALO has been around long enough to be familiar with most of the machines and will recommend and supply suitable cots for nearly all machines on the market.

Bast fibers in their cottonized form will be used as blending partners for other fibers and processed like with one of the above systems. A different set of spinning components is needed if the so called technical fibers are being processed in the wet spinning process. Special cots and aprons are needed and we are certainly happy to assist you to find the suitable components of the OTALO range for your machines.

In most circumstances friction texturizing processes require either cots or aprons for the optimal result in yarn quality and evenness of the texturizing effect. Mostly for finer yarn counts apron guiding devices are in use. Aprons are selected based on a few filament properties such as raw materials, yarn counts and desired effects as well as the speed level of the machine. We will certainly advise the best possible combination of durability and quality, based on the demands you will ask for. Similarly there are guiding and tensioning devices that apply cots. The application range of these devices is much higher than the ones typically found for aprons. Therefore there is an even wider range of possible products and speeds that influence the selection of the right choice of cot. We will certainly be happy to assist you with the selection of the optimal product for your processes.

In most circumstances friction texturizing processes require either cots or aprons for the optimal result in yarn quality and evenness of the texturizing effect. Mostly for finer yarn counts apron guiding devices are in use. Aprons are selected based on a few filament properties such as raw materials, yarn counts and desired effects as well as the speed level of the machine. We will certainly advise the best possible combination of durability and quality, based on the demands you will ask for. Similarly there are guiding and tensioning devices that apply cots. The application range of these devices is much higher than the ones typically found for aprons. Therefore there is an even wider range of possible products and speeds that influence the selection of the right choice of cot. We will certainly be happy to assist you with the selection of the optimal product for your processes.

The OTALO brand has been in use by the otto kühnen family company from as early on as 1905. The invention of oil resistant synthetical rubber triggered elaborate experimentation and development and in 1932 otto kühnen applied for a patent for a cot of this material, which was granted in 1936. At that time otto kühnen decided to use the OTALO brand for that innovation. Over the years however there has been an ever widening field of application of that technology and therefore there have been numerous additions to the product range. One of the first, high draft aprons, one of the last, products for unconventional spinning systems.

OTALO products are constantly tested and scrutinized. Application experts in the field work hand in hand with product development to get the best possible solution and optimum performance out of OTALO products. lf required, individual solutions can be worked out with specific customers. To respond to the ever increasing need for improvements in production productivity and flexibility otto kühnen can also offer consulting services that range from individual process/ machinery problems to whole mill assessments. The entire staff of otto kühnen will assist every customer in the best possible way.