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Speed Frame
(Simplex)
Roving
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By Sayan Kundu
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Introduction
The speed frame bridges the gap between drawing and spinning. It
prepares sliver for optimal spinning performance. Speed frames have
been shown to increase production speeds by 25% compared to older
methods.
1 Bridging
Connects drawing and spinning
2 Preparing
Optimizes sliver for spinning
3 Increasing
Boosts production speed
By Sayan Kundu
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Historical Development: From
Bobbin to Automation
The speed frame has evolved from early models to modern automation. Key innovations
include flyer design, drafting systems, and auto-doffing. Platt Saco Lowell and Rieter
Machine Works made substantial contributions.
1 Early Models
Basic flyer design.
2 1950s
First automated versions.
3 Modern Era
Auto-doffing systems.
By Sayan Kundu
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Core Functions: Roving Formation Unveiled
The speed frame converts sliver into roving. Drafting reduces sliver thickness (draft range: 5-15). Twisting imparts strength (twist range: 0.5-3
TPI). Winding creates a suitable package.
Roving Drafting Twisting Winding
By Sayan Kundu
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What is Roving ?
A roving is a continuous fibre strand drafted from a sliver
and given cohesion by either inserting a small amount of
twist or compacting the fibres with an oscillating apron. It
is subsequently drafted and twisted to be spun into a yarn.
By Sayan Kundu
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Working Principle:
A Step-by-Step Breakdown
Drafting involves roller speeds and fiber control. The flyer twisting mechanism
inserts twist. Bobbin winding creates layer formation and package density.
Understanding material flow is key.
Drafting
Fiber control via rollers.
Twisting
Flyer twist insertion.
Winding
Layered package creation.
By Sayan Kundu
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Key Components:
Rollers
Fiber movement and alignment.
Flyers
Twist insertion.
Bobbins
Package construction.
Creel
Sliver passes through it
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Creel
Also known as Transport Rollers.
Care must be taken as false draft may arise in the creel zone due to less strand coherence on
account of high degree of parallelization of the fibres –
a) Sliver feed-cans should be arranged in a simple manner so that the operator can access
every can easily, in case of sliver breakage, replacing empty cans
b) Drawn more or less vertically out of the can. The relative placement of the cans and the
guide rollers should be such that the slivers are withdrawn vertically from the cans.
If not, slivers will rub against the edges of the cans leading to sliver damage and increased
mass variation.
C) Smooth running of transport rollers using perfect drive, usually effected by chains
By Sayan Kundu
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Rollers
Top Drafting Rollers
➢ Coated with material made by rubber
➢ Gives greater gripping during the time of material passing
➢ Prevent from slippage
➢ Rollers are pneumatic loadig
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Bottom Drafting Rollers
Axial Flutes Helical Flutes Knurled Flutes
Design is made to prevent from slippage
In case of simple 3 over 3 Drafting arrangements generally,
Axial Flutes presents in Middle Drafting roller
Helical Flutes presents in Back Drafting roller
Knurl Flutes presents in Front Drafting roller
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Drafting Arrangement
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Upper apron – shorter having thickness of 1mm, held taut
by tensioning devices and made of either of leather or
more commonly synthetic rubber;
Lower apron – longer, made of leather or synthetic rubber,
running over guide bars (nose bars) to positions close to
the nip line of the delivery rollers, thickness around 1 mm.
Apron
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Flyers
The flyers are made of light alloys instead of steel. The reasons are as
follows:
• Reduces the spread of legs ensures controlled bobbin build.
• Reduces power consumption
Flyer is doing a major part that it has to lead the very sensitive strand from
the flyer top to the package without introducing the false drafts. Because,
 Fiber strand has only protective twist and is very liable to break.
 It is passing through flyer which is rotating more than 800-1500 rpm, so
it should be protected against air current.
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Bobbin
Bobbins come in sizes like 12x6 and 11x5.
Creels feed sliver (up to 48 cans).
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Types of Speed Frames: Advance Technology
Traditional speed frames have basic features (10-15 kg/hour). High-speed frames enhance production (20-30 kg/hour). Auto-doffing models
improve efficiency (doffing time < 2 minutes).
Traditional
Basic features.
High-Speed
Enhanced output.
Auto-Doffing
Automated bobbin change.
By Sayan Kundu
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Advanced Technologies: Driving Innovation
Auto-doffing systems automate bobbin handling (95%+ efficiency). Electronic drafting improves yarn quality (10-15% CV% improvement). Energy
efficiency reduces power consumption (up to 20% savings).
1
Auto-Doffing
Automated bobbin handling.
2
Electronic Drafting
Precise control.
3
Energy Efficiency
Sustainable operation.
