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Roving Bobbin
Cylindrical Support
Rotating holders contain the slightly twisted strand of flax fibres that is ready for the final spinning process. The roving bobbin acts as the feed material for the wet or dry spinning frame where the roving is drawn out into a fine yarn. It is designed to allow the material to unwind smoothly without adding unwanted tension or breaking the fragile fibre bundle.
Spinning Preparation
Production of this intermediate stage occurs on a roving frame where the sliver is drafted and given a slight protective twist. Each roving bobbin must be wound with consistent density to ensure the yarn count remains uniform during the next stage of production. If the winding is too tight, the flax fibres can be crushed, leading to weak spots in the yarn.
Technicians monitor the weight of these bobbins to verify the efficiency of the drafting rollers.
Material Handling
Transport of the roving to the spinning hall requires care to prevent the outside layers from becoming fuzzy or contaminated. A damaged roving bobbin will cause frequent machine stops and increase the amount of waste yarn. The size of the bobbin determines the length of time a spinning frame can run before needing a manual change.