Rotor Spinning

Rotor Spinning Machine R 66

R 66
Fully Automatic Rotor Spinning Machine R 66

Most modern spinning technology

for quality and productivity
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 The R 66 is more productive
than all previous models and
competitor machines. Each of
the maximum 700 spinning
units produces up to 5%
more yarn.

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R 66
Produces
5% More
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 Additional 10%
Energy Saving

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R 66
The new energy saving
ECOrized drives and
the suction from both
machine ends save up to
10% energy compared to
previous solutions.
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 Delivers the
Better Yarn

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The latest technology of the R 66
spin box offers better spinning
stability. It achieves a higher
yarn strength and allows reduced
yarn twist. The obvious reduction
of yarn breaks and the yarn-like
quality of piecings ensure benefits
in downstream processing.

R 66
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 OUTSTANDING
FEATURES
Service Station Fast Automation
Freely accessible Piecing, doffing and rotor
robots separated from cleaning in only 20 seconds
the spinning units

AEROpiecing®
Yarn-like piecings

VARIOclean
Rotor Cleaning
Rotor cleaning before
every piecing

Newest Spinning Technology

Individual centering, new CHANNELpass for
outstanding spinning stability and higher
yarn strength

8 *Option
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Energy-Saving
ECOrized central drives, automatic
filter cleaning, suction from both ends,
optimized heat dissipation

Cost Saving Operation

Machine design for easy operation

Independent Sides*
Clear separation of the lots
prevents mix-up

Highest Productivity
Rotor Spinning Machine R 66
Up to 700 spinning units, each one
Modern Rotor Spinning Technology
5% more productive
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5% Higher Production
Up to 700 rotors per machine with higher production

With up to 700 spin boxes of the latest generation, the R 66 100% Cotton, Ne 20, Weaving Yarn
Indian spinning mill
is the longest and most productive rotor spinning machine in
the world.
+ 10.5% production
172

New S 66 spin box for best spinning 17

+ 7.7% 154

140
stability 130

The new S 66 spin box is a further development of the S 60

spin box renowned for better spinning stability and therefore
fewer ends down. Additional optimisation improves flexibility
and ergonomics.
4.8 4.8

Twist multiplier Rotor speed Delivery speed

Proven productivity advantage by better [alpha e] [1 000 rpm] [m/min]

spinning technology Competitor Rieter

Direct comparison with other machine manufacturers world-

60/40% CO/PES, Ne 20, Knitting Yarn
wide also proves that yarn produced on the R 60 and R 66 has
Spinning mill in Americans
higher strength. Many spinning mills exploit this by increas-
ing the speed or reducing the yarn twist. The productivity of
the R 66 thus increases by at least 5%. +14% more17production

394

345

-59% less ends down

224

-0.25 alpha 92

3.65 3.40

Twist multiplier Production rotor Ends down

[alpha e] [g/h] [1/1 000Rh]

Competitor R 66 DE

Comparison with identical material on

newest machine models at customer

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Intelligent lot change Runout with standard package size

Ne 30 at 206 m/min, runout time: 13.5 hours

increases productivity Loss in full production: 6.8 hours

100%
90%
An efficient lot change reduces production 80%
70%
losses even before and during changeover. 60%
Therefore production planning needs to be Efficiency 50%
40%
coordinated intelligently with the current 30%
state of production. 20%
10%

The R 66 knows the state of production on 0%

0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0
its spinning units. Based on this information Time [h]
the new R 66 machine software provides
More efficient runout with 2nd size of packages
a full construction kit for individual optimi-
Ne 30 at 206 m/min, runout time: 6.7 hours
sation of lot changes using modules for: Loss in full production: 3.5 hours

100%
• Changeover mode: 90%

How should the lot run out and what is to be 80%

70%
changed? 60%
Efficiency

50%
• Start mode: 40% Running with smaller
size of package
30%
When should the changeover be introduced? 20%
10%
0%
0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0

Sample lots easy to insert Time [h]

Sample lots as a number of small packages out of a running lot are possible. They can be integrated directly into cur-
rent production with no loss of productivity. Then, as required, current production is seamlessly resumed or a very fast
runout is initiated.

