Journal of Natural Fibers (Nov 2023)

Innovative Solution for Reducing Yarns Hairiness on Ring Spinning Machines

  • Robert Kaminszky,
  • Dorin Avram,
  • Magdalena Simona Fogorasi,
  • Mihaela Dochia,
  • Ionel Barbu,
  • Alexandru Popa,
  • Adina Bucevschi

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2023.2248386
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 20, no. 2

Abstract

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Yarn’s hairiness represents a continuous challenge for spinning technologies. To keep this aspect under control, an almost perfect combination between the construction and performance of the machines, the control of the technological processes through appropriate settings, and the experience of the producers are required. As a consequence, the researchers were preoccupied to adapt or modify the ring frame to produce yarns with a lower degree of hairiness. Spinning triangles as a very demanding area exert a crucial impact both on the distribution of fiber tension and their spatial location in the staple yarn structure. Our study encompasses yarn hairiness reduction employing a device composed of two bars. Various combinations of spindle speeds and contact angles between yarns and bars were tested to examine their effects on yarn hairiness. The study was completed with the optimization of technological parameters using a central, composite, rotating program with two independent variables (spindle speed and contact angle) to establish mathematical models and optimize technological parameters for the reduction of hairiness. The effectiveness and efficiency of this device consist of the easy execution and installation on the existing machines in spinning mills without any constructive adjustments and additional energy consumption.

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