The Airbond Model 135 continues Airbond’s programme of continuous innovation. Functioning in exactly the same way as the established Model 105, the 135 is printed, so it is lighter but stronger than its predecessor.

Loaded with clever technology, the 135 is, like the 105, an advance on the industry-standard Model 101, which has been used world-wide by carpet manufacturers and spinners for many years.

Like the Model 101, the 135 can join a vast range of yarns. It can join high- or low-twist, S-twist or Z-twist without changing chambers. It can even splice S-twist to Z-twist, wool to cotton, glass to tyre cord.

What distinguishes the Model 135 from the 101 is its built-in adaptability. Since it is printed, it can be easily adapted to customer needs. It can be a tiny splicer, designed to work in confined spaces; but it can be fitted with handles, or with a hanging device to be used in a fixed position, or with a carriage for sliding along a rail.

So 135s are available a number of forms – and Airbond’s manufacturing methods even permit the production of bespoke versions, if users have special requirements.