Operating instruction

Roving frame F 33 / F 11

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We reserve the right to modify the machinery described in this instruction manual as we deem necessary within the frameworkof technical development at any time and without giving special notice.

Rieter Machine Works Limited, CH-8406 WinterthurTelephone: +41 52-208 71 71, Telefax: +41 52-208 83 20

1. Gearing plan

Key:Ts = Creel change gearsKs = Constant draft change gearsPs = Draft change gearsPs1 = Break draft change gearsM1 = Main drive motor (flyers)M2 = Bobbin drive motor (tension levelling)M3 = Bobbin rail movement, drive motor with gearsM4 = Drafting system drive motorD1 = Tube diameter (53.5 mm)Ø Sp = bobbin diameter (152 or 177 mm)

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2. Drafting system

Key:Ts = Creel change gearsKs = Constant draft change gearsPs = Draft change gearsPs1 = Break draft change gearsM4 = Drafting system drive motor

3. Formula for calculations

3.1 Total draft in drafting system «St»

KsSt = 4.2 x ———

Ps

3.2 Break draft «Vv»

Vv = 0.0416 x Ps 1

3.3 Creel change gear «Ts»

Normally 3 creel change gears «Ts» are suppliedwith the roving frame:66 teeth for cotton, combed67 teeth for cotton, combed68 teeth for cotton, carded70 teeth for synthetic fibres

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3.4 Possible number of teeth

Ts = 66, 68, 70 Feed (frame)

Ps = 25 - 80 main draft

Ps1 = 26 - 29 Break draft

The change gears are only allocated in accordancewith the machine ordered.

3.5 Table showing total draft in drafting system «St»

Use only hardened change gears!

«Ks» = 83

Ps St Ps St

50 6,972 73 4,775

51 6,835 74 4,711

52 6,704 75 4,648

53 6,577 76 4,587

54 6,456 77 4,527

55 6,338 78 4,469

56 6,225 79 4,413

57 6,116 80 4,358

58 6,010

59 5,908

60 5,810

61 5,715

62 5,623

63 5,533

64 5,447

65 5,363

66 5,282

67 5,203

68 5,126

69 5,052

70 4,980

71 4,910

72 4,842

«Ks» = 110

Ps St Ps St

25 18,480 48 9,625

26 17,769 49 9,429

27 17,111 50 9,240

28 16,500 51 9,059

29 15,931 52 8,885

30 15,400 53 8,717

31 14,903 54 8,556

32 14,438 55 8,400

33 14,000 56 8,250

34 13,588 57 8,105

35 13,200 58 7,966

36 12,833 59 7,831

37 12,486 60 7,700

38 12,158 61 7,574

39 11,846 62 7,452

40 11,550 63 7,333

41 11,268 64 7,219

42 11,000 65 7,108

43 10,744 66 7,000

44 10,500 67 6,896

45 10,267 68 6,794

46 10,043 69 6,696

47 9,830 70 6,600

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4. Table showing break draft «Vv»

Use only hardened change gears!

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WechselradPs1 Vv

26 1,08

27 1,12

28 1,16

29 1,20

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3. Bobbin rail speed (explanation of data screen 22)

RovingNe

RovingNm

Bobbin rail speed Windings / mm lift

0,5 0,85 0,24

0,6 1,0 0,27

0,7 1,2 0,30

0,8 1,35 0,32

0,9 1,5 0,34

1,0 1,7 0,36

1,1 1,86 0,38

1,2 2,0 0,41

1,5 2,5 0,45

1,8 3,1 0,50

2,0 3,4 0,55

The bobbin rail speed must be set according to thetable opposite. The winding distance is checked onthe first layer of the empty tube.

With the standard setting, it should still be possibleto recognise the colour of the tube between thewindings.

Altering the bobbin rail speed also alters the Dm-compensation.

Key:1 = Normal winding2 = Winding too close together3 = Winding too far apart

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8. Standard screens

8.1 Standard screen 1 All data

Roving L =Set roving length of a full bobbin (data screen 51)Current L =The roving length yet to be produced is displayed.If the machine is still producing, the display showsthe current delivery speed.If the machine is still producing, the display showsthe current flyer speed.Next doffing in:The production time remaining until the next doffingis displayed.Bobbin diameter:The current calculated bobbin diameter is displayed.Shaded fieldA current malfunction is displayed.If there are several current malfunctions press theSTOP button (0) to acknowledge and cancel themalfunction shown once it has been remedied. Thenext malfunction is then displayed.