Intelligent scheduling avoids idling

Lot changes on the R 66 can be started immediately. However, if production is still required, the machine can indepen-
dently determine how much time is still needed. Thus, the R 66 can also be programmed to a target time at which the lot
is expected to run out. This allows accurate planning so that at this time everything is ready for the changeover and
the new lot. It avoids downtime and waiting time.

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Better Yarn Quality

Decisive benefits through improved spinning technology

Better yarn quality by automatic centring TWISTunit** for exact position

of rotor and nozzle The unique design of the TWISTunit offers huge
advantages for exact distance between rotor and
Every spin box carries out an automatic centring operation
nozzle. This is prerequisite for high constant quality
between rotor and take-off nozzle each time the spinning unit is
and spinning stability. The fixation of the nozzle in
closed. This is also maintained when a spinning unit is replaced.
the CHANNELinsert by a bayonet is secure and ex-
Thanks to the centring element between rotor bearing and
act. The whole TWISTunit is pulled by the spinning
the swivelling cover with take-off nozzle and rotor cover, the vari-
vacuum from outside to rotor into its defined posi-
ation from spinning position to spinning position is reduced.
tion. All elements can be taken apart fast, simply
The result: better yarn quality.
and without any tools.

Up to 1 cN/tex higher strength

and less imperfections
The R 66 operates with a significantly lower spin-
ning tension. This is made possible by the new
geometry of the spin box without take-off tube.

The spinning process is far more stable and the yarn

strength higher. This results in fewer weak points
and fewer imperfections in the yarn.

Centering element** TWISTunit positioned from outside for exact position

Better technology proven with the same rotor diameter: higher productivity and better quality
60/40% Noil/ PES, Ne 28.5, αe 3.6; 760 T/m
750 105 -12%
85 92
-60%
-38%
+4% 300 275
+2% -91% -0.5 53
124 129 96 98 15 14.5 15 12
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Delivery speed Machine Yarn breaks Clearer cuts CVm% Thin Thick Neps
[m/min] efficiency [%] [1/1 000 Rh] [1/1 000 Rh] [-50%] [+ 50%] [+280%]

Competitor R 60 DS (36 XTC-BD)

Direct comparison at customer in Turkey

**see animation via QR code on page 9

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Better heat dissipation with “cool nozzle” technology

75.3˚C
72.7 The “cool nozzle” technology with optimised ma-
65.1 terial selection and a larger holder of the take-off
57.6 nozzle ensures considerably better heat dissipa-
50.1 tion. The temperature of the take-off nozzle is
42.6
thus around 10°C lower than with other available
35.0
technologies. This benefits not only spinners of
27.5
yarns from man-made fibrers but also when spin-
Rieter
20.0˚C ning at high delivery speed.
Competitor

Temperature when spinning 100% Viscose, Ne 30

Secured quality with digital yarn

clearer Q 10A
The well proven and sturdy Rieter yarn clearer Q 10A uses
a unique digital sensor to measure the optical yarn shape.
Fully digitalised electronics analyse the signal for possible
yarn faults. Fast reaction on count deviations is only one of
its advantages.

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Lower Energy Consumption

Up to 10% savings

R 66 DE ECOrized saves 10%

5% saving
with ECOrized drives
The ECOrized concept of R 66 DE consists of 2 main
up to 10% saving
elements. R 66 DE ECOrized
double-ended suction

kWh/kg yarn
Central drives ECOrized
Energy saving main drives have been developed in col-
laboration with a leading European motor manufacturer.
Those motors reduce the energy consumption of the
R 66 by about 5%. R 60 R 66 ECOrized R 66 DE – ECOrized

Example:
TR Ne 30, 100% CO, 31 mm rotor, 125 000 rotor rpm

Suction from both machine ends

saves up to 30% Consumption of main suction fan

Extensive analysis of the air flow showed the little influ-

ence of the length to energy consumption due to the ad-
Consumption [W/rotor]

vantageous shape of the R 66 suction channel for short

up to 30%
machines. At longer machines the losses and differences (up to 6%)
10 – 15%
in spinning suction increase. The suction of R 66 DE (3 – 4%)
from both machine ends cuts the length in half and thus
saves up to 30% in suction power.

