Abstract: In a spinning or twisting machine in which the ring positioned about each spindle and bobbin is carried rotatably by the ring rail. A traveler is carried by each ring. A wheel is located next to each ring. An endless drive belt extends between each ring and wheel. Each wheel is shiftable so as to move the drive belt from a location spaced from the adjacent ring into contact with the ring to cause the ring to be driven rotatably about the spindle and bobbin.