Doffer and bobbin changer graphics are not dis-played on the F11.

Operating instructions are displayed.

Shift efficiencyThe shift efficiency of the current shift is displayed.

Bobbin change with config. doffer manual operation:Press F8 = Travelling cleaner goes into

parked position. Wait.Hold down F6 = Doffer beam moves down to

SQ63Put tubes on doffer beam and remove bobbins.Lightly press F5 = - The doffer beam moves up

to SQ61 - The travelling cleaner starts up.

+ F3302

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1. General

The operating principle of the PK5000 load carrier isbased on a pneumatic load on the 3 top rolls.

The PK5000 load carrier is suitable for staple fibresup to 60 mm.

+ F3300

The pressures from the load on the 3 top rolls isadjusted centrally and continuously via a pneumaticregulating system. This ensures even pressure app-lied at all spinning points.

The PK5000 load carrier offers the possibility of acentral partial relief.

The PK5000 load carrier comprises:1 = Support2 = Carrier3 = Operating knob4 = Weighting element top delivery roll5 = Weighting element top cradle roll6 = Weighting element top feed roll7 = Top delivery roll8 = Top cradle roller (always Ø 25 mm)9 = Top feed roll10 = Pneumatic spring

Diameter of top rolls:

PK5025 PK5035 Ø max. Ø min. Ø max. Ø min.

Top delivery roll 28 mm 25 mm 35 mm 32 mmTop feed roll 28 mm 25 mm 35 mm 32 mm

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2. Technical description

2.1 Dimensions

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3. Top rolls

The following parts are used in the PK5025 andPK5035 load carriers:

The top roll shafts are type LP 315.

The top roll shaft LP 317 is used only for the cradlelong.

The maximum rated load on the top roll shaft is 35kg.

Top roll cots with PRESS-FIT.

3.1 Lubricants for re-lubricating the top roll ball bearings

The top roll ball bearings are lubricated in the factorywith «Staburags NBU 12/300» made by Klüber Lu-brification Munich.

Alternatives:Complex soap greaseWorked penetration: approx. 300 mm / 10 at 25ºCDrop point: >200ºCUseful temperature range: -20ºC to +120ºCe.g. SKF grease TG5-26878

Calcium-saponified roller-bearing greaseWorked penetration: approx. 265 mm / 10 at 25ºCDrop point: >190ºCUseful temperature range: -30ºC to +60ºC

The top roller ball bearings require re-lubrication with1 pump stroke after 30,000 hours.

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3.2 Regrinding top roll cots

The top roll cots of the cradle rolls must never bereground.

When regrinding the top roll cots of the feed anddelivery rolls, respect the minimum Ø = 31 mm.

The grinding interval depends on the degree of rub-ber hardness and the material being processed:Delivery rolls = 2,000 to 4,500 hoursFeed rolls = 4,000 to 9,000 hours

4. Spacers

Key:1 = Cradle2 = Spacer3 = Guide barX = Cradle aperture (thickness)

To ensure good roving quality it is advisable to keepthe gap small between the top delivery roll and thetop apron.Make sure that the delivery condenser can movefreely (at least 1 mm play).

The cradle aperture «X» also affects the quality ofthe roving.

Result of a small cradle aperture «X»:Better Uster values on the roving frame but– worse working behaviour on the roving frame

- draft-associated problems (sliver piecer)- more slubs and snicks (thick and thin spots)- greater susceptibility to fluctuations in temperature and blendsHence more downtimes for the machine.

Result of a somewhat larger cradle aperture «X»:Uster values on the roving frame are 0.2 – 0.4%worse butgood working behaviour on the roving framegood working behaviour on the ring-spinningmachine– up to 30% fewer end-breaks– no measurable difference in the Uster value of the

yarn– better IPI values in the yarn.

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Spacers

Type Colour Thickness «X»

OLc22 white 3.5 mm

OLc24 black 4.4 mm

OLc26 green 5.9 mm

OLc27 blue 8.9 mm

OLc28 brown 11.1 mm

Roving count Cradleaperture(X)Ne Nm tex

up to 1.0 up to 1.7 up to 590 8.5 mm

1.1 – 1.8 1.8 – 3.0 590 – 330 6.5 mm

1.8 – 2.5 3.0 – 4.2 330 – 220 6.5 mm

above 2.5 above 4.2 above 220 4.5 mm

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5. Condenser

The choice of condenser is of major importance forthe quality of the roving and the working behaviourof the roving framer.

