Compact Spinning

K 46 Compact Spinning Machine

ADVANTAGES

K 46
K46 Compact Spinning Machine
OUTSTANDING
FEATURES

TECHNICAL DATA

ADVANTAGES OF
THECOM4COMPACT
YARN
For fully-compacted yarns with
lowest energy consumption
THECOMFORT OF
COMPETENCE
ADVANTAGES
Saves up to 17 % energy ................ 02 Comparison measurements
Excellent yarn quality ..................... 04
show that thecentral suc-
High flexibility ................................. 06
tion duct with alarge cross-
section combined with
theair guide element sig-
OUTSTANDING FEATURES nificantly reduces theen-
Outstanding features ....................... 08 ergy consumption.
Highest quality and reliability ........ 10
Quality monitoring .......................... 11
Energy-saving compacting .............. 12
Energy-saving drive ......................... 13
Flexible machine concept ............... 14
Easy machine setting....................... 15
Efficient doffing ................................ 16
High spinning efficiency .................. 18
Cost-optimised spinning ................. 19
Advantages in
downstream processing ................... 20
Production and
quality monitoring ........................... 21

TECHNICAL DATA
Machine data ................................... 22

ADVANTAGES OF THE
COM4COMPACT YARN
Com4compact................................ 24

THECOMFORT OF COMPETENCE
TheComfort of Competence............ 26
Saves up to
17% energy
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 Theunique suction drum
system and thenew suc-
tion inserts ensure high
and sustained consistent
yarn quality.
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Excellent Yarn
Quality

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 Due to theelectronic drafting
system and theintermediate
drive, themachine length is
independent of theyarn count
and raw material. Thepartial
machine start allows economic
adjustment to new market re-
quirements.

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High
Flexibility
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 Flexibility
Flexible drafting arrangement facilitates
long machines, quick lot change and
Cost-Optimised integrated fancy yarn application
Spinning
High average machine speeds,
lower energy consumption

Efficient Doffer
Fast doffing and high reliability

Energy-Saving Drive
Rieter 4-spindle tape drive

Production and Quality

Monitoring
Individual spindle monitoring (ISM)* Unique Compacting System
allows high spindle allocation Solid suction drum with new components
ensures high quality level

8 * Option
 OUTSTANDING
FEATURES
Low Maintenance
High Availability
Low-maintenance suction drum
system reduces machine downtimes

Process Advantages
High strength and low hairiness
improve therunning behaviour

Easy Machine Setting

Fast and easy on thedisplay

Energy-Saving Compacting
Up to 63 % less energy for compacting

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Highest Quality and Reliability

Unique compacting system

Proven suction drum system

Thesolid suction drum remains thebasis for long-
term, consistent quality in compact spinning.
Thelow-wear surface ensures agood and especially
uniform yarn quality over long operating periods.

Thesuction drum system is theonly compacting Air guide element

Delivery top roller
system that offers high machine efficiency without
extensive maintenance and cleaning.
Nip roller
Suction drum

Reliability and flexibility

By means of theoptimal and constant air flow with

thesuction insert Bright, thefibres are optimally
integrated in thefibre package. Theimproved air
flow prevents deposits of dust and fibre particles. Suction insert
This results in afully compacted yarn at all times.

Thenew suction insert Bright makes themachine Cover

more flexible. By means of theimproved air flow Suction slot
practically all yarns can be spun with this insert.

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Quality Monitoring
Air guide element Detect secures and monitors thequality

Quality through specific air flow

Theair guide element Detect ensures precise air flow.

In combination with thesuction drum and thesuction

insert, this achieves theoptimal compacting result.
Thelateral inflow of theair captures all fibres and
binds them reliably into theyarn strand. Yarns with
highest strength and lowest hairiness are theresult.

Air flow Compacted fibres

Air guide element

Suction drum

Suction insert

Quality monitoring through air guide element Detect

Thenew air guide element Detect monitors theair
current to theindividual spinning positions. If thevac-
uum reaches athreshold value, thered pin of theair
guide element indicates that thecompacting unit must
be cleaned.

That provides additional reliability, as thus all spinning

positions are equipped with quality monitoring and
yarn which is not compacted is immediately detected.

