Material Reception
Raw fibre receipt logs record the weight and quality rating of processed flax bundles entering a spinning mill. The scutched flax intake represents the starting point for calculating material yield and process losses. This measurement is entered into the mill inventory database as soon as the bales are unloaded and weighed.
Buyers use these intake figures to verify that the volume of imported fibre matches the contracted amounts.
Quality Sorting
Grading procedures at the intake dock assess the moisture content and fibre strength of each flax bale. Long scutched flax bundles are grouped by batch to ensure that subsequent hackling lines receive uniform raw materials. If the scutched flax intake contains excessive moisture or shives, it is flagged for immediate conditioning or returned to the supplier.
These qualitative details are compiled in the raw material inspection report. The laboratory retains representative samples from each intake batch to resolve potential quality disputes with the trade agent.
Process Planning
Production schedulers use the intake volumes to allocate spinning frames and determine the weekly yarn output. High-quality batches are earmarked for fine yarn numbers while lower grades are routed to coarser products. This planning ensures optimal utilization of the mill’s machinery.
