SPINNING FRAME Meaning and
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A spinning frame refers to a specialized machine used in the textile industry for the mass production of yarn from fibers. It is an essential part of the spinning process, where fibers are drawn, twisted, and wound onto bobbins or cones to form yarns that can be further processed into fabrics or threads.
Typically comprised of a horizontal base, the spinning frame features a series of rotating spindles inserted into a fixed frame. The spindles are used to hold the bobbins or cones on which the yarn is wound. The frame also consists of numerous other components, such as rollers, belts, and gears, which aid in guiding and controlling the flow and tension of the fibers.
During operation, loose fibers are fed into the spinning frame, passing through a drafting system where they are straightened, aligned, and elongated. The drafting system involves sets of rollers or aprons that control the delivery of fibers to the spinning zone. Once the fibers reach the spinning zone, they are twisted by the rotating spindles, which cause the fibers to wrap around each other, creating a continuous yarn. The yarn is then wound onto the bobbins or cones, ready for further processing.
The invention of the spinning frame revolutionized the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution, significantly increasing yarn production and improving the efficiency of textile manufacturing. Today, modern spinning frames are highly automated and equipped with advanced technologies to ensure precise control over tension, spinning speed, and quality of yarn, resulting in consistent and high-quality textile products.
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Etymology of SPINNING FRAME
The word "spinning frame" does not have a separate etymology from its individual components, "spinning" and "frame".
- "Spinning" is derived from the Old English word "spinnan", which means "to draw out and twist fibers into thread or yarn". It can be further traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "spinnanan" and the Proto-Indo-European root "*spen-" meaning "to draw, pull".
- "Frame" comes from the Old English word "frǣm" which means "a structure, framework, or support". It has roots in the Proto-Germanic word "*framjǭ" meaning "shape, form" and is related to the Latin word "forma" meaning "shape" from which the English word "form" is derived.
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