Gill Box
The GN4 Gill Box is a high-precision pin drafting machine used in the worsted and long-staple spinning process. It is manufactured by NSC Schlumberger and is commonly installed between carding/combing and drawing stages.
The GN5 Gill Box is an advanced pin drafting (gill) machine used in the worsted and long-staple spinning system. It is manufactured by NSC Schlumberger and is commonly installed after carding or combing to improve sliver quality before spinning.
It is suitable for:
- Wool
- Acrylic
- Polyester (long staple)
- Blended fibres
| Parameter | Approx. Value |
|---|---|
| Machine Type | Screw / Pin Gill Box |
| Fibre Type | Wool, Acrylic, Long Staple |
| Draft Range | 4 – 16 (approx.) |
| Delivery Speed | Up to 250–350 m/min |
| Number of Doublings | 6 – 12 (depends on creel) |
| Sliver Weight | Adjustable |
| Control System | Mechanical / Electronic |
| Drive | Individual motor drive |
| Delivery | Single or double can |
The GN6 Gill Box is a textile sliver drafting machine used in the preparation stages of spinning (especially worsted, wool, or long-staple yarn production). It comes from NSC Schlumberger, and is a development in the GN-series of gill boxes (like GN4 and GN5). It is typically installed after carding/combing to further homogenise and draft sliver before drawing/roving.
- Machine Type: Gill Box (pin drafting / sliver drafting machine).
- Manufacturer: NSC Schlumberger.
- Model: GN6.
- Era / Year: Commonly from mid-1980s to early 1990s (e.g., 1986).
- Power: Standard industrial supply – e.g., 380 V, 50 Hz, 3-phase.