Abstract: In the case of a machine frame for a ring spinning machine or a ring twisting machine, several vertical columns, which are situated opposite one another in pairs, are provided on each side of the machine distributed in the longitudinal direction of the machine. At the level of the spindle rails, the vertical columns are connected with one another by means of intermediate pieces extending transversely with respect to the longitudinal direction of the machine and, in the area of the upper ends, are connected with one another by means of transverse bridges. The intermediate pieces are used as the supporting elements for the spindle rails of both machine sides. The vertical columns are used as guiding elements for carriages of the ring rails as well as as guiding elements for carriages of yarn guides. With a self-guiding arrangement of the carriages, a lifting movement of the ring rails and of the yarn guides is ensured which is free of jerks and mutually independent.