The equilibrium of the convergence point in two-strand yarn plying (Q1282628)

The theory of the bending and twisting of thin rods of uniform circular cross-section is used to find the relationships between the ply-helix angle, the strand convergence angle, and the applied tensions and torques required to hold the plied strands in equilibrium. The solution of this problem is of importance to the textile yarn manufacturing industry where singles yarns, made from long staple fibres, such as wool, are plied together in order to bind the surface fibres more effectively into the plied yarn structure.