Illustrated Catalogue of Cotton Machinery Part 15

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RING SPINNING FRAME--HEAD END

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RING SPINNING FRAMES.

The introduction of these machines was preceded by a careful study of what had already been done in Spinning Frame design.

Our Improved Ring Spinning Frames are made from entirely new patterns, and not only combine the best features previously brought out in such machines, but also many new ideas and improvements which have proved of great benefit to both manufacturers and spinners.

Although these frames were only introduced a few years ago, they are very extensively used, and the demand is steadily increasing. All parts are machined and most of them are made by specially designed tools.

We give below a description of the construction and chief points of advantage of these machines.

LOW FRAMING AND CONSTRUCTION--The Frames are built very low, are extra heavy in all their princ.i.p.al parts, and are designed and constructed so as to stand high speeds without vibration, thus preserving the spindles, ensuring light running and reducing the cost of repairs.

SPINDLE RAILS--These are of the box pattern, specially heavy, and designed to prevent springing, twisting and vibration.

LIFTING RODS--The Lifting Rods, as will be seen in the several ill.u.s.trations, do not have any foot castings attached to them. They can therefore be easily taken out, cleaned and put back without the necessity of readjustment. These rods are accurately turned and finished by a special process to prevent sticking. The Wave Shaft Arms are designed so that the Ring Rails can be easily leveled by means of adjusting screws.

CREELS--The Creels are constructed with large diameter supporting rods so as to ensure rigidity, reduce vibration and prevent stretching the roving.

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DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE RING IN PLATE HOLDER

DOUBLE RING IN CAST-IRON HOLDER, WITH PATENT CONCEALED TRAVELER CLEARER

SOLID SINGLE f.l.a.n.g.e RINGS

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FLUTED ROLLS--These steel rolls are carefully and accurately made from superior stock by special machinery. They have large Necks and Squares and are irregularly fluted so as not to cut the Top Rolls.

TOP ROLLS--These have taper ends or pivots, and the Cap Bar Nebs are milled to correspond, thus making it easy to pick the ends and keep them clean.

CAP BARS--These are made with steel fingers which do not break. The upper surface of each finger is flat. The Cap Bar Nebs, which slide on the fingers, are milled and are fastened in position by cap or frog screws so that they cannot twist or get out of place. This arrangement enables the Top Rolls to be accurately set, and makes it much more easy to see the necks of the Bottom Rolls and keep them properly lubricated without removing the Top Rolls or Cap Bars.

RE-LEVELLING--This is now an easy matter and quickly done. Packing up the feet is no longer necessary. The foot of each Spring Piece is provided with a shoe and jack screw, by which it can be raised or lowered to meet any unevenness in the floor.

TRAVERSE RODS AND GUIDES--Iron Traverse Rods are applied, to which are attached adjustable Bra.s.s Trumpet Guides.

ADJUSTABLE THREAD BOARDS--Our Thread Boards are adjustable. They can be raised or lowered so as to give, within reasonable limits, any required distance between the Spindle points and Thread Guides.

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RING SPINNING FRAME-FOOT END

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RINGS--We furnish Single f.l.a.n.g.e Rings, Double Rings in cast iron Holders, with or without Patent Wire Traveler Clearers, or Double Adjustable Rings in Plate Holders with Traveler Clearers. All Rings are made and finished in the most accurate manner, from a special grade of steel and hardened by improved methods.

SPINDLES--We supply any of the latest improved types of Spindles.

SEPARATORS--We supply the Rhodes-Chandler, Sharples, Doyle or H. & B.

(our own). See description, page 153.

SADDLES--The Dixon ordinary, Dixon adjustable or common Saddles are applied as required.

LEVER SCREWS--The Speakman or Common are furnished as specified.

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DRIVING PULLEYS are of our own improved design. The Loose Pulley runs on a cast iron sleeve, which is a part of the ring oiling box. Oil pa.s.ses through holes in the bottom of this sleeve and lubricates the Loose Pulley. Our method of supporting the shaft and Loose Pulley together with the perfect lubrication of both prevents the wearing of the shaft, sleeve or Loose Pulley.

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RING OILING OUTRIGGER BEARING AND SELF LUBRICATING LOOSE PULLEY

The Fast Pulley is usually made slightly larger in diameter than the Loose Pulley and is secured to the shaft by a Woodruff key and set screws.

THE OUTRIGGER for supporting the Driving Pulleys can be applied at either the head or foot end, as specified.

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Our improved Cylinder Head is made with a wide surface for the tin and has a long hub split at the end for several inches.

The split portion of the hub is made to grip the shaft by means of a heavy clamp ring and set screw. The shaft cannot be cut by this set screw as it bears on the split hub.

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CYLINDER HEAD BEARING AND CAP

The shafts are steel, fitted with Woodruff Keys and Phosphor Bronze Bushes with Collars, which make the bearings self-oiling and practically free from wear. Heavy tin is used in the construction of the Cylinders which are carefully balanced and thoroughly tested.

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TWIST GEARING

Simplicity and convenience characterize our Ring Spinning Frame gearing. All gears are cut. They are of ample width, run quietly and are well boxed to prevent accidents.

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