Chapter Mach Splicer

4Ha Air Splicer

Names of Each Part

Splicer cutter
Clamp plate

Untwisting pipe 1
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Yarn holding lever

Front plate

Yarn guide lever

Untwisting pipe
Splicer nozzle
Splicer cutter

Clamp plate

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Sec 1 Adjustment Standard
1-1 Compressed Air
Make the following air pressure adjustments for the untwisting (P1 pipe) and the splicing (P2 pipe).
P1 pipe 0.65 MPa (Fixed)
0.3 to 0.65 MPa (The P2 pipe air pressure varies depending on the yarn count
P2 pipe
and type)

● Adjustment guideline for the P2 pipe air pressure

- If the yarn breaks from the blasting operation due to high air pressure, lower the air pressure for splicing.
- If the splice strength is inadequate (loose), raise the air pressure.
- If the splice strength is inadequate (breaks or too thin), lower the air pressure.
* When lowering the air pressure, lower it to below the target value, then set the value so that it increases.
* Refer to Chapter 2 for details on the air pressure adjustment method.
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After adjustment, ensure that the splicing strength and yarn appearance are appropriate.

1-2 Untwisting Pipe

To obtain good splices, adjust the untwisting pipe to optimize the untwisting performance. If the untwisting
performance is inadequate, the splice strength or elongation retention rates will be reduced.
If the S-twist or Z-twist has changed, make the necessary adjustments as well.

Untwisted Pipe Setting & Press Marks

There are two press marks on the bushing side and one on the untwisting pipe side. Match the settings with
the untwisting direction of the yarn, and align the untwisting pipe mark with the bushing mark, as illustrated in
the diagram below.
* The position of the mark varies depending on the type of untwisting pipe: pipe for standard yarn or special
untwisting pipe (with a colored end).

For Z-twist yarns For S-twist yarns

Bush
Mark

Untwisting pipe for normal

yarns

M
Mark
Untwisting
pipe

Special untwisting pipe

(with colored end)

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Untwisting Performance Adjustment Untwisting pipe
Adjust by moving the untwisting pipe forward or
backward using the adjustment gauge. (Adjustments Bush
must be made in increments of 0.1 mm)

- If the section to be untwisted is long and the ends

are tangled and too fine, adjust and move it inward.
- If the section to be untwisted is short, adjust and
move it outward. Front Rear

The untwisting pipe is fixed in place by inserting the plug first and then screwing in the
screw as shown in the diagram below. Loosen the screw prior to making the untwisting pipe
adjustment.
Screw
Plug

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Untwisting pipe

Since the untwisting pipe is ceramic, over-tightening the fixing screw may cause the pipe
to fracture or break. As a general guideline, the tightening torque for the fixing screws is
between 0.2 and 0.3 N•m.

When the “Untwisting Performance Adjustment” is Inadequate

For both the S-twist and Z-twist yarns, the more the yarn is twisted, the more the untwisting pipe should be
turned. The forward or rear position of the untwisting pipe must also be re-adjusted. The adjustments are made
in increments of 3°.
[Untwisting pipe setting and turning direction]
For Z-twist yarns For S-twist yarns
[Counterclockwise] [Clockwise]

Untwisting pipe for normal

yarns

Special untwisting pipe

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Condition of the Untwisted Yarn
● Normal
Short fibers (51 mm or less)

Brush tip form

15 to 20 mm
Splice has satisfactory
Long fibers (over 51 mm) appearance and strength
Loose fibers in parallel
(moderate bulkiness)
20 to 25 mm

● When the untwisting pipe is set forward from the normal position or is over-twisted
Short fibers Large dispersion of strength
- No bulkiness Fiber ball
- Blown fibers are tangled at end
- Fibers are overblown Thin 1
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Long fibers
- No bulkiness
Large dispersion of strength
- Some of the fibers are tangled

● When the untwisting pipe is set backward from the normal position
Short fibers and long fibers Low strength due to pull-out

Untwisted part is short

Thick

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1-3 Yarn Holding Lever
Yarn holding lever
Yarn Holding Lever Setting
1. Stop the splicer at the stage illustrated in the
diagram on the right using the unit check
mode.
* Refer to Chapter 3 for details on the check mode.

2. Turn the yarn holding pin (eccentric pin) to

adjust the distance (“A” shown in diagram
on right) between the end of the yarn holding
lever on the bottom side and the front plate.

