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Method for air-bubble texturing endless filament yarn, yarn finishing device and its use

US6564438B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2000
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD02G1/162
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and machine for treating yarn may include feeding the yarn through both a heat treatment and an air jet texturing nozzle. The texturing nozzle may be supplied with compressed air, producing an air jet with a speed greater than Mach 1 in the yarn channel. The heat treatment may be performed before and/or after feeding the yarn through the texturing nozzle.

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