ELGI Electric pioneered the concept of Automatic Over Head Traveling Cleaners (OHTC) in India. Technical tie-ups with world leaders in Germany (Festo, Jacobi & Welker) and ARGUS, USA has helped ELGI Electric adopt latest technologies and reinforce the status of ELGI Electric as a Latest Technology and quality-conscious manufacturer. The company’s product portfolio comprises of Over Head Cleaners for Spinning and Weaving, Yarn Conditioning Systems, Roving Bobbin Transport systems, Metal and Spark Diversion Systems, Centralised Waste collection systems just to name a few.
ELGI OHTC - Overhead Travelling Cleaner
Elgi Electric is a leading manufacturer of Overhead Travelling Cleaners (OHTCs), with over 50,000 units in operation worldwide. Their OHTC models—such as NUGEN-XL, Electrokleen, Superkleen, and NUGEN-W—are designed for high efficiency, energy savings, and suitability across spinning and weaving mills. Elgi offers flexible rail systems for different machine layouts and environments. Known for innovation, Elgi recently introduced the Smart Clean OHTC, featuring inverter-driven airflow, IoT-based monitoring, and AI for real-time optimization, making them a trusted name in textile automation.
ELGI OHTC Smart Clean
Features
Travelling speed up to 22 mts/min and can handle up to 2016 Spindles Ring-frame, 280 Spindles Speed-frame
VFD drives for traverse and suction
Automatic control of suction and blowing through AI Controls (Patent Pending)
Linking to the Spindle Monitoring System
30% higher blowing and suction
Auto parking / Obstacle auto reversing / Infrared ray obstacle sensor
Centralized waste collection system
Available in bus bar and chain drive
In-house manufactured energy efficient motor
ELGI OHTC Nugen
Features
Specially designed for Long Ring frame, Winders, TFO, Looms
Travelling speed up to 19 m/min
New design involutes for uniform airflow
In-house manufactured energy efficient motor
Auto parking / Obstacle auto-reversing / Infrared ray obstacle sensor
Centralized waste collection system
Push button on both sides for Start/Stop & reversal of the unit
Latest version of PLC control
Nugen - AP (Ring Frame Auto Piecer)
OHTC for Auto-piecer in Ring frame. A patented design to ensure the blowing pipes automatically when the piecer comes across
Nugen - AP (Ring Frame Auto Piecer)
NUGEN -W is a totally integrated system with in-built filter. This range of overhead cleaners is best suited for the hard fabric weaving industries like denim & hosiery. It has been designed to operate in both straight line and zig- zag pathways. The filter helps segregating waste and fluffand also helps to eliminate moist starch content possibly present in the yarn. Periodic cleaning of the filter will not only enhance cleaning but will also increase productivity
ELGI OHTC Superclean
Specially designed for Link-Autoconer, Short Ring-frames & Speed-frames
Belt drive with travelling speed up to 12 m/min
In-house manufactured energy efficient motor
Auto parking / Obstacle auto-reversing / Infrared ray obstacle sensor
Centralized waste collection system
Push button on both sides for Start/Stop & reversal of the unit
NUGEN -W (For Weaving Looms)
NUGEN -W is a totally integrated system with in-built filter. This range of overhead cleaners is best suited for the hard fabric weaving industries like denium & hosiery. It has been designed to operate in both straight line and zig- zag pathways. The filter helps segregating waste and fulff and also helps to eliminate moist starch content possibly present in the yarn. Periodic cleaning of the filter will not only enhance cleaning but will also increase productivity
ELGI Yarn Conditioning System
The company offers two main models: Profix, a reliable cylindrical system handling 300–1,800 kg per batch, suitable for cones, cops, and hanks across various fibers, with energy savings up to 20%; and Kubix, a high-capacity, fully automated system handling up to 3,000 kg per batch, featuring pit or pit-less designs, integrated steam generation, and up to 30% energy savings. With over 650 installations worldwide, Elgi is a leading name in efficient and automated yarn conditioning solutions.