By Sayan Kundu
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Production Formula and Conclusion
90%
Yarn quality
30%
Increased Production
20%
Reduced Labor
By Sayan Kundu
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An overvew on Speed Frame (Simplex) Machine.pdf

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    preencoded.png Introduction The speed framebridges the gap between drawing and spinning. It prepares sliver for optimal spinning performance. Speed frames have been shown to increase production speeds by 25% compared to older methods. 1 Bridging Connects drawing and spinning 2 Preparing Optimizes sliver for spinning 3 Increasing Boosts production speed By Sayan Kundu
  • 3.
    preencoded.png Historical Development: From Bobbinto Automation The speed frame has evolved from early models to modern automation. Key innovations include flyer design, drafting systems, and auto-doffing. Platt Saco Lowell and Rieter Machine Works made substantial contributions. 1 Early Models Basic flyer design. 2 1950s First automated versions. 3 Modern Era Auto-doffing systems. By Sayan Kundu
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    preencoded.png Core Functions: RovingFormation Unveiled The speed frame converts sliver into roving. Drafting reduces sliver thickness (draft range: 5-15). Twisting imparts strength (twist range: 0.5-3 TPI). Winding creates a suitable package. Roving Drafting Twisting Winding By Sayan Kundu
  • 5.
    preencoded.png What is Roving? A roving is a continuous fibre strand drafted from a sliver and given cohesion by either inserting a small amount of twist or compacting the fibres with an oscillating apron. It is subsequently drafted and twisted to be spun into a yarn. By Sayan Kundu
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    preencoded.png Working Principle: A Step-by-StepBreakdown Drafting involves roller speeds and fiber control. The flyer twisting mechanism inserts twist. Bobbin winding creates layer formation and package density. Understanding material flow is key. Drafting Fiber control via rollers. Twisting Flyer twist insertion. Winding Layered package creation. By Sayan Kundu
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    preencoded.png Key Components: Rollers Fiber movementand alignment. Flyers Twist insertion. Bobbins Package construction. Creel Sliver passes through it By Sayan Kundu
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    preencoded.png Creel Also known asTransport Rollers. Care must be taken as false draft may arise in the creel zone due to less strand coherence on account of high degree of parallelization of the fibres – a) Sliver feed-cans should be arranged in a simple manner so that the operator can access every can easily, in case of sliver breakage, replacing empty cans b) Drawn more or less vertically out of the can. The relative placement of the cans and the guide rollers should be such that the slivers are withdrawn vertically from the cans. If not, slivers will rub against the edges of the cans leading to sliver damage and increased mass variation. C) Smooth running of transport rollers using perfect drive, usually effected by chains By Sayan Kundu
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    preencoded.png Rollers Top Drafting Rollers ➢Coated with material made by rubber ➢ Gives greater gripping during the time of material passing ➢ Prevent from slippage ➢ Rollers are pneumatic loadig By Sayan Kundu
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    preencoded.png Bottom Drafting Rollers AxialFlutes Helical Flutes Knurled Flutes Design is made to prevent from slippage In case of simple 3 over 3 Drafting arrangements generally, Axial Flutes presents in Middle Drafting roller Helical Flutes presents in Back Drafting roller Knurl Flutes presents in Front Drafting roller By Sayan Kundu
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    preencoded.png Upper apron –shorter having thickness of 1mm, held taut by tensioning devices and made of either of leather or more commonly synthetic rubber; Lower apron – longer, made of leather or synthetic rubber, running over guide bars (nose bars) to positions close to the nip line of the delivery rollers, thickness around 1 mm. Apron By Sayan Kundu
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    preencoded.png Flyers The flyers aremade of light alloys instead of steel. The reasons are as follows: • Reduces the spread of legs ensures controlled bobbin build. • Reduces power consumption Flyer is doing a major part that it has to lead the very sensitive strand from the flyer top to the package without introducing the false drafts. Because,  Fiber strand has only protective twist and is very liable to break.  It is passing through flyer which is rotating more than 800-1500 rpm, so it should be protected against air current. By Sayan Kundu
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    preencoded.png Bobbin Bobbins come insizes like 12x6 and 11x5. Creels feed sliver (up to 48 cans). By Sayan Kundu
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    preencoded.png Types of SpeedFrames: Advance Technology Traditional speed frames have basic features (10-15 kg/hour). High-speed frames enhance production (20-30 kg/hour). Auto-doffing models improve efficiency (doffing time < 2 minutes). Traditional Basic features. High-Speed Enhanced output. Auto-Doffing Automated bobbin change. By Sayan Kundu
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    preencoded.png Advanced Technologies: DrivingInnovation Auto-doffing systems automate bobbin handling (95%+ efficiency). Electronic drafting improves yarn quality (10-15% CV% improvement). Energy efficiency reduces power consumption (up to 20% savings). 1 Auto-Doffing Automated bobbin handling. 2 Electronic Drafting Precise control. 3 Energy Efficiency Sustainable operation. By Sayan Kundu
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    preencoded.png Production Formula andConclusion 90% Yarn quality 30% Increased Production 20% Reduced Labor By Sayan Kundu
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