VICKERS specialises in the production and world-wide marketing of an extensive range of lubricants and processing aids for the textile industry.
The company is committed to continuous product development and quality supported by comprehensive technical service. VICKERS has been accredited to the ISO 9001 Quality Standard since 1989 and is committed to early achievement of the BS EN 150 14001 Environmental Standard.
The major product lines are:
- CARDING/ COMBING LUBRICANTS>
For wool top manufacture. The Lainacomb grades are designed to optimise fibre yields in high speed processing.
- CARDING LUBRICANTS for WOOLLEN YARNS
VICKERS' Frescolene, Lainaspin, and Yarnol grades cater for the processing of yarns ranging from coarse wools used for carpet yarn through to the finest lambswools and speciality fibres such as cashmere.
- SPIN FINISHES
A comprehensive range of finishes for synthetic continuous filament and staple fibres is offered. Vyspin grades are for polyester, polyamide and acetate, whilst the Vystat range covers polypropylene of all types.
- TEXTURED YARN LUBRICANTS
The Texturol products are designed to optimise unwinding during high speed knitting and weaving of polyester and nylon. Contamination arising from oil splashing and dripping is minimised in high speed texturing.
- NON WOVEN LUBRICANTS
The Vytec lubricants are primarily for needle punch fibre blends including those for the automotive industry.
- KNITTING MACHINE LUBRICANTS
The Cirnedol oils for panty hose machines, and the Spotless CN and Vickerlube LC grades for large diameter circular machines provide the highest standards of machine lubrication whilst meeting fabric finishing requirements. The Vickerlube Sock range is designed to meet the needs of modern sock knitting machinery.
