TFO Spindle Assembly
AssemblyThe core of the machine. The supply package sits stationary inside a pot while the hollow spindle and its storage disc spin beneath it. Yarn pulled out of the package takes one twist as it unwinds over the top of the pot and a second twist as it balloons out from the rotating disc, giving two twists per spindle turn. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for TFO Spindle Assembly
10 top-level lines as of r178921| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stationary Supply Pot | two-for-one-twister-pot | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Pot Cover & Yarn Reserve | two-for-one-twister-pot-cover | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Hollow Spindle Shaft | two-for-one-twister-hollow-spindle | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Spindle Bolster Housing | two-for-one-twister-spindle-bolster | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Rotating Storage Disc | two-for-one-twister-storage-disc | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 6 | Twist Disc | two-for-one-twister-twist-disc | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 7 | Drive Whorl | two-for-one-twister-whorl | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 8 | Spindle Bearing Pack 3 parts | two-for-one-twister-spindle-bearing | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 9 | Magnet Pot Stabiliser | two-for-one-twister-magnet-stop | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 10 | O-Ring Set | oring-set | 1× | 1 | · | part |