The Flat Measuring System FLATCONTROL TC-FCT from Trützschler allows fast and accurate calculation of the distance between cylinder and flat. The advantages of this system are manifold. FLATCONTROL TC-FCT is also a great help when performing the basic flat adjustment. First the measuring flat is moved to the respective setting position via remote control. Next the colour monitor of the computer shows a diagram of the distance to the cylinder. The technician can now adjust the distance of flat to cylinder within seconds – considerably more accurate than with feeler gauges.

The sensors of the FLATCONTROL measuring flat, which take the place of three regular flat bars, detect the distance to the cylinder clothing by moving about the whole working area. A microprocessor in the flat bar automatically stores all measurement values. They are wirelessly transferred to a notebook and displayed in form of a diagram.

FLATCONTROL TC-FCT provides the technicians with a measuring system that helps prevent quality losses caused by too widely set revolving flats. The setting variation within one card group can systematically be reduced with FLATCONTROL TC-FCT. Thus, each card works within an optimal range, increasing the average quality level.