Textile Oils (H3)
Textile oils are specialized lubricants and processing aids designed to protect machinery, enhance yarn/fabric quality, and ensure smooth production processes. They are broadly categorized by their application and chemical composition (mineral, synthetic, or bio-based).
Types: (H4)
- Knitting Oil (Needle Oil): Lubricating needles, sinkers, cams, and cylinders in automatic flat and circular knitting machines.
- Coning Oil (Spin Finish): Applied during the coning, winding, and texturizing of synthetic and natural yarns to ensure uniform unwinding and smooth downstream processing (weaving/knitting).
- Spindle Oil: Lubricating the high-speed bearings of spindles in spinning and twisting machinery.
- Loom/Weaving Oil: Lubricating the gears, chains, and complex mechanisms of weaving looms.
- Silicone Oils: Fabric finishing processes, yarn lubrication, dyeing/printing processes, and specialty textiles (sportswear, outdoor gear).
Key Features: (H4)
- Lubrication and Anti-Wear: The primary function is to reduce friction between moving machine parts and between fibers, minimizing wear and tear, and extending equipment life.
- Anti-Static Properties: Prevents the buildup of static electricity, which can cause fibers to cling and disrupt production.
- Thermal and Oxidation Stability: Resists breakdown at the high temperatures generated during continuous, high-speed operations, preventing the formation of harmful sludge or carbon deposits.
- Scourability/Washability: A critical feature, particularly for knitting and loom oils, ensuring any accidental stains on the fabric can be easily removed during the finishing process without leaving residue.
- Non-Staining and Colorless: Highly refined (often food-grade white oils are used) to minimize the risk of staining the textile materials.
- Environmental Compliance: A growing shift towards biodegradable, plant-based, and low-toxicity oils to meet sustainability goals and regulations.