TECHNICAL HAND BOOK

RINGS:
FLANGE NUMBER:
1. Half FLANGE 2.6MM; FOR FINE & SUPER FINE COUNTS
2. One FLANGE 3.2MM: MEDIUM & FINE COUNTS
3. Two FLANGE 4.0MM: PLY YARN

PROFILE:
1. ANTIWEDGE : ASYMMETRICAL
2. CR : ASYMMETRICAL

FINISH:
1. SPARTAN: BLACK OXIDE (CONVENTIONAL)
2. XCALIBUR / MAGNUM: HARD CHROME ( NEW GENERATION )

RING DIMENTION:
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INNER DIA : 36mm, 38mm, 40mm, 42mm, 45mm

FITTING DIA : 47mm & 51mm(LMW FRAME), 45mm (KTTM)
FLANGE WIDTH : 2.6mm, 3.2mm & 4.0mm
FLANGE HEIGHT : 1.5mm
HARDNESS : 850 Hv Vickers (Blackodised), 1100 Hv Vickers (New Generation)
Ra VALUE (FLANGE ROUGHNESS) : 0.3 (Blackodised), 0.05 (New Generation)
COATING THICKNESS : 25 to 30 Microns
OVALITY : 0.1mm On ID
RING HEIGHT : 8mm, 10mm, 13mm, 19mm

FITMENT TYPE:
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RING HOLDER/ADAPTOR
CIRCLIP
SIDE SCREW
TOP SCREW

a. Ring life can be estimated by knowing spindle speeds, yarn type, traveler weights that will be run.
These factors determine the pressure of the traveler against the ring and of course as these
pressures increase, the ring life decreases. Temp and humidity considerations, proper centering,
proper traveler change cycles regarding the wear cycle of the traveler ( do not run travelers that
are heavily worn as this presents a ring surface that is contacted differently from what a new
traveler presents to the ring when travelers are changed.
b. Even the static electricity generated by the traveler running on the ring can affect the
performance of the ring and traveler. In some cases it is necessary to ground the ring rails to the
frame to drain off this static charge.
c. Ring diameters should be selected that are appropriate for the yarn counts and speeds that will be
run.
d. Angle of pull relates to the ring diameter and the bobbin diameter. This angle needs to be a
minimum of 30 degrees otherwise start up after doffing will yield higher end breaks. (Draw an line
from the traveler on the ring that is tangent to the empty bobbin surface. Then draw a line from
the center of the spindle to the traveler. The resultant angle is called the angle of pull.) In other
words the tension between the traveler and the bobbin surface is greater as the angle is smaller.
Of course you cannot put a tension meter on the yarn at this point during running but the tension
can be calculated and demonstrated with force vectors. When ordering rings or bobbins, and there
is thought to change the diameter of either or both of these, take in consideration what the angle
of pull will be to avoid future problems.

RING TRAVELLER:
System is based on weight of 10 Travellers, 10 Travellers weighing 10 grains denotes size of
Traveller No . 1.
10 Travellers weigh 10 Grains, where in 1 Gram = 15.432 Grains.
When the weight of Ten Travellers is less than 10 Grains, The Size is written with the number of
followed by Diagonal Line and Zero. These are called Ought Travellers or Nought Travellers.

TRAVELLER FUNCTIONS:
Combines with spindle rotation within the traveler race (ring) along with feed of fiber from front
roll to twist fibers into yarn.
Applies proper tension to form a package that has proper firmness to be wound off at the next
process
Acts as a differential between the rotation of the spindle, and the delivery of the front roll as the
yarn package changes in diameter. The traveler compensates by speeding up on the large
diameter and slowing down as the ring rail traverses to the top of the stroke where the diameter
is least.

