Operating instruction

Roving frame F 33 / F 11

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of technical development at any time and without giving special notice.
Rieter Machine Works Limited, CH-8406 Winterthur
Telephone: +41 52-208 71 71, Telefax: +41 52-208 83 20

Gearing plan, Formulas and Tables

1.

Gearing plan

Key:
Ts
Ks
Ps
Ps1
M1
M2
M3

= Creel change gears

= Constant draft change gears
= Draft change gears
= Break draft change gears
= Main drive motor (flyers)
= Bobbin drive motor (tension levelling)
= Bobbin rail movement, drive motor with
gears
M4
= Drafting system drive motor
D1
= Tube diameter (53.5 mm)
Sp = bobbin diameter (152 or 177 mm)

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2.

Drafting system

Key:
Ts
= Creel change gears
Ks
= Constant draft change gears
Ps
= Draft change gears
Ps1 = Break draft change gears
M4 = Drafting system drive motor

3.

Formula for calculations

3.1

Total draft in drafting system St

Ks
St = 4.2 x
Ps

3.2

Break draft Vv

Vv = 0.0416 x Ps 1

3.3

Creel change gear Ts

Normally 3 creel change gears Ts are supplied

with the roving frame:
66 teeth for cotton, combed
67 teeth for cotton, combed
68 teeth for cotton, carded
70 teeth for synthetic fibres

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3.4

Possible number of teeth

Ts

= 66, 68, 70

Feed (frame)

Ps

= 25 - 80

main draft

Ps1 = 26 - 29

Break draft

The change gears are only allocated in accordance

with the machine ordered.

3.5

Table showing total draft in drafting system St

Ks = 83

Ks = 110

Ps

St

Ps

St

Ps

St

Ps

St

50

6,972

73

4,775

25

18,480

48

9,625

51

6,835

74

4,711

26

17,769

49

9,429

52

6,704

75

4,648

27

17,111

50

9,240

53

6,577

76

4,587

28

16,500

51

9,059

54

6,456

77

4,527

29

15,931

52

8,885

55

6,338

78

4,469

30

15,400

53

8,717

56

6,225

79

4,413

31

14,903

54

8,556

57

6,116

80

4,358

32

14,438

55

8,400

58

6,010

33

14,000

56

8,250

59

5,908

34

13,588

57

8,105

60

5,810

35

13,200

58

7,966

61

5,715

36

12,833

59

7,831

62

5,623

37

12,486

60

7,700

63

5,533

38

12,158

61

7,574

64

5,447

39

11,846

62

7,452

65

5,363

40

11,550

63

7,333

66

5,282

41

11,268

64

7,219

67

5,203

42

11,000

65

7,108

68

5,126

43

10,744

66

7,000

69

5,052

44

10,500

67

6,896

70

4,980

45

10,267

68

6,794

71

4,910

46

10,043

69

6,696

72

4,842

47

9,830

70

6,600

Use only hardened change gears!

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4.

Table showing break draft Vv

Use only hardened change gears!

Wechselrad
Ps1
Vv
26

1,08

27

1,12

28

1,16

29

1,20

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Programming

3.

Bobbin rail speed

(explanation of data screen 22)

The bobbin rail speed must be set according to the
table opposite. The winding distance is checked on
the first layer of the empty tube.
With the standard setting, it should still be possible
to recognise the colour of the tube between the
windings.
Altering the bobbin rail speed also alters the Dmcompensation.
Key:
1 = Normal winding
2 = Winding too close together
3 = Winding too far apart

Roving
Ne

Roving
Nm

Bobbin rail speed

Windings / mm lift

0,5

0,85

0,24

0,6

1,0

0,27

0,7

1,2

0,30

0,8

1,35

0,32

0,9

1,5

0,34

1,0

1,7

0,36

1,1

1,86

0,38

1,2

2,0

0,41

1,5

2,5

0,45

1,8

3,1

0,50

2,0

3,4

0,55

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Programming

8.

Standard screens

8.1

Standard screen 1 All data

Roving L =
Set roving length of a full bobbin (data screen 51)
Current L =
The roving length yet to be produced is displayed.
If the machine is still producing, the display shows
the current delivery speed.
If the machine is still producing, the display shows
the current flyer speed.
Next doffing in:
The production time remaining until the next doffing
is displayed.
Bobbin diameter:
The current calculated bobbin diameter is displayed.
Shaded field
A current malfunction is displayed.
If there are several current malfunctions press the
STOP button (0) to acknowledge and cancel the
malfunction shown once it has been remedied. The
next malfunction is then displayed.

