Plastic Textile Carriers

Benefits of Plastic Textile Carriers

With more than 45 years of experience, Sonoco Plastics is a reliable supplier and partner to the textile industry.

We offer a broad range of plastic textile carriers in accordance with DIN ISO 368 and machine manufacturer specifications. All carriers are produced from high-quality plastics with tight tolerances and are engineered to meet the requirements of high-speed winding processes. These solutions are supported through precision-focused contract manufacturing, ensuring consistent quality and repeatable performance.

Quality and Certifications

Sonoco Plastics BV in the Netherlands operates in accordance with recognised international standards, supporting controlled production and dependable supply.

  • ISO 9001 – Quality management
  • ISO 14001 – Environmental management
  • ISO 13485 – Medical device quality management
  • FDA-registered manufacturing site, cGMP compliant

Options for Plastic Textile Carriers

Ring Spinning Tubes According to DIN ISO 368

Our ring spinning tubes were developed in cooperation with machine manufacturers in line with their specifications and application requirements. The surface is designed for various types of yarn production (i.e. flat spiral, parallel grooves, micro grooves, Z-S, eroded, “orange skin”) with different levels of roughness, combinations of surface finishes and hole perforation for specialised yarns.

Recommended taper: 1:38 (form A) and 1:64 (form A and B). Available in lengths from 180 mm to 300 mm.


Rieter/Sonoco-License Ring Tube

This joint development between Rieter and Sonoco meets increasing industry demands for quality, higher speeds and improved efficiency. Rieter/Sonoco-Licence tubes are produced in compliance with Rieter specifications and DIN ISO 368. 

Rieter/Sonoco-Licence Tubes are produced from a special plastic compound which effects a long-term performance for high spindle revolution up to 25000 min-1 and a high accuracy regarding dimension. The special plastic compound ensures a very high productivity and efficiency due to a low load and high rewards on cost effective doffing process.


Roving Bobbins

Sonoco’s roving bobbins were developed in cooperation with machine manufacturers according to their specifications and operational requirements. 

They are suitable for cotton and worsted roving frames, including CSM/Großenhain, Marzoli/Rieter, Toyoda and Zinser.


Dye Tubes

Our one-way and multi-way dye tubes are available in various formats and dimensions and are suitable for automatic winding machines.

Cylindrical tubes are suitable for OE machines and provide precise concentricity. Cylindrical tubes are also available in a socket-type version (without intermediate plates).

Several surface types are available:

  • Round, double or grid-shaped hole perforation
  • Parallel grooves
  • Micro grooves
  • Knurled
  • Matte finish

Partly available with tailing guide, thumb slot and thread notch.


Dye Springs

Three different technologies are available:

  • Standard – stackable, one-way
  • Bikopress – stackable, multi-way
  • Eco-Top® – stackable, one-way, patented

The design and technology support equal pressure on the tube and yarn package, enabling uniform dye results. Compressible up to 32%, depending on yarn type and production process. Suitable for wool, cotton, viscose, man-made fibres and blends.

Can be used on all OE, winding and twisting machines, and with tubular dye spindles with a 51–52 mm diameter. No intermediate plates are necessary.


Eco-Top® One-Way Dye Spring

Eco-Top® is available as a compressible (up to 32%) or non-compressible dye tube. Dimensions include 170 mm (6 inches) and 290 mm (10 inches), with fleece available for man-made fibre dyeing.

Our patented Eco-Top® stacking collar enables outstanding processing performance in specific procedures.

Benefits include:

  • Protected yarn reserve during dyeing
  • Optimised off-winding performance at weaving looms and knitting machines due to nearly 100% transfer from empty to full dye package
  • Reduced yarn waste
  • Reduced column height, enabling approximately 11% increased transport and dye capacity
  • Yarn packages can touch without excessive pressure


Winding Tubes

Suitable for all automatic winders and open-end machines.

One-way and multi-way tubes available. 

Precise concentricity. With and without rolled-in nose.


Separator Blades

Separator blades for ring spinning machines and twisting frames help prevent thread damage and machine faults. 

Different blade types, sizes, mounting options and dimensions are available.


Bottle Bobbins for the Glass Fibre Industry

Winding, twisting and steaming tubes for glass fibre yarns.

Available in various dimensions and surface finishes.

Manufactured in accordance with international standards.


 

Questions?

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