The newly developed ‘S-2m’ ring-spinning system, a refined version of the innovative “Supertraveller” system introduced in 1995, promises a leap forward in yarn production and quality. Created to address limitations in traditional ring spinning, the S-2m uses a rolling traveller that minimizes friction and significantly increases operational speeds, enabling greater machine productivity.

Unlike conventional spinning systems restricted by friction between the ring and traveller, the S-2m’s design facilitates smoother and faster traveller movement. This improvement allows spindle speeds of up to 24,000 rpm, pushing traveller speeds beyond 59 m/sec accomplished without added lubrication. Additionally, yarn quality is enhanced, as the traveller’s rolling action reduces yarn breakage, hairiness, and potential melting in synthetic fibres at high speeds.

The S-2m also offers cost savings: it reduces energy consumption and extends traveller life, resulting in lower operational expenses. The traveller replacement process is simplified, reducing machine downtime to just a few seconds. Modernized to fit onto existing ring-spinning machines, the S-2m is compatible with materials beyond steel, allowing the use of composite travellers with improved heat resistance and lower friction.

In testing, the S-2m successfully produced yarns of various fibres, including cotton and synthetic materials prone to melting in traditional systems. Productivity gains of up to 2.5 times have been noted in synthetic fibre spinning. The inventor has filed an international patent application and is seeking manufacturing partners to help bring high-quality samples of the S-2m system to market.