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Doffer and bobbin changer graphics are not displayed on the F11.
Operating instructions are displayed.
Shift efficiency
The shift efficiency of the current shift is displayed.
Bobbin change with config. doffer manual operation:
Press F8
= Travelling cleaner goes into
parked position.
Wait.
Hold down F6
= Doffer beam moves down to
SQ63
Put tubes on doffer beam and remove bobbins.
Lightly press F5 = - The doffer beam moves up
to SQ61
- The travelling cleaner starts up.
+ F3302

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Drafting system PK5000

1.

General

The operating principle of the PK5000 load carrier is

based on a pneumatic load on the 3 top rolls.
The PK5000 load carrier is suitable for staple fibres
up to 60 mm.

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The pressures from the load on the 3 top rolls is

adjusted centrally and continuously via a pneumatic
regulating system. This ensures even pressure applied at all spinning points.
The PK5000 load carrier offers the possibility of a
central partial relief.
The PK5000 load carrier comprises:
1 = Support
2 = Carrier
3 = Operating knob
4 = Weighting element top delivery roll
5 = Weighting element top cradle roll
6 = Weighting element top feed roll
7 = Top delivery roll
8 = Top cradle roller (always 25 mm)
9 = Top feed roll
10 = Pneumatic spring

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Diameter of top rolls:

PK5025
max. min.
Top delivery roll 28 mm 25 mm
Top feed roll
28 mm 25 mm

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PK5035
max. min.
35 mm 32 mm
35 mm 32 mm

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2.

Technical description

2.1

Dimensions

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3.

Top rolls

The following parts are used in the PK5025 and

PK5035 load carriers:

The maximum rated load on the top roll shaft is 35

kg.

The top roll shafts are type LP 315.

Top roll cots with PRESS-FIT.

The top roll shaft LP 317 is used only for the cradle
long.

3.1

Lubricants for re-lubricating the top roll ball bearings

The top roll ball bearings are lubricated in the factory

with Staburags NBU 12/300 made by Klber Lubrification Munich.

The top roller ball bearings require re-lubrication with

1 pump stroke after 30,000 hours.

Alternatives:
Complex soap grease
Worked penetration: approx. 300 mm / 10 at 25C
Drop point:
>200C
Useful temperature range: -20C to +120C
e.g. SKF grease TG5-26878
Calcium-saponified roller-bearing grease
Worked penetration: approx. 265 mm / 10 at 25C
Drop point:
>190C
Useful temperature range: -30C to +60C

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3.2

Regrinding top roll cots

The top roll cots of the cradle rolls must never be

reground.
When regrinding the top roll cots of the feed and
delivery rolls, respect the minimum = 31 mm.
The grinding interval depends on the degree of rubber hardness and the material being processed:
Delivery rolls = 2,000 to 4,500 hours
Feed rolls
= 4,000 to 9,000 hours

4.

Spacers
To ensure good roving quality it is advisable to keep
the gap small between the top delivery roll and the
top apron.
Make sure that the delivery condenser can move
freely (at least 1 mm play).

1
2

The cradle aperture X also affects the quality of

the roving.

Result of a small cradle aperture X:

Better Uster values on the roving frame but
worse working behaviour on the roving frame
- draft-associated problems (sliver piecer)
- more slubs and snicks (thick and thin spots)
- greater susceptibility to fluctuations in
temperature and blends
Hence more downtimes for the machine.

3
Key:
1 = Cradle
2 = Spacer
3 = Guide bar
X = Cradle aperture (thickness)
Roving count
Ne

Nm

tex

Cradle
aperture
(X)

up to 1.0

up to 1.7

up to 590

8.5 mm

1.1 1.8

1.8 3.0

590 330

6.5 mm

1.8 2.5

3.0 4.2

330 220

6.5 mm

above 2.5

above 4.2

above 220

4.5 mm

Result of a somewhat larger cradle aperture X:

Uster values on the roving frame are 0.2 0.4%
worse but
good working behaviour on the roving frame
good working behaviour on the ring-spinning
machine
up to 30% fewer end-breaks
no measurable difference in the Uster value of the
yarn
better IPI values in the yarn.

