Radial Yarn Movement in Yarn Duct of Interlacer

In order to find the relations between the production performonce of interlacer and its cross-sectional Shapcs of yarn duct,radial yarnsd movement in varions yarn ducts of interlacer and its effect on performance of interlaced yarn were studied in this paper. Seven interlacers,which were diffcrent in the cross- sectional shape of yarn duct,were made. Yarn motion in yarn duct of interlace was observed with optical fibers and photo- sensors. Performance of the interlaced yarn was evaluated by the number and the strength of tangles. Experfmental results disclose the relations between the yarn motions and the properties of the interlaced yarn. The interlacer with round yarn duct is capable of producing an interlaced yarn with bigger number of tangles,since It can make yarn transverse frequently the axis of air jet issuing from air jet nozzle. The interlacer with cornered shape of yarn duct makes yarn subjected to the action of compressed air for a longer time,which results in larger strength of tangles.