EP0581145A2 - Process and apparatus for the production of fibres, which give off gases and/or vapours during their spinning - Google Patents

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EP0581145A2
EP0581145A2 EP93111453A EP93111453A EP0581145A2 EP 0581145 A2 EP0581145 A2 EP 0581145A2 EP 93111453 A EP93111453 A EP 93111453A EP 93111453 A EP93111453 A EP 93111453A EP 0581145 A2 EP0581145 A2 EP 0581145A2
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    • D01—NATURAL OR MAN-MADE THREADS OR FIBRES; SPINNING
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  • the present invention relates to a new process for the production of fibers which emit disruptive gases and / or vapors during spinning, in particular fibers based on polyarylene sulfides, and a device adapted therefor.
  • thermoplastic polymers in which encapsulated spinning chimneys are used, are known per se.
  • EP-A-143,173 describes a melt spinning process of thermoplastic polymers, in which the polymer is extruded into a pressurized spinning shaft and is cooled within this shaft. Furthermore, an adapted device for carrying out the method is described, which has a specially designed outlet opening for the solidified filaments drawn off at high speed and with which a good sealing of the spinning shaft can be achieved. The device and the method are primarily aimed at producing a highly oriented multifilament yarn.
  • EP-A-205,694 describes a melt spinning process of thermoplastic polymers, in which the polymer is extruded into a spinning shaft which is under a vacuum of less than 0.7 atm and is cooled within this shaft.
  • the device for carrying out this method essentially relates to the device known from EP-A-143,173, on the outlet side of which is the one in the spinning shaft Gas is connected to a vacuum pump.
  • monomers and oligomers evaporating from the spun filaments are removed from the spinning shaft by the gas flow, so that problems with residues deposited in the spinning shaft can be avoided.
  • the device and the method are also aimed at producing a highly oriented multifilament yarn.
  • Interfering gases and / or vapors are often released during melt spinning of polymers.
  • strongly smelling and possibly even harmful gases or vapors are released. This problem is particularly pronounced when multifilaments are spun since they release large amounts of such harmful gases due to the high surface area of the molten capillaries.
  • the object of the present invention is to keep disturbing gases which occur during the spinning of polymers from the environment and to eliminate them.
  • This object is achieved by spinning such polymers in a closed spinning shaft, blowing on the filaments formed and by subsequent special cleaning of the blowing air discharged from the shaft.
  • fibers made of polymers which give off disruptive gases and / or vapors during spinning is understood to mean those fibers in which gases and / or vapors are released during melt spinning in the spinning shaft, the escape of these into the ambient air is not desired.
  • gases and / or vapors include, for example, the so-called “spinning smoke” and in particular gaseous and / or vaporous constituents which contain sulfur-containing or halogen-containing, in particular chlorine-containing, or sulfur and halogen-containing components.
  • the polymers which give off the latter gaseous and / or vaporous constituents include sulfur-containing polymers, such as polyarylene sulfides or polymers which have been provided with halogen- and / or sulfur-containing additives before or during spinning.
  • the process according to the invention is preferably used in the spinning of polyarylene sulfides or in the spinning of mixtures comprising polyarylene sulfides and other thermoplastic polymers.
  • All filament-forming polymers which mainly have the recurring structural unit of the formula I can be used as polyarylene sulfides for use in the process according to the invention -Ar-S- (I), wherein Ar represents a divalent mono- or polynuclear aromatic radical, the free valences of which are in the p-position or in the m-position or in a parallel or angled position to one another which is comparable to these positions.
  • the polymers can also be partial networked structures act as long as they can be spun under the spinning conditions defined above.
  • thermoplastics which can be used in a mixture with polyarylene sulfides are polyesters, such as polyethylene terephthalate; Poly- ⁇ -olefins, such as polyethylene or polypropylene; partially or perfluorinated polymers, such as polytetrafluoroethylene; or polyether ketone matched to the melting characteristics of the polyarylene sulfide.
  • the polyarylene sulfides used are preferably polyphenylene sulfides, in particular polymers in which Ar represents a p-phenylene radical.
  • Preferred polyphenylene sulfides have a melt viscosity, measured at a shear rate of 1000 sec ⁇ 1 ( ⁇ 1000), of 60 to 150 Pa * s at 320 ° C and a melt viscosity, measured at a shear rate of 3000 sec ⁇ 1 ( ⁇ 3000), of more than 50 Pa * s, the difference between ⁇ 1000 and ⁇ 3000 being more than 20 Pa * s.
  • the polyarylene sulfide is usually subjected to a drying process before spinning.
  • the polymer is generally dried in a finely divided form, such as powder or granule form, and in particular in the form of chips, preferably under vacuum. Usual drying times are between six and ten hours.
  • the drying temperature is usually 120 to 160 ° C, preferably 120 to 140 ° C.
  • the drying can also be carried out under inert gas.
  • a polyarylene sulfide is particularly preferably used, the water content of which is at most 0.01%, measured by the Karl Fischer method. Particularly stable spinning conditions can be set using this raw material.
  • thread-forming polymers are melt-spun, the molten polymer being spun through an extruder and a spinning pump through a spinneret into a closed spinning shaft.
  • the minimum delivery rate of polymer through the spinneret is preferably 0.5 g / (min * hole). Particularly preferred delivery rates are in the range of 0.7 to 1.3 g / (min * hole).
  • the temperatures in the spinneret are usually 280 to 320 ° C., preferably 295 to 315 ° C.
  • Typical number of holes in a spinneret are in the range from 50 to 500, in particular from 100 to 500.
  • the shape of the nozzle holes can also be chosen as desired, for example triangular or rectangular, multilobal, oval or in particular round.
  • Typical diameters of the nozzle holes are in the range from 0.25 to 0.65 mm.
  • the nozzle holes are preferably arranged in an annular nozzle in the form of concentric circles.
  • the spinning takes place in a closed spinning shaft in a gas, in particular in air, or also in an inert gas, such as nitrogen.
  • closed spinning shaft is to be understood in the context of this invention as a spinning shaft in which the supply and discharge of the blowing gas are mainly, for example, more than 90%, via the supply and the Discharge lines for the blowing gas takes place, and in which only a small part of the blowing gas leaves the spinning shaft through the outlet opening for the filaments formed.
  • This outlet opening must therefore be designed in such a way that, in addition to the high passage speed of the filaments formed, it also allows a good seal against an escape of the contaminated blowing air inside the spinning shaft.
  • the freshly spun thread can be guided outside through a labyrinth seal or through perforated end plates, under or between which an additional auxiliary suction system sucks off the entrained blowing gas.
  • the spinning shaft can be operated with negative pressure, external pressure or positive pressure.
  • a slight negative pressure is maintained in the spinning shaft, preferably a negative pressure between 20 and 150 Pa, against the environment. In the event of leaks or pressure fluctuations, this variant prevents the contaminated blowing air from escaping immediately into the environment.
  • the filaments produced are subjected to forced cooling in the spinning shaft by blowing with a gas.
  • a gas All the usual methods of blowing can be used.
  • the central blowing is particularly suitable. Of these, blowing from the inside out is particularly preferred. Inert gas such as nitrogen can be used as the gas. Air is preferred.
  • the spinning take-off speed of the filaments when leaving the spinning shaft can be more than 500 m / min, preferably between 800 and 5000 m / min, and in particular 1000 to 2000 m / min.
  • a customary drawing preparation is expediently applied to the filaments when they leave the spinning shaft. This can be done shortly before, during or shortly after leaving the spinning shaft.
  • the preparation can also be applied to other parts of the production plant.
  • the preparation can be applied by all known means, for example by spraying on or by applying a preparation roller.
  • blowing gas loaded with sulfur-containing gases and / or vapors is fed from the spinning shaft to a gas cleaning system via one or more discharge lines. It has been shown that the used blowing air must be cleaned by contact with an adsorbent for said disruptive gases and / or vapors.
  • Suitable adsorbents are silica gel or, in particular, activated carbon.
  • the adsorbents are preferably used in barrel-shaped vessels with supply and discharge lines and preferably the required fan.
  • Such gas cleaning systems are commercially available in modular construction.
  • the spun filaments After leaving the spinning shaft and, if necessary, preparing, the spun filaments are aftertreated in a manner known per se. For this purpose, they are subjected, for example, to a finishing, a stretching, which can optionally also be multi-stage and, if necessary, to a fixation.
  • the aftertreatment can be carried out continuously immediately after being removed from the spinning machine or after the freshly spun filaments have been temporarily stored.
  • the filaments obtained are either wound up or cut into staple fibers in a manner known per se.
  • the invention also relates to a specially designed device according to claim 14 for carrying out the method according to the invention.
  • Preferred embodiments of the device according to the invention are defined in claims 15 to 18.
  • FIG. 1 An example of a device according to the invention is shown in FIG.
  • the thermoplastic polymer to be spun is melted via an extruder (1) and transported to a spinning pump (2).
  • the extruder is fed with polymer chips, for example.
  • the spinning pump (2) feeds the spin pack (3), which contains filters (4) and spinnerets (5).
  • the spinnerets (5) open directly into a closed spinning shaft (6) which has at least one feed line (7) and one discharge line (8) for the blowing gas.
  • 1 shows two discharge lines (8) for the blowing gas at the upper and lower ends of the spinning shaft.
  • an auxiliary suction line (12) for the blowing gas is provided in this figure 1, which is attached to the lower end of the spinning shaft next to the outlet opening for the filaments.
  • all discharge lines for the blowing gas are equipped with a gas cleaning system (9). However, it is entirely possible to have all discharge lines lead to a gas cleaning system.
  • the cleaned blowing air is drawn off from the gas cleaning system by pumps (18
  • blowing device (11) is shown in FIG. 1, from which the blowing gas (10) flows radially from the inside out through the filaments formed.
  • blowing devices can be formed from pipes, the jacket of which has bores or other openings, such as slots or sieves, or which preferably consists of sintered metal.
  • the central blowing from the inside to the outside is particularly advantageous, since this embodiment enables the filaments to run particularly stable.
  • the filaments (14) are prepared by means of application rollers (15), passed over a deflection godet (16) and wound onto a spool (17). The spun filaments can then be sent for further processing.
  • the blowing gas is expediently blown into the closed spinning shaft (6) by a fan through the feed line (7).
  • At least one of the discharge lines (8) is equipped with a second fan, for example the suction line at the lower end of the spinning shaft in FIG. 1.
  • the pressure inside the spinning shaft can be regulated via the different output of the fans in the feed and discharge line .
  • the spinning shaft To operate the spinning system, the spinning shaft must be opened while the system is operating.
  • the spinning shaft preferably has a device below the spinneret which allows the spinning shaft to be opened when the system is in operation.
  • a second powerful suction is installed in the area of the shaft opening under the nozzle, preferably on both sides below the nozzle, which is switched on when the shaft doors are opened and the emission of contaminated blowing gas into the room prevented in front of the shaft with the door open.

