Abstract: Method and apparatus for removing yarn or film which is wrapped around a tube and forms a yarn package or film roll are provided. The method comprises, in sequence, the steps of applying a sufficient amount of pressure to the yarn package or film roll to cause the tube to pleat substantially along its length; releasing the pressure; and withdrawing the pleated tube from the package or roll. The apparatus comprises means for applying a sufficient amount of pressure to the yarn package or film roll to cause the tube to pleat substantially along its length; and means for releasing the pressure.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning spools having a support means and a first and second chuck rotatably mounted on the support means. The first and second chucks having coinciding axes of rotation with first chuck facing the second chuck. There is at least one cleaning arm having a supported end and a free end. The cleaning arm is supported at a location so that the free end of the cleaning arm is offset from the axis of rotation of the chucks. There is a means to rotate at least one of the chucks and a means to move the free end of the cleaning arm parallel to the axis of rotation of the chucks.