Automatic Spreading Machine

1. Spreading Speed

All TIMING servo spreading machines adopt step less variable frequency speed regulation ranging from 0 to 20 m/min, supporting one-click switching between high-speed and low-speed modes:

• High-speed mode: 12–20 m/min, suitable for thick woven fabrics and mass standardized orders to maximize spreading efficiency.
• Low-speed mode: 0.5–10 m/min, designed for high-elastic knitted fabrics, lightweight chiffon and waterproof coated fabrics. Low-speed spreading effectively avoids fabric stretching, deviation and edge curling.

The machine adopts servo soft start control for startup and shutdown without instantaneous impact, so repeated parameter debugging is unnecessary when switching between thick and thin fabrics.

2. Spreading Precision

• Closed-loop intelligent fabric tension control: Equipped with high-precision tension sensors and a patented pre-loosening mechanism to dynamically adjust feeding tension in real time, realizing tension-free spreading. The stretching error of elastic fabrics is controlled within ±0.3%, thoroughly solving problems such as overstretching of knitted fabrics and uneven tightness between thick and thin materials.
• Fabric flatness: Multiple anti-curling press rollers and bilateral smoothing devices ensure no wrinkles or edge flipping for lightweight and high-elastic fabrics, with the flatness error of the spreading table controlled within 0.5 mm.
• Edge alignment accuracy: An infrared photoelectric automatic edge correction system achieves left and right fabric edge alignment accuracy within ±1.5 mm, ensuring high consistency of cut pieces after multi-layer spreading. The fabric waste rate can be reduced by 3%–5%, greatly lowering material loss from leftover trimmings.

3. Efficiency Improvement

In traditional manual spreading mode, 4 skilled workers can only spread around 8,000 meters of fabric within an 8-hour shift. A single TIMING spreading machine can be operated by only one worker to complete over 18,000 meters of spreading in the same working hour, boosting production capacity by more than 220% and directly saving labor for 3 to 4 spreading positions.

When linked with TIMING self-developed automatic cutting machines, the rework rate of cut pieces drops by 90%, eliminating manual time spent on fabric alignment and trimming. Most small and medium garment factories can recover the equipment and labor investment within 8 to 12 months.

4. Continuous Operation Capacity

The equipment supports stable 24-hour non-stop continuous operation. The fully servo-driven structure features optimized heat dissipation, ensuring no step loss, deviation or shutdown failures under long-term full-load operation.

The standard TSK universal model accommodates fabric rolls up to 100 kg with a maximum roll diameter of 450 mm, avoiding frequent roll replacement. High-end models can be upgraded with a 200 kg heavy-duty unwinder for super-large rolls used in home textiles and automotive interiors, significantly reducing downtime caused by material replacement.

It is equipped with an automatic stop function triggered by fabric end detection. When a roll is used up, the machine automatically returns to the origin and sends an alarm to prevent equipment wear caused by no-load idling.

1. Applicable Fabric Types (Three Series for Targeted Applications)

• TSK Universal Series for Knitted & Woven Fabrics (Main Model)**: Compatible with most flexible fabrics for garment and industrial use, including knitted fabrics, woven cotton, spandex elastic fabrics, waterproof coated fabrics, denim, PVC composite materials, non-woven fabrics, swimwear fabrics, high-elastic undergarment fabrics and brushed home textile fabrics. With dedicated anti-stretching and anti-curling structures, it enables stable spreading of materials ranging from 0.1 mm to 10 mm in thickness.
• TSW Woven-Specific Series**: Optimized for rigid materials such as denim, canvas, oxford cloth, thick bag fabrics and waterproof tarpaulins. It delivers stronger fabric clamping force to prevent slipping and misalignment of thick materials.
• TSA Lightweight Fabric Series**: Designed for chiffon, satin, medical gauze and ultra-thin seamless undergarment fabrics. Low-tension gentle feeding avoids yarn pulling and fraying.

2. Maximum Roll Weight and Working Width

• Maximum load capacity for fabric rolls: 100 kg for standard models, customizable up to 200 kg with a heavy-duty unwinder.
• Optional standard effective spreading widths: 160 cm, 190 cm, 210 cm; customized extended widths are available to match customers’ fabric roll widths.
• Maximum stacking height: 200 mm as standard, upgradable to 260 mm to meet the demand for mass multi-layer cutting.

3. Full Coverage of Spreading Modes

Five spreading modes are supported: face-to-face spreading, one-way spreading, reciprocating spreading, segmented fixed-length spreading and tension-free relaxed spreading.

• Reciprocating spreading ensures consistent fabric orientation on both sides, ideal for undergarments and double-faced fabrics without manual flipping.
• Segmented spreading allows setting multiple spreading lengths to realize flexible production for irregular cut pieces and small-batch multi-style orders.
• Tension-free pre-loosening spreading releases fabric tension before laying, perfectly solving the problems of shrinkage and tensile deformation of elastic fabrics.