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A process is described for producing fibres from polymers which give off troublesome gases and/or vapours during spinning, comprising the steps of: a) extruding the molten polymer through a spinneret (dies) into a closed spinning shaft (chimney, cell), b) quenching the resulting filaments in the spinning shaft with a gas, c) withdrawing the resulting filaments from the spinning shaft, d) conducting the quench gas away from the spinning shaft and introducing it into a gas purification system and e) purifying the used quench gas by contact with an adsorbent for said troublesome gases and/or vapours. It is possible by the present invention to keep hazardous gases occurring during the spinning of polymers away from the surroundings and to dispose of them. Suitable polymers are in particular polyphenylene sulphides. The invention further relates to an adapted apparatus for carrying out the process according to the invention. The apparatus comprises an extruder (1), a spinning pump (2) and a spin pack (3) which contains a filter (4) and spinnerets (5). The spinnerets (5) open out directly into a closed spinning shaft (6) which is provided with at least one feedline (7) and one discharge line (8) for the quench gas. In the representation of Figure 1, two discharge lines (8) for the quench gas are depicted at the top and bottom end of the spinning shaft. In addition, in this Figure 1, an auxiliary extraction line (12) is furnished for the quench gas which is mounted at the bottom end of the spinning shaft next to the outlet orifice for the filaments. In the representation of Figure 1, all discharge lines for the quench gas are equipped with a gas purification system (9). <IMAGE>