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Energy-Saving Compacting
Up to 63 % less energy for compacting

Theone-duct system reduces theenergy consumption

TheRieter compacting system has thelowest energy
consumption of all compact systems. Thecentral suction
duct reduces theenergy consumption needed to generate
thevacuum. By means of thelarge cross-section theair
resistance is reduced and consequently theenergy input.
Thecompacting zone is covered by theair guide
element. Theoptimally guided air flow reduces theair
volume required for compacting to aminimum. In com-
bination with thelarge suction duct this ensures thelow
energy consumption rate.

Lower energy consumption even with long machines

With long machines, asuction Energy saving with double-sided suction

Uniform vacuum Reduced energy consumption
unit operates at both thefoot and
140 14
thehead of themachine. Theflow
120 12
speed is reduced and thevacuum
[mm water column]

level along themachine becomes 100 10

[kW per machine]

more uniform. Also on long ma- 80 8

chines, therequired vacuum level 60 6 12.9

can be guaranteed with alow energy 40 4

8
consumption rate. 20 2

0 0
Head Middle Foot
Energy consumption of thecompacting unit
Vacuum along themachine
with 1 632 spindles
One-sided suction Double-sided suction

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Energy-Saving Drive
Rieter 4-spindle tape drive uses minimal energy

TheRieter 4-spindle tape drive is energy saving thenecessary flexibility, as awide yarn count range can be
and easy to handle. With the90 enlacement on operated with low power consumption. With major changes in
thespindle, agood drive of thespindle can be thespeed, theoptimal speed range can be adjusted by means
secured with alow contact pressure. This contact of acentral exchange of thedrive pulley.
pressure ensures minimal force on thespindle
bearings and thus secures thelowest possible
energy consumption.

Thelarge, water-cooled main motor offers

thebest efficiency and therefore thelowest en-
ergy consumption of all drive systems. Thelarge
speed range with optimalefficiency secures

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Flexible Machine Concept

Drafting arrangement for all requirements

Quick reaction to market requirements

Thefrequency-controlled drafting unit motors of
theFLEXIdraft drafting system allow an easy setting of thedraft
on thedisplay. Quick material change reduces downtimes to
aminimum. FLEXIstart* supports theeconomic spinning
start-up of themachine. Depending on themachine length,
only aquarter or half of thedrafting system is operated and
consequently unnecessary material loss is prevented.

* Option

Intermediate drive ensures flexibility and quality

Long machines use an additional drive unit for themid-
dle bottom roller, positioned in themiddle of themachine.
Thetorsion forces on thebottom roller decrease and theuni-
form running of thebottom rollers guarantees consistent
quality along themachine. Themachine is suitable for mate-
rials that are difficult to draft and is therefore flexibly usable.
After doffing, thedrafting unit performs auniform start-up on
all spinning positions; delays caused by thetorsion and thus
start-up breakages are reliably prevented.

VARIOspin* theintegrated fancy yarn device

With theoptional VARIOspin* device, numerous fashionable Slub yarn

effects can be created. Basis for thefancy yarn device is Multi-count

theFLEXIdraft drafting system. Infeed and delivery bottom
rollers are driven by their own motor. With theVARIOspin Multi-twist

software, effect length, twist and effect intensity are directly

Multi-effect
entered on thedisplay.
Effect on effect
* Option

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Easy Machine Setting

All functions are set centrally on thedisplay

Easy entering of thespinning data

All machine functions are centrally entered.
Thevarious menus of themachine control sim-
plify theentry process. Theoperator is guided
step by step through themenu. As all important
lot data such as yarn count, twist and speed
curve are centrally set, thetime required for
alot change is reduced.

Rapid machine setting

With MEMOset thedata for 18 various lots are
stored. Should ayarn count be repeated at alat-
er point in time, it is especially simple to set
themachine. Only thedata from theMEMOset
must be read into themachine control and
activated.

By means of theUSB interface, thedata is

quickly and easily transferred to other ma-
chines. If theoptimal spinning curve for ayarn
on one machine is determined, then other
machines can be easily adjusted. This facilitates
optimisation of thespinning mill.

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Efficient Doffing
High productivity through fast and reliable doffing

Doffing without unterwinding

With theSERVOgrip, no yarn residues occur that need
to be removed from thewharve. As well as saving yarn,
it helps to keep themachine clean. Ends down caused
by flying yarn remnants are avoided. Rieter is theonly
manufacturer to offer an exactly controlled clamping
crown. Thecontrolled opening and closing of theclamp-
ing crown by thering rail fixes theyarn exactly and
ensures alow number of ends down after doffing. In ad-
dition, therisk that fibre fly enters thespinning process
and leads to yarn faults is prevented.

