Instrumental Test
Automated detection of sugar deposits on cotton fibers using heat and pressure to count the number of sticky spots per sample prevents machinery clogging during yarn manufacturing. This instrument is the high speed stickiness detector h2km, which processes cotton samples rapidly to provide real-time quality control in high-throughput spinning mills.
Production Impact
Honeydew from whiteflies and aphids deposits tiny, sticky sugar droplets on cotton crops, which adhere to the metal rollers of carding and draw frames. Utilizing the high speed stickiness detector h2km allows a mill to identify contaminated bales before they enter the blowroom, preventing runability issues. If sticky bales are fed into the production line, the fibers wrap around the drafting rollers, causing yarn defects and forcing frequent unscheduled machine stops.
This proactive inspection saves significant labor costs and keeps machinery running at high efficiency.
Operating Mechanism
Thermal plates press a thin web of cotton between heated and cooled sheets to force the sugar droplets to stick to a specialized paper surface. The high speed stickiness detector h2km then uses optical sensors to count the number of spots that remain on the paper. This automatic count provides a reliable numerical rating for every batch.
Mill Management
Blending sticky cotton with clean, dry cotton reduces the overall sugar concentration to a manageable level. Spinning factories use the test results to design bale layouts that prevent stickiness issues on the factory floor.
