National Institute of Fashion Technology

Department of Fashion Technology

Fabric Study (Woven & Knits)
Topic: Rotor Spinning

Submitted to: Submitted by:

Dr. Rashmi Thakur Ankita Verma
Nikhil Gupta
A Vamsi Krishna
28th Sep’18
INTRODUCTION

 Among the range of open-end spinning technologies, rotor spinning is

commercially more widely used because a wider range of yarn counts can
be spun with appropriate yarn properties.
 Since its commercial introduction in 1969, rotor spinning has developed
continuously.
 Rotor speeds have increased from around 30,000 rpm to over 150,000 rpm.
CHARACTERISTICS

 Higher productivity
 Larger sliver can
 Large final package
 Less power consumption
 Automation
 Flexibility of spinning component
 Handling count range
OBJECTIVES

Rotor spinning was initially developed with two main objectives

 To provide a more economical spinning system than conventional ring
spinning through higher productivity, and
 To produce yarn of a quality that matches or surpasses that of the
conventional ring spinning.
MECHANISM
TASKS

 OPENING almost to individual fibres (fibre separation)

 CLEANING
 HOMOGENIZING through back doubling
 COMBINING forming a coherent linear strand from individual fibres
 ORDERING the fibres in the strand must have orientation as far as possible in
the longitudinal direction
 Improving evenness through BACKDOUBLING
 Imparting strength by TWISTING
 WINDING
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

 Fibre length : Natural and man-made fibres up to 60 mm

 Yarn count range : Ne 30 - 60
 Draft range : 40 - 400-fold
 Twist range : TPI 5 – 38
 Rotor speed : 35000 - 160 000 RPM
 Opening roller speed : 6000 – 10000 RPM
 RING vs ROTOR SPINNING SYSTEM
RING SPINNING
Bobbin rotates constantly
for insertion of twist
Cannot handle spools of
bigger size
Can spin finer yarns (up to
20m/min)
Uniform and strong yarns
Combed yarns (finer)
stronger
Suitable for all staple fibres
ROTOR SPINNING
Spool does not need to be rotated
to insert twist
Much larger spools can be wound
3-5 times faster than ring spinning
(200m/min)
Uniform but flexible yarn with better
dye ability
Carded yarn (coarser)
20% more twisted but 15-20%
weaker as the yarn is coarser
Not suitable for man-made staple
fibre spinning except rayon as the
fibre finish clogs the rotor
ADVANTAGES

 Lower power consumption per unit quantity of yarn produced

 Higher speed of twist insertion resulting in very high yarn delivery speed
 A significant resulting increase in productivity
 Larger delivered package size
 Elimination of some processes such as roving and winding more uniform
yarns
APPLICATIONS OF ROTOR YARN

 Open end yarns produce different characteristics in the end product. These
yarns may be used to advantage in fabrics where uniformity and a
smoother surface are of prime importance.
 Open end yarns are used in pile fabrics, apparel, household, industrial and
technical applications. Uses include heavyweight satin and poplins,
corduroy, velveteen, rainwear, denims, drills, sheets, pillow cases, bed
spreads, printed fabrics, curtains, window blinds, upholstery, cleaning
cloths, dress goods, underwear, rugs, carpets, blankets, terry towels and
diapers.
REFERENCES

 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/116102038/33
 https://www.slideshare.net/amitbiswas420/rotor-spinning
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YwCNQWxXkg
 http://textilelearner.blogspot.com/2014/08/modern-yarn-production-rotor-
spinning.html
THANK YOU