1 2 3 4 5 6

Working principle SERVOgrip Control by means of thering rail

Self-monitoring gripper
Thesystem monitors itself by means of thespecial profile of
thedoffer beam and thereleasable gripper. In theevent of fail-
ures, thedoffing process is stopped by thepressure monitor.
This ensures that all full cops are taken off and an empty tube
is put onto each spindle.

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Reliable cops transport through SERVOdisc

TheSERVOdisc system works with peg trays that are
clipped into aconveyor belt. This achieves ahigh level
of precision in positioning. During doffing, thefull cops
and theempty tubes can thus be precisely taken over
and removed. High dependability and short doffing times
guarantee high machine efficiency over along period.

TheSERVOdisc system is an open system and is thus

practically self-cleaning in all circumstances. It is driven
by two diagonally offset 70 watt motors and consumes
only 10% of theenergy required by pneumatic solutions.

Flexible automation
With theSERVOdisc system, themachine can be directly linked with awinder or with thetube loader ROBOload. Accord-
ing to thecustomer's requirements, various automation solutions can thereby be realised. Theinterface for ROBOload and
link are identical. Thereby aROBOload machine can also be docked onto awinder at alater stage.

TheK 46 directly linked with thewinder Rieter ROBOload thesolution for stand-alone machines

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High Spinning Efficiency

Thelow-maintenance suction drum system reduces thedowntimes

Low-maintenance suction drum system

Thesolid metal suction drum need not be replaced after several
months, in contrast to theapron compacting system. Thelower
maintenance requirement results in high efficiency levels and
simplified planning.

Controls with power failure reduction of production loss

No ends-down with
Electricity Power failure
Power failure < 2 seconds
Ramp-up to full speed apower failure
In theevent of apower failure, therotation energy of
Spindle speed [rpm]

thespindles is used to supply themachine con-

Power failure > 2 seconds
controlled machine stop
Spindle motor: Generator function Spindle motor: Motor function
trols with electricity. To achieve this, themain mo-
tor switches to generator mode. With apower failure
up to 2 seconds, themachine can be accelerated to
theoperating speed again. With longer interruptions,
themachine is decelerated in acontrolled manner,
thereby avoiding additional ends down.

Higher service life due to liquid-cooled motors and converters

Thehigh-quality motors and control elements of amodern machine work best under constant temperatures. Thewa-
ter-cooled motors and converters of theRieter machines guarantee aconstantly low operating temperature. This
improves theoperating safety and theservice life of theelectrical components.

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Cost-Optimised Spinning
High efficiency rates and low energy consumption reduce thecosts

More production through high speeds and high efficiency rates

Theunique spinning geometry of theK 46 facilitates
high spindle speeds. It is also thereason why thema-
chine can be more quickly ramped up to themain
spindle speed after doffing. Themachine runs longer at
themaximal speed and therefore produces more yarn
per spindle. In connection with therapid and depend-
able doffer, higher productivity of themachine of up to
10% can be realised.

Lower energy requirements

and spare part outlay reduce
thespinning costs
If thespinning costs are considered, these are very low
with theK 46. Thelow energy consumption per kilogram
of produced yarn is further reduced by thenew double-
sided suction system. In addition, with theK 46, thecost-
intensive replacement of aprons for thecompacting unit
becomes unnecessary. Afurther contribution to keep
spinning costs low.

Saving energy consumption per kilogram of yarn

100
90 -11.4 %
80 -17.5 %
Energy consumption [%]

70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Other Rieter K 45 one- Rieter K 46 double-
compacting systems sided suction sided suction
Ne 40, Warp twist, 20 800 rpm, Ring 36 mm, Tube 180 mm

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Process Advantages
Best running behaviour due to high strength and low hairiness

Better efficiency of theweaving machine

Important factors for good running behaviour on Reduced clinging tendency with Com4compact

theweaving machine are high strength and low

hairiness. Exactly these properties are provided
by theCom4compact yarns produced on the
K 46. Thehigh strength improves theload
Ring yarn
capacity of thewarp threads, thelow hairiness
reduces theclinging tendency during shed for-
mation. Theresults are high efficiency levels and
low costs due to reduced machine downtimes.
Clear, open weaving shed
Com4compact

Reduced needle wear on theknitting machine

Needle wear on theknitting machine

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In theknitting mill, theless hairy yarn supports
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thesmooth running of theknitting machine.
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Less fibre fly is generated and thesmoother
Wear [m]

3
yarn reduces wear on theneedles. Fewer
2
machine downtimes lead to abetter utilisation
1
capacity of theknitting machine.
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After 2 h After 4 h After 6 h After 8 h
Source:
Ring yarn Com4compact Groz-Beckert

High flexibility in finishing

Thefinishing of fabrics and knits places high demands on
theused yarns. Thepopular iron-free finishing of shirts and
blouses, for instance, reduces thestrength of theused yarns
by up to 50%. Thehigh strength of theCom4compact yarn
provides thenecessary reliability and flexibility for customer-
friendly and high-quality finishing of thefabrics.