[Adjustment range]

Yarn holding lever

Adjustment dimension
[A] (mm) 1
Sec
J2 1.5 to 2.5 Bolt
J1, H 2.0 to 3.0
E, K 5.0 to 6.0 A

Yarn holding adjustment

pin (Eccentric pin)

Yarn Holding Lever Width Front plate separator

Adjust the width of the yarn holding lever so that it fits
in between the front plate separators. Leave about 0.5
mm of clearance so that there is no contact, as shown
by the “B” points in the diagram on the right.
The area indicated by the arrows in the diagram is bent
and adjusted. Do not bend at the front end. Yarn holding lever

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1-4 Tightening the Timing Belt
Turn and adjust the motor.
Motor fixing bolt

Ensure that the belt is not too slack

or too taut. (Recommended tension:
30.2 – 40.6 N)
Malfunctions could occur if the
tension is out of the recommended
range.

Motor

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1-5 VOS Settings

The VOS settings are listed below. Change the setting conditions when necessary.
Yarn Joining Device Select “Air”
Splicer Nozzle Type Select the splicer nozzle being used
Yarn Type for Splicing Select the appropriate setting from : STD / SPANDEX / WOOLEN
Adjustment of overlapping splice length
[Adjustment guideline]
Select from Position 1 to 8
- If the splice is too long or too thick, set a position closer to “Position 8”
- If the splice is thin or the strength is inadequate, set a position closer to
“Position 1”
Short
POSITION 8

Splice Length
Yarn

Long POSITION 1

Splicer Cutter Type Select “Standard Cutter" or “Clamp Cutter”

Untwisting Time [A] Set the compressed air discharge time for untwisting
Splicing Time [C] Set the compressed air discharge time for splicing

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2-1 Inspection
Frequency Item Guideline
Daily Remove cotton fly from the splicer Clean with air gun
- Check splice for appearance and strength (Pull gauge)
- Check the cutter sharpness (visual check)
- Check for any air discharge errors or faults
Weekly Splice check
- Check whether or not the air is continuing to discharge
or is not discharging at all (visual and sound check, as
well as splicing performance check)
When the yarn
Splice check (P2 pressure, splice
process is Check splice for appearance and strength (Pull gauge)
length)
changed
After removing the cotton fly from the cutter, lubricate 2
Sec
the axis (blade lubrication not required)
* ISO VG10 (Bearing oil)
Splicer cutter
Every 3 months
(clamp cutter specs only)

Remove the splicer and clean (use Cartridge attaching/

removing wrench)
Every 6 months Splicer
* In particular, remove the cotton fly stuck to the cam
surface and the bearings.
Clean with cleaning brush
Remove dirt and stains from inside the
Yearly
untwisting pipe.

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2-2 Precaution When Mounting Splicer Nozzle
1. Fit the splicer nozzle on the pipe with the
O-ring, and insert it all the way to the back of O ring
the pipe.
* If it is difficult to insert, apply grease to the O-ring.
* Lithium-based grease
Splicer
nozzle

Bolt
2. Tighten the bolt.

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2
Sec
Do not tighten the bolt if the splicer
nozzle does not insert all the way to
the back of the pipe (when there is
a 1 mm gap or greater between the
front plate and the splicer nozzle).
The ceramic may fracture or break.

2-3 Precaution When Mounting Splicer Cutter

There are two splicer cutters, an upper and a lower.
Splicer cutter Bolt
(Lower shown on the right)

- Apply locking adhesive to the bolt

before mounting the splicer cutter.
- Since the splicer cutter is ceramic,
over-tightening the fixing bolt may
cause the cutter to fracture or
break.
As a general guideline, the
tightening torque for the bolt is
between 0.2 and 0.3 N•m.
- Wipe off any excess locking
adhesive on the attachment side of
the shim.
If you do not do so, the shim may
not operate.
- As a general guideline, the
tightening torque for the stud is
between 0.45 and 0.55 N•m.
- Be sure not to touch the splicer
cutter as it can cause injury.

Shim Stud

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Sec 3 Consumables
If the parts below are worn causing a failure or problem, replace the worn part or parts with a new one.

