ASTM D6587-12e1
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Yarn Number Using Automatic Tester
Standard Test Method for Yarn Number Using Automatic Tester
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method for yarn number is satisfactory for acceptance of commercial shipments and is used in the trade.
5.1.1 In case of a dispute arising from differences in reported test results when using this Test Method for acceptance testing of commercial shipments, the purchaser and the supplier should either use the referee Test Method D1907 for yarn number or conduct comparative tests to determine if there is a statistical bias between their laboratories. Competent statistical assistance is recommended for the investigation of bias. As a minimum, the two parties should take a group of test specimens that are as homogeneous as possible and that are from a lot of material of the type in question. The test specimens should then be randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory for testing. The average results from the two laboratories should be compared using appropriate statistical analysis and a probability level chosen by the two parties before the testing is begun. If a bias is found, either its cause must be found and corrected or the purchaser and the supplier must agree to interpret future test results with consideration to the known bias.
5.2 This test method is also used for the quality control for both filament and spun yarns.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of yarn number of filament and spun yarns using automated testers. Some of the instruments are stand-alone and others are optional modules for instruments that perform additional tests.
1.1.1 The instruments are capable of measuring yarn numbers up to 4000 dtex (3600 denier).Note 1—For determination of yarn number by use of reel and balance, refer to Test Method D1907.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: D6587 − 12
Standard Test Method for
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Yarn Number Using Automatic Tester
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6587; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—The units statement was updated editorially in October 2013.
1. Scope 3.2 For all other textile terms used in this test method, see
Terminology D123.
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of yarn
number of filament and spun yarns using automated testers.
4. Summary of Test Method
Someoftheinstrumentsarestand-aloneandothersareoptional
4.1 A specified length of yarn (specimen) is automatically
modules for instruments that perform additional tests.
stripped directly from the package, cut, and weighed. The yarn
1.1.1 The instruments are capable of measuring yarn num-
number is calculated by an interfaced computer, displayed on a
bers up to 4000 dtex (3600 denier).
monitor, and may be printed. The yarn number can be reported
NOTE 1—For determination of yarn number by use of reel and balance,
in tex, denier, or cotton count units.
refer to Test Method D1907.
5. Significance and Use
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard.
5.1 This test method for yarn number is satisfactory for
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the acceptance of commercial shipments and is used in the trade.
5.1.1 In case of a dispute arising from differences in
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- reported test results when using this Test Method for accep-
tance testing of commercial shipments, the purchaser and the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. supplier should either use the referee Test Method D1907 for
yarn number or conduct comparative tests to determine if there
2. Referenced Documents
is a statistical bias between their laboratories. Competent
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statistical assistance is recommended for the investigation of
2.1 ASTM Standards:
bias.As a minimum, the two parties should take a group of test
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
specimens that are as homogeneous as possible and that are
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
from a lot of material of the type in question. The test
D1907 Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Num-
specimens should then be randomly assigned in equal numbers
ber) by the Skein Method
to each laboratory for testing.The average results from the two
D2258 Practice for Sampling Yarn for Testing
laboratories should be compared using appropriate statistical
D4849 Terminology Related to Yarns and Fibers
analysis and a probability level chosen by the two parties
before the testing is begun. If a bias is found, either its cause
3. Terminology
must be found and corrected or the purchaser and the supplier
3.1 For all terminology relating to D13.58, Yarns and
must agree to interpret future test results with consideration to
Fibers, refer to Terminology D4849.
the known bias.
3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard:
5.2 This test method is also used for the quality control for
cotton count, denier, linear density, tex, yarn number, yarn
both filament and spun yarns.
numbering system.
6. Apparatus
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 on Textiles
6.1 Automatic Yarn Numbering Instrument, with interfaced
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.58 on Yarns and Fibers.
computer.
Current edition approved July 1, 2012. Published October 2012. Originally
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6.1.1 ACW(AutomaticCutandWeigh)YarnTester, SeriesT
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D6587–00(2006) .
DOI: 10.1520/D6587-12.
for textile yarns, Series BCF for bulked continuous filament
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(BCF) carpet yarns, and Series I for industrial yarns. See Fig. 7.3 Test Specimen—Test one specimen from each package
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