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Production and Quality Monitoring

High efficiency through specific deployment of human resources

Effective ends down detection

Theindividual spindle monitoring ISM with
the3-stage display concept guides themachine
operator directly to thespindles with ends down
by means of signal lamps. Unnecessary monitoring
checks are eliminated. Thespinner can work more
efficiently and thus operate more spindles. This is
achieved by different levels of thedisplay. Thefirst
stage are signal lamps on themachine head end
Without individual spindle monitoring long distances for theoperator
and machine foot end. They light up as soon as
thedefined limit for ends down is exceeded. Through
LEDs in each section, theoperator can recognise in
which section along themachine ends down must
be pieced. Every spindle additionally has an LED, so
that theoperator can directly identify theaffected
spindle.

Optimised path with individual spindle monitoring saves time and

improves theefficiency

Constant yarn twist through

speed monitoring
Thepermanent speed monitoring of theindividual spin-
dles with theindividual spindle monitoring ISM ensures
theyarn quality. If aspindle runs outside thedefined
specifications, this is indicated by theLED blinking.

TheLED display at thesection and on theindividual spindles leads

theoperator directly to theaffected spindle

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Machine Data
K 46 Compact Spinning Machine

L1 = (spindles per machine/2) x gauge + 600*

L = L1 + K
Length with ROBOload

1062

L1 = (spindles per machine/2) x gauge + 600* 1380

L = L1 + K
Length with link to winder

Constant K:
One-sided suction Double-sided suction
ROBOload (without bobbin trolley): 5130 mm 6586 mm
with Link Murata, Savio, Schlafhorst: 4180 mm 5636 mm

* 600 mm (central drive) omitted with: - machines up to 1248 spindles

- 70 mm gauge with cotton and with blends with > 65% cotton up to 1440 spindles

ROBOload Link Murata, Savio and Schlafhorst

Spindles per Sections Double-sided suction; inter- Intermediate drive Double-sided suction; inter- Intermediate drive
machine mediate drive mediate drive

70 mm gauge 75 mm gauge 70 mm gauge 75 mm gauge 70 mm gauge 75 mm gauge 70 mm gauge 75 mm gauge

1200 25

1248 26

1296 27 52546 55786 51090 54330 51596 54836 50140 53380

1344 28 54226 57586 52770 56130 53276 56636 51820 55180

1392 29 55906 59386 54450 57930 54956 58436 53500 56980

1440 30 57586 61186 56130 59730 56636 60236 55180 58780

1488 31 59266 62986 57810 61530 58316 62036 56860 60580

1536 32 60946 64786 59490 63330 59996 63836 58540 62380

1584 33 62626 66586 61170 65130 61676 65636 60220 64180

1632 34 64306 68386 62850 66930 63356 67436 61900 65980

1680 35 65986 65036

1728 36 67666 66716

1776 37 69346 68396

1824 38 71026 70076

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Technological data Technical data

Material Cotton Man-made Spindle speed up to 25000 rpm (mechanical)
27 mm (1 1/16") fibres
Installed power
and blends up
drive motors 40, 55, 80 kW
to 51 mm
(according to number of spindles and yarn
Yarn Count 59-3.7tex 19.7-7.4 tex count)
Nm 17-270 Nm 50-135
Ne 10-160 Ne 30-80 Drafting system drive
without intermediate drive 5-10 kW (total)
with intermediate drive 12.5-15.1 kW (total)
optional:
59-2.4 tex Ring-rail drive 1.75 kw
Nm 17-423
Suction motors
Ne 10-250
One-sided suction (50/60 Hz):
Twist range 200-3000 T/m (5.1-76.1 T/")
suction motor up to 960 spindles 6.5 kW/6.5 kW
Draft 8-120-fold (mechanical) suction motor up to 1200 spindles 9.0 kW/9.0 kW
10-80-fold (technological) suction motor up to 1440 spindles 12.6 kW/12.6 kW
suction motor up to 1632 spindles 12.6 kW/14 kW