It is possible that the delivery condenser (3) is diffe-rent, depending on the material being processed.

Standard settings:

Double condensers may also be used at delivery.(Aperture up)

Standard settings:

Key:1 = Back condenser2 = Middle condenser3 = Delivery condenser

Feedslivercount

Ne 0.16 – 0.12Nm 0.27 – 0.22tex 3600 – 4900

Ne 0.12 – 0.10Nm 0.20 – 0.17tex 4900 – 5900

Position Aperture Colour Aperture Colour

Feed 12 mm black 14 mm red

Middle 10 mm grey 12 mm white

Delivery 10 mm beige 12 mm white

Colour / with mm Ne Nm tex

blue / 17 mm 0.5 – 0.6 0.8 – 1.0 1200 – 1000

yellow / 14 mm 0.6 – 1.0 1.0 – 1.6 1000 – 600

green / 11 mm 0.7 – 1.4 1.2 – 2.5 800 – 400

red / 9 mm 1.0 – 2.0 1.6 – 4.0 600 – 250

black / 7.5 mm 1.1 – 3.0 2.0 – 5.0 500 – 200

brown / 6 mm 2.0 – 3.5 3.0 – 6.0 300 – 200

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6. Standard settings for drafting system

The condensers and the spacers must be adju-sted to the relevant sliver and roving counts.

Q = Always measure the forward offset («G») with the original top roll diameter (35 mm or 28 mm).

Standard setting for the break draft distance (D):Longest fibre + 31 – 33 – 35 mm.

Setting 1 2 3

Raw material:for cottons,synthetics andblends up to 40 mm

for longest cottons,synthetics andblends up to 50 mm

for synthetics andblends up to 60 mm

A = Cradle length 34.5 mm 45.0 mm 60.5 mm

B = Guide bar 24.0 mm 33.0 mm 48.0 mm

C = Main draft distance bottom rolls 49.0 mm 60.0 mm 76 mm

D = Break draft distance bottomrolls min. 60.0 mm min. 60.0 mm min. 70.0 mm

E = Main draft distance top rolls 55.0 mm 66.0 mm 82.0 mm

F = Break draft distance top rolls min. 59.0 mm min. 59.0 mm min. 70.0 mm

G = Forward offset 1st top roll Q 4.0 mm 4.0 mm 4.0 mm

H = Backward offset 2nd top roll 2.0 mm 2.0 mm 2.0 mm

J = Backward offset 3rd top roll 0.0 mm 0.0 mm 0.0 mm

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11. Manual strength test of roving

The manual test is conducted as follows:1. Stand a full roving package (1) on end on a hard

table top (2).2. Take hold of the roving with your fingers at (3)

and slowly pull (taking 12 to 18 sec) in the directi-on of (4). The tensile force of the roving will make the bobbin slowly turn.

3. When the roving breaks between 3 and 4 the di- stance measured between 3 and 4 indicates the tensile strength of the roving. Perform at least 5 tests and calculate the average.

Distance 3 to 4 Assessment:

300 to 500 mm = soft roving twist

500 to 800 mm = normaö roving twist

800 to 1100 mm = hard roving twist

over 1100 mm = roving twist is too hard, cannot be drawn on the

ring-spinning frame.

Technological Notes

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Key:1 = Power unit (both sides of the machine)2 = Suction unit3 = Creeling4 = Drafting system + G00025 = Headstock6 = ROBOdoff7 = SERVOdisc8 = Drive unit9 = Transfer station (Link)10 = Ring spinning frame front11 = Ring spinning frame rear12 = Left-hand side of the machine13 = Right-hand side of the machine

ROBOdoff+ G3310

SERVOdisc+ G3311

ROBOload+ G3312

Headstock+ G3303 part 3

Pneumatic system+ G3303 part 2

Suction unit+ G3303 part 5

Change points+ G3303 part 1

Programming+ G3305

Drive unit+ G3303 parte 6

Section+ G3303 part 4

Creeling+ G3303 part 3

Operation+ G3302

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2. Configuration, designation and method of operation