 Withstand the continuous friction against the ring for days and even weeks. Travelers run at
surface speeds from 60 miles per hour to up to 100 miles per hour. The only lubrication is what
the fiber contributes. Traveler speed is commonly referred to in meters per second. Compact
yarn has limited hairiness thus contributing less lubrication. These yarns require a very low center
of gravity to force the yarn close to traveler and ring contact area so the limited fiber can
contribute some lubrication.
Traveler profile and ring profile must be able to work together to give good contact to distribute
wear properly while giving sufficient clearance for the yarn.

The relation of traveler dimensions to these factors:

1. Yarn size or count
2. Yarn twist
3 . Production speed - higher speeds require a lower center of gravity
4. Heat sensitive yarns require higher travelers to get yarn away from the contact area where heat is
generated.
5. Slub yarns require higher center to allow additional yarn clearance
Wear & Tear: Where to look for traveler wear and what is a reasonable amount. Show the angle of
wear within the traveler and how this relates to the lean of the traveler as the yarn between the
bobbin and traveler pulls the traveler around the ring against the braking force exerted by the
curvature of the ring.

YARN PATH

YARN PATH

HEAVY TRAVELLER / ABNORMAL WEAR / ENDS DOWN / NEPS

IMPROPER PROFILE
RIGHT COMBINATION / NORMAL WEAR / LONGER TRAVELLER LIFE

LIGHT TRAVELLER / IMPROPER PROFILE / ABNORMAL WEAR / TRAVELLER FLY OFF

DIMENSION:
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BOW HEIGHT
BOW WIDTH
TOE GAP
WEIGHT ( ISO ) : Weight of 1000 Travelers in Gms
HARDNESS : 700 Hv Vickers
STRETCH : 3 to 5mm
MICRO STRUCTURE : Carbide distribution

SURFACE FINISH:
1. JET-X: DIFFUSION TREATMENT- ROR, NORMAL &COMPACT APPLICATION
2. SUPREME-X: NICKLE PLATING BETTER LIFE FOR COTTON & SYNTHETICS APPLICATIONS.
PROFILE:
1. ELLIPTICAL:

a) 1EL hrw
b) 1EM hrw
c) 1EP hrw

1 stands for one flange Elliptical, L Low yarn clearance

M- Medium Yarn Clearance
P Polyester

2. UNIVERSAL:

a) 1UL hrw
U - Universal
b) 1UTM hrw UT Universal traveler
c) 1UTH hrw H Large yarn clearance
d) 1USTL hrw L Low Yarn Clearance

3. COMPACT:
4. SLUB DENIM YARN:

a) 1CPF hrw CPF Compact Fibre.

a) 2 UT hr 2 Two Flange, UT Universal Traveler

CROSS SECTION: HRW Half Round Wide (UDR ultra demi round) F - Flat

TRAVELLER PACKING:
1. Loose:

a) 1 Packet of 1000 Pcs.

10 Packet per box totally 10Ms.
b) 1 Packet of 1250 Pcs.
8 Packet per box totally 10Ms.
(To facilitate 1200 spindle per Ring frame. End-user in order to avoid
Traveler wastage.)

2. Auto Pack ( Cartridge ):

No loss of travelers.
No deformation of travelers.
No damage to the ring.
Reduced down time.
Cost effective.

PRODUCT FACTS:
Superior Surface Finish resulting in Improved Traveller Life by additional 20%.
Drastic reduction in Traveller loading.
Consistent Superior Yarn Parameters over the entire Traveller life.

RING & TRAVELLER:

Ring & Traveler forms the heart of the Ring frame.

Ring Traveler Speed is expressed in Meters/Second = Spindle Speed x Ring dia x 3.14/1000 x 60

OBJECTS:
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Helps in insertion of twist to the yarn

Helps to wound the yarn on to the bobbin
Controls the yarn breakage level
Yarn hairiness

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE SPINDLE SPEED:

1. Ring & traveler combination
2. Spinning Geometry:
a) Spindle Lift
b) Ring dia
3. Relative Humidity:

Blow Room 60%

Preparatory 60%
Ring frame 55%
Winding 70%

RING TRAVELLER SPEED FOR DIFFERENT COUNTS:

