Spindle Tapes Handout

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Product Knowledge of Spindle Tapes

Product knowledge of spindle tapes
Habasit I Product Knowledge of Spindle Tapes I René Seiler I May 2011 2

Objectives
To have fundamental knowledge about our spindle tape

offering, its features and capabilities.
To be in a position to recommend the optimal spindle tape to
the customer.
To know the correct tape installation and to be able to
explain why.
To understand the influence of the neutral layer and how to
save energy.

Content
Peculiarities of spindle drives

Polyester spindle tapes W-8 and W-16
Polyamide spindle tapes TS- and HS-types
Selection of the optimal spindle tape
How to install spindle tapes
Influence of the neutral layer on spindle speed
Energy and cost saving with W-8
Lessons learned

Content

Lessons learned

The spindle tape is a power transmission element, used as an

alternative to the tangential belt in the yarn processing industry:
Spindles
Spindle tapes
Jockey pulley
Tangential belt
Driving pulley

A spindle tape usually drives One tangential belt usually drives a

4 spindles. For a 1,000 spindle group of for example
machine are therefore 250 tapes 24 spindles, in single belt drive
required. systems up to 1,000 spindles.
Arc of contact on spindle: 90° Arc of contact on spindle: 2°- 5°
Average power to be transmitted Average power to be transmitted per
per tape about 160 W belt between 1 kW and 40 kW.
A spindle tape is light, thin, small A tangential belt is stronger, wider
(about 10 to 20 mm wide) and (in average 40 mm wide). TC- and
very flexible. TF-belts are longitudinally flexible;
less flexible are polyamide belts.
What is “better”?
Spindle belt drive OR Tangential belt drive
Both systems have advantages and disadvantages. It is at the discretionary

of the machine manufacturers to choose the one or the other system.
Habasit is the leading supplier of spindle tapes and tangential belts, therefore
we do not give any opinion in this matter.

When a yarn breaks and has to be rejoined,

the spindle is stopped during the splicing
procedure (approx. 30 sec).
The spindle tape is continuously running

over the stopped whirl and drives the other
spindles with the nominal speed (usually
15,000 to 20,000 rpm).
Stopped spindle

Demand on the spindle tape while a spindle is stopped:
Minimum drop of speed of the running spindles

… in order to continue producing uniform yarn quality
Low heat generation

… in order to prevent the tapes from early failure
contradiction!
Spindle stopped
Requirements:
Low coefficient of friction on the whirl side for the stopped spindle
High coefficient of friction on the whirl side for the running spindles
High coefficient of friction on the driving pulley side

Demand on the spindle tape after the stopped spindle is released:
Accelerate the released spindle to the nominal

speed in the shortest possible time
… in order to continue producing uniform yarn quality
Spindle released
Requirements:
High coefficient of friction on the whirl side
High coefficient of friction on the driving pulley side

Low coefficient of friction required on the whirl side when spindles are
stopped, high coefficient of friction required on the same side to
accelerate and drive the spindles with constant high speed – a clear
contradiction!
Habasit spindle tapes fulfill this almost impossible task in perfection
Market leader Habasit was already setting the standards for spindle tapes
decades ago and is still highly appreciated by our customers around the
world
Habasit offers a very broad range of spindle tapes with the right product
for every customer and every requirement

Content

Lessons learned and questions

W-8 and W-16

polyester spindle tapes are the
perfect solution for high-speed
applications where highest yarn
qualities are produced.
The joining method (Flexproof)

is simple (without adhesives) and
provides a homogenous and
reliable splice.

