Technical Data Sheets
Reviewed against the technical data sheet supplied by Vindex Industries. Compare spindle dimensions, bolster options, mechanical speeds, weights and application guidance, then confirm the final configuration against your machine make and model.
Spindle selection data
Use the quick links to compare ring spinning, doubling and twisting, heavy-duty applications, machine selection and bolster compatibility.
Ring Spinning Spindle Specifications
VINDEX technical dataThis data sheet lists the ring spinning spindle types supplied by Vindex Industries, with the figures needed to match a spindle to your frame. Read it together with the Ring Spinning Machine Spindles page and the product pages: Aluminum Plug Type Spindle for Manual Doffing, Aluminum Plug Type Spindle for Auto Doffing, and Rabbeth (Bare Blade) Type Spindle. To confirm the right spindle for your machine, contact us with your machine make and model.
| Type of Spindle | Wharves dia. (mm) | LIFT size (mm) | Insert / bolster make | Insert / bolster | Speed-RPM (Mechanical) | Weight in kgs (S.U.P) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum plug type spindle for manual doffing | 18.5 to 22.5 | 165 to 250 | Vindex / Texpart | HF 1 | Up to 22,000 | 0.235 and above |
| Aluminum plug type spindle for manual doffing | 18.5 to 22.5 | 165 to 250 | Vindex / Texpart | HF 21 | Up to 20,000 | 0.235 and above |
| Aluminum plug type spindle for manual doffing | 18.5 to 22.5 | 165 to 250 | Texpart | CS 1 / CS 1 12 | Up to 22,000 | 0.235 and above |
| Aluminum plug type spindle for manual doffing | 18.5 to 22.5 | 165 to 250 | Texpart | CS 1 S / CS 1 S 12 | Up to 30,000 | 0.235 and above |
| Aluminum plug type spindle for auto doffing | 18.5 to 22.5 | 165 to 250 | Vindex / Texpart | HF 1 | Up to 22,000 | 0.235 and above |
| Aluminum plug type spindle for auto doffing | 18.5 to 22.5 | 165 to 250 | Vindex / Texpart | HF 21 | Up to 20,000 | 0.235 and above |
| Aluminum plug type spindle for auto doffing | 18.5 to 22.5 | 165 to 250 | Texpart | CS 1 / CS 1 12 | Up to 22,000 | 0.235 and above |
| Aluminum plug type spindle for auto doffing | 18.5 to 22.5 | 165 to 250 | Texpart | CS 1 S / CS 1 S 12 | Up to 30,000 | 0.235 and above |
| Aluminum plug type spindle for manual doffing | 18.5 to 22.5 | 165 to 204 | Vindex / Texpart | HF 1 | Up to 22,000 | 0.200 and above |
| Aluminum plug type spindle for manual doffing | 18.5 to 22.5 | 165 to 204 | Vindex / Texpart | HF 21 | Up to 20,000 | 0.200 and above |
| Aluminum plug type spindle for manual doffing | 18.5 to 22.5 | 165 to 204 | Texpart | CS 1 / CS 1 12 | Up to 22,000 | 0.200 and above |
| Aluminum plug type spindle for manual doffing | 18.5 to 22.5 | 165 to 204 | Texpart | CS 1 S / CS 1 S 12 | Up to 30,000 | 0.200 and above |
Source: technical data sheet supplied by Vindex Industries. Final blade, wharve, lift, insert and machine compatibility remain to be confirmed before ordering.
Ring Doubling / Twisting Spindle Specifications
VINDEX technical dataThis data sheet lists the ring doubling and twisting spindle types supplied by Vindex Industries, with the figures needed to match a spindle to your frame. Read it together with the Ring Doubling & Twisting Spindles page and the product pages: Aluminum Plug Type Textile Spindle, Straight Built Bare Blade Spindle, Heavy Duty Spindle for Ring Doublers, and Extra Heavy Duty Spindle for Ring Doublers. To confirm the right spindle for your machine, contact us with your machine make and model.
| Type of Spindle | Wharves dia. (mm) | LIFT size (mm) | Insert / bolster make | Insert / bolster | Speed-RPM (Mechanical) | Weight in kgs (S.U.P) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum plug type | 20.2 to 25.4 | 204 to 250 | Vindex | HF 21 | 8,000 to 12,000 | 0.300 and above |
| Straight built (bare blade) type | 25.4 and above | 250 and above | Vindex | HZ 3C | 4,000 to 7,000 | 0.400 and above |
| Ring doublers | 25.4 mm and above | 204 to 420 | Vindex / Texpart | HZ 3C / HZ 44 | 3,000 to 12,000 | 0.525 and above |
| Heavy ring doublers | Up to 100 mm | Up to 480 | Vindex | HZ-55, HZ-68, HZ-77, 20 mm NB, 24 mm NB, 28 mm NB | 3,000 to 7,000 | 0.525 and above |
| Heavy ring doublers | Up to 100 mm | Up to 480 | Texpart | HZ 55, HZ 68, HZ 77 | Up to 10,000 | 0.525 and above |
Source: technical data sheet supplied by Vindex Industries. Final construction, lift, bolster and machine compatibility remain to be confirmed before ordering.
Woollen / Worsted / Jute Spindle Specifications
VINDEX technical dataThis data sheet lists the woollen, worsted and jute ring spinning spindle types supplied by Vindex Industries, with the figures needed to match a spindle to your frame. Read it together with the Woolen, Worsted & Jute Ring Spinning Spindles page and the Heavy Duty Aluminum Plug Type Spindle product page. To confirm the right spindle for your machine, contact us with your machine make and model.
| Type of Spindle | Wharves dia. (mm) | LIFT size (mm) | Insert / bolster make | Insert / bolster | Speed-RPM (Mechanical) | Weight in kgs (S.U.P) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy duty alu. plug type spindle | 32 and above | Up to 600 | Vindex | HZ-44, HZ-68, HZ-77, 18 mm neck bearing | 3,000 to 7,000 | 1.25 and above |
| Heavy duty alu. plug type spindle | 32 and above | Up to 600 | Texpart | HZ-44, HZ-68, HZ-77 | Up to 10,000 | 1.25 and above |
Source: technical data sheet supplied by Vindex Industries. Final spindle and machine compatibility remain to be confirmed before ordering.
Choose the Right Spindle for Your Frame
Selection guideStart with your machine family and ring diameter, then check the fibre or process and the insert (bolster) your frame uses. This table matches each Vindex spindle type to the ring diameters and processes stated on its product page.
| Machine family | Ring diameter | Spindle type | Wharve dia. | Inserts, speed and lift | Typical process |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ring spinning | 38, 40, 42, 45, 48 mm | Aluminum plug type, manual doffing | 18.5 to 22 mm | HF-1, HF-21, HF-100, CS1, CS21 inserts; recommended for tubes of 165 to 250 mm | Cotton, man-made fibers, wool and blends |
| Ring spinning | 38, 40, 42, 45, 48 mm | Aluminum plug type, auto doffing | 18.5 to 22 mm | HF-1, HF-21, CS1, CS21 inserts | Cotton, man-made fibers, wool and blends |
| Ring spinning | 38, 40, 42, 45, 48 mm | Rabbeth (bare blade) | 18.5 to 22 mm | HF-1, HF-21, CS1, CS21 inserts; up to 22,000 rpm | Cotton, man-made fibers, wool and blends |
| Ring doubling / twisting | 2 inch | Aluminum plug type | 22.2 to 30 mm | HF-1, HF-21, HF-100, HZ-2C, HZ-3C inserts | Yarn, cotton and jute |
| Ring doubling / twisting | 2.5 and 3 inch | Straight built (bare blade) | 25.4 mm and above | HZ-2C, HZ-3C inserts; lift up to 250 mm; up to 10,000 rpm | Yarn, cotton and jute |
| Ring doubling / twisting | 3.5 and 4 inch | Heavy duty | 24.5 mm and above | HZ-3C, HZ-44 inserts; lift 204 to 420 mm; up to 8,000 rpm | Cotton, fiber glass, nylon fish net twine, jute, asbestos |
| Ring doubling / twisting | See product page | Extra heavy duty | Up to 100 mm | HZ-55, HZ-66, HZ-68, HZ-77; 20, 24 and 28 mm neck bearing | Jute, tire cord yarn, nylon rope and twine, fishnet, polyester, draw twisting, HDPE |
| Woolen, worsted and jute ring spinning | 3 to 6.5 inch | Heavy duty aluminum plug type | Up to 100 mm | HZ-55, HZ-66, HZ-68, HZ-77; 20, 24 and 28 mm neck bearing | Woolen, jute, nylon and tire cord |
Source: technical data sheet supplied by Vindex Industries. Open item: the ring diameter for the extra-heavy-duty ring doubling / twisting configuration must be checked on the relevant product page and confirmed for the machine.
Spindle Inserts (Bolsters) Reference
Application guideThe insert, also called the bolster, is the bearing housing a spindle fits into. Vindex supplies spindles for the insert types below.
| Insert / bolster | Machine family | Vindex spindles that list it |
|---|---|---|
| HF-1 | Ring spinning, ring doubling | Manual doffing, auto doffing, Rabbeth, aluminum plug type (doubling) |
| HF-21 | Ring spinning, ring doubling | Manual doffing, auto doffing, Rabbeth, aluminum plug type (doubling) |
| HF-100 | Ring spinning, ring doubling | Manual doffing, aluminum plug type (doubling) |
| CS1, CS21 | Ring spinning | Manual doffing, auto doffing, Rabbeth |
| HZ-2C | Ring doubling / twisting | Aluminum plug type, straight built |
| HZ-3C | Ring doubling / twisting | Aluminum plug type, straight built, heavy duty |
| HZ-33 | Ring doubling / twisting | Ring doubling and twisting spindles |
| HZ-44 | Ring doubling, woolen / worsted / jute | Heavy duty ring doubler, woolen, worsted and jute spindles |
| HZ-55, HZ-66, HZ-68, HZ-77 | Ring doubling, woolen / worsted / jute | Extra heavy duty ring doubler, heavy duty aluminum plug type |
| 20 mm, 24 mm, 28 mm neck bearing | Ring doubling, woolen / worsted / jute | Extra heavy duty ring doubler, heavy duty aluminum plug type |
Source: technical data sheet supplied by Vindex Industries. Confirm the applicable insert or bolster for the exact machine position before ordering.