This concept, which is proven also in Rieter compact

300 400 500 600 700
spinning machines, saves in long rotor spinning ma-
chines up to 6% of energy consumption. Machine length [rotors]

one-sided suction double sided suction

In the R 66 DE both effects are combined, resulting in a R 66 CS/DS R 66 DE
Source:
saving of up to 10% of energy consumption. measurements by Rieter Analytics on R 66 DE (07/2016)

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Minimal heating of the spinning unit 47 °C

Package
The heat generated by the spinning process in the spin-
ning unit is efficiently led by the air flow to the main
suction channel. The greatest sources of heat generation,
the drives and the power electronics, are located centrally Rotor housing

in the head and end stock. This allows an efficient and Opening roller
cost-effective heat removal from the machine. The influ-
ence on the spinning climate at the spinning position is
minimised. The waxing unit and the packages stay com-
25 °C
pletely unaffected by the heat development. The humidity Room temperature 24°C
loss in the yarn on the packages remains low.

Intelligent filter cleaning saves energy

The suction device needs a lot of energy. An innovative Spinning unit Filter Ven- Air
tilator
measurement of differential pressure (Δp) at the filter
unit of the R 66 initiates the automatic cleaning cycles.
Thereby it maintains the negative pressure for spin-
ning at a constant low level while consuming a minimal Constant suction
amount of energy. The R 66 version longer than 600
positions has energy saving suction devices from both
machine ends. This secures minimal losses in the suc- Energy consumption

tion channel by halving the length.

1 1 2

Time

1 Automatic filter cleaning 2 Cleaning of waste chamber

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Economic Automation
Fast robots increase the efficiency

The robots of the R 66 repair yarn breaks and carry out Maintenance at full production
package changes. These two operations run parallel and
For maintenance purposes, each robot has its own
independently from each other. A cycle requires not
position that is easily accessible from all sides, sepa-
more than 20 seconds for the yarn piecing including
rated from the spinning units. The spinning process is
rotor cleaning, and doffing. The high efficiency and preci-
consequently not affected at all during the maintenance
sion of the robots ensure highest machine performance
operation as the other robots serve the whole machine
and production.
at full production.

Easy setting of the yarn

piecing parameters
The Rieter eXpert system makes available to all users
the experience gained by Rieter over decades, including
the constant improvements in piecing technology.

For an initial setting, it is sufficient to define the 

raw material on the robot panel. The controls thereby
find suitable settings for the remaining five param-
eters, enabling even less experienced operators to set
the piecing quickly and easily.

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Ideal Package Build-Up

Full flexibility to create optimum packages

The new electro mechanical yarn traverse (EMYT) offers full flexibility to adapt all winding parameters electronically.
The size of the package can be optimised for transportation by adapting the winding width and winding length. Opti-
mised package density is possible by setting winding tension and edge displacement.

The intelligent control of the EMYT automatically adapts the traverse motion to the delivery speed in order to create
best package flanges.

Ideal equipment for high density

packages as standard
The sophisticated winding system of the R 66 makes it
possible to achieve extremely soft or hard packages. An
adjustable pneumatic damping element secures uniform
winding pressure for the whole package even at high
density (e.g. for viscose).

Package format
The R 66 is the only fully automatic rotor spinning
machine offering cylindrical as well as conical packages
up to 4°20. Pneumatic damping

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Developed for Flexibility

Get the most out of – The new S 66 spin box for your application

The BYpass** influences the trash removal for best spinning stability

BYpass open – Maximum trash removal BYpass half open – Medium trash removal BYpass closed – Minimum trash removal

The CHANNELinserts with / without SPEEDpass** to optimise the fibre flow

The optional SPEEDpass opening
in the channel insert is a direct
connection of the spinning vacuum
in the rotor chamber to the fibre
channel. The SPEEDpass thus is
influencing the transport air in the
fibre channel. More transport air
is advantageous to transport the
bigger fibre mass for coarse yarn
counts or for man-made fibres. The
SPEEDpass saves energy, because
the increased airflow is achieved
SPEEDpass without the need for an increased
suction pressure.