Spacers
Type

Colour

Thickness X

OLc22

white

3.5 mm

OLc24

black

4.4 mm

OLc26

green

5.9 mm

OLc27

blue

8.9 mm

OLc28

brown

11.1 mm

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5.

Condenser

Key:
1 = Back condenser
2 = Middle condenser
3 = Delivery condenser

The choice of condenser is of major importance for

the quality of the roving and the working behaviour
of the roving framer.
It is possible that the delivery condenser (3) is different, depending on the material being processed.
Standard settings:
Feed
sliver
count

Ne 0.16 0.12
Nm 0.27 0.22
tex 3600 4900

Ne 0.12 0.10
Nm 0.20 0.17
tex 4900 5900

Position

Aperture

Colour

Aperture

Colour

Feed

12 mm

black

14 mm

red

Middle

10 mm

grey

12 mm

white

Delivery

10 mm

beige

12 mm

white

Double condensers may also be used at delivery.

(Aperture up)
Standard settings:
Colour /
with mm

Ne

Nm

tex

blue / 17 mm

0.5 0.6

0.8 1.0

1200 1000

yellow / 14 mm

0.6 1.0

1.0 1.6

1000 600

green / 11 mm

0.7 1.4

1.2 2.5

800 400

red / 9 mm

1.0 2.0

1.6 4.0

600 250

black / 7.5 mm

1.1 3.0

2.0 5.0

500 200

brown / 6 mm

2.0 3.5

3.0 6.0

300 200

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6.

Standard settings for drafting system

Setting

Raw material:

for cottons,
synthetics and
blends up to 40 mm

for longest cottons,

synthetics and
blends up to 50 mm

for synthetics and

blends up to 60 mm

A = Cradle length

34.5 mm

45.0 mm

60.5 mm

B = Guide bar

24.0 mm

33.0 mm

48.0 mm

C = Main draft distance bottom rolls

49.0 mm

60.0 mm

76 mm

D = Break draft distance bottom

rolls

min. 60.0 mm

min. 60.0 mm

min. 70.0 mm

E = Main draft distance top rolls

55.0 mm

66.0 mm

82.0 mm

F = Break draft distance top rolls

min. 59.0 mm

min. 59.0 mm

min. 70.0 mm

G = Forward offset 1st top roll Q

4.0 mm

4.0 mm

4.0 mm

H = Backward offset 2nd top roll

2.0 mm

2.0 mm

2.0 mm

J = Backward offset 3rd top roll

0.0 mm

0.0 mm

0.0 mm

The condensers and the spacers must be adjusted to the relevant sliver and roving counts.
Q

10

Standard setting for the break draft distance (D):

Longest fibre + 31 33 35 mm.

= Always measure the forward offset (G) with

the original top roll diameter (35 mm or 28 mm).

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Technological Notes

11.

Manual strength test of roving

The manual test is conducted as follows:

1. Stand a full roving package (1) on end on a hard
table top (2).
2. Take hold of the roving with your fingers at (3)
and slowly pull (taking 12 to 18 sec) in the direction of (4). The tensile force of the roving will make
the bobbin slowly turn.
3. When the roving breaks between 3 and 4 the distance measured between 3 and 4 indicates the
tensile strength of the roving. Perform at least 5
tests and calculate the average.
Distance 3 to 4
Assessment:
300 to 500 mm

= soft roving twist

500 to 800 mm

= norma roving twist

800 to 1100 mm

= hard roving twist

over 1100 mm

= roving twist is too hard,

cannot be drawn on the
ring-spinning frame.

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General data

Ring spinning machine G 33

Operation
+ G3302

ROBOload
+ G3312

Creeling
+ G3303 part 3

Headstock
+ G3303 part 3
Section
+ G3303 part 4
Change points
+ G3303 part 1
ROBOdoff
+ G3310
Suction unit
+ G3303 part 5
Key:
1 =
2 =
3 =
4 =
5 =
6 =
7 =
8 =
9 =
10 =
11 =
12 =
13 =

SERVOdisc
+ G3311
Drive unit
+ G3303 parte 6

Programming
+ G3305
Pneumatic system
+ G3303 part 2

Power unit (both sides of the machine)

Suction unit
Creeling
Drafting system + G0002
Headstock
ROBOdoff
SERVOdisc
Drive unit
Transfer station (Link)
Ring spinning frame front
Ring spinning frame rear
Left-hand side of the machine
Right-hand side of the machine

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2.

