A Study of the Effect of Twist on the Properties of Synthetic Filament Yarns

Abstract

As synthetic textile fibers have varied uses in today's ideas and materials, a need has been felt for an investigation into the effect of twist on synthetic yarns. It was decided that in the study of synthetic yarns, those used most in USAF materials would be evaluated. Yarns studied included five deniers of Viscose Rayon from three producers; ten deniers of nylon; four deniers of Orlon; and three deniers of Dacron. The main objective of the program was the study of the effect of twist on the following properties of the yarns: (1) Denier, (2) Diameter, (3) Breaking strength, (4) Elongation, (5) Energy Absorption, and (6) Elastic Recovery. Generally the results show that the effect of twist on any characteristic of yarn is greater for the higher denier yarns than for the low denier yarns. Detailed data are given in both tabular and graphic form, for the effect of twist on the properties of the individual yarns.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1952
Accession Number
ADA076051

Entities

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  • C. Y. Widequist
  • J. C. Taylor
  • M. M. Christie
  • V. R. Thompson

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  • Georgia Tech

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Diameters
  • Elongation
  • Engineering
  • Experimental Data
  • Government Procurement
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  • Intellectual Property
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Physical Properties
  • Standards
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Stresses

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