New CHANNELpass** to adopt to fibre types

Best spinning results are achievable with optimum adaption of fibre guiding to the application. The S 66 spin box
includes a unique exchangeable CHANNELpass. This part influences the pass-over of the fibres from the opening roller
to the fibre channel.

**see animation via QR code on page 9

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Independent sides for increased

flexibility
Both machine sides can be optionally operated com-
pletely independently of each other*. Lots with differ-
ent yarn counts, raw materials and settings are clearly
separated from each other by separate transport belts.
A lot change or maintenance procedures can be carried
out on both sides independently. The spinning com-
ponents can be simply and clearly organised for each
machine side.

Each side has its own tube loader which prevents mix-up
of the tube colour and increases the speed at which
the tubes are fed. In addition, this option makes available
double the quantity of tubes.

Fashionable slub yarns with

VARIOspin
Standard slub yarn
The individually-driven feed rollers can be utilised for
the production of fashionable slub yarns.
The VARIOspin* package enables the R 66 to produce slub
yarns with especially distinctive and symmetrical effects.
The system can produce up to 2.3 slubs per metre of yarn. R 66 VARIOspin slub yarn with Amsler E-Profi

Ideal for automated package removal

Thanks to a jointly defined interface all important suppliers of package transport systems are able to integrate R 66 into
their systems. The horizontal position of package belt is ideally suitable to handover the packages. The clear separation
of left and right machine sides allows a clear and secure control even with two lots on one machine.

The package lift of the R 66 can furthermore be used as a backup for package removal in case of transport system error
in order to prevent a spinning standstill.

*Option
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Advantages in Downstream Processing

The better quality pays off in knitting and weaving

Piecing

Latest competitor machine

Yarn
155% increase in mass, average strength 89%

Piecing

R 66 rotor spinning machine

Yarn
100% cotton, Ne 6, weaving yarn 62% increase in mass, average strength 84%

Piecing quality with AEROpiecing® technology sets standards

Competitor rotor yarn
The entire yarn piecing process takes place at constant rotor speed. Breaking force [N]
The exactly, prepared yarn end is thereby rapidly guided into the rotor Elongation limit
groove. The sliver end has already been prepared by means of the feed
drive immediately following the thread break. Now the individually-
driven feed motor precisely supplies the necessary amount of fibres
Strength limit
to produce the piecing. This process creates exactly replicable piecings
that are yarn-like in appearance and strength.

Considerably fewer downtimes

Elongation [%]

Rieter Com4®rotor yarn

in subsequent processes Breaking force [N]

Elongation limit

Strength tests with the TENSOJET nicely show the advantages of

the Com4®rotor yarn from Rieter: 85% fewer yarn places with minimal
strength and elongation result in 85% fewer potential disruptions in Strength limit

downstream processing in warping, sizing and weaving.

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VARIOclean rotor cleaning guarantees consistent yarn quality

The VARIOclean unit in the robot ef-
Scrapers
ficiently cleans the rotor and the rotor
Air nozzles groove before each individual piecing
operation. It works with a combination
of mechanical scrapers and air pres-
sure. A cleaned groove saves additional
piecings. This ensures consistently high
quality during the entire package running
time and minimises problems in knitting
and weaving.

