A Spindle Cutter is a mechanical or pneumatic blade system installed near each spindle to cut the yarn automatically during the doffing cycle (when full bobbins are removed and empty tubes are placed). It works as part of the auto doffer system in modern ring frames.
Purpose of the Spindle Cutter
Function |
Description |
Yarn Cutting |
Cleanly cuts the yarn between ring frame and bobbin before doffing |
Automated Doffing |
Prepares spindle for next bobbin without manual intervention |
Prevents Yarn Pulling |
Prevents long tails or yarn winding during removal |
Supports Automation |
Works with the auto-doffer arm, spindle brake, and doffing drive |
Where is It Used?
Installed on:
Components of a Spindle Cutter System
Part Name |
Function |
Cutter Blade |
Sharp edge that cuts the yarn |
Pneumatic Cylinder |
Controls the movement of the blade (air pressure) |
Blade Housing |
Fixed bracket attached to spindle rail |
Sensor / Actuator |
Syncs cutter with auto doffer PLC |
Air Tubing & Valve |
Supplies compressed air to activate cutter |
Working Process (Step-by-Step)
Advantages
Feature |
Benefit |
Precision cutting |
Clean yarn ends, no leftover tails |
Supports automation |
Reduces labor and increases doffing speed |
Better efficiency |
Shorter doffing cycle, higher output |
Yarn quality |
No wrapping or tearing due to clean cut |
Common Issues & Maintenance
Problem |
Cause |
Solution |
Cutter not working |
Air pressure low or cylinder stuck |
Check air supply, clean cylinder |
Blade not cutting yarn |
Blade blunt or misaligned |
Sharpen or replace blade |
Cut too early / late |
PLC timing issue |
Adjust timing via software |
Yarn tail too long |
Blade delay or sensor fault |
Inspect control unit |
Compatible Machine Examples
Brand |
Machine |
Cutter System Type |
LMW |
LF4200A |
Pneumatic spindle cutter |
Rieter |
G38, G37 |
Integrated in doffer unit |
Zinser |
71, 72XL ROBOdoff |
Motorized or air cutter |
Marzoli |
FT5E with autodoff |
Cutter with compact module |
Suppliers & Manufacturers
Supplier/Brand |
Notes |
Texparts / Saurer |
High-precision spindle cutters |
LMW Original Spares |
Factory-grade for LF4200 |
Rieter Spare Parts |
Original with air tube kits |
Local OEM Suppliers (India, China) |
Cost-effective retrofit cutters |
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