Selection of Ring Tavellers

1 When the ring diameter is less, balloon diameter will be small. This leads to more yarn tension,

hence use lighter travellers. 2 When the ring diameter is high, balloon diameter will be more. This leads to less yarn tension and balloon touches the separator, hence use heavier travellers.
3 When the tube length is short, the yarn tension will be more, hence use lighter traveller. 4 When the tube length is long, the yarn tension will be less, hence use heavier traveller. 5 When the yarn contact area and ring contact area in travellers is closer, fibre lubrication is

better especially in cotton, for this use heavier travellers.

6 For higher speeds, lighter travellers give lesser yarn tension. 7 The center of gravity should be as low as possible for stable running of traveller, for this use low

height travellers.
8 To avoid end breakages by reducing the yarn tension, use lighter travellers. 9 To avoid bigger Balloon, use heavier travellers. 10 Heavier traveller will help to avoid fibres coming out to the yarn surface. 11 When using lighter travellers, yarn stretch will be less. It helps for better yarn elongation. 12 During running-in, the end breakage should be kept to a minimum, hence use lighter travellers. 13 If traveller used is too light, excessive yarn breakage at starting after doffing, caused by

oversized balloon, hence used heavier travellers.

14 Light traveller will lead increased hairiness in the yarn, hence used heavier travellers. 15 To avoid soft package of yarn which results in less cop content, always use heavier travellers. 16

If traveller used is too light, more yarn breakage caused by more traveller fly-off, hence used heavier travellers.

17 If traveller used is too heavy, excessive yarn breakage before doffing, hence used light travellers.

18 More damaged fiber due to excessive heat caused by higher pressure on ring if heavier traveller

is used, hence use light travellers.

19 Heavy traveller results into reduced traveller and ring life.

Traveller Trouble Shooting

Problem Causes
* Improper traveller matching 1 Poor Yarn Quality * Worn out Rings * Improper positioning of lappet * Inconsistent R.H.% 2 More Hairiness * Less Traveller Clearance * Light Traveller

Remedies
* Correct Traveller no. & type * Good ring condition * 2d + 5 of tube dia for lappet setting * Correct R.H.% * High bow height traveller * Heavier traveller * Lighter Traveller * Use high Clearance Traveller * Proper lift w.r.t count * 2:1 ring & tube dia * 1:5 ring dia to tube length * 2d + 5 of tube dia for lappet setting * Correct centering of lappet/ring * Vibration free spindle/tube

3 Less Yarn Elongation * Heavier traveller 4 Pushed up Neps * Less Yarn Clearance * Improper Lift * Improper ring & tube dia. 5 Unable to increase the spindle speed * Improper lappet height * Poor ring/lappet centering * Spindle/tube vibration 6 More End breaks

*Wrong selection of traveller profile * Select correct type & number w.r.t. and Traveller number count, material, ring dia, spindle speed, yarn strength & life of the ring * Improper matching * Poor ring condition * Improper traveller clearer setting * Correct Traveller no. & type * Good ring condition * Setting should be 0.2~0.3mm (Clearer to Traveller) * Optimum room temperature * Better R.H.% (50~55)

7 Poor Traveller life

8 Fluff Accumulation

* Higher room temperature * Poor R.H.%

Spinning Geometry with respect to Ring and Traveller

Thread Guide Distance top of the tube/thread guide= (1.5-2.0 tube ) + 5 mm [ring rail position at starting position] Anti-Ballooning Ring Anti-Ballooning Ring = Ring + 2 mm Distance ring rail/Anti-ballooning ring (ring rail position in starting position) = 2/3 of the distance ring rail/thread guide Spinning Ring Spinning ring = Maximum 1/5 of the tube length Recommended tube measurements

Medium Tube (mm) d

16 17 18 19 20 22 23 Ideal Range Unfavorable Range 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 26 27

Ring (mm) D
36 38 40 42 45 48 51

Tube Length (mm) L

170 180 190 200 210 230 240 180 190 200 210 220 240 250 190 200 210 220 230 250 260 195 205 215 225 235 255 265

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