Configuration, designation and method of operation

2.1

Method of operation
The drafting system (1) refines the roving drawn in
from the roving bobbin until it reaches its final count.
The fibre fleece leaving the bottom delivery roller /
Suction drum (2) is rapidly twisted into a thread. The
twist in the thread is evenly distributed by means of
the spindle and the ring traveller. The thread goes
from the bottom delivery roller / Suction drum (2) to
the ring traveller and the spinning tube, which together with the spindle (9) forms a single unit, and is
wound around the spinning tube.
In the event of an end-break the fibres leaving the
bottom delivery roller / Suction drum (2) are caught
by the suction tubes (3) and collected in the suction
unit.
The 4 spindle tape drive (11) ensures quiet, energysaving operation.
ROBOdoff (10) + Instruction G3310
SERVOdisc (12) + Instruction G3311
ROBOload + Instruction G3312

Key:
1 =
2 =
3 =
4 =
5 =
6 =
7 =
8 =
9 =
11 =
12 =
13 =

Drafting system
Bottom delivery roller / Suction drum
Suction tube
Thread guide
Separator
Balloon checking rings (BER)
Ring frame
Spindle
ROBOdoff
Flanged shaft for 4 spindle drive
SERVOdisc
Protective rail

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General data

3.2

Drafting system (G 33)

Drafting system settings: + Instruction G0002
Drafting system load: pneumatic
Cage lengths A in mm: 36.43 or 59

Diameter of rollers:

3.3

Bottom
roller

Top roller

novo

minimum

27 mm

30 mm

28 mm

27 mm

27 mm

27 mm

27 mm

30 mm

28 mm

Drafting system (K 44)

Drafting system settings: + Instruction K0002
Drafting system load: pneumatic
Cage lengths A in mm: 43
Legend:
1 = Suction drum 59 mm
2 = Middle bottom roller 27 mm
3 = Creel bottom roller 27 mm
4 = Casablanca type nip roll 30 mm
5 = Delivery top roller 30 mm
6 = Cradle top roller 27 mm
7 = Creel top roller 30 mm
8 = Space between delivery top roller and Casablanca type nip roll 46 46.5 mm
9 = Backward offset at delivery top roller 0.5 mm
10 = Distance between delivery top roller and cradle
top roller 54.0 mm
11 = Backward offset at cradle top roller 5.5 mm
12 = Distance between cradle top roller and creel
top roller 73.0 mm
13 = Backward offset at creel top roller 3.5 mm
14 = Distance between suction drum and middle
bottom roller 50.5 mm
15 = Distance between middle bottom roller and
creel bottom roller 75.0 mm
16 = Drum cover
17 = Spacer plate in place on the cradle

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General data

3.4

Spindles, spinning tubes and spinning rings

Tube lengths (L):
Spindle pitch (T) 70 mm = 180 to 230 mm
Spindle pitch (T) 75 mm = 180 to 250 mm
Taper:
1.64
Spindle:
HPS-18, CS-18 (max. rpm 18,000 min-1)
HPS-25, CS-25 (max. rpm 25,000 min-1)
Wharve diameter: 21 mm or 25 mm
+ Instruction G3303, part 1
4-spindle belt drive:
The spindles are fixed in the spindle frame.
The spinning rings are centred in relation to the
spindles.
Spinning rings:
T-flange no. 1 (b = 3.2 mm) ( 36...48 mm)
T-flange no. 2 (b = 4.0 mm) ( 45...51 mm)
ORBIT bevelled flange spinning rings (2) ( 36...42 mm)
ZENIT bevelled flange spinning rings (2) ( 36...42 mm)
Support ring
Ring traveller (1)
Spinning ring diameter in mm:
Pitch 70 mm: 36, 38, 40, 42 or 45 mm
Pitch 75 mm: 36, 38, 40, 42, 45, 48 or
51 mm
Spinning ring/Ring traveller regulations:
Instruction T-flanges G0004
Instruction ORBIT and ZENIT G0005

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Change points

1.2

Gearing plan with up to 624 spinning positions

Key:
1 = Headstock
2 = Drafting system drive rear
3 = Spindle drive
4 = Break draft
M1 = Spindle drive motor
M60/M61 = Drafting system feed tailstock
M80/M81 = Drafting system delivery tailstock
M90 = Ring rail drive
M150 = SERVOdisc drive

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E =
M =
A =
ZW =
ZE =
ZM =
ZS =

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Rear bottom roller (feed)

Middle bottom roller
Front bottom roller (delivery)
Belt pulley wharve
Belt pulley feed
Belt pulley middle
Belt pulley spindle

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2.