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein neues Verfahren zur Herstellung von Fasern, die während des Verspinnens störende Gase und/oder Dämpfe abgeben, insbesondere Fasern auf der Basis von Polyarylensulfiden, sowie eine dafür angepaßte Vorrichtung.The present invention relates to a new process for the production of fibers which emit disruptive gases and / or vapors during spinning, in particular fibers based on polyarylene sulfides, and a device adapted therefor.

Schmelzspinnverfahren von thermoplastischen Polymeren, bei denen gekapselte Spinnschächte verwendet werden, sind an sich bekannt.Melt spinning processes of thermoplastic polymers, in which encapsulated spinning chimneys are used, are known per se.

So wird in der EP-A-143,173 ein Schmelzspinnverfahren von thermoplastischen Polymeren beschrieben, bei dem das Polymere in einen unter Überdruck stehenden Spinnschacht extrudiert wird und innerhalb dieses Schachtes abgekühlt wird. Ferner wird eine angepaßte Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens beschrieben, die eine besonders ausgestaltete Austrittsöffnung für die verfestigten, mit hoher Geschwindigkeit abgezogene Filamente aufweist und mit der eine gute Abdichtung des Spinnschachtes erreicht werden kann. Die Vorrichtung und das Verfahren zielen vor allem auf die Herstellung eines hoch orientierten Multifilamentgarnes ab.For example, EP-A-143,173 describes a melt spinning process of thermoplastic polymers, in which the polymer is extruded into a pressurized spinning shaft and is cooled within this shaft. Furthermore, an adapted device for carrying out the method is described, which has a specially designed outlet opening for the solidified filaments drawn off at high speed and with which a good sealing of the spinning shaft can be achieved. The device and the method are primarily aimed at producing a highly oriented multifilament yarn.

In der EP-A-205,694 wird ein Schmelzspinnverfahren von thermoplastischen Polymeren beschrieben, bei dem das Polymere in einen unter Unterdruck von weniger als 0,7 atm stehenden Spinnschacht extrudiert wird und innerhalb dieses Schachtes abgekühlt wird. Die Vorrichtung zur Durchführung dieses Verfahrens betrifft im wesentlichen die aus der EP-A-143,173 bekannte Vorrichtung, an deren Austrittsseite für das sich im Spinnschacht befindliche Gas eine Vakuumpumpe angeschlossen ist. In der Beschreibung ist erwähnt, daß von den ersponnenen Fäden abdampfende Monomere und Oligomere durch die Gasführung aus dem Spinnschacht entfernt werden, so daß Probleme mit sich im Spinnschacht ablagernden Rückständen vermieden werden können. Die Vorrichtung und das Verfahren zielen ebenfalls auf die Herstellung eines hoch orientierten Multifilamentgarnes ab.EP-A-205,694 describes a melt spinning process of thermoplastic polymers, in which the polymer is extruded into a spinning shaft which is under a vacuum of less than 0.7 atm and is cooled within this shaft. The device for carrying out this method essentially relates to the device known from EP-A-143,173, on the outlet side of which is the one in the spinning shaft Gas is connected to a vacuum pump. In the description it is mentioned that monomers and oligomers evaporating from the spun filaments are removed from the spinning shaft by the gas flow, so that problems with residues deposited in the spinning shaft can be avoided. The device and the method are also aimed at producing a highly oriented multifilament yarn.

Beim Schmelzspinnen von Polymeren werden häufig störende Gase und/oder Dämpfe frei. Insbesondere beim Verspinnen von Polymeren enthaltend schwefelhaltige Bestandteile werden stark riechende und eventuell sogar gesundheitsschädliche Gase oder Dämpfe freigesetzt. Dieses Problem tritt besonders ausgeprägt beim Verspinnen von Multifilamenten auf, da diese infolge der hohen Oberfläche der schmelzflüssigen Kapillaren große Mengen solcher schädlichen Gase freisetzen.Interfering gases and / or vapors are often released during melt spinning of polymers. In particular when spinning polymers containing sulfur-containing constituents, strongly smelling and possibly even harmful gases or vapors are released. This problem is particularly pronounced when multifilaments are spun since they release large amounts of such harmful gases due to the high surface area of the molten capillaries.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, beim Verspinnen von Polymeren auftretende störende Gase von der Umgebung fernzuhalten und zu beseitigen.The object of the present invention is to keep disturbing gases which occur during the spinning of polymers from the environment and to eliminate them.

Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe durch das Verspinnen solcher Polymerer in einen geschlossenen Spinnschacht, Anblasen der gebildeten Filamente und durch die nachfolgende spezielle Reinigung der aus dem Schacht abgeführten Anblasluft.This object is achieved by spinning such polymers in a closed spinning shaft, blowing on the filaments formed and by subsequent special cleaning of the blowing air discharged from the shaft.

