YARN MANUFACTURE

Laboratory Manual-cum-Application Handbook

Set of
T. Karthik • J.C. Sakthivel 2 Vols.
2016, xviii+138p., figs., tabls., 25 cm (Vol. 1)
2016, xviii+132p., figs., tabls., 25 cm (Vol. 2)
ISBN 978-93-5124-724-1 (Set) ` 1795 (Set)

T he book, Yarn Manufacture: Laboratory

Manual–cum–Application Handbook Volume I
is aimed to provide the basic understanding of
theory and practical aspects in fibre preparation
processes such as Blow room and Carding and spinning preparation
such as Draw frame.
The book, Yarn Manufacture: Laboratory Manual–cum–Application Handbook Vol II
is aimed to provide the basic understanding of theory and practical aspects in spinning
preparatory processes such as comber preparatory and comber, and in speed frame,
ring frame and rotor spinning.
The special feature of these books is the coverage of theoretical aspects of the
concepts with suitable diagrams as well as the practical aspects to be noted down in the
particular department. The machine and process parameters are also discussed in this
set. It also provides as basic textbook for the Textile Technology students in universities
and colleges, and academicians to teach their students.

Dr. T. Karthik is presently working as an Assistant Professor (Senior

Grade) in the Department of Textile Technology, PSG College of
Technology, Peelamedu, Coimbatore. He has 5 years teaching, 5 years
industrial and 5 years experience of handling various spinning subjects.
He has contributed more than 40 articles in International and National
Journals of repute. He has published two books and contributed one book chapter. He
is the member in Professional bodies such as TAI and MIE.
Dr. J.C. Sakthivel is presently working as an Assistant Professor in the
Department of Textile Technology, P.S.G. College of Technology,
Peelamedu, Coimbatore. He has 12 years of teaching experience and is
actively engaged in handling various subjects related to yarn
manufacturing, technical textiles and Non wovens.
Dr. Sakthivel has published more than 30 articles in journals of repute. He is the member
of professional bodies such as TAI, ISTE and AMIE.

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 V o l u m e 1
Acknowledgement v
Preface vii
Spinning Useful Formula xi
1. Working Mechanism of Mixing Bale Opener and
Automatic Bale Opener 1
2. Working Mechanism of Beaters and Cleaning Machines 11
3. Determination of the Intensity of Beating of Bladed Beaters
and the Openness of Tufts and Cleaning Intensity 29
4. Construction and Working Mechanism of Blending Machines 39
5. Construction and Working Mechanism of Scutcher and Lap Forming Unit 49
6. Construction and Working Mechanism of HP Carding Machine 59
7. Study of Various Setting Points in Carding Machine and
their Effect on Sliver and Yarn Quality 77
8. Study of Card Wire Clothing and their Effect on Sliver and Yarn Quality 93
9. Determination of Transfer–Coefficient and Cleaning
Efficiency of Carding Machine 107
10. Construction and Working Mechanism of Draw Frame Machine 115
11. Determination of Total Draft and its Distribution in
Draw Frame Drafting System 121
12. Study of Roller Setting in Draw Frame Drafting System 129
References 137

V o l u m e 2
Acknowledgement v
Preface vii
Spinning Useful Formula xi
1. Construction and Working Mechanism of Sliver Lap and Ribbon Lap Machine 1
2. Construction and Working Mechanism of a Comber 17
3. Determination of the Fractioning of Fibres by Comber and
Study the Function of Top Comb 33
4. Study the Nature of Movement of Nipper Assembly and Detaching
Roller Drive and the Nature of its Motion 43
5. Construction and Working Mechanism of a Speed Frame 51
6. Study the Drafting System of Speed Frame and the Function of Flyer Top 59
7. Construction and Working of Builder Motion in Speed Frame 71
8. Construction and Working Mechanism of a Ring Frame 81
9. Study the Drafting System of Ring Frame 91
10. Construction and Working of a Ring Frame Building Motion 105
11. Study the Spinning Geometry and Winding Angle Variation with
Bobbin Height in Ring Frame 113
12. Construction and Working Mechanism of Rotor Spinning 123
References 131