4. Compatibility with Downstream Cutting Machines

It is natively compatible with all TIMING multi-layer automatic cutting machines (TX/TE/TC series), TMSC single-layer cutting machines and TCS integrated spreading & cutting machines, with native interconnection of software and hardware data requiring no extra debugging for connection.

Adopting standard universal spreading output formats, it seamlessly connects mainstream domestic and overseas CAD nesting software (Gerber, Lectra, Richpeace, ET, Full and other brands) as well as third-party automatic cutting systems. Spreading length, number of layers and starting position can be imported to cutting machine parameters with one click.

1. Operation Interface

Equipped with a standard 7-inch industrial color touch screen HMI panel, it supports free switching among multiple languages including Chinese, English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Bengali and Arabic, suitable for domestic factories and overseas foreign trade customers. The visual parameter setting interface enables new operators to master proficient operation within 1 to 2 hours. It also supports handheld remote start/stop and remote emergency stop control.

2. Automation Performance

Adopting fully servo closed-loop automatic control, the machine features three core automatic functions as standard configuration:

• Step less automatic speed regulation: One-click recommended speed matching based on fabric type, with real-time dynamic speed adjustment during operation.
• Infrared automatic edge correction: Real-time fabric edge tracking throughout operation, with instant automatic correction once deviation occurs without manual fine-tuning.
• High-precision automatic fabric cutting: Pneumatic high-speed cutting knife automatically cuts fabric when the preset spreading length is reached, delivering smooth cuts free of wire drawing and oblique edges, capable of stable cutting of thick multi-layer materials.

3. Parameter Memory and Program Preset

The system can locally store more than 99 sets of fabric process parameter formulas. Operators can pre-input tension, speed, spreading length, number of layers and spreading modes corresponding to fabrics of different materials, weights and widths. Preset programs can be directly recalled for style changeover, cutting order-switching time by 80%. Parameters can be exported to a USB flash drive for backup to prevent accidental loss of process formulas.

4. Intelligent Expansion Capability

Industrial Ethernet and RS485 communication interfaces are reserved to support equipment networking access to factory local area networks.

An optional data acquisition module realizes visual production data tracking by statistically recording daily total spreading length, operating hours, equipment failure rate and consumable consumption frequency in real time.

The machine supports docking with factory ERP and MES production management systems to realize digital management including order issuance, capacity statistics, work order traceability and equipment operation & maintenance.

The original built-in remote operation and maintenance module allows engineers to remotely view equipment operation logs, conduct program debugging and fault troubleshooting online, resolving most software failures without on-site visits.

1. Brand Configuration of Core Components

• Main drive servo motors and fabric feeding servo motors adopt well-known industrial servo systems from Panasonic and Inovance, featuring high torque, high positioning accuracy and low failure rate.
• The main control PLC is an industrial-grade programmable controller resistant to workshop voltage fluctuation, dust and high temperature interference.
• Inspection sensors are imported from Germany, including photoelectric edge correction sensors and tension pressure sensors, boasting long service life and stable detection without drift.
• The machine frame is constructed from integrally welded thick square tubes with sandblasted anti-rust treatment, ensuring no deformation or shaking under heavy-load operation.

2. Overall Equipment Durability

Under standard working conditions, the service life of the whole machine is no less than 10 years, and the designed service life of core servo and PLC components ranges from 80,000 to 120,000 operating hours.

The whole machine is equipped with multiple safety protection devices including over current protection, motor overheat protection, limit anti-collision protection, fabric jam stop protection and leakage protection, avoiding equipment burnout and personal safety accidents caused by misoperation.

Complying with national design specifications for sewing machinery, TIMING participates in the formulation of industrial national standards. The equipment structure has passed hundreds of thousands of fatigue tests, adapting to high-intensity three-shift 24-hour production in garment workshops.

3. Convenience of Maintenance

All machine parts are highly standardized and universal. Wearing parts including conveyor belts, rubber press rollers, cutting blades and photoelectric sensors enjoy wide market compatibility with sufficient original spare parts in stock.

Regular replacement cycles of wearing parts: rubber rollers (12–18 months), cutting blades (6–12 months), conveyor belts (2–3 years). Daily maintenance only requires regular roller cleaning and guide rail lubrication, with monthly maintenance workload less than 1 hour.

The built-in self-diagnosis system displays fault locations, causes and troubleshooting solutions directly on the touch screen. Basic maintenance can be completed by ordinary electricians, greatly reducing outsourced maintenance costs.

4. Energy Saving and Environmental Protection

The rated power of the whole machine is 1.2 KW. It automatically enters sleep power-off mode after 5 minutes of standby with low power consumption under no-load operation. Compared with multiple manual lighting, ironing and finishing stations, the comprehensive workshop energy consumption is reduced by 60%. Precise servo drive eliminates invalid power loss, with operating noise ≤72 decibels, complying with industrial environmental noise emission standards.