Machine data
Double-sided suction ( 50/60 Hz):
Number of spindles 1296-1440 spindles 2 x 4 kW
max. 1824 1488-1824 spindles 2 x 6.5 kW
min. 144, 288
per section 48 Mains connection standard 400-420 V, 50/60 Hz
option 380/440/460/480/500/550/575 V 50/60 Hz
Spindle gauge 70, 75 mm
Ring diameter 36, 38, 40, 42, 45, 48, 51 mm
Compressed air
Tube length 180-250 mm min. supply pressure 7 bar
consumption approx. 1.5 Nm3/h (up to 1440 spindles)
Machine width
(according to yarn count) approx. 1.75 Nm3/h (up to 1632 spindles)
over centre of spindle 660 mm
doffer retracted 1062 mm approx. 2 Nm3/h (up to 1824 spindles)
doffer extended 1380 mm
Suction
air throughput 13800 m3/h (1824 spindles)
required vacuum 50-200 Pa

Options ISM (Individual Spindle Monitoring)

SPIDERweb
(central data collection)
VARIOspin (fancy yarn)
VARIOspin by Amsler
Com4twin (compacted spin-twist yarn)
Rieter core yarn systems
FLEXIstart
DOFFlock

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Yarn of choice

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Theunique character of Yarn Characteristics

theCom4compact yarn spun on Highest tenacity
Uniform yarn structure
theRieter compact spinning ma- Low hairiness
chine lies in thealmost perfect High yarn density

yarn structure. All fibres lie paral-

lel and are completely integrated
in theyarn bundle. Compared
to standard compact yarns, it
exhibits thehighest compacting
efficiency. This leads to excel-
lent strength properties. Thevery
low hairiness and thecompact
structure give both theyarn and
Process Advantages
High production speed
Low yarn breaks during weaving
High strength after finishing
Fabric Appearance
High fabric tenacity
Absolutely clear, defined contours
Finest lustre

thefabrics ahigh-quality, dis-

tinctive appearance. First-rate Typical End Products
processing characteristics, high Business shirts
High-quality knitwear
wearing comfort and aluxurious Fine bed linen
look are theadvantages. Fine socks

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 TheComfort of Competence
Put your confidence inRieters competence and
enjoy thecomfort of partnership!

Rieter is theleading supplier of installations for manufacturing yarns from short staple fibres. As acompetent
partner,Rieter makes customers lives easier. It provides advice and support from theinitial investment
discussions to thesuccessful operation of their spinning mills.Rieters comprehensive know-how from fibre
through yarn to thefinished textile is thebasis for innovative machines and consistent yarn quality.

Settle back and relax thanks to Rieter.

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Valuable Systems
Rieter is theonly textile machine manufacturer to offer Rieters Services
four spinning technologies and to advise customers Investment planning
competently, independently and with tailor-made solu- Plant planning
tions. Investments inRieter machines are exceptionally
Project planning and realization
attractive due to theoutstanding price/performance
Installation and maintenance
ratio, thelow conversion costs and thelongevity of
theproducts, which remain competitive by means of ret- Preventive inspection
rofits. Since thecompany was established in Switzerland Wide range of wear-and-tear,
in 1795Rieter has developed high quality standards. All technology and spare parts
manufacturing facilities are ISO 9001 certified.

Convincing Technology
Rieter possesses comprehensive textile and technol- Rieters Services
ogy expertise and covers thefour spinning processes Spinning trials based on the4
through to thetextile end product. Alongside themost spinning systems
sophisticated machines and plants,Rieter offers exten- Spinning mill analysis to
sive services in thefield of textile technology. Customers optimize quality and productivity
profit from examinations and tests inRieters spinning Textile laboratory services
centres and laboratories and thus ensure theexcellent
Professional textile technological
quality of their yarns at high production capacity. publications

Supportive Partnership
Numerous sales and service centres support custom- Rieters Services
ers throughout theworld. For decades, customers have Training for management and
enjoyed theadvantages of one responsible contact perating personnel
partner for theentire spinning operation. Com4 yarn marketing (yarn
licenses)
Marketing support of reference
customers
Rieter Award to confer adis-
tinction on thebest students in
thetextile industry
Support for universities
Symposia and roadshows close
to customers

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