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung von Fasern aus Polymeren, die während des Verspinnens störende Gase und/oder Dämpfe abgeben umfassend die Schritte:

  • a) Extrudieren des geschmolzenen Polymeren durch eine Spinndüse in einen geschlossenen Spinnschacht,
  • b) Anblasen der erhaltenen Filamente im Spinnschacht mit einem Gas,
  • c) Abziehen der gebildeten Filamente aus dem Spinnschacht,
  • d) Ableitung des Anblasgases aus dem Spinnschacht und Einleiten in ein Gasreinigungssystem, und
  • e) Reinigung des verbrauchten Anblasgases durch Kontakt mit einem Adsorptionsmittel für besagte störende Gase und/oder Dämpfe.
The present invention relates to a process for producing fibers from polymers which give off disruptive gases and / or vapors during spinning, comprising the steps:
  • a) extruding the molten polymer through a spinneret into a closed spinning shaft,
  • b) blowing the filaments obtained in the spinning shaft with a gas,
  • c) pulling off the formed filaments from the spinning shaft,
  • d) discharge of the blowing gas from the spinning shaft and introduction into a gas cleaning system, and
  • e) cleaning of the used blowing gas by contact with an adsorbent for said disruptive gases and / or vapors.

Unter dem Begriff "Fasern aus Polymeren, die während des Verspinnens störende Gase und/oder Dämpfe abgeben" sind im Rahmen dieser Erfindung solche Fasern zu verstehen, bei denen während des Schmelzspinnens im Spinnschacht Gase und/oder Dämpfe freigesetzt werden, deren Entweichen in die Umgebungsluft nicht erwünscht ist. Dazu zählen beispielsweise der sogenannte "Spinnrauch" und insbesondere gas- und/oder dampfförmige Bestandteile, die schwefelhaltige oder halogenhaltige, insbesondere chlorhaltige, oder schwefel- und halogenhaltige Komponenten enthalten. Zu den Polymeren, die diese letzteren gas- und/oder dampfförmigen Bestandteile abgeben, zählen schwefelhaltige Polymere, wie Polyarylensulfide oder Polymere, die vor oder während des Verspinnens mit halogen- und/oder schwefelhaltigen Zusätzen versehen worden sind.In the context of this invention, the term “fibers made of polymers which give off disruptive gases and / or vapors during spinning” is understood to mean those fibers in which gases and / or vapors are released during melt spinning in the spinning shaft, the escape of these into the ambient air is not desired. These include, for example, the so-called “spinning smoke” and in particular gaseous and / or vaporous constituents which contain sulfur-containing or halogen-containing, in particular chlorine-containing, or sulfur and halogen-containing components. The polymers which give off the latter gaseous and / or vaporous constituents include sulfur-containing polymers, such as polyarylene sulfides or polymers which have been provided with halogen- and / or sulfur-containing additives before or during spinning.

Bevorzugt setzt man das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren beim Verspinnen von Polyarylensulfiden oder beim Verspinnen von Mischungen enthaltend Polyarylensulfide und andere thermoplastische Polymere ein. Als Polyarylensulfide für den Einsatz im erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren lassen sich alle fadenbildenden Polymeren einsetzen, die hauptsächlich die wiederkehrende Struktureinheit der Formel I aufweisen



        -Ar-S-   (I),



worin Ar einen zweiwertigen ein- oder mehrkernigen aromatischen Rest darstellt, dessen freie Valenzen sich in p-Stellung oder in m-Stellung oder in einer zu diesen Stellungen vergleichbaren parallelen oder gewinkelten Stellung zueinander befinden. Bei den Polymeren kann es sich auch um teilweise vernetzte Strukturen handeln, solange diese unter den oben definierten Spinnbedingungen verspinnbar sind.The process according to the invention is preferably used in the spinning of polyarylene sulfides or in the spinning of mixtures comprising polyarylene sulfides and other thermoplastic polymers. All filament-forming polymers which mainly have the recurring structural unit of the formula I can be used as polyarylene sulfides for use in the process according to the invention



-Ar-S- (I),



wherein Ar represents a divalent mono- or polynuclear aromatic radical, the free valences of which are in the p-position or in the m-position or in a parallel or angled position to one another which is comparable to these positions. The polymers can also be partial networked structures act as long as they can be spun under the spinning conditions defined above.

Es können auch Mischungen von Polyarylensulfidpolymeren eingesetzt werden, oder Polyarylensulfidpolymere, die in einem Molekül unterschiedliche wiederkehrende Struktureinheiten der Formel I aufweisen. Beispiele für Mischungen von Polyarylensulfiden sind in der EP-A-407,887 aufgeführt, deren Inhalt auch Gegenstand der vorliegenden Beschreibung ist.Mixtures of polyarylene sulfide polymers or polyarylene sulfide polymers which have different recurring structural units of the formula I in one molecule can also be used. Examples of mixtures of polyarylene sulfides are listed in EP-A-407,887, the content of which is also the subject of the present description.

Beispiele für Thermoplaste, die im Gemisch mit Polyarylensulfiden eingesetzt werden können, sind Polyester, wie Polyethylenterephthalat; Poly-α-olefine, wie Polyethylen oder Polypropylen; teil- oder perfluorierte Polymere, wie Polytetrafluorethylen; oder an die Schmelzcharakteristik des Polyarylensulfids angepaßtes Polyetherketon.Examples of thermoplastics which can be used in a mixture with polyarylene sulfides are polyesters, such as polyethylene terephthalate; Poly-α-olefins, such as polyethylene or polypropylene; partially or perfluorinated polymers, such as polytetrafluoroethylene; or polyether ketone matched to the melting characteristics of the polyarylene sulfide.

Vorzugsweise handelt es sich bei den eingesetzten Polyarylensulfiden um Polyphenylensulfide, insbesondere um Polymere, bei denen Ar einen p-Phenylenrest darstellt.The polyarylene sulfides used are preferably polyphenylene sulfides, in particular polymers in which Ar represents a p-phenylene radical.

