Abstract: The ring spinning method drafts a sliver in a multi-stage drafting system where the sliver acquires a total draft in a range of from 60 to 150-fold. Following outlet from the last nip of the drafting system, the drafted sliver is conveyed without drafting over a guide path in which the fiber band is condensed to form a compact fiber strand of not more than 2.5 millimeters width and preferably less than 1 millimeter in width. At the end of the guide path, the fiber strand passes through a twist inhibiting nip between two rollers and is then passed by twist distribution to a ring spinning device. The yarn produced possesses a quality with respect to hairiness and neps.

Abstract: A web crushing arrangement for a card web comprises cooperating working rolls (6,7) which are supported by a pressure-loadable support member (23), elastic pressure transmitting means (26,29) being provided between the working roll (7) and the support member (23). By supplying compressed air between the surface of the working roll (7) and the pressing surface (27), of the pressing slat (26) facing and shaped to be complementary to it, an air film is generated between the complementary surfaces.