Yarn Conditioning System PROFIX
Well-proven design with separate vessel for conditioning and steam generation
Energy Saver Unit – separate chamber for readymade steam reduces cycle time, increases number of batches, reduces power consumption up to 20%
Vacuumization up to 95% ensures uniform and maximum moisture gain
Capable of low-temperature yarn conditioning from 46°C to heat setting up to 120°C in the same vessel
Inbuilt safety features such as PLC control valve for releasing excess pressure and thermostat protection for heating coil and motors
Equipped with PLC and up to 8 sets of various programs can be stored
Single/Multiple Cycle (up to 20 sets) programming is possible
Production Capacity – 10 / 16 / 24 / 30 / 36 / 42 / 48 tons per day
Suitable for conditioning yarn in Cone Trolley, Cops Trolley, Pallet, and Hank forms
Platform arrangement for automatic loading and unloading
Ideal for conditioning of Cotton / Viscose / Blends / Polyester / Silk / Acrylic and Wool
Yarn Conditioning System KUBIX
Cubical main vessel to handle Pallets as well as Trolleys
Kubix F – on Floor without Pit – 360 / 720 / 2160 Kgs per batch
Kubix P – In pit with Pallets of 8 layers – 750 / 1100 / 1500 / 1900 / 2200 Kgs per batch
Kubix A – In pit with Pallets of 13 layers – 3050 Kgs per batch
Can be linked to Cone Transportation System
Preconditioning is possible as an option
Well proven design with separate vessel for conditioning and steam generation
Energy Saver Unit — separate chamber for readymade steam reduces cycle time, increases number of batches, reduces power consumption up to 20%
Vacuumization up to 85% ensures uniform & maximum moisture gain
Capable of low temperature yarn conditioning from 46°C to heat setting up to 95°C in the same vessel
Built-in safety features such as PLC control valve to release excess pressure and thermostat protection for heating coil & motors
Equipped with PLC and up to 8 sets of various programs can be stored
Single / Multiple Cycle (up to 20 sets) programming is possible
Suitable for conditioning yarn in Pallet, Cone Trolley, Cops Trolley & Hank
Spinning Automation
Bobbin Transporting System
Customized design – Linking Speed-frame to Ring-frame
Various options:
Manual Bobbin Handling System
Closed Loop System
PLC Based Automated System with Reserve Station
Fully Automated with Creel change system
Exchanger for Auto-doffer Speed-frame (Single / Twin)
Stripper available from Single to Ten Spindle
Exchanger – 3 to 4 exchanges per minute; Stripper – 0.8 stripping per minute per spindle
Effective stripping or roving through blowing and suction
Inverter controlled train movement up to 16 m/min
Specially designed aluminium alloy rugged rails and trains for long life
Completely maintenance-free with minimum interference running for more than a decade
Perfect profiles of rails and smooth finish ensure smooth running of trains, provides longer life and corrosion-free
Specially designed acetate wheel for friction-free movement and longer life
Color sensors to avoid bobbin mixing (Optional)
Cone Packing System
An automatic system that packs yarn cones quickly and neatly. It avoids the slow, tiring manual work and keeps every cone safe from damage during storage and transport. Mills can save time, reduce errors, and make dispatch smoother.
Fast and consistent packing
Protects cones from damage
Cuts down manual effort
Speeds up dispatch process
Cone Transportation System
A smart way to move yarn cones from winding machines to packing or conditioning areas. It cuts down on handling, prevents cone damage, and keeps the flow inside the mill smooth and efficient. With options to connect to palletisers or conditioning chambers, it’s a reliable choice for mills looking to modernize operations.
Automatic cone transfer
Reduces cone damage
Lowers manpower needs
Improves mill efficiency
Lap Transportation System
Designed for comber preparation, this system moves laps from the lap former to comber machines without manual lifting. It makes handling easier, keeps laps in perfect shape, and ensures a steady supply to the comber for smooth operation.
Automatic lap movement to combers
Protects lap quality during handling
Reduces heavy manual work
Metal & Spark Detector
Argus Metal Detector (THS/ TT)
Very high sensitivity to all magnetic and non-magnetic metals, including stainless steel
Wide detection speed range from 1 m/sec up to 50 m/sec
Response time for detection is 5 milliseconds and diversion is 50 milliseconds
High immunity to environmental interference
Collection box with door for easy operation
Fully digital programming
Auto-learn function for automatic setting of the maximum sensitivity in dry and wet conditions
Bluetooth communication for setting and maintenance through external PC
Metal object speed and mass sensing
IP65 high degree of protection
Argus Infrared Spark Detector
Detects a single spark in 6 microseconds
Detects sparks at speeds up to 60 meters per second
Special design and circuitry eliminate reactions to static electricity
Operates in temperatures from -40°C to +85°C
Low voltage 24-volt operation
WS - 15 Bale Plucker Safety
Argus 535 infrared sensor can detect sparks as small as 1 mm and activate the system
Automatic water extinguisher with four spray nozzles on both sides quenches the fire and prevents spreading on the bales
Control panel gets alarm system activated and shuts down the Blow-room line
Argus system is also available with Zero residue Gas extinguishing System