Bevorzugte Polyphenylensulfide weisen bei 320°C eine Schmelzviskosität, gemessen mit einer Schergeschwindigkeit von 1000 sec⁻¹ (η₁₀₀₀), von 60 bis 150 Pa*s auf und eine Schmelzviskosität, gemessen mit einer Schergeschwindigkeit von 3000 sec⁻¹ (η₃₀₀₀), von mehr als 50 Pa*s auf, wobei die Differenz von η₁₀₀₀ und η₃₀₀₀ mehr als 20 Pa*s beträgt.Preferred polyphenylene sulfides have a melt viscosity, measured at a shear rate of 1000 sec⁻¹ (η₁₀₀₀), of 60 to 150 Pa * s at 320 ° C and a melt viscosity, measured at a shear rate of 3000 sec⁻¹ (η₃₀₀₀), of more than 50 Pa * s, the difference between η₁₀₀₀ and η₃₀₀₀ being more than 20 Pa * s.

Das Polyarylensulfid wird vor dem Verspinnen üblicherweise einem Trocknungsprozess unterzogen. Dazu wird das Polymere im allgemeinen in feinverteilter Form, wie Pulver- oder Granulatform und insbesondere in Form von Schnitzeln bevorzugt unter Vakuum getrocknet. Übliche Trocknungszeiten liegen zwischen sechs bis zehn Stunden. Die Trocknungstemperatur beträgt üblicherweise 120 bis 160°C, vorzugsweise 120 bis 140°C. Die Trocknung kann aber auch unter Inertgas vorgenommen werden.The polyarylene sulfide is usually subjected to a drying process before spinning. For this purpose, the polymer is generally dried in a finely divided form, such as powder or granule form, and in particular in the form of chips, preferably under vacuum. Usual drying times are between six and ten hours. The drying temperature is usually 120 to 160 ° C, preferably 120 to 140 ° C. The drying can also be carried out under inert gas.

Besonders bevorzugt wird ein Polyarylensulfid eingesetzt, dessen Wassergehalt höchstens 0,01 %, gemessen nach der Methode nach Karl-Fischer, beträgt. Unter Einsatz dieses Rohmaterials lassen sich besonders stabile Spinnbedingungen einstellen.A polyarylene sulfide is particularly preferably used, the water content of which is at most 0.01%, measured by the Karl Fischer method. Particularly stable spinning conditions can be set using this raw material.

Im erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren werden fadenbildende Polymere schmelzgesponnen, wobei das geschmolzene Polymere mittels eines Extruders und einer Spinnpumpe durch eine Spinndüse in einen geschlossenen Spinnschacht versponnen wird.In the process according to the invention, thread-forming polymers are melt-spun, the molten polymer being spun through an extruder and a spinning pump through a spinneret into a closed spinning shaft.

Vorzugsweise beträgt die Mindestförderleistung an Polymer durch die Spinndüse 0,5 g/(min*Loch). Besonders bevorzugte Förderleistungen liegen im Bereich von 0,7 bis 1,3 g/(min*Loch).The minimum delivery rate of polymer through the spinneret is preferably 0.5 g / (min * hole). Particularly preferred delivery rates are in the range of 0.7 to 1.3 g / (min * hole).

Im Falle des bevorzugten Polyphenylensulfids betragen die Temperaturen in der Spinndüse üblicherweise 280 bis 320°C, vorzugsweise 295 bis 315°C.In the case of the preferred polyphenylene sulfide, the temperatures in the spinneret are usually 280 to 320 ° C., preferably 295 to 315 ° C.

Es können beliebige Spinndüsen eingesetzt werden. Typische Lochzahlen einer Spinndüse liegen im Bereich von 50 bis 500, insbesondere von 100 bis 500. Die Form der Düsenlöcher kann ebenfalls beliebig gewählt werden, beispielsweise drei- oder rechteckig, multilobal, oval oder insbesondere rund. Typische Durchmesser der Düsenlöcher liegen im Bereich von 0,25 bis 0,65 mm.Any spinnerets can be used. Typical number of holes in a spinneret are in the range from 50 to 500, in particular from 100 to 500. The shape of the nozzle holes can also be chosen as desired, for example triangular or rectangular, multilobal, oval or in particular round. Typical diameters of the nozzle holes are in the range from 0.25 to 0.65 mm.

Vorzugsweise sind die Düsenlöcher in einer Ringdüse in Form von konzentrischen Kreisen angeordnet.The nozzle holes are preferably arranged in an annular nozzle in the form of concentric circles.

Das Verspinnen erfolgt in einen geschlossenen Spinnschacht in ein Gas, insbesondere in Luft, oder auch in ein Inertgas, wie Stickstoff.The spinning takes place in a closed spinning shaft in a gas, in particular in air, or also in an inert gas, such as nitrogen.

Unter dem Begriff "geschlossener Spinnschacht" ist im Rahmen dieser Erfindung ein Spinnschacht zu verstehen, bei dem die Zu- und Ableitung des Anblasgases hauptsächlich, beispielsweise zu mehr als 90 %, über die Zuführ- und die Abführleitungen für das Anblasgas erfolgt, und bei dem nur ein geringer Teil des Anblasgases durch die Austrittsöffnung für die gebildeten Filamente den Spinnschacht verläßt.The term "closed spinning shaft" is to be understood in the context of this invention as a spinning shaft in which the supply and discharge of the blowing gas are mainly, for example, more than 90%, via the supply and the Discharge lines for the blowing gas takes place, and in which only a small part of the blowing gas leaves the spinning shaft through the outlet opening for the filaments formed.

Diese Austrittsöffnung muß daher so ausgestaltet sein, daß sie neben der hohen Durchtrittsgeschwindigkeit der gebildeten Filamente auch einen guten Abschluß gegen einen Austritt der verunreinigten Anblasluft im Inneren des Spinnschachtes gestattet.This outlet opening must therefore be designed in such a way that, in addition to the high passage speed of the filaments formed, it also allows a good seal against an escape of the contaminated blowing air inside the spinning shaft.