The R 66 produces consistently good qual-

ity because it starts with a cleaned rotor
groove after every piecing operation.
Yarn quality

Piecing with rotor cleaning (R 66)

Piecing without rotor cleaning (competitor)

Yarn breaks / piecings

Running time

Better running behaviour of the Com4®rotor yarn convinces in

direct comparison
The combination of VARIOclean and yarn-like piecings with 1.6 2.4

AEROpiecing® guarantees uniform yarn quality and optimal 1.4 2.1

running behaviour in downstream processing.
1.2 1.8
Warp breakages [1/106 m]

Customers regularly report fewer ends down in warping and

Euro / warp break

1.0 1.5
up to 50% fewer weft breaks in weaving with the Com4®rotor
0.8 1.2
yarn.
0.6 0.9

Com4®rotor yarn causes less ends 0.4 0.6

down in downstream processing than 0.2 0.3

other rotor yarns. 0.0

Competitor Rieter
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Machine Concept for Cost-Saving Operation

The small details that help to make daily savings

Clear and robust machine concept Nozzle

The machine concept of the R 66 is based on clear

design, robust construction and easy access. Customers
confirm this advantage.

Faster lot change without tools**

All spinning elements in the new, optimised S 66 CHANNELinsert
spin box can be exchanged without tools.

In particular, the new TWISTunit consisting of noz-

zle, channel insert and TWISTstop can be manually TWISTstop
replaced in one movement in a few seconds. This
allows an especially fast lot change.

Simple operation on machine display

The innovative graphic touch screen display is clearly
designed and can be intuitively operated. Easy to under-
stand graphics and modern aids such as fast access via
“favourite keys” support the operator. Three separate,
secured access levels protect against unauthorised
access.

For a quick documentation, the data shown can be

saved on a USB stick.

Small helpful details

The R 66 has a number of further, seemingly unspectacu-
lar functions which simplify the day-to-day operation.
Here are some examples:
• Optimised operator walking distance: always when an
intervention by the operator is necessary, this is rec-
ognisable from a distance by means of clearly visible
signal lamps at both ends of the machine, on the sec-
tions as well as on the yarn clearer.
• Reduction of operator walking distances by up to 100 m:
to carry out setting or maintenance work on the robot, it
can simply be called to the end of the machine at the push
of a button.
• Robot instead of operator: to change spinning elements,
all spin boxes must be opened. This task can be taken
over by the robots.

**see animation via QR code on page 9

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Easier access for maintenance

During the development of the R 66, special attention was paid to accessibility of the machine components. Drives and
electronic components are located centrally. As with the spinning elements, the whole spinning unit is also replaceable
without using tools.

Large cans compactly accommodated

By the gauge of 245 mm, the R 66 pro- 3 800 mm

vides space for cans with a diameter of

2 460 mm 2 460 mm
470 mm (18½˝), arranged in 2 rows to
save space.The distance from machine
to machine must therefore be no greater
than 3.8 m and even allows a row of
reserve cans to be positioned. Even with
larger can diameters, the arrangement of
the cans remains space-saving.
18.5" 18.5" 18.5"
Further advantage: the spin boxes are
quickly and directly accessible without
laborious moving of cans.
1 626 mm 1 626 mm

New step in operator friendliness

The new spin box S 66 is easy to open. It thus saves operator time.
Consequently, longer R 66 machines can be operated without
additional personnel.

Cost saving central drives

The central drives of the R 66 require far less maintenance in the
long term than drive systems with many smaller motors, aprons
and electronic components on every spinning unit. The necessary
maintenance is concentrated on very few areas.

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Machine Data
R 66 rotor spinning machine

R 66 with round bow

1 500

R
E
1 913

I
C

KH
B

C
A

216.5 216.5 3 133

705 1 275 1 915 2 503
L

854
1 558

1 710
1 272

1 230
2 460

542

3 260
1 626
1 230
1 272

1 550
1 558

2 054

1 700

CD
5 418 AB
K

R 66 without round bow

220

502

1 230
D

1 913

3 464
C

B
1 230
A

216.5 216.5 3 133

705 1 275 1 915 2 503
502

Space requirements for

1 230

R 66 with 3 and more

robots
1 558

854
1 710
1 272

541

3 260
1 626
2 460
1 272

1 230

1 550
1 558

1 700
2 054

CD
AB
K

HEIGHT DIMENSIONS
KH C E I R
Can height [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm]
1 070 1 175 2 950 1 308 3 500

