Automatic Fabric spreading machine
The Perfect Companion to Multi-Ply Automatic Fabric Cutting Machines.
Whether dealing with woven, knitted, rolled, or folded fabrics, it makes the spreading process remarkably simple and efficient while achieving perfect, tension-free fabric spreading. What’s more, it seamlessly transfers perfectly aligned fabric stacks directly onto the cutting table.
Automated Fabric Spreaders
- Maximum roll diameter: 500 mm (customizable width)
- Maximum roll weight: 150 kg
- Maximum drive speed: 100 m/min
- Maximum spreading height: Single pull 230 mm / Double pull 200 mm (customizable height increase)
- Warranty: 2-year warranty(except consumable partsand humandamage)
- Lifetime Maintenance: Free repair service after the warranty period; user only pays for shipping costs
- Technical Support: 24/7 online assistance, lifetime free technical support
Compared to manual spreading
75%
Save Time
Manual spreading takes about 4 hours, whereas an automatic fabric spreading machine completes the job in just 1 hour.
60%
Reduce Labor Costs
Manual spreading requires 2 to 3 workers, while an automatic fabric spreading machine requires only 1 operator.
Automatic Fabric Spreading Machine Features
- High Compatibility: Suitable for various flexible fabrics on the market, including knitted and woven materials.
- Specialized Knitted Fabric Spreading Roller: Allows custom tension settings tailored to different fabric requirements.
- Knitted & Woven Fabric Spreading Mesh: Effectively eliminates wrinkles and ensures a smooth, flat fabric surface.
- Full Servo Motor System: Enables accurate, tension-free fabric spreading operations.
- Powerful Memory Function: Capable of storing up to 30 sets of fabric spreading parameters.
- Auto Stop & Return: Automatically stops when out of fabric, returns to the home position, and memorizes the exact run-out point.
- Emergency Stop Protection: Prevents fabric dragging or pulling during sudden stops.
- Streamlined Design: Reduces air resistance, minimizes noise, and decreases operational vibration.
- PLC Touchscreen OS: User-friendly operating system with intuitive touch controls.
- Adjustable Curved Spreader Bar (Front & Rear): Ideal for lightweight and elastic fabrics to ensure smooth spreading.
How Does Automatic Fabric Spreading Machine Work?
1. Automated Feeding and Unrolling
Fabrics are loaded onto the carrier frame of the automatic spreading machine, which smoothly and automatically feeds the fabric as the machine moves.
2. Dynamic Tension-Free Control
The system matches the machine’s travel speed with the fabric feed rate in real time, ensuring the fabric drops onto the table naturally and in a relaxed state without stretching or deformation.
3. Photoelectric Automatic Edge Alignment
High-precision photoelectric sensors continuously monitor the fabric edge to guarantee that the edges of all spread plies align in a perfect straight line.
4. Fabric Smoothing and De-Wrinkling
Equipped with specialized spreading meshes and angle-adjustable curved spreader bars (front & rear), the machine gently expands the fabric toward both sides to eliminate wrinkles.
5. Fixed-Length Cutting and Reciprocating Cycle
One-Way Spreading Mode: The built-in cutter automatically cuts the fabric once the machine reaches the end of the preset length.
Face-to-Face (Reciprocating) Mode: The fabric is not cut at the ends; instead, folding catchers fold the fabric over to achieve continuous two-way spreading.
2 Automatic Fabric Spreading Modes
One-Way Spreading Mode
When the machine reaches the end of the preset length, the built-in cutter on the spreading head automatically cuts the fabric. The machine then returns quickly to the starting position to repeat the process for the next layer.
Face-to-Face (Reciprocating) Mode
The fabric is not cut at either end. Instead, folding presser feet directly fold the fabric to achieve continuous two-way spreading.
6 Spreading Width Options
TL-160
1600mm/63"
TL-190
1900mm/74"
TL-210
2100mm/82"
TL-230
2300mm/90"
TL-260
2600mm/102"
TL-290
2900mm/114"
Main Configurations
LCD Touchscreen Control Panel
Easily set spreading parameters including length, mode, ply count, speed, and more.
Fabric Spreading System
Adjusts dynamically based on fabric width and tension to effectively prevent wrinkles during spreading.
Cutter Unit
Designed for easy assembly and disassembly from the main machine body.