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20s Ne 33 Mts/Sec ( Ring dia-40mm, Speed 16,000rpm)

30s Ne 38 Mts/Sec ( Ring dia 38mm, Speed 19,000rpm)
40s Ne 40 Mts/Sec ( Ring dia 38mm, Speed 20,000rpm)
60s Ne 41.5 Mts/Sec( Ring dia 36mm, Speed 22,000rpm)
80s Ne 41.5 Mts/Sec( Ring dia 36mm, Speed 22,000rpm)

POINTS TO CONSIDER:
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Ring Dia:
Tube Dia:
Lappet Height Setting:
Spindle Taper - 1 :
Traveler clearer Setting:

Tube Length 1 : 5
Ring Dia 1: 2
2d + 5mm (d Tube tip dia)
40mm, 1 : 64mm ( Auto Doffer )
Coarse Count 2.0mm (Below 20s Ne)
Medium Count 1.8mm (24sNe to 40sNe)
Fine Count 1.6mm (40s Ne & Above)
Compact Fine 1.5mm (40s Ne & Above)

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Winding Length:

Below 20s Ne 2.5 Mts

30s Ne 3.9 Mts
40s Ne 4.7 Mts
60s Ne 5.7 Mts
80s Ne 6.7 Mts
100s Ne 7.5 Mts

TRAVELLER TRIALS PROCEDURE:

A. RECOMMENDING RIGHT TRAVELLER PROFILE, SIZE & FINISH
B. TO START WITH RING FRAME SPINDLE SPEED AT 80%
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1st TRAVELLER CHANGE 0 HRS

2nd TRAVELLER CHANGE AFTER 24 HRS & SPINDLE SPEED 100%
3rd TRAVELLER CHANGE AFTER 5 DAYS
4th DEPENDING ON THE BREAKAGE RATE & TRAVELLER WEAR %

QUALITY PARAMETERS TO BE CHECKED:

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BREAKAGE RATE
IMPERFECTIONS
HARINESS
S3 VALUE
COLLECT USED TRAVELLERS FOR WEAR ANALYSIS (24HRS, 5TH & 10TH DAY)

TRIALS ON COMPACT YARN:

DATA REQUIRED:
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COUNT
TYPE OF COMPACITNG SYSTEM
RING & RING DIA
SPINDLE SPEED
TRAVELLER USED
LIFE

OUR RECOMMEDATION:
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FOR 30s TO 80s CW COMPACT 1CPF hrw

FOR 80s & ABOVE COMPACT - 1FGL hrw / 1FGUL hrw
FOR 20s to 30s HOSIERY COMPACT 1UL hrw/1FGM hrw
FOR 30s to 60s HOSIERY COMPACT 1EL hrw

TRIALS TO BE STARTED WITH 80% SPINDLE SPEED:

1. 1ST TRAVELLER CHANGE 0 HRS
2. 2ND TRAVELLER CHANGE AFTER 24 HRS

3. 3RD TRAVELLER CHANGE AFTER 48 HRS

4. 4TH TRAVELLER CHANGE 5 DAYS
5. 5TH TRAVELLER CHANGE BASED ON BREAKAGE RATE & TRAVELLER WEAR %

YARN QUALITY PARAMETERS:

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BREAKAGE RATE
IMPRECTIONS
HAIRINESS INDEX
S3 VALUE
RKM VALUE
ELONGATION
CLASSIMATE FAULTS
TRAVELLER LIFE

RINGS
DIMENSIONS:
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RING PROFILE ANTIWEDGE OR CR

RING DIA
FITTING DIA
FINISH XCALIBUR/MAGNUM / SPARTAN
FLANGE SINGLE / TWO
TYPE OF FITMENT ADAPTOR/CIRCLIP

RING DIA RECOMMENDED FOR DIFFERENT COUNT RANGE:

1. BELOW 24s 40MM
2. 24s TO 60s 38MM
3. 40s TO 120S 36MM

FURTHER TECHNICAL CLEARIFICATION CONTACT US:

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