So läßt sich beispielsweise der frisch ersponnene Faden durch eine Labyrinthdichtung nach außen führen oder durch durchlochte Abschlußplatten, unter oder zwischen denen eine zusätzliche Hilfsabsaugung das mitgerissene Anblasgas absaugt.For example, the freshly spun thread can be guided outside through a labyrinth seal or through perforated end plates, under or between which an additional auxiliary suction system sucks off the entrained blowing gas.

Der Spinnschacht kann mit Unterdruck, Außendruck oder Überdruck betrieben werden. Vorteilhafterweise wird im Spinnschacht ein geringer Unterdruck aufrechterhalten, vorzugsweise ein Unterdruck zwischen 20 und 150 Pa, gegen die Umgebung. Diese Variante verhindert bei Undichtigkeiten bzw. bei Druckschwankungen ein sofortiges Ausströmen der verunreinigten Anblasluft in die Umgebung.The spinning shaft can be operated with negative pressure, external pressure or positive pressure. Advantageously, a slight negative pressure is maintained in the spinning shaft, preferably a negative pressure between 20 and 150 Pa, against the environment. In the event of leaks or pressure fluctuations, this variant prevents the contaminated blowing air from escaping immediately into the environment.

Die erzeugten Filamente werden nach dem Extrudieren durch die Spinndüse einer Zwangsabkühlung im Spinnschacht durch Anblasen mit einem Gas unterworfen. Dabei können alle an sich üblichen Verfahren des Anblasens zum Einsatz kommen. Neben der möglichen Queranblasung kommt insbesondere die zentrale Anblasung in Frage. Davon ist insbesondere die Anblasung von innen nach außen bevorzugt. Als Gas kann Inertgas, wie Stickstoff eingesetzt werden. Bevorzugt ist Luft.After being extruded through the spinneret, the filaments produced are subjected to forced cooling in the spinning shaft by blowing with a gas. All the usual methods of blowing can be used. In addition to the possible cross-blowing, the central blowing is particularly suitable. Of these, blowing from the inside out is particularly preferred. Inert gas such as nitrogen can be used as the gas. Air is preferred.

Die Spinnabzugsgeschwindigkeit der Filamente beim Verlassen des Spinnschachts kann mehr als 500 m/min betragen, vorzugsweise zwischen 800 und 5000 m/min, und insbesondere 1000 bis 2000 m/min.The spinning take-off speed of the filaments when leaving the spinning shaft can be more than 500 m / min, preferably between 800 and 5000 m / min, and in particular 1000 to 2000 m / min.

Zweckmäßigerweise bringt man auf die Filamente beim Verlassen des Spinnschachtes eine übliche Verstreckpräparation auf. Dies kann kurz vor, während oder kurz nach dem Verlassen des Spinnschachtes erfolgen. Die Präparation kann aber auch anderen Stellen der Produktionsanlage aufgebracht werden. Das Aufbringen der Präparation kann mit allen dafür bekannten Mitteln erfolgen, beispielsweise durch Aufsprühen oder durch Aufbringen mit einer Präparationsrolle.A customary drawing preparation is expediently applied to the filaments when they leave the spinning shaft. This can be done shortly before, during or shortly after leaving the spinning shaft. The preparation can also be applied to other parts of the production plant. The preparation can be applied by all known means, for example by spraying on or by applying a preparation roller.

Das mit schwefelhaltigen Gasen und/oder Dämpfen beladene Anblasgas wird aus dem Spinnschacht über eine oder mehrere Abführleitungen einem Gasreinigungssystem zugeführt. Es hat sich gezeigt, daß die verbrauchte Anblasluft durch Kontakt mit einem Adsorptionsmittel für besagte störende Gase und/oder Dämpfe gereinigt werden muß.The blowing gas loaded with sulfur-containing gases and / or vapors is fed from the spinning shaft to a gas cleaning system via one or more discharge lines. It has been shown that the used blowing air must be cleaned by contact with an adsorbent for said disruptive gases and / or vapors.

Beispiele für geeignete Adsorptionsmittel sind Silicagel oder insbesondere Aktivkohle.
Die Adsorptionsmittel werden bevorzugt in faßförmigen mit Zu- und Ableitung und vorzugsweise dem erforderlichen Ventilator versehenen Gefäßen eingesetzt. Solche Gasreinigungssysteme sind im Handel in Modulbauweise erhältlich.Examples of suitable adsorbents are silica gel or, in particular, activated carbon.
The adsorbents are preferably used in barrel-shaped vessels with supply and discharge lines and preferably the required fan. Such gas cleaning systems are commercially available in modular construction.

Nach dem Verlassen des Spinnschachtes und gegebenenfalls dem Präparieren werden die ersponnenen Filamente in an sich bekannter Weise nachbehandelt. Dazu werden sie beispielsweise einer Avivierung, einer Verstreckung, die gegebenenfalls auch mehrstufig sein kann und gegebenenfalls einer Fixierung unterworfen. Die Nachbehandlung kann kontinuierlich direkt nach dem Abziehen aus der Spinnmaschine erfolgen oder nach einer Zwischenlagerung der frisch ersponnenen Filamente.After leaving the spinning shaft and, if necessary, preparing, the spun filaments are aftertreated in a manner known per se. For this purpose, they are subjected, for example, to a finishing, a stretching, which can optionally also be multi-stage and, if necessary, to a fixation. The aftertreatment can be carried out continuously immediately after being removed from the spinning machine or after the freshly spun filaments have been temporarily stored.

Am Ende der Nachbehandlungsstufe werden die erhaltenen Filamente entweder aufgespult oder in an sich bekannter Weise zu Stapelfasern zerschnitten.At the end of the post-treatment stage, the filaments obtained are either wound up or cut into staple fibers in a manner known per se.

Die Erfindung betrifft auch eine besonders ausgestaltete Vorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 14 zur Durchführung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens. Bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung sind in den Ansprüchen 15 bis 18 definiert.The invention also relates to a specially designed device according to claim 14 for carrying out the method according to the invention. Preferred embodiments of the device according to the invention are defined in claims 15 to 18.