2.1 Method of operation

Key:1 = Drafting system2 = Bottom delivery roller / Suction drum3 = Suction tube4 = Thread guide5 = Separator6 = Balloon checking rings (BER)7 = Ring frame8 = Spindle9 = ROBOdoff11 = Flanged shaft for 4 spindle drive12 = SERVOdisc13 = Protective rail

The drafting system (1) refines the roving drawn infrom the roving bobbin until it reaches its final count.The fibre fleece leaving the bottom delivery roller /Suction drum (2) is rapidly twisted into a thread. Thetwist in the thread is evenly distributed by means ofthe spindle and the ring traveller. The thread goesfrom the bottom delivery roller / Suction drum (2) tothe ring traveller and the spinning tube, which toge-ther with the spindle (9) forms a single unit, and iswound around the spinning tube.In the event of an end-break the fibres leaving thebottom delivery roller / Suction drum (2) are caughtby the suction tubes (3) and collected in the suctionunit.The 4 spindle tape drive (11) ensures quiet, energy-saving operation.ROBOdoff (10) + Instruction G3310SERVOdisc (12) + Instruction G3311ROBOload + Instruction G3312

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3.2 Drafting system (G 33)

Drafting system settings: + Instruction G0002Drafting system load: pneumaticCage lengths «A» in mm: 36.43 or 59

Diameter of rollers:

Bottomroller

Top roller

∅ ∅ novo ∅ minimum

B 27 mm 30 mm 28 mm

C 27 mm 27 mm 27 mm

D 27 mm 30 mm 28 mm

3.3 Drafting system (K 44)

Drafting system settings: + Instruction K0002Drafting system load: pneumaticCage lengths «A» in mm: 43

Legend:1 = Suction drum Ø 59 mm2 = Middle bottom roller Ø 27 mm3 = Creel bottom roller Ø 27 mm4 = Casablanca type nip roll Ø 30 mm5 = Delivery top roller Ø 30 mm6 = Cradle top roller Ø 27 mm7 = Creel top roller Ø 30 mm8 = Space between delivery top roller and Casablan-

ca type nip roll 46 … 46.5 mm9 = Backward offset at delivery top roller 0.5 mm10 = Distance between delivery top roller and cradle

top roller 54.0 mm11 = Backward offset at cradle top roller 5.5 mm12 = Distance between cradle top roller and creel

top roller 73.0 mm13 = Backward offset at creel top roller 3.5 mm14 = Distance between suction drum and middle

bottom roller 50.5 mm15 = Distance between middle bottom roller and

creel bottom roller 75.0 mm16 = Drum cover17 = Spacer plate in place on the cradle

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3.4 Spindles, spinning tubes and spinning rings

Tube lengths (L):Spindle pitch (T) 70 mm = 180 to 230 mmSpindle pitch (T) 75 mm = 180 to 250 mm

Taper:1.64

Spindle:HPS-18, CS-18 (max. rpm 18,000 min-1)

HPS-25, CS-25 (max. rpm 25,000 min-1)

Wharve diameter: 21 mm or 25 mm+ Instruction G3303, part 1

4-spindle belt drive:The spindles are fixed in the spindle frame.The spinning rings are centred in relation to thespindles.

Spinning rings:T-flange no. 1 (b = 3.2 mm) (∅ 36...48 mm)T-flange no. 2 (b = 4.0 mm) (∅ 45...51 mm)ORBIT bevelled flange spinning rings (2) (∅ 36...42 mm)ZENIT bevelled flange spinning rings (2) (∅ 36...42 mm)Support ringRing traveller (1)Spinning ring diameter in mm:Pitch 70 mm: ∅36, ∅38, ∅40, ∅42 or ∅45 mmPitch 75 mm: ∅36, ∅38, ∅40, ∅42, ∅45, ∅48 or∅51 mmSpinning ring/Ring traveller regulations:+ Instruction T-flanges G0004

Instruction ORBIT and ZENIT G0005

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1.2 Gearing plan with up to 624 spinning positions

Key:1 = Headstock2 = Drafting system drive rear3 = Spindle drive4 = Break draftM1 = Spindle drive motorM60/M61 = Drafting system feed tailstockM80/M81 = Drafting system delivery tailstockM90 = Ring rail driveM150 = SERVOdisc drive