Bush A (3 locations)

Bearing A
(2 locations)

Timing belt
Bearing B
3
Sec

Bush B (4 locations)

Washer (teflon)

Bush C (2 locations)

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Sec 4 Problems When Splicing
4-1 Problems & Countermeasures
Problem Cause Countermeasures
The settingi air pressure for Pipe P1 or pipe Check the air pressure
P2 is not properly (Refer to Chapter 4Ha, 1-1)
Solenoid Valve operation error Replace the valve
In the case of short fibers, the yarn holding
lever setting is inadequate or the fiber Re-adjust the yarn holding lever
Frequent splicing error holding lever width is too narrow, resulting in (Refer to Chapter 4Ha, 1-3)
a gap
Re-adjust the untwisting lever
Poor untwisting
(Refer to Chapter 4Ha, 1-2)
Set the splice length closer to “Position 1”
Splice length is too short.
(Refer to Chapter 4Ha, 1-5)
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P2 pressure is too low. Raise the air pressure
Set the splice length closer to “Position 8”
Splice length is too long
Splice is easily pulled out (Refer to Chapter 4Ha, 1-5)
Re-adjust the untwisting lever
Poor untwisting
(Refer to Chapter 4Ha, 1-2)
P2 pressure is too high Lower the air pressure

Splice is either cut and too Set the splice length closer to “Position 1”
Splice length is too short
weak or thin and too weak. (Refer to Chapter 4Ha, 1-5)
Re-adjust the untwisting lever
Too much untwisting
(Refer to Chapter 4Ha, 1-2)
Long tail on splice
Set the splice length closer to “Position 8”
Splice length is too long
(Refer to Chapter 4Ha, 1-5)

Yarn is not accepted by

Yarn is caught by the suction mouth Check for scratches and yarn waste
splicer nozzle
- Remove cotton fly from the cutter
Splicer cutter is dull
- Replace the cutter
- Check the clamp operation
- Either repair the scratch or damage on the
Thick splice at one side Insufficient clamping of upper and lower
yarn guide lever, or replace it
only, or tailing yarns
- Wipe and clean any impurities stuck to the
yarn guide lever
Inadequate setting of untwisting pipe Re-adjust the untwisting lever
on one side (Refer to Chapter 4Ha, 1-2)
Double ending of lower - Remove any yarn waste
yarn - Check the lowering position
- Check for scratches or damage on the
Length of yarn drawn into re-tie pipe is too
spinning bobbins
short
- Check the blower static pressure
- Check the kink preventer
(Refer to Chapter 4Ma)
- Check the spinning bobbins
Re-tie pipe double picking
- Check the re-tie pipe operation

4-2 Notes Relating to Strength Measurement

● Measure both the “parent yarn” and the “spliced yarn” on the winding unit 10 times each,
alternating back and forth, and calculate the minimum strength and the average retention rate.
● The spliced yarn shares the same features with its “parent yarn.” So do not measure the “parent
yarn” and the “spliced yarn” on different spinning bobbins.

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4-3 Retention Rates
Knots made by a knotter tend to cause resistance because they can get caught when the yarn is drawn
through in subsequent winding processes. As a result, the knots need to be stronger.
For splicers, however, the strength of the splice can be slightly lower than the strength of the parent yarn,
because there are no knots in the splices and they can stretch. As a general guideline, refer to the rates below
for the minimum strength required for splices.

Yarn for yarn counts thinner than

50% or more of the average strength of the parent yarn
Ne20'S
Yarn for yarn counts thicker than
30% or more of the average strength of the parent yarn
Ne20'S

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Sec 5 Three-tier Nozzle [Option]

5-1 Names of Each Part & Mounting Method

O ring
Screw

Bolt

Front plate Main nozzle

Subnozzle

The splicer nozzle assembly consists of a main nozzle and two supplementary twisting nozzles, forming three-
tier.

The main nozzle and the subnozzle have been assembled together with fine adjustment.
Do not disassemble them as doing so could lower performance or cause damage.

* Refer to Chapter 4Ha, 2-2 for details on precaution when mounting splicer nozzle.

5-2 VOS Settings

The VOS settings listed below are added to the lists in Chapter 4Ha, 1-5. Change the compressed air
discharge time when necessary.
Twisting Time [C] Set the compressed air discharge time for the main nozzle
Three-tier Nzzl Spl Tm [E] Set the compressed air discharge time for the subnozzle

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