Photoelectric Automatic Edge-Alignment System
Ensures accurate, real-time automatic edge alignment throughout the spreading operation.
Fabric Run-Out Sensor
Automatically stops the main unit when fabric runs out and returns it to the starting position.
Powerful Memory Function
Stores up to 3 sets of fabric spreading parameters for one-touch recall.
Compatible Equipment
An automatic fabric spreading machine can be paired with a multi-ply CNC automatic cutting machine to deliver perfectly aligned fabric stacks—ranging from thin, elastic, lightweight materials to heavy fabrics—directly onto the cutting table. This ensures a seamless workflow transition for continuous cutting across various textiles.
When paired with an automatic fabric spreading machine, it can form multiple production lines, significantly boosting overall production efficiency.
Utilizing a sliding rail interchange system, the automatic spreading unit and cutting head can swap positions between two workstations (spreading on one side while cutting on the other).
Automatic Fabric spreader Technical Parameters
Device Model | TL-160 | TL-190 | TL-210 | TL-230 | TL-260 | TL-290(Customized width for home textiles) |
Spreading width | 1600mm | 1900mm | 2100mm | 2300mm | 2600mm | 2900mm |
Maximum cloth roll diameter | 500mm (customizable width) | |||||
Maximum roll weight | 150kg | |||||
Maximum drive speed | 100m/min | |||||
Maximum spreading height | Single pull 230mm/Double pull 200mm (customizable height increase) | |||||
Power | 1p/220v/50hz/2.2kw | |||||
Cutting width | 1830mm | 2130mm | 2330mm | 2530mm | 2830mm | 3130mm |
8 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary function of an automatic fabric spreading machine?
An automatic fabric spreading machine is primarily used to lay out rolled or folded fabrics onto the cutting table according to preset lengths and ply counts. It spreads the material smoothly, tension-free, and with perfectly aligned edges, fully preparing the fabric stack for subsequent multi-ply automatic CNC cutting.
How does the automatic fabric spreading machine work together with the multi-ply automatic cutting machine?
The automatic spreading machine handles the front-end process of fabric relaxing and stacking. The prepared fabric ply stack is then transferred onto the multi-ply cutting table using air-blow flotation tables. The multi-ply automatic CNC cutter takes over to perform high-precision cutting, achieving end-to-end automation from spreading to cutting.
Why is "tension-free" spreading so strongly emphasized?
Knitted or stretch fabrics deform easily when pulled. Tension-free control ensures that the fabric lands on the table in a naturally relaxed state, preventing cut components from shrinking or deforming due to elastic bounce-back after cutting.
How much labor and time can be saved by combining an automatic spreading machine with a multi-ply CNC cutter?
Traditional manual spreading requires 2 to 3 workers and takes about 4 hours. With an automatic fabric spreading machine, the process requires only 1 operator and can be completed within 1 hour. Overall spreading and cutting efficiency improves by over 30%, while reducing labor costs by more than 60%.
What types of fabrics are suitable for this automatic fabric spreading machine?
Truster CNC automatic fabric spreading machines offer exceptional compatibility, making them suitable for a wide range of flexible materials, including woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, rolled/folded materials, thin elastic fabrics, and technical non-woven textiles.
How does the machine ensure that the edges of multi-ply fabrics are perfectly aligned?
Truster CNC automatic spreading machines are equipped with high-precision photoelectric automatic edge-alignment sensors. These sensors monitor fabric edges in real time during travel, making instant micro-adjustments to the feeding position whenever alignment shifts, ensuring all ply edges form a straight line to minimize material waste.
How does the machine respond when the fabric runs out during spreading?
Truster CNC automatic spreading machines feature a built-in fabric run-out sensor. Upon detecting an out-of-fabric state, the system automatically stops, memorizes the exact run-out position, and returns to the home point. Once a new fabric roll is loaded, spreading seamlessly resumes from the saved location.
What is the difference between One-Way Spreading Mode and Face-to-Face (Reciprocating) Mode?
One-Way Spreading Mode: Upon reaching the end of each layer, the cutter slices the fabric, and the machine rapidly returns to the starting point to repeat the process. This mode is ideal for directional fabrics (such as nap, velvet, or directional prints).
Face-to-Face (Reciprocating) Mode: The fabric is not cut at either end. Instead, folding presser feet fold the fabric to enable continuous two-way spreading, offering higher speeds for non-directional fabrics.