16 Layer Orthogonal Weave 3D Weaving Machine

Advanced Multi-Layer Loom for High-Strength Slab Fabric Production

Purpose & Industry Need

Modern industries such as defense, aerospace, aviation, composites, and civil engineering demand thick, high-strength fabrics with integrated structural performance. Traditional methods like lamination and stitching fail to deliver true interlayer connectivity, often resulting in reduced durability and compromised load-bearing capacity.

The Kale Texnique 16-Layer Orthogonal Weaving Loom bridges this gap by enabling direct multi-layer weaving of orthogonal yarns across X, Y, and Z axes without interlacement. This breakthrough technology produces structurally unified slab fabrics with superior tensile strength, impact resistance, and dimensional stability—making it ideal for high-performance composite applications.

Category	Specification
Machine Type	16-Layer Orthogonal Weaving Loom
Weft Insertion Capacity	At a time Up to 17 rapiers per cycle
Maximum Fabric Width	400 mm (customizable)
Warp Density (EPI)	Up to 8 Ends Per Inch per layer
Weft Density (PPI)	Up to 12 Picks Per Inch per layer
Layering Capability	Supports up to 16 orthogonal layers
Fabric Thickness Range	8 mm to 20 mm slab thickness
Yarn Orientation	Orthogonal (X, Y, Z axes) with no interlacement
X & Y Axis Yarn Types	Glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fiber, UHMWPE, and other technical yarns
Z Axis Yarn Compatibility	Any twisted yarn
Take-Up System	Conveyorized, designed for thick fabric handling and compaction
Production Rate	Up to 1.05 meters per hour
Emergency Stop Provision	Provided at front, rear, and intermediate positions
Crane Handling	Pulling hooks for crane-assisted lifting
Forklift Mobility	Elevated base for forklift insertion and relocation
User Interface (GUI)	Intuitive GUI for creel control (forward/reverse) and take-up management

Key Features

True Orthogonal Weaving – Yarns remain straight and aligned, maximizing tensile strength and eliminating stress redirection.
Multi-Layer Integration – Direct weaving of thick slab fabrics without lamination or stitching.
Material Versatility – Compatible with carbon composites, glass composites, aramid fibers, UHMWPE, and other advanced yarns.
Operational Efficiency – High-speed rapier system and conveyorized take-up ensure consistent output with minimal downtime.
Mobility & Safety – Designed for industrial handling with crane hooks, forklift clearance, and emergency stop systems.
Digital Control – GUI-based creel and take-up control for precision and ease of operation.

Application Domains

Defense & Security – Armored panels, body armor, blast shields, and structural reinforcements.
Aerospace & Aviation – Thermal protection fabrics, lightweight structural composites, and near-net preforms for aircraft components.
Composites Industry – Core reinforcements, high-load laminates, and advanced composite slabs.
Automotive & Civil Engineering – Impact-resistant structures, slab reinforcements, and protective layers.

Proudly MAKE IN INDIA

At Kale Texnique, we are proud to contribute to the MAKE IN INDIA initiative, delivering world-class textile machinery and composite solutions that strengthen India’s capabilities in defense, aerospace, aviation, and advanced engineering sectors.