Systems and methods of twisting and heat-setting yarn, and apparatus for twisting yarn and heat-setting yarn

Included are close-couple twisting and heat-setting apparatus, methods of twisting two or more yarns and heat-setting twisted yarn. The apparatus and methods described permit operation at twisting speeds of about 10,000 to 100,000 rpm. In the event that yarn twisting is interrupted, and accumulating...

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Main Authors RITTENHOUSE RONNIE, GANAHL PETER
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 10.09.2013
Subjects
NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL THREADS OR FIBRES
SPINNING
SPINNING OR TWISTING
TEXTILES
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Summary:Included are close-couple twisting and heat-setting apparatus, methods of twisting two or more yarns and heat-setting twisted yarn. The apparatus and methods described permit operation at twisting speeds of about 10,000 to 100,000 rpm. In the event that yarn twisting is interrupted, and accumulating system is also included to prevent interruption of heat-setting the twisted yarn. The apparatus and methods are useful in the accelerated production of yarns suitable for soft floor coverings.
Bibliography:Application Number: US200913056766