Balloon Limiter Assembly
AssemblyThe ring and shield around the spindle that contain the spinning yarn balloon. As the yarn leaves the rotating disc it sweeps out into a balloon; the limiter keeps that balloon to a set diameter so tension stays controlled and the balloons of neighbouring spindles do not touch. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Balloon Limiter Assembly
3 top-level lines as of r178931| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balloon Control Ring | two-for-one-twister-balloon-ring | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Balloon Separator Shield | two-for-one-twister-balloon-shield | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Lower Balloon Yarn Guide | two-for-one-twister-yarn-guide-base | 1× | 1 | · | part |