Investigation of Influence ofa New Twist Intensifier on the Properties of the Twisted Yarn

The article is devoted to the study of the properties of the yarn obtained by the methods of ring and rotor spinning, for twisted yarn, produced on a VTS-09 double twist machine made by Volkmann (Germany). Experiments were carried out on two typesof spinning yarns with yarn counts Ne 20/2 and 12/2 in the existing design (control) and the new design, flexible element with equal tension and twist intensifier and compared the effects of the resulting twisted yarn for quality parameters. Mathematical statistical methods (single-factor analysis of variance) were used to assess the quality of twisted yarn. Experiments have shown that the use of a new design nozzle reduces the vibration of the yarn, which leads to a uniform distribution of twists along the length of the twisted yarn, increases its tensile strength and improves the quality of the twisted yarn.

TEST METHOD FOR A COMPOSITE REINFORCING ROD ON THE BASE OF BASALT COMPLEX THREAD

The paper considers issues of construction of test methods and testing of basalt rods proposed by the authors. A basalt rod is a bundle of twisted basalt roving threads packed in an epoxy laminate. Due to the lack of analogues, a methodology for testing reinforcing rods using existing testing machines is being developed. The analysis of Russian and foreign normative documents, which could form the basis of the test methodology, was carried out. A general lack of testing equipment is noted, leading to the destruction of the basalt twisted yarn in the grippers prior to testing. A test procedure is proposed and the results of experiments are presented, which make it possible to assess the bearing capacity of a reinforced specimen. Conclusions and recommendations for testing structures reinforced with basalt rods - laminates are presented.

Manufacturing techniques and property evaluations of conductive elastic knits

Textiles can have valuable functions in terms of measurement, detection and communication when they are incorporated into functional electronic devices. However, the additional electric circuits limit the flexibility and extensibility, making the wearers uncomfortable and the manufacturing difficult. Therefore, in this study, conductive elastic knits are made of metallic yarns and expected to be used as wearable electronic textiles. In order to retain the flexibility of knits, a crochet machine with jacquard equipment is used to create knit patterns as electric circuits. Regardless of whether it is single-twisted yarn, double-twisted yarn, single-wrapped yarn, or double-wrapped yarn, the metallic wires can be completely covered in polyester filaments. Variations in twist numbers of conductive yarns or knit patterns are beneficial to the tensile strength with a maximum increment of 14%, and changing twist numbers of conductive yarns or knit patterns have a positive influence on the air permeability with a maximum increment of 24%. According to the results of the electric circuit stability test, using double-covered yarns ensures the knits a stabilized electric circuit regardless of the knit pattern.