1 200 1 305 3 080 1 438 3 600

1 250 rect. 1 335 3 110 1 468 3 600

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LENGTH DIMENSIONS

STANDARD MACHINE
Number With / without CD AB Distance end / head K
of robots round bow Head stock incl. End stock with open stock to section [mm] Total length [mm]
robot rails [mm] door [mm] n = number of sections
n ≤ 30

2 with 3 750 4 007 2 × 216.5 8 190 + (2 503 x n)

3 with 3 750 4 007 2 × 216.5 8 190 + (2 503 x n)

4 without 3 382 4 007 2 × 216.5 7 822 + (2 503 x n)

DOUBLE SIDED MACHINE (DS) – INDEPENDENT MACHINE SIDES

Number With / without CD AB Distance end / head K
of robots round bow Head stock incl. End stock with open stock to section Total length [mm]
robot rails [mm] door [mm] [mm] n = number of sections
n ≤ 30

2 without 4 115 4 007 2 × 216.5 8 555 + (2 503 x n)

2 with 5 418 4 007 2 × 216.5 9 858 + (2 503 x n)

3 with 5 418 4 007 2 × 216.5 9 858 + (2 503 x n)

4 without 4 115 4 007 2 × 216.5 8 555 + (2 503 x n)

5 with 5 418 4 007 2 × 216.5 9 858 + (2 503 x n)

6 without 5 965 4 007 2 × 216.5 10 405 + (2 503 x n)

DOUBLE ENDED MACHINE (DE) – INDEPENDENT MACHINE SIDES AND SUCTION FROM BOTH SIDES
Number With / without CD AB Distance end / head K
of robots round bow Head stock incl. End stock with open stock to section Total length [mm]
robot rails [mm] door [mm] [mm] n = number of sections
n ≥ 31; max. 35
4 without 7 183 4 007 2 × 216.5 11 623 + (2 503 x n)

5 with 6 635 4 007 2 × 216.5 10 642 + (2 503 x n)

6 without 7 183 4 007 2 × 216.5 11 623 + (2 503 x n)

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MACHINE DATA

Double sided rotor spinning machine with sectional construction,

Design with two package transport belts and with robots for piecing and doffing
DS (double sided)* and DE (double ended)* with independently driven machine sides

Gauge 245 mm

Number of spinning units 20 per section; maximum 35 sections or 700 spinning units

Up to 470 mm or 18½˝ in two rows under the machine

Can diameter
Up to 500 mm or 20˝ in three rows

Can height 1 070 mm (42˝) and 1 200 mm (48˝)

Rectangular cans Rectangular cans with 235 × 920 mm and 1 070 mm or 1 200 mm height
Cylindrical package up to 350 mm diameter or 6 kg
Package size
Conical packages with 1°51, 3°51, and 4°20 up to 270 mm diameter
Waxing device* With individual drive on each spinning unit

Included in the head stock for all tube shapes, cylindrical or conical; storage capacity 310 tubes
UNIfeed tube loader Versions DS (double sided)* or DE (double ended)* with double sided tube loader, positioned separately at the end
stock, storage capacity 2 × 347 tubes

Package transport with conveyor belts to the end stock

Package removal system PACKAGElift* for manual removal
Interface for automatic transport and palletizing systems*

1, 2, 3, 4 robots per machine, with DS and DE version also 5 or 6 robots possible;

Robots* with special service station at end stock for 4 robots and more
20 s cycle time for package change (doffing), piecing and rotor cleaning

AEROpiecing® AEROpiecing® with a special air storage in the robot for yarn-like piecings

XPS Easy and fast robot setting with the eXpert Piecing System

iDS Higher machine efficiency with the intelligent drive system (iDS), because robot avoids idle travelling

Rieter Q 10A (opto-digital yarn clearer)

Yarn quality monitoring*
Foreign fibre detection and yarn clearer of other suppliers on request

ESSENTIAL* Mill management system

VARIOspin* Fancy yarn application

* Option

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MACHINE DATA

Rotor drive Frequency inverter controlled with tangential belt, up to 175 000 rpm with AERObearing