1 Whirl side
Polyester (PET)/cotton (CO) fabric
Impregnated fabric, green
2 Driving pulley side

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
Smooth, antistatic, black

nS > 18,000 rpm • Suitable for very Low rate of yarn breakage
high spindle speed Minimal wear of rotating parts
Economical production


Required tools for cutting and joining on site
Guide rail with clamps
AF-61/6x30
Die-cutting device
AF-30 PQ-58 CD-60

Die-cutting Heating tool Cooling tool
device
1 2 3

Die-cutting Inserting in guide rail Clamping heating press
4 5 6

Removing of the
Pressing Cooling finished spindle tape

o.k. Joint quality insufficient
Quality check

Correct installing of
W-8 and W-16
Use W-8 and W-16 on machines with 2 jockey pulleys only
Black side on driving pulley

Green side on the spindle whirls
General rule:
Tape side with high friction on driving pulley,
tape side with low friction on spindle whirl side

Technical data
The technical data of the W-8 and W-16 spindle tapes are listed on the
Habasit website
www.habasit.com
… and in the product data sheets (PDS) on H/Net

Services
Media Nr. 6023
4092FLY.SPT-en0505HQR 6023INS.TYP-en1206HQR

Content

Lessons learned

TS and HS
polyamide spindle tapes are most
successful products for ring
spinning applications since more
than 40 years.
Continuous improvements in
close cooperation with main
machine manufactures have kept
these products at the top.
The glued splice (Thermofix) is
resilient and very robust

TS-5 and TS-55 HS-5 and HS-55

1 Whirl side 1 Whirl side
Polyamide/cellulose fabric Polyamide/cotton fabric
Yellow HS-5: tan
HS-55: beige
2 Driving pulley side 2 Driving pulley side
NBR rubber NBR rubber
Sand finish, green Sand finish, green
TS-10: Polyamide fabric, light green)


Advantages of the glued joint (Thermofix method)
High temperature resistant

Resilient, overload and shock resistant
Weaknesses of the glued joint (Thermofix method)
Exact joining procedure required

Time-consuming joining process
Non-destructive quality test not possible

Required tools for skiving and joining on site
AT-300 range PT-55

Preparing device Hot pressing device

1 2 3
8 -12 mm

Skiving Applying adhesive Inserting tape ends

4 5 6
Quality check

Pressing time 2 min. * Cooling time 5 min. * Thickness over joint

* valid for TS-5 and HS-5 * valid for TS-5 and HS-5 + 0.15 / - 0 mm

Correct installing
Machines with 2 jockey pulleys Machines with 1 jockey pulley
Green rubber side on driving pulley

Yellow side on the spindle whirls
General rule:
Tape side with high friction on driving pulley,
tape side with low friction on spindle whirl side

TS-5 and HS-5

The ultimate and mostly used spindle tapes in the world!
The tapes of choice for applications with braked spindles.
TS-10
Specially absorbent polyamide fabric on both sides makes it ideal for
operations where humidity is present. Only suitable for braked spindles if
humidity is present!
TS-55
TS-5 with a thin polyamide traction layer, therefore thicker, stronger and
higher k1%-value. Heats up faster than TS-5 if it runs over braked spindles.
HS-5 and HS-55

Economically priced alternative to TS-5 and TS-55, with similar design and
properties.

Technical data
The technical data of the polyamide spindle tapes TS- and HS-types are
listed on the Habasit website
www.habasit.com
… and in the product data sheets (PDS) on the H/Net

Content

Lessons learned and questions

Machines with 1 jockey pulley Machines with 2 jockey pulleys
< 14’000 rpm < 18’000 rpm < 18’000 rpm > 18’000 rpm > 18’000 rpm
TS-5 W-8
Service life 3-4 y. Service life 3-4 y. Service life 2-3 y. Service life 1½ y.
Easy on-site joining
Energy saving
No fiber fly
Alternative Alternative Alternative Most uniform yarn
HS-5 quality
Obstacle:
Service life 2 y. Service life 2 y. Service life 1½ y. Additional tool costs
when replacing
polyamide spindle
tapes

Note: TS- and HS- tapes are the first choice for the use on machines
with “1 jockey pulley”.
Reason: In the “1 jockey pulley” drive, the spindle tape is not only 90°
twisted, but is also to a certain extent laterally forced:
The Thermofix joint of TS- and Lateral force combined with

HS- tapes withstands lateral twist may lead to reduced
force without influencing the service life of the Flexproof
service life negatively joint on W-8 and W-16.
)
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Content

Lessons learned

Poll: Are the installations correct?

2 jockey pulleys 1 jockey pulley
Yes Yes
No No

Are the installations correct?

