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Device for Measuring Sliding Friction on Highloft Nonwovens - http://www.jeffjournal.org/papers/Volume1/06Aug_SlidingFriction.pdf
Technical paper, describing a novel instrument to measure sliding friction of high-loft nonwoven waddings and foam rubber, which elminates the contribution of the deformation of the substrate and provides true sliding friction coefficients. Author: Stephen Michielson. |
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Theoretical Investigation of Separator Units in Saw-Gin Machines - http://www.fibtex.lodz.pl/51_22_78.pdf
Technical paper, outlining a theoretical study for the investigation of the performance of a saw-gin type cotton ginning machine with special reference to separator units. Authors: Erdem Koc and Oguz Demiryurek. |
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Mathematical Model of a Mechatronic Pinch-Type Gripper for Textiles - http://www.fibtex.lodz.pl/49_20_67.pdf
Technical paper describing the dynamics of a computer controlled pinch-type gripper for garment factory automation processes, and presenting the results of calculations illustrating textile materials' reaction to gripper action. Author: Kinga Stasik. |
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Introduction to a Cotton Gin - http://www.cotton.org/ncga/techpubs/upload/Introduction-to-a-Cotton-Gin.pdf
Comprehensive illustrated introduction to the principles, construction and proper operation of cotton ginning machinery, published by the US National Cotton Ginners Association (NCGA). |
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Curing Coated Webs with Flotation Dryers - http://www.calitzler.com/flotationdryers.pdf
Technical article about the principles of flotation dryer technology for the curing of coated webs. Drawings and diagrams. From C.A. Calitzler Co., Inc. Author: Richard Wimberger. |
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Method for Measuring Static Potential on Moving Fabrics - http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/theses/available/etd-08052005-133202/unrestricted/etd.pdf
Master of Science thesis about research conducted in order to develop a new method for measuring static electricity on moving machine belts for spunbond production lines. Author: Erkmen Ercan. |
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The Role of Orifice Design in Hydroentanglement - http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/theses/available/etd-01092003-110403/unrestricted/etd.pdf
Master of Science thesis about the role of nozzle geometry in the characteristics of hydroentangling waterjets, in particular studying cone-up, cone-down and cylindrical jet form under different pressures below 3500 psi. Author: Asli Begenir. |
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Spunlace Meets Spunbonding - http://www.texdata.com/content/0339e.pdf
Short article on present and future developments in machinery for spunbond nonwoven technologies combined with the hydroentanglement technology. From Fleissner GmbH. Author: Alfred Watzl. |
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Guide to Fabric Slitting Line Tension Rolls - http://www.fkmusa.com/PDFWhitePapers/Tension%20Rolls%20FULL%20PAPER.pdf
Technical notes, describing nonwoven production processes, the utilization of nonwoven fabrics in roll covering, and an introduction to rolls, roll handling and the applications of rolls in industrial processes. From FKM USA. |
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Web Spreading - http://www.converteraccessory.com/products/wrinkle/PDF/spreader2.pdf
Basic tutorial about the operating principles and applications of driven or idle spreader rolls in the film, foil, textile and nonwovens converting industry. From Converter Accessory Corp. Author: Jeff Damour. |
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Torsional Properties and Structure/Property Relations in High-Performance Fibers - http://www.p2pays.org/ref/07/06994.pdf
NTC report on continuing research into the development and application of new generation testing instruments for the measuring of micro torsion of high-performance fibers. Authors: Michael S. Ellison and others. |
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Static Electricity Causes and Cures - http://www.meech.co.uk/Downloads/DownloadFile.aspx?id=1
Booklet from Meech Static Eliminators, Ltd, aimed at explaining static electricity, how it occurs, and the various methods available to counteract it. |
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Chaotic Mixer in Extrusion-Based Melt Spinning of Fibers - http://www.ntcresearch.org/pdf-rpts/AnRp99/M96-C01.pdf
Report on the development of a continuous flow chaotic mixer of industrially relevant dimensions, for the evolution of submicron lamella and fibril structures in extruded fibers spun from thermoplastic blends. Authors: Michael Ellison and others. |
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New Developments in Cotton Ginning - http://www.icac.org/meetings/plenary/67_ouagadougou/documents/english/bo4/bo4_e_sharma.pdf
Paper presented at the 76th Plenary Meeting of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), providing a history of the invention and development of the cotton gin, and an overview of current developments in saw gin and roller gin technologies. Author: M.K. Sharma. |
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Development of a Weaving Machine and 3D Woven Spacer Fabric Structures for Lightweight Composite Materials - http://hsss.slub-dresden.de/documents/1195729741274-9389/1195729741274-9389.pdf
Doctoral thesis about the development of a weaving loom and structuring elements for the manufacture of three-dimensional spacer fabrics for light weight composites, and structures of spacer fabrics. Author: Said Sobhey Badawi. |
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Temperature Control of the On-line Rheological Sensor - http://etd.utk.edu/2005/SpencerLarry.pdf
Master of Science thesis presenting an exploration into methods to control the temperature of on-line rheological sensor blocks to help maintain a constant polymer viscosity, and methods in which the sensor can be used as a feedback control device for a meltblowing line during processing. Author: Larry Scott Spencer. |
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Assessment of the Influence of Selected Features of a Carding Machine Working Cylinder on the Shell Deflection - http://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jte/52/1/9/_pdf
Technical paper presenting a descrete FEM calculation model used in the analysis of the shell deflection of the working cylinder of a roller carding machine. Authors: Jacek Stadnicki and Ireneusz Wrobel. |
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Roll Handling - http://www.converteraccessory.com/papers/rh.pdf
Basic tutorial about the mechanics of roll handling and roll handling equipment in the paper, film, foil, textiles and nonwovens converting industries. From Converter Accessory Corp. Author: Jeff Damour. |
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The Mechanics of Tension Control - http://www.converteraccessory.com/papers/tcpaper1.pdf
Basic tutorial about tension characteristics and control, operating principles of tension control equipment, and the difference between closed and open loop tension control. From Converter Accessory Corp. Author: Jeff Damour. |