ASTM D3888-95
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Open-End Spinning
Standard Terminology Relating to Open-End Spinning
SCOPE
1.1 This terminology covers those parts of a spinning machine which are specific to open-end yarn production.
General Information
Relations
Standards Content (Sample)
NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or discontinued.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information.
Designation: D 3888 – 95
Standard Terminology Relating to
Open-End Spinning
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3888; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope open-end yarn, n—a continuous strand of fibers, produced
directly from sliver or roving, in a single continuous opera-
1.1 This terminology covers those parts of a spinning
tion, by opening and reassembling them in a spinning
machine which are specific to open-end yarn production.
element to form the yarn.
2. Referenced Documents opening device, n—in open-end spinning, either a drafting
system or an opening roller which separates the feed stock
2.1 ASTM Standards:
into individual fibers or very small tufts prior to their
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
reassembly into yarn.
2.2 Other Standards:
opening roller, n—a component of the opening device in
ISO 2205 Terminology of Drafting Arrangements
open-end spinning machines, a roller covered with pins or
ISO 447 Terminology Relative to Cone and Cheese Wind-
teeth or similar device used to separate the feed stock into
ers
individual fibers or very small tufts by a continuous combing
3. Terminology
action. (Syn. combing roll)
rotor, n—in open-end spinning machines, a device resembling
3.1 Definitions:
a centrifuge, in which the fibers are assembled and in which,
collecting surface, n—in the rotor of an open-end spinning
by virtue of its rotation, real twist is inserted in the forming
machine, that portion of the internal surface of the rotor,
yarn.
often in the form of a groove, in which the fibers are
DISCUSSION—The rotor separates the fibers and the incoming air. The
condensed for assembly into yarn.
air is dissipated either through holes in the rotor, or over the rim of the
doffing tube, n—a component of an open-end spinning ma-
rotor into the surrounding rotor housing and is exhausted through an
chine which is an extension to the navel and is used to guide
outlet duct.
the withdrawn yarn en route to the take-up rollers. (See also
rotor-type open-end spinning machine, n—an open-end
navel.)
spinning machine wherein the assembly of individual fibers
feed unit, n—in an open-end spinning machine, the device
and the insertion of real twist are effected by a rotor. (See
which presents the feed stock to the opening roller by either
also open-end spinning machine.)
a feed roller and feed plate combination or interacting feed
rollers. (See also opening device.)
DISCUSSION—The fibers are separated from the feed stock and are
fiber channel, n—a component of an open-end spinning
conveyed to the rotor, where they are continuously deposited on the
machine through which the fibers are conveyed by
...
Questions, Comments and Discussion
Ask us and Technical Secretary will try to provide an answer. You can facilitate discussion about the standard in here.