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Our Legacy
Making the best possible circular looms has been part of our mission since 1935. Today you can find our machines in over 30 countries, some of which have been in service for over 50 years. Our machines continue to define the standard for quality and reliability in circular looms.
Built to Perform
Our machines continue to define the standard for quality and reliability in circular looms. We design, manufacture, and assemble them right next to our full-scale weaving production. This ensures the machines simply just work.
Great Customer Experiences
We work hard everyday to provide you with the best customer experience possible
Easy to Operate
Our looms are designed to be user-friendly and easy to operate
High Quality Materials
We only use high quality materials in our Norwegian production facilities
Worldwide Technical Support
Our technical support team is only a phone or video call away – ready to help out with your needs
Easy Access to Spare Parts
All our parts are made in-house, giving you easy access when you need parts
Proven Technology for Decades
We continuously develop our Looms technology – giving you the best possible product.
Low Maintenance
Testing and development in-house makes a loom that has a low degree of maintenance.
Continuous Improvements
Our Technical & Process department continues to improve our looms – every day.
Weaving for Excellence
All our jackets are woven on our circular weaving looms, which are the preferred looms globally. Our looms are constantly upgraded to meet demands in the hose market and have over 80 years of quality development expertise.
Our background gives us unique know-how in loom technology, yarn, twisting, and weave construction.
Our Models
HM604
Our HM604 is known worldwide in the industry as the benchmark for circular looms. The versatile qualities of this model are what make it so popular with lay-flat hose manufacturers.
HM3000
Our 3 shuttle loom delivers high output, while also maintaining the flexibility to produce smaller and larger diameters.
HM1500
Small and compact is a great description of our HM1500. The ideal choice when you want quality and speed without compromising on floor space.
Product Data
| Model | HM604 | HM1500 | HM3000 | ||
| Versions | SD | SD EX | SD | SD | |
| CE Marked | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
| Max Shuttle Speed | [rpm] | 150 | 150 | 180 | 150 |
| Number of Shuttles | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| Default Weft Net Single Bobbin Load | [kg] | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 3.0 |
| Default Gross Bobbin Weight for Operator | [kg] | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 3.7 |
| Default Weft Total Net Load | [kg] | 4.6 | 4.6 | 2.4 | 9.0 |
| Default Minimum Diameter | [mm] | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
| Default Maximum Diameter *Higher on request |
[mm] | 160 | 320 | 65 | 160* |
| Number of Warp Openings | 478 | 478 | 310 | 411 | |
| Number of Warp Openings with Warp Entry for Double Ends |
956 | 956 | 620 | 822 | |
| Standard Weave Patterns* *Other patterns on request |
Plain Twill |
Plain Twill |
Plain Twill |
Plain Twill |
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| Suitable for Yarns | Polyester Polyamide Aramide |
Polyester Polyamide Aramide |
Polyester Polyamide Aramide |
Polyester Polyamide Aramide |
|
| Default Rail Gap | [mm] | 1.75 | 1.75 | 2.3 | 1.8 |
| Optional Rail Gap | [mm] | 2.6 | 2.6 | – | – |
| Default Motor Size | [kW] | 7.5 | 7.5 | 4.0 | 7.5 |
| Optional Motor | [kW] | 5.5 | 5.5 | – | – |
| Default Voltage | [V] | 230/400 | 230/400 | 230/400 | 230/400 |
| Default Frequency | [Hz] | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Default Shuttle Direction | Clockwise | Clockwise | Clockwise | Clockwise | |
| Optional Shuttle Direction | Counter Clockwise |
Counter Clockwise |
– | – | |
| Default Picks Control | Electrical | Electrical | Electrical | Electrical | |
| Optional Picks Control | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical | |
| Air Cooling Recommended | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
| Automatic Weft Break Stop | Included | Included | Included | Included | |
| Automatic Weft Bobbin Empty Stop | Included | Included | Included | Included | |
| Automatic Low Tension Stop | Included | Included | Included | Included | |
| Automatic High Tension Stop | Optional | Optional | – | Optional | |
| Noise Level | [dB] | 92-95 | 92-95 | 83-86 | 92-95 |
| Floorspace Diameter Required | [mm] | 1980 | 1980 | 1200 | 1750 |
| Footprint of Base | [mm] | 1400 | 1400 | 1100 | 1400 |
| Height | [mm] | 997 | 997 | 1007 | 1050 |
| Default Weight Approximately *Floor take-off not included |
[kg] | 1500 | 1350* | 1200 | 1350 |
| Other loom modifications on request | |||||
Customer Testimonials
“The Ferrari of Looms”
“It’s a machine we trust”
“Parts accuracy is better than competitors”
“Excellent quality, highly reliable products”
“It’s a very reliable company. They are very kind to serve customers when purchasing repair parts.”
“Very good loom quality and last very long.”
Let’s talk about Looms
When it comes to Looms, Trond is your go-to guy. He’s been with us since 1995 in various roles related to the looms department. But most of all, his experience and in-depth knowledge about looms are greatly appreciated here at Mandals. Trond is here to answer any questions you might have about Looms.
Address
Nordre Banegate 26,
4515 Mandal,
Norway