Rieter

Double apron drafting system with short bottom apron

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Although the short apron arrangement is almost as old as that with the  long apron, it is not used so often. The drawback of short aprons is that they are more difficult to replace in the event of damage. They can also be more inclined to become clogged with fiber fly if holders are used, and then they run out of true. However, they also have distinct advantages:

  • less design effort, i.e. cheaper;
  • structural components under the drafting system, such as deflectors, cleaning devices and guides, can be dispensed with, and accessibility under the cylinders is improved;
  • they can be placed closer to the front rollers, which improves fiber control.