Optimization of Break Draft, Pin Spacer and Rubber Cots Hardness to Enhance the Quality of Ring Spun Yarn Using Factorial Design

Abstract

The aim of the present work is to optimize the drafting parameters for ring spinning by using full factorial (23) experimental design. Three drafting parameters of ring spinning each at two levels were chosen for this study. These technological parameters were break draft, size of pin spacer and hardness of rubber cots. It was found from statistical analysis that pin spacer size has a significant effect on yarn unevenness (U %), imperfection index (IPI), hairiness (H) and yarn strength (CLSP) compared to the other two chosen factors. These yarn quality parameters were improved by increasing the spacer size. The increase in spacer size reduces the cohesive forces among the fibers during drafting. The pin between the cradle and the top front roller transfer the individual fibers from the drafted fiber assembly to the spinning triangle without any stretching or accumulation. This yields a more integrated structure and the quality of yarn is improved.