Yarn Oiling and Lubrication Application in Winding
topic
Yarn lubrication application during winding uses oil rollers, wicking contacts, or metered spray applicators to apply spinning oils, knitting oils, or silicone lubricants at 0.2 to 2.0 percent on weight of yarn, with oil add-on uniformity and consistency across winding positions being critical for achieving consistent knitting machine efficiency from the yarn-to-needle friction reduction that lubricant provides.
Role
Applies the yarn lubrication required for efficient knitting and warping operations through controlled lubricant addition during winding that reduces yarn-to-needle friction in knitting and warp-to-heddle and reed friction in weaving, with lubricant add-on accuracy being essential for consistent knitting performance since under-oiling causes increased needle wear and breaks while over-oiling causes fabric oil staining and difficulties in subsequent wet processing.