Abstract: An apron clearer attachment is illustrated having disengagable mounting means carried adjacent one end thereof for positioning the clearer attachment upon a pivotal mounting adjacent a sliver guide which introduces fibers to an apron assembly. The apron clearer attachment is weighted and carries a clearer pad for maintaining the apron free of extraneous fibers, dirt and the like, which may tend to adversely affect the yarn being manufactured.

Abstract: A fiber condenser is illustrated having a strand guiding and delivery opening for feeding fiber forwardly into a nip formed by a pair of superposed rolls wherein a flange is carried by the condenser and extends rearwardly therefrom for engagement by a bracket carried adjacent the rolls for limiting transverse movement of the condenser in either direction. The bracket may be carried by a transverse bar which also supports a cradle assembly for alignment. Normally, a tendency of the condenser to move laterally in relation to the rolls is limited or restrained by the presence of the fiber strand but when such becomes broken, there is a tendency for the condenser to become dislodged from the nip and fall to the floor of the mill.

Abstract: A textile drafting roll assembly is illustrated wherein a cot carrying sleeve has a bearing race intermediate internally enlarged end portions for accommodating circumferentially spaced double roller bearings, sealing means being carried within the enlarged end portions retaining the roller bearings and excluding dirt and lint. A bearing cage is provided for receiving the roller bearings through spaced peripheral openings.