Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for spinning and crimping a multifilament yarn, and wherein a thermoplastic melt is extruded through a spinneret to form a filament bundle. The filament bundle is divided into a plurality of bundle components before being crimped. Each bundle component is separately crimped and combined to a multifilament yarn after being crimped. The yarn is subsequently wound to a package.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 11, 2001
Publication date:
November 8, 2001
Applicant:
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPINNING AND CRIMPING A MULTIFILAMENT YARN
Inventors:
Mario Maranca, Frank Backer, Hans-Rochus Gross