Rotors 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 36, 37, 40, 41, 46, 47, 56, 57 mm with rotor grooves in various designs

Rotor axial bearing AERObearing – self cleaning rotor bearing; oil and grease free

Opening roller drive Inverter controlled with tangential belt: 6 000 to 10 000 rpm

Opening rollers 64 mm diameter

Nozzles Ceramic nozzles in various designs

The S 66 spin box allows flexible optimisation by unique additional elements:

• BYpass: setting influences trash extraction
Unique technology parts
• CHANNELpass: exchangeable element for optimised fibre guiding
• SPEEDpass: exchangeable element for additional airflow in the fibre channel

max. 350 m/min up to 240 rotors with cylindrical packages (max. 260 m/min with conical packages);
max. 255 m/min with 600 rotors with cylindrical and conical packages;
Delivery speed
max. 250 m/min with 620 rotors with cylindrical and conical packages;
max. 240 m/min with 700 rotors with cylindrical and conical packages

Frequency inverters Infinitely variable adjustment of speed for opening roller, rotor, delivery, winding tension and main suction fan

EMYT – electro mechanical yarn traverse – for variable stroke between 125 mm and 155 mm and variable edge
Traversing
displacement. Electronic anti patterning.

Efficient and energy saving suction system with adjustable automatic filter cleaning in machine end stock. Exhaust
Suction system air optionally upwards or downwards.
Version DE (double ended)* with suction systems in both machine ends. Exhaust air downwards.

Main machine panel with colour touch screen for graphically oriented operator guidance
Signal lamps (4-coloured) on head stock and end stock with programmable alarm indication
Operator guidance
Signal lamp on each section, different signal for malfunction and missing sliver
3-colored indicators at each spinning unit

* Option

TECHNOLOGICAL DATA

Material Natural and man-made fibres up to 60 mm length

Sliver weight Nm 0.14 – 0.40; Ne 0.08 – 0.24; 7.0 – 2.5 ktex

Draft 25 to 400 fold

Yarn count Nm 5 – 100; Ne 3 – 60; 200 – 10 tex

Yarn twist 196 – 1 500 T/m; 5 – 38 TPI

Crossing angle Adjustable from 26° to 40° in 1° steps

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Yarn of choice

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The fully automated Rieter
rotor spinning machine pro-
duces a virtually faultless
rotor yarn, Com4®rotor, with
yarn-like piecings. In com-
parison with standard rotor
yarns, Com4®rotor yarns
achieve maximal strength
with minimal twist. The low
variation of yarn strength
enables high productivity
in downstream processing.
Special features of the fabric
are the invisible piecings
and high resistance against
abrasion.
Rieter . Rotor Spinning Machine R 66
Yarn Characteristics
• High optical evenness
• Low variation in strength
• Designable hairiness
• High abrasion resistance
• Highest volume
Process Advantages
• Low ends down rate
• Low size pick-up
• Reduced generation of dust
and fibre fly
Fabric Appearance
• Very uniform fabric appearance
• High abrasion resistance
• Good appearance after raising
Typical End Products
• Denim
• Workwear
• Technical applications
• Terry clothes
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 Rieter Machine Works Ltd. Rieter India Private Ltd. Rieter (China) Textile
Klosterstrasse 20 Gat No. 768/2, Village Wing Instruments Co., Ltd.
CH-8406 Winterthur Shindewadi-Bhor Road 390 West Hehai Road
T +41 52 208 7171 Taluka Khandala, District Satara Changzhou 213022, Jiangsu
F +41 52 208 8320 IN-Maharashtra 412 801 P.R. China
machines@rieter.com T +91 2169 664 141 T +86 519 8511 0675
aftersales@rieter.com F +91 2169 664 226 F +86 519 8511 0673

www.rieter.com

The data and illustrations in this brochure and on

the corresponding data carrier refer to the date
of printing. Rieter reserves the right to make any
necessary changes at any time and without special
notice. Rieter systems and Rieter innovations are
protected by patents.

2891-v5 en 2011