Purpose of the Instrument

This instrument is used to determine the linear density (or British count) of various yarns for testing yarn strength, and is also suitable for determining the linear density of textured filaments made from synthetic fibers.

Applicable Standards

GB/T 4743 “Determination of Yarn Titer—Twist Method”;

GB/T 14343 “Test Method for Titer of Synthetic Filament Yarns”;

GB/T 6838 “Test Methods for Sewing Threads”;

ISO 2060 “Yarn in Cones—Determination of Titer (Mass per Unit Length)—Twist Method”

FZ/T 01035

FZ/T 98006-2009

ASTM D 1907 “Test Method for Yarn Count—Twist Method”

ASTM D 2260

DIN 53830

Main Technical Data

1. Number of yarn cones tested simultaneously: 6, 8, 9, 10, 12 (user-selectable);

2. Cone spacing: 65 mm (for 6 cones)

3. Yarn frame circumference: 1000 ± 1 mm

4. Yarn frame speed: 0–300 rpm

5. Number of yarn loops: 1–9999

6. Yarn winding reciprocating width: 35 mm

7. Single-yarn winding tension range: 0–100 cN

8. Power supply: 220 V, 50 Hz

9. Dimensions: 780 × 660 × 480 mm

10. Instrument weight: 70 kg

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