1. Floor Space and Overall Height

Main machine dimensions (L × W × H): conventional 1900/2200/2500 × 1400 × 1250 mm. The spreading table can be modularly extended infinitely, allowing flexible layout according to existing cutting stations or linear installation alongside cutting machines to maximize workshop space utilization.

The overall machine height is 1.25 m, compatible with standard factory buildings of 3 m ceiling height without structural elevation or renovation.

2. Equipment Mobility

Heavy-duty lockable universal casters are installed at the machine base. The whole unit can be relocated by unlocking the brakes for flexible scheduling across multiple cutting production lines. One spreading machine can be alternately matched with multiple cutting machines to reduce duplicate equipment investment. Casters are locked during formal production to avoid displacement and vibration during operation.

3. Power and Air Source Compatibility

• - Standard power supply: single-phase 220V/50Hz; overseas models can be customized for wide voltages of 110V or 380V to adapt to industrial power environments in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, America and other regions.
• - The pneumatic cutting device only requires conventional factory compressed air of 0.4–0.6 MPa, which can be directly connected to existing air pipelines in most garment cutting workshops without additional large pipeline laying.

1. Comprehensive Safety Protection Configuration

Dual front and rear red emergency stop buttons plus bilateral pull-cord emergency shutdown devices instantly cut off machine power once hand pinching, fabric jamming or accidental personnel contact occurs.

Safety anti-pinch baffles are installed at the fabric inlet and outlet, with fully enclosed protective covers for rollers and transmission components to prevent winding safety accidents.

Four layers of electrical safety protection are configured: overload, leakage, short circuit and motor overheat protection, together with lightning protection and workshop voltage surge protection functions.

2. Authoritative Qualification Certifications

The equipment has obtained CE EU safety certification and ISO9001 quality management system certification, meeting export access requirements for the EU, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and other overseas markets.

As a national high-tech enterprise, TIMING holds multiple invention and utility model patents for spreading machines and participated in drafting the national standard *Terminology for Sewing Machinery – Part 3: Terms for Spreading and Cutting Equipment*. Designed and manufactured in compliance with mandatory national industry standards for sewing machinery, the equipment is supplied with complete original factory certificates, inspection reports and qualification documents for customs clearance, factory audits and bidding projects.

1. Return on Investment (ROI)

The complete delivery package includes the main unit, standard unwinder and spreading operation table. One-time procurement replaces 3 to 4 spreading workers. Based on an average monthly salary of RMB 5,000 per textile worker, annual labor cost savings reach RMB 180,000 to 240,000.

With additional benefits from lower fabric waste, fewer cut-piece reworks and higher order delivery efficiency, most small and medium garment factories achieve payback within 8 to 14 months, while large-scale foreign trade apparel and home textile factories can shorten the payback period to 6 to 9 months.

2. Lead Time and Supply Capacity

With a standardized production workshop in Wuhan, sufficient stock is available for standard models, with orders delivered within 7 working days. Custom wide-width and heavy-duty machines have a lead time of 15 to 25 working days. Priority production scheduling is available for capacity expansion during peak seasons. The annual production capacity fulfills orders for thousands of units, with sufficient machine and spare part inventory stored in domestic and overseas agent warehouses to avoid order delays and supply shortages.

3. Installation, Commissioning, Training and Remote Technical Support

• For domestic customers: Free on-site installation, wiring, commissioning and acceptance inspection by professional engineers, plus 2 days of on-site practical training covering equipment operation, fabric parameter debugging, daily maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• For overseas customers: Chinese-English operation manuals, tutorial videos and one-on-one online remote training are provided; overseas engineer on-site service is available upon request.
• A 7×24-hour national 400 service hotline plus WeChat remote technical support ensures rapid response to fault reports, with most software and parameter issues resolved remotely online.

4. Spare Parts Supply System

A central spare parts warehouse at the Wuhan headquarters together with multiple regional agent warehouses nationwide maintain safety stock for wearing parts and core components, with conventional spare parts delivered to customer factories within 1 to 3 working days in China.

Authorized overseas agents operate local spare parts warehouses to enable nearby procurement for export clients and avoid production shutdown risks caused by long international logistics lead times. All original spare parts are clearly priced with no bundled premium sales.

5. Warranty Policy

The whole machine is covered by a 1-year warranty, while core electrical components including servo motors, PLC and sensors enjoy a 2-year warranty.

Free replacement of original spare parts and on-site maintenance are provided for non-human-induced failures within the warranty period.

Consumable wearing parts such as blades, rubber rollers and conveyor belts are excluded from free warranty coverage and available at preferential factory prices. Customers may sign annual maintenance agreements after warranty expiration to enjoy lifetime cost-price spare parts and priority on-site service. Free lifelong software upgrades and process technology iteration support are provided for all equipment.

The main products we are manufacturing includes automatic fabric cutting machines, spreading machines, digital cutting machines, and etc. The company provides integrated solutions to a wide range of industries including textile, garment, furniture, automotive, composites and etc.