Influence of process parameters on properties of open-end and core-sheath friction spun acrylic yarns

Abstract

The present paper is concerned with the influence of opening roller speed, difference in drum speed and suction air pressure on properties of acrylic open-end and core-sheath friction spun yarns. The results show that opening roller speed and suction air pressure have significant influence on properties of open-end friction spun yarns. In the case of core-sheath yarns, suction air pressure has influence on yarn tenacity and hairiness. However, yarn unevenness and imperfection are not significantly influenced by experimental variables. The results also show that core-sheath friction spun yarns have significantly higher yarn tenacity, modulus and work of rupture and have a lower level of yarn unevenness, imperfections, hairiness, and breaking elongation than open-end friction spun yarns.