Spindle drive

2.1

Belt pulley (ZS)

Wharve

n-spindle rpm

Distance ring
(18)

Belt pulley
(ZS)

Spanner size
mm

Torque
Nm

21

23600

11,8

60

10

115

17700

11,8

80

10

115

Wharve

n-spindle rpm

Distance ring
(18)

Belt pulley
(ZS)

Spanner size
mm

Torque
Nm

25

14900

11,8

80

10

115

Key:
15 =
16 =
17 =
18 =
21 =
22 =

3.

Belt pulley (ZS)

Slotted cone
Shaft
Distance ring
Bore-hole with half thread
Short half-bore-hole for disassembly

Break draft

The break draft table is included in the gearing plan.

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General data
The centering tube (67) with the centering pin (63)
in it is used to centre the thread guides.
The centering ring (67) with the centering pin (63)
in it is also used for other centering jobs:
preliminary centering the spinning rings
centering the spinning rings
centering the balloon-checking rings
centering the spinning rings with the RES spinning
ring centering device.

The preliminary centering gauge (66) is used for

the preliminary centering of new spinning rings.

The centering ring (64) is used for centering spinning rings.

The locating centre 1.5 mm (68) is used to centre the thread guides, especially where the direct
view from above is obstructed.

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General data
The centering ring (65) is used for centering the
balloon-checking rings

Bits holder (68) 1/4" x 300 with:

M5 screwdriver bit for centering the spinning rings
M4 screwdriver bit for the traveller clearers

Centring sleeve (71) for adjusting bottom roller gears

Roll tongs (73) with torque for bottom rollers.

Setting G3303 Part 4

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Drafting System R2P with Guide Arm P3-1

4.

Draft Height

4.1.

Draft Height dependent on staple length

With the two-apron drafting systems it is possible to

achieve optimal results with regard to yarn unevenness as well as highest draft values. Compared with
other systems, our two-apron design is notably
trouble-free. There is a particularly wide draft range
(from 12 to 80) within which good Uster values are
achieved. This
does not mean, however, that optimal values can
always be guaranteed with any material and any
draft. It is essential that the optimal spinning conditions be established.

Broken ends must also be taken into account. Neither the Uster values nor the breaking strength of the
single yarn are decisive factors on their own. Other
important factors are the staple, preparation and
roving twist, especially the height of the total draft and
its distribution, the setting of the break draft zone, the
thickness of the spacers between nose bar and
cradle, and the grade of rubber used for the upper
delivery rollers.
Apart from these drafting aspects, end breaks may
also be significantly affected by other spinning parameters, such as ring diameter and section, traveller
number and type, tube length and diameter, and
above all spindle speed. These parameters, however, cannot be addressed in greater detail in the
present instructions.
In principle, to obtain good end break rates with
cotton, the total draft should lie roughly inside the
limits shown in the table opposite.
These limits must not be confused with those for
optimal Uster values, which must always be determined by trials, as they are strongly influenced by
other factors, particularly the material being spun.
Naturally, the table opposite is intended only as a
guideline.

Key:
1 = 100% synthetic fibres 50 - 60 mm
Ne 10 - 40 (50)
2 = 100% viscose / polyester 40 mm
Ne 10 - 60 (70)
3 = Viscose / polyester 40 mm
Ne 12 - 70
5 = Polyester / cotton
Ne 12 - 70
6 = Cotton combed, long staple,
Ne 60 - 160
7 = Cotton combed, long staple,
Ne (20) 30 - 70
8 = Cotton carded
Ne 5 - 30 (40)
T = Total draft (rate)
N = Range, normal draft
H = Range, high draft

The maximum draft possible, however, depends on

the material being processed.
When determining the daft on the ring-spinning frame, the draft on the roving frame must also be taken
in account, especially the minimum draft.
There are also limits on maximum weight allowed
at feed on the roving frame:
Cotton
max. Ne 0.10
Blends (cotton/poly) max. 0.115
100% Synthetic fibres max. 0.12

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4.2.

Draft height according to the roving count

Cotton

Key:
1 = Roving count (Ne)
2 = Range carded
3 = Range combed
4 = Short staple
5 = Medium staple
6 = Long staple
8 = Yarn count (Ne)

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