E = Rear bottom roller (feed)M = Middle bottom rollerA = Front bottom roller (delivery)ZW = Belt pulley wharveZE = Belt pulley feedZM = Belt pulley middleZS = Belt pulley spindle

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2. Spindle drive

2.1 Belt pulley (ZS)

Wharve Ø n-spindle rpm Distance ring(18)

Belt pulley(ZS)

Spanner sizemm

TorqueNm

21 23’600 11,8 60 10 115

17’700 11,8 80 10 115

Wharve Ø n-spindle rpm Distance ring(18)

Belt pulley(ZS)

Spanner sizemm

TorqueNm

25 14’900 11,8 80 10 115

Key:15 = Belt pulley (ZS)16 = Slotted cone17 = Shaft18 = Distance ring21 = Bore-hole with half thread22 = Short half-bore-hole for disassembly

3. Break draft

The break draft table is included in the gearing plan.

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The centering tube (67) with the centering pin (63)in it is used to centre the thread guides.The centering ring (67) with the centering pin (63)in it is also used for other centering jobs:preliminary centering the spinning ringscentering the spinning ringscentering the balloon-checking ringscentering the spinning rings with the RES spinningring centering device.

The preliminary centering gauge (66) is used forthe preliminary centering of new spinning rings.

The centering ring (64) is used for centering spin-ning rings.

The locating centre Ø 1.5 mm (68) is used to cen-tre the thread guides, especially where the directview from above is obstructed.

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The centering ring (65) is used for centering theballoon-checking rings

Bits holder (68) «1/4" x 300» with:M5 screwdriver bit for centering the spinning ringsM4 screwdriver bit for the traveller clearers

Centring sleeve (71) for adjusting bottom roller gears

Roll tongs (73) with torque for bottom rollers.+ Setting G3303 Part 4

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4. Draft Height

4.1. Draft Height dependent on staple length

With the two-apron drafting systems it is possible toachieve optimal results with regard to yarn uneven-ness as well as highest draft values. Compared withother systems, our two-apron design is notablytrouble-free. There is a particularly wide draft range(from 12 to 80) within which good Uster values areachieved. This does not mean, however, that optimal values canalways be guaranteed with any material and anydraft. It is essential that the optimal spinning condi-tions be established.

Key:1 = 100% synthetic fibres 50 - 60 mm

Ne 10 - 40 (50)2 = 100% viscose / polyester 40 mm

Ne 10 - 60 (70)3 = Viscose / polyester 40 mm

Ne 12 - 705 = Polyester / cotton

Ne 12 - 706 = Cotton combed, long staple,

Ne 60 - 1607 = Cotton combed, long staple,

Ne (20) 30 - 708 = Cotton carded

Ne 5 - 30 (40)T = Total draft (rate)N = Range, normal draftH = Range, high draft

Broken ends must also be taken into account. Neit-her the Uster values nor the breaking strength of thesingle yarn are decisive factors on their own. Otherimportant factors are the staple, preparation androving twist, especially the height of the total draft andits distribution, the setting of the break draft zone, thethickness of the spacers between nose bar andcradle, and the grade of rubber used for the upperdelivery rollers.

Apart from these drafting aspects, end breaks mayalso be significantly affected by other spinning para-meters, such as ring diameter and section, travellernumber and type, tube length and diameter, andabove all spindle speed. These parameters, how-ever, cannot be addressed in greater detail in thepresent instructions.

In principle, to obtain good end break rates withcotton, the total draft should lie roughly inside thelimits shown in the table opposite.

These limits must not be confused with those foroptimal Uster values, which must always be deter-mined by trials, as they are strongly influenced byother factors, particularly the material being spun.Naturally, the table opposite is intended only as aguideline.

The maximum draft possible, however, depends onthe material being processed.

When determining the daft on the ring-spinning fra-me, the draft on the roving frame must also be takenin account, especially the minimum draft.

There are also limits on maximum weight allowedat feed on the roving frame:– Cotton max. Ne 0.10– Blends (cotton/poly) max. 0.115 – 100% Synthetic fibres max. 0.12

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4.2. Draft height according to the roving count

Cotton

Key:1 = Roving count (Ne)2 = Range carded3 = Range combed4 = Short staple5 = Medium staple6 = Long staple8 = Yarn count (Ne)

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