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winder [′wīn·dər]
(building construction) A step, generally wedge-shaped, with a tread that is wider at one end than the other; often used in spiral staircases. winder, wheel step A step, more or less wedge-shaped, with its tread wider at one end than the other, as in a spiral stair. Winder (in the textile industry), a machine for rewinding yarn and thread. A distinction is made between warp and weft winders. The warp winders are divided into parallel and cross-winding machines, in terms of the type of yarn packing produced. With parallel winding, the thread is wound on a double-headed bobbin along a spiral with a slight angle; with cross winding, a flangeless packing bobbin is used with a large spiral. Cross-winding machines are the most common, since they are more productive and form a package that is convenient for subsequent rewinding and dyeing processes. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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