2 jockey pulleys 1 jockey pulley
Yes Yes
No No
Why? Tape side with high friction on driving pulley!

Tape side with low friction on spindle whirl side!
The correct installation of the spindle tape is of paramount importance for

trouble-free operation, high yarn quality and long service life.
Consequences if the tapes are not correctly installed:

High friction and heat generation during spindle stop will lead to spindle
tape failure.
High friction during spindle stop is leading to slippage on driving pulley
and reduction of spindle rpm on the 3 remaining spindles which are still
in operation.
This reduction of spindle rpm is leading to reduced yarn twist, reduced
yarn quality, reduced yarn strength and reduced machine efficiency in
the twisting and weaving section due to increased yarn breakages.

Note:
Do not use different types of spindle tapes on the same machine!
Reason: Different position of the neutral layer leads to unequal number

of twists in the yarn quality defect!

Content

Lessons learned

Introduction
Often different spindle speeds are found after a change-over from one type
of spindle tape or spindle tape brand to another type or make.
This is not due to different coefficients of friction nor due to slippage!
The true reason is the difference of the position of the neutral layer:
TS-5 W-8 Other type
Whirl side
Neutr. layer
Driving side
Because the neutral layer has a slightly different position in

different types of spindle tapes, the actual spindle speed will
differ when changing from one type of spindle tape or spindle
tape brand to another type or make.
Calculation of the spindle speed ns considering the position of the

neutral layer
If the position of the neutral

layer in the spindle tape is
known, the number of
revolutions of the spindle ns
can accurately be calculated.
1
d
Distance of neutral layer
a' = from driving side n1
a'' = from whirl side a’
d1 + 2a'
Number of revolutions of the spindle nSs = n1 ⋅ [rpm]
dW + 2a"

Example: Changing from TS-5 to W-8

Number of revolutions of the driving pulley n1 = 1450 rpm
d1 + 2a'
Driving pulley diameter d1 = 250 mm nnS = n1 ⋅ [rpm]
s dW + 2a"
Whirl diameter dw = 21 mm
Spindle tape TS-5 W-8

Thickness a mm 0.55 0.7
Distance of neutral layer from driving side a'

TS-5 green side / W-8 black side mm 0.17 0.47
Distance of neutral layer from whirl side a"

TS-5 yellow side / W-8 green side mm 0.38 0.23
Number of revolutions of the spindle nS rpm 16'682 16'955

Increase of spindle speed (example) + 1.64 %
The change from a polyamide spindle tape to W-8 will slightly change the
spindle rpm due to the different position of the neutral layer.
If for example TS-5 is replaced by W-8, the spindle speed will increase by
about 1.6 % (depending on the whirl diameter).
The same effect will take place when changing a competitor spindle tape to
the state-of-the art W-8 spindle tape (speed increase usually in the range of
1 to 2%).
Note: The difference in spindle speed does NOT affect the production
volume (kg/h), but the number of twists in the yarn (T/m).
Due to the fact that a higher number of twists is usually not required, the
input speed (rpm of the driving pulleys) can be reduced accordingly.
This has also an energy saving effect.

Content

Lessons learned

Poll: What is the average energy saving potential on spinning and twisting
machines?
0 - 2%
3 - 4%
5 - 8%
9 - 12 %
> 12%

4248FLY.SPT-en0409HQR

Energy consumption analysis made in India

Description HS-5 W-8
Cost of spindle tape (2554 x 11 mm) for 4 spindles (Rs) 29 132
Cost of spindle tapes for 848 spindles (Rs) 6148 27984
Additional investment for W-8 spindle tapes (Rs) 21836
Energy consumption of main motor per doff 163.8 150.6
Duration of the doff (Hrs) 8.5 8.5
Energy consumption per hour (KWh) 19.27 17.72
Energy consumption for 8000 hrs (KWh) 154160 141760
Energy saving per year (KWh)
s 8 % 12400
Saving in Rs.(@Rs 4.30 per unit)
v i n g 53320
y s a
Return on investment
e r g 244%
Pay back period En 5 months

Lower power consumption of W-8 due to …
... low bending resistance - high longitudinal belt flexibility
… no fluff accumulation, no slip - good antistatic property, constant

high coefficient of friction
… lower driving speed required - optimal position of the neutral layer

The Energy Saving Calculator
The calculator makes it

easy to forecast the
estimated potential energy
cost savings in percent
and in different currencies
when using a W-8 instead
of a polyamide spindle
tape.
The Energy Saving

Calculator is available
on BeltDesk Knowledge.

