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Can lubricants help reduce excess energy consumption in ‘Ring-frame machines?

The ring frame machine is a critical phase in the yarn making process, as it decides the quality and quantity of yarn manufactured. It is in these machines that maximum number of drafts can be employed.

Excess energy consumption in Ring Frame Machines

Optimum utilisation of energy is one of the key parameters in reduction of production costs in an industrial set-up.

Considering the cost of fuels and the aspect of high energy consumption in textile industry, many studies and activities have been conducted with focus on energy conservation during spinning and weaving processes.

A dipstick survey by the BECHEM team on ‘power consumption in spinning processes’ with sample comprising of prominent mills, estimated that power charges contributes roughly about 15 to 20% of the total cost to produce one kilogram of yarn. Further the study reveal that, the ‘Ring Frame’ department contributes approximately about 45 to 50% of the power cost in a spinning mill. The rest distributed among the processes of ‘carding’, humidification plant, autoconer, and compressor sections.

A key factor that most mill owners agreed to was that about 85% of the power in a ring frame machine was used in driving the spindles.

Based on the findings of the dipstick study, the BECHEM team worked with Maintenance teams of some mill owners to investigate the possibility of reducing power consumption with effective lubrication in key applications of the ring frame machine.

Case Study:

Increase in power consumption after re-greasing of ‘ring frame jockey pulley bearings'

Application: Ring frame jockey pulley, Understanding the cause for spike

The study unravelled a concern expressed by a few mill owners of the sudden spike in power consumption after the scheduled re-greasing (6 months) of the ‘ring frame jockey pulley bearings’. Accordingly, the BECHEM team joined efforts with the maintenance team of one of the Mills in understanding the root cause for the sudden spike.

Case study summary:

  • Application details: Ring Frame Machine
  • Root cause analysis
  • Trial methodology
  • Observations
  • Benefits to the customer
  • Application 2: Power savings through effective lubrication of ring frame spindles

BECHEM high-performance textile lubricants have exceeded established performance standards of the past and set new benchmarks. BECHEM products have been recommended by leading textile machine manufacturers for its role in reducing maintenance down time and enhancing machine reliability.

BECHEM’s Recommendation:
Berulub KR EP Tex 2

Berulub KR EP Tex 2 is a high-speed bearing grease developed on low viscous, synthetic base oil combination for consistent long-term lubrication. The special grease is proven for miniature or precision bearings as it offers low internal friction. Additionally, ‘Berulub KR EP Tex 2’ protects mechanisms from corrosion and humidity.

High performance grease with high speed index for high speed applications operating in low temperatures. Offers low starting resistance at low temperatures, Berulub KR EP 2 has excellent consistency temperature behaviour and provides long life lubrication by reducing friction and wear of the contacting surface. Protects frictional surfaces against humidity and corrosion.

Applications: Recommended for high speed plain and roller bearings, wiper motor gear box, precision bearings used in refrigeration technology, optical instruments and medical equipment’s, precision mechanisms, textile machines and machine tools, ski lifts and cable railways etc.

Berulub KR-EP Tex 2
  • High
    speed
  • Roller bearings
  • Plain bearings
  • Low temperature
  • Corrosion protection
Base OilSynthetic oil
ThickenerLithium soap
Temp Range-50 °C to +120 °C

Lubricants for Textile Machine

BECHEM high-performance textile lubricants have exceeded established performance standards of the past and set new benchmarks. BECHEM products have been recommended by leading textile machine manufacturers for its role in reducing maintenance down time and enhancing machine reliability.

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