In Figur 1 ist ein Beispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung dargestellt. Das zu verspinnende thermoplastische Polymere wird über einen Extruder (1) aufgeschmolzen und zu einer Spinnpumpe (2) transportiert. Der Extruder wird beispielsweise mit Polymerschnitzeln beschickt. Die Spinnpumpe (2) speist das Spinnpack (3), welches Filter (4) und Spinndüsen (5) enthält. Die Spinndüsen (5) münden direkt in einen geschlossenen Spinnschacht (6), welcher zumindest eine Zuführleitung (7) und eine Abführleitung (8) für das Anblasgas aufweist. In der Darstellung der Figur 1 sind zwei Abführleitungen (8) für das Anblasgas am oberen und am unteren Ende des Spinnschachtes dargestellt. Zusätzlich ist in dieser Figur 1 noch eine Hilfsabsaugleitung (12) für das Anblasgas vorgesehen, die am unteren Ende des Spinnschachtes neben der Austrittsöffnung für die Filamente angebracht ist. In der Darstellung der Figur 1 sind sämtliche Abführleitungen für das Anblasgas mit einem Gasreinigungssystem (9) ausgestattet. Es ist aber durchaus möglich, alle Abführleitungen in ein Gasreinigungssystem münden zu lassen. Aus dem Gasreinigungssystem wird die gereinigte Anblasluft über Pumpen (18) abgezogen.An example of a device according to the invention is shown in FIG. The thermoplastic polymer to be spun is melted via an extruder (1) and transported to a spinning pump (2). The extruder is fed with polymer chips, for example. The spinning pump (2) feeds the spin pack (3), which contains filters (4) and spinnerets (5). The spinnerets (5) open directly into a closed spinning shaft (6) which has at least one feed line (7) and one discharge line (8) for the blowing gas. 1 shows two discharge lines (8) for the blowing gas at the upper and lower ends of the spinning shaft. In addition, an auxiliary suction line (12) for the blowing gas is provided in this figure 1, which is attached to the lower end of the spinning shaft next to the outlet opening for the filaments. In the illustration in FIG. 1, all discharge lines for the blowing gas are equipped with a gas cleaning system (9). However, it is entirely possible to have all discharge lines lead to a gas cleaning system. The cleaned blowing air is drawn off from the gas cleaning system by pumps (18).

Ferner ist in Figur 1 eine zentrale Anblasvorrichtung (11) dargestellt, von welcher das Anblasgas (10) radial von innen nach außen durch die gebildeten Filamente strömt. Solche Anblasvorrichtungen können aus Rohren gebildet werden, deren Mantel Bohrungen oder andere Öffnungen, wie Schlitze oder Siebe aufweisen oder der vorzugsweise aus Sintermetall besteht.Furthermore, a central blowing device (11) is shown in FIG. 1, from which the blowing gas (10) flows radially from the inside out through the filaments formed. Such blowing devices can be formed from pipes, the jacket of which has bores or other openings, such as slots or sieves, or which preferably consists of sintered metal.

Die zentrale Anblasung von innen nach außen ist besonders vorteilhaft, da mit dieser Ausführungsform ein besonders stabiler Lauf der Filamente ermöglicht wird.The central blowing from the inside to the outside is particularly advantageous, since this embodiment enables the filaments to run particularly stable.

Nach dem Verlassen des Spinnschachtes durch die Austrittsöffnung (13) werden die Filamente (14) mittels Auftragsrollen (15) präpariert, über eine Umlenkgalette (16) geführt und auf eine Spule (17) aufgespult. Die ersponnenen Filamente können anschließend einer Weiterverarbeitung zugeführt werden.After leaving the spinning shaft through the outlet opening (13), the filaments (14) are prepared by means of application rollers (15), passed over a deflection godet (16) and wound onto a spool (17). The spun filaments can then be sent for further processing.

Zur Steuerung des Druckes innerhalb des Spinnschachtes wird das Anblasgas zweckmäßigerweise über einen Ventilator durch die Zuführleitung (7) in den geschlossenen Spinnschacht (6) eingeblasen. Mindestens eine der Abführleitungen (8) ist mit einem zweiten Ventilator ausgestattet, beispielsweise die Absaugleitung am unteren Ende des Spinnschachtes in der Figur 1. Im Normalbetrieb läßt sich der Druck im Innern des Spinnschachtes über die unterschiedliche Leistung der Ventilatoren in der Zu- und Abführleitung regulieren.To control the pressure inside the spinning shaft, the blowing gas is expediently blown into the closed spinning shaft (6) by a fan through the feed line (7). At least one of the discharge lines (8) is equipped with a second fan, for example the suction line at the lower end of the spinning shaft in FIG. 1. In normal operation, the pressure inside the spinning shaft can be regulated via the different output of the fans in the feed and discharge line .

Zum Bedienen der Spinnanlage muß der Spinnschacht im Betrieb der Anlage geöffnet werden. Zu diesem Zweck weist der Spinnschacht vorzugsweise unterhalb der Spinndüse eine Vorrichtung auf, die ein Öffnen des Spinnschachtes beim Betrieb der Anlage gestattet. Um einen Austritt von verunreinigtem Anblasgas zu verhindern, ist es zweckmäßig, wenn eine zweite leistungsstarke Absaugung im Bereich der Schachtöffnung unter der Düse, vorzugsweise beidseitig unter der Düse angebracht wird, die beim Öffnen der Schachttüren eingeschaltet wird und den Austritt von verunreinigtem Anblasgas in den Raum vor dem Schacht bei offener Türe verhindert.To operate the spinning system, the spinning shaft must be opened while the system is operating. For this purpose, the spinning shaft preferably has a device below the spinneret which allows the spinning shaft to be opened when the system is in operation. In order to prevent contaminated blowing gas from escaping, it is expedient if a second powerful suction is installed in the area of the shaft opening under the nozzle, preferably on both sides below the nozzle, which is switched on when the shaft doors are opened and the emission of contaminated blowing gas into the room prevented in front of the shaft with the door open.