Content

Lessons learned

Lessons learned
Habasit is the leading supplier of spindle tapes. A broad range of spindle

tapes provides the right product for every customer and every requirement.
Due to their special design and used materials the tapes have excellent
features, e.g. for applications with braked spindles.
TS-5 and HS-5 are the mostly used spindle tapes in the world! They are
very resilient. Extraordinary service life can be reached.
The polyester spindle tapes W-8 and W-16 are the perfect solution for high-
speed applications where highest yarn quality is produced and an
adhesive-free, simple joining system is asked.
Considerable energy costs can be saved when using W-8 instead of

polyamide spindle tapes.

Lessons learned
For the use on machines with only “1 jockey pulley”, TS- or HS-tapes
are recommended.
The change from a polyamide spindle tape to W-8 will slightly change the
spindle rpm due to the different position of the neutral layer.
The correct installation of the spindle tape is of paramount importance for

trouble-free operation, high yarn quality and long service life:
Tape side with high friction on driving pulley!

Tape side with low friction on spindle whirl side!

Lessons learned
Summary of features and benefits
W-8 TS-5/HS-5
………………………………..
Energy saving Tough, overload and shock
………………………………
………………………………..
Suitable for highest spindle load resistant
………………………………..
speed (> 18’000 rpm)
………………………………..
Very long service life
………………………………..

Easy on-site joining
………………………………..
Excellent price/value ratio
………………………………..

Most uniform yarn quality
………………………………..
Suitable for 1 and 2 jockey
………………………………..
pulley machines
Features and benefits of W-8 and TS-5/HS-5

………………………………..
No fiber fly
………………………………..
Minimal speed loss during spindle stop
………………………………..
Low maintenance
Excellent support and service worldwide!

Questions

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Habasit – Solutions in motion

Product Knowledge of Spindle Tapes

Habasit I Product Knowledge of Spindle Tapes I René Seiler I May 2011 2

To have fundamental knowledge about our spindle tape

Habasit I Product Knowledge of Spindle Tapes I René Seiler I May 2011 3

Peculiarities of spindle drives

Habasit I Product Knowledge of Spindle Tapes I René Seiler I May 2011 4

Peculiarities of spindle drives

Habasit I Product Knowledge of Spindle Tapes I René Seiler I May 2011 5

The spindle tape is a power transmission element, used as an

Habasit I Product Knowledge of Spindle Tapes I René Seiler I May 2011 6

A spindle tape usually drives One tangential belt usually drives a

Spindle belt drive OR Tangential belt drive

Both systems have advantages and disadvantages. It is at the discretionary

Habasit I Product Knowledge of Spindle Tapes I René Seiler I May 2011 8

When a yarn breaks and has to be rejoined,

The spindle tape is continuously running

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Demand on the spindle tape while a spindle is stopped:

Minimum drop of speed of the running spindles

Low heat generation

High coefficient of friction on the driving pulley side

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Demand on the spindle tape after the stopped spindle is released:

Accelerate the released spindle to the nominal

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Peculiarities of spindle drives

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W-8 and W-16

The joining method (Flexproof)

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2 Driving pulley side

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Required tools for cutting and joining on site

Guide rail with clamps

AF-30 PQ-58 CD-60

Die-cutting Inserting in guide rail Clamping heating press

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o.k. Joint quality insufficient

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Use W-8 and W-16 on machines with 2 jockey pulleys only

Black side on driving pulley

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Peculiarities of spindle drives

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TS-5 and TS-55 HS-5 and HS-55

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Advantages of the glued joint (Thermofix method)

High temperature resistant

Weaknesses of the glued joint (Thermofix method)

Exact joining procedure required

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