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singeing machine [1 record]

Record 1 2002-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
CONT

This machine is suitable for singeing the twine silk yarn with gas or oil fire in the silk spinning technology and rubbing on a spindle cap to further remove the nap so as to clean the yarn and raise the sheen for making the fabrics even more beauty.

OBS

Singeing: The process of burning off protruding fibers from yarn or fabric by passing it over a flame or heated copper plates. Singeing gives the fabric a smooth surface and is necessary for fabrics that are to be printed and for fabrics where smooth finishes are desired.

Key term(s)
  • flame singeing machine

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
DEF

Machine équipée de brûleurs spéciaux chauffés électriquement ou au gaz, sur laquelle le tissu [...] est flambé en continu sur une ou deux faces.

Spanish

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