This document describes the Ashford Spinning Wheel Maintenance Kit, designed to ensure the longevity and optimal performance of various Ashford spinning wheels.
Function Description
The kit provides essential replacement parts and tools for the routine maintenance of Ashford spinning wheels. Its primary function is to address wear and tear on critical components, ensuring smooth operation, precise tension control, and efficient yarn production. By replacing worn parts, users can restore their spinning wheel to its original performance, extending its lifespan and enhancing the spinning experience.
Important Technical Specifications
The kit includes a variety of components tailored to different Ashford spinning wheel models. Key items and their specifications or applications are:
- Spinning Wheel Oil: Essential for lubricating moving parts, reducing friction, and preventing wear. Regular oiling is crucial for the smooth and quiet operation of the wheel.
- Threading Hook and Tape: Used to thread the leader through the flyer orifice and onto the bobbin. The tape assists in guiding the yarn, while the hook facilitates the initial threading process, especially for smaller orifices.
- Tension Springs: Two springs are included, designed to provide precise brake band tension. This is particularly important for plying and maintaining consistent yarn twist. The document provides specific lengths for brake bands for various models:
- Traditional: 45cm
- Traditional DD (Double Drive): 37cm
- Traveller: 32cm
- Elizabeth: 22cm
- Joy: 23.5cm
- Kiwi: 34cm
- e-Spinner: 33cm
- Flyer Hooks: Replacement hooks for the flyer, which guide the yarn onto the bobbin. These can wear down or become damaged over time, affecting yarn delivery.
- Flexible Con Rod Joint: A replacement joint for the connecting rod, which links the treadle to the drive wheel. This flexible joint allows for smooth and efficient power transfer.
- Leather Con Rod Joint: An alternative or additional connecting rod joint, often used for its durability and traditional feel.
- Nylon Retaining Washer: Used to secure components, preventing them from coming loose during operation.
- Brake Band: A crucial component for single drive wheels, the brake band applies tension to the bobbin, controlling the take-up of yarn. The kit includes a replacement brake band, with specific lengths provided for different models as listed under "Tension Springs."
- Drive Band: The band that connects the drive wheel to the flyer pulley, transmitting power to spin the flyer and bobbin. The kit provides a replacement drive band, which can stretch or break over time.
The kit is compatible with a wide range of Ashford spinning wheel models, categorized by their drive systems:
- Single Drive: Traditional, Traveller
- Double Drive: Elizabeth, Traditional, Traveller, Kiwi
- Other Models: Joy Spinning Wheel, e-Spinner
The document includes visual diagrams illustrating the location of key components (e.g., drive band, brake band, con rod joint) on different wheel types, aiding in identification and replacement.
Usage Features
The kit is designed for user-friendly maintenance, allowing spinners to perform routine upkeep themselves. The inclusion of a threading hook and tape simplifies the often fiddly process of setting up the wheel for spinning. The provision of specific brake band lengths and the emphasis on two tension springs highlight the importance of precise tension control, which is critical for achieving desired yarn characteristics, especially during plying. The various components address common wear points, ensuring that the spinning wheel remains responsive and efficient.
Maintenance Features
The Ashford Spinning Wheel Maintenance Kit is, by its nature, a maintenance product. It facilitates preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring the "long life" of the spinning wheel.
- Preventative Maintenance: Regular oiling with the included spinning wheel oil prevents premature wear of moving parts. Replacing drive bands and brake bands before they break or become excessively worn can prevent interruptions during spinning.
- Corrective Maintenance: The kit provides solutions for common issues such as broken drive bands, worn flyer hooks, or stiff con rod joints. By having these parts readily available, spinners can quickly address problems and minimize downtime.
- Component Replacement: The diagrams clearly indicate where specific parts, such as the drive band (labeled '1' in several diagrams) and brake band (labeled '2' in several diagrams), are located on different wheel models. This visual guidance assists users in correctly identifying and replacing components. For example, the "Single Drive" diagram shows the drive band (1) around the wheel and flyer, and the brake band (2) around the bobbin. Similarly, the "Joy Spinning Wheel" diagram highlights the con rod joint (1) and the drive band (2). The "e-Spinner" diagram shows the drive band (1) and the brake band (2) in their respective positions.
- Tension Control: The inclusion of tension springs and specific brake band lengths underscores the importance of maintaining correct tension for optimal spinning and plying. The document explicitly states that "Two springs make it easier to ply and give precise brake band tension."
The kit is a comprehensive solution for keeping Ashford spinning wheels in top condition, ensuring a consistent and enjoyable spinning experience for years to come. The Ashford Guarantee provided on the second page assures customers of product quality and directs them to register their product online for validation.
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