Chapter 1.
PREPARATIONS FOR
INTRODUCING THE MACHINE
Building.................................................................................... 20
Foundation Work ..................................................................... 22
1.2.1 Structure of Foundation ................................................. 22
1.2.2 Laying the Foundation for Wiring and Piping................. 23
1.2.3 Floor Surface Conditions ............................................... 23
1.2.4 Preparing Glue or Quick-hardening Cement ................. 23
1.2.5 Marking on the Floor ..................................................... 26
1.2.6 Laying Anchor Bolts
(Only for the bolting installation method) ....................... 26
Wiring (for looms other than towel weaving machine) ............. 33
1.3.1 In-plant Electric Facilities............................................... 33
1.3.2 Circuit Breakers............................................................. 35
1.3.3 Cable Capacity .............................................................. 37
1.3.4 Cable Capacity Calculation Examples
(reference examples) .................................................... 40
1.3.5 Group Inverter ............................................................... 45
1.3T Wiring (for towel weaving machine)......................................... 48
1.3.1 In-plant Electric Facilities............................................... 48
1.3.2 Circuit Breakers............................................................. 49
1.3.3 Cable Capacity .............................................................. 51
1.3.4 Cable Capacity Calculation Examples
(reference examples) .................................................... 53
Air Compressor........................................................................ 54
1.4.1 Compressed-air Requirements for Air Jet
Weaving Machines and Precautions for Piping ............. 54
1.4.2 Choice of Air Compressor Type and the Number of
Compressors ................................................................. 54
1.4.3 Layout Examples of Air Compressors and
Related Equipment........................................................ 57
1.4.4 Piping ............................................................................ 58
Other Equipment ..................................................................... 60
1.5.1 Temperature Control and Air Conditioning .................... 60
1.5.2 Lighting.......................................................................... 60
1.5.3 Prevention from Fly, Fleece, and Dust .......................... 60
1.5.4 Separate Take-up Motion .............................................. 61