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Verfahren zur Herstellung von Fasern aus Polymeren, die während des Verspinnens störende Gase und/oder Dämpfe abgeben umfassend die Schritte: a) Extrudieren des geschmolzenen Polymeren durch eine Spinndüse in einen geschlossenen Spinnschacht, b) Anblasen der erhaltenen Filamente im Spinnschacht mit einem Gas, c) Abziehen der gebildeten Filamente aus dem Spinnschacht, d) Ableitung des Anblasgases aus dem Spinnschacht und Einleiten in ein Gasreinigungssystem, und e) Reinigung des verbrauchten Anblasgases durch Kontakt mit einem Adsorptionsmittel für besagte störende Gase und/oder Dämpfe. Process for the production of fibers from polymers which emit disruptive gases and / or vapors during spinning, comprising the steps: a) extruding the molten polymer through a spinneret into a closed spinning shaft, b) blowing the filaments obtained in the spinning shaft with a gas, c) pulling off the formed filaments from the spinning shaft, d) discharge of the blowing gas from the spinning shaft and introduction into a gas cleaning system, and e) cleaning of the used blowing gas by contact with an adsorbent for said disruptive gases and / or vapors. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß Polymere versponnen werden, die während des Verspinnens schwefel- und/oder halogenhaltige Gase und/oder Dämpfe abgeben.A method according to claim 1, characterized in that polymers are spun which give off sulfur and / or halogen-containing gases and / or vapors during spinning. Verfahren nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet daß es sich bei dem Polymeren um ein Polyarylensulfid oder eine Mischung von Polyarylensulfiden oder eine Mischung von Polyarylensulfid und anderen thermoplastischen Polymeren handelt.A method according to claim 2, characterized in that the polymer is a polyarylene sulfide or a mixture of polyarylene sulfides or a mixture of polyarylene sulfide and other thermoplastic polymers. Verfahren nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es sich bei dem Polyarylensulfid um p-Polyphenylensulfid oder um eine Mischung von p-Polyphenylensulfiden handelt.Process according to Claim 3, characterized in that the polyarylene sulfide is p-polyphenylene sulfide or a mixture of p-polyphenylene sulfides. Verfahren nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß Polyphenylensulfide eingesetzt werden, die bei 320°C eine Schmelzviskosität, gemessen mit einer Schergeschwindigkeit von 1000 sec⁻¹ (η₁₀₀₀), von 60 bis 150 Pa*s und eine Schmelzviskosität, gemessen mit einer Schergeschwindigkeit von 3000 sec⁻¹ (η₃₀₀₀), von mehr als 50 Pa*s aufweisen, wobei die Differenz von η₁₀₀₀ und η₃₀₀₀ mehr als 20 Pa*s beträgt.A method according to claim 3, characterized in that polyphenylene sulfides are used which have a melt viscosity, measured at 320 ° C, with a shear rate of 1000 sec⁻¹ (η₁₀₀₀), from 60 to 150 Pa * s and a melt viscosity, measured with a shear rate of 3000 sec⁻¹ (η₃₀₀₀), of more than 50 Pa * s, the difference between η₁₀₀₀ and η₃₀₀₀ being more than 20 Pa * s. Verfahren nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Polyarylensulfid vor dem Verspinnen in feinverteilter Form getrocknet wird.A method according to claim 3, characterized in that the polyarylene sulfide is dried in a finely divided form before spinning. Verfahren nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Trocknung unter Vakuum erfolgt, und daß die Trocknung durchgeführt wird, bis ein Wassergehalt des Polymeren von höchstens 0,01 %, gemessen nach der Methode nach Karl-Fischer, erreicht ist.A method according to claim 6, characterized in that the drying is carried out under vacuum and that the drying is carried out until a water content of the polymer of at most 0.01%, measured by the Karl Fischer method, is reached. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Spinndüsen mehr als 100 Düsenlöcher aufweisen, die bevorzugt auf konzentrischen Kreisen angeordnet sind.A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the spinnerets have more than 100 nozzle holes, which are preferably arranged on concentric circles. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Spinnschacht ein Unterdruck, insbesondere ein Unterdruck zwischen 20 und 150 Pa, gegen die Umgebung aufrechterhalten wird.A method according to claim 1, characterized in that a negative pressure, in particular a negative pressure between 20 and 150 Pa, against the environment is maintained in the spinning shaft. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Förderleistung des Polymeren durch die Spinndüse von mindestens 0,5 g/(min*Loch) gewählt wird.A method according to claim 1, characterized in that a delivery rate of the polymer through the spinneret of at least 0.5 g / (min * hole) is selected. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die ersponnenen Filamente mit einer Geschwindigkeit von mehr als 500 m/min, insbesondere von 800 bis 3000 m/min, aus dem Spinnschacht abgezogen werden.A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the spun filaments are withdrawn from the spinning shaft at a speed of more than 500 m / min, in particular from 800 to 3000 m / min. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet daß das Anblasgas radial auf die ersponnenen Filamente einströmt, wobei die Anblasung insbesondere von innen nach außen erfolgt.Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the blowing gas flows radially onto the spun filaments, the blowing taking place in particular from the inside out. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es sich bei dem Adsorptionsmittel für besagte störende Gase und/oder Dämpfe um Aktivkohle handelt.A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the adsorbent for said disruptive gases and / or vapors is activated carbon. Vorrichtung zur Herstellung von schmelzgesponnen Filamenten, insbesondere von Multifilamenten aus Polymeren, die während des Verspinnens störende Gase und/oder Dämpfe abgeben umfassend Extruder (1), