An Investigation into the Comparative Performance of Different Splicing Methods under Various Splicing Parameters

Salih Tan; Ahsan Habib; Pinar Duru Baykal; Osman Babaarslan

doi:10.14502/tekstilec.68.2025006

Authors

Salih Tan Bossa Ticaret ve Sanayi İşletmeleri T.A.Ş, Adana, Turkey; Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey Author https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8102-4348
Ahsan Habib Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey; Department of Textile Engineering Management, Faculty of Textile Management and Business Studies, Bangladesh University of Textiles, Tejgaon, Dhaka-1208 Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2029-6227
Pinar Duru Baykal Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1461-2203
Osman Babaarslan Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1606-3431

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14502/tekstilec.68.2025006

Keywords:

ring spun yarn, splicing parameter, pneumatic splicing, yarn characteristics

Abstract

End splicing is necessary to ensure continuity in the production of yarn from staple fibres. This process is essential for maintaining the integrity and quality of yarns during manufacturing and subsequent usage in textile products. For this purpose, the influence of various splicing variables on yarn splicing efficiency was analysed, and several splicing methods were compared. The article focuses on identifying optimal splicing parameters to improve the performance of spliced yarns. The research investigates several splicing variables such as overlap length, blast duration and splicing time for the pneumatic splicing method, and untwisting time, drafting and retwisting time for the mechanical splicing method to join the yarn (100 tex) ends. The performance of the yarns was assessed based on retained splice elongation (RSE) and retained splice strength (RSS). Statistical analysis was performed to determine the significance of variations in splicing variables. The results indicated that both RSE and RSS increased when the value of the splicing variables (parameters) increased for each method. The research found that variations in splicing variables significantly impact the characteristics of the spliced yarn. The study contributes significant insights into optimizing splicing techniques to improve yarn performance in the spinning industry.

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