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It is possible to make two kinds of splice, which we refer to as “ends-opposed” and “ends-together”.
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Ends opposed splicing is the form of joint which was used when splicing technology was first developed. the splices look good, but need a fairly complex splicer, and have a fairly complicated string-up, so that they are not quick to make. |
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Ends together splicing is a much simpler technique. Both yarns are placed, side-by-side, in a single motion into the splicer. The process is very quick, and simple, but the splices have a poor appearance and are not suited to critical applications. For non-critical end-uses, however, the speed and convenience of the method offers many advantages. |
So: Ends opposed splices look good, and are suited to applications which demand high standards of appearance and strength. Ends together splices look less good, and suit only non-critical applications. However, the splicers themselves are less expensive, and less complex.
GTW makes splicers for both forms of joint, and the user, when making a purchasing decision should first decide on the requirements of his application. Then, attention can be concentrated on only those splicer models which meet the technical criteria.
| Splicer models currently made include: | |
| 101 Series | Ends together |
| 102 Series | Ends together |
| 103 Series | Ends together |
| 104 Series | Ends together |
| 105 Series | Ends together |
| 110 Series | Ends opposed |
| 111 Series |
Ends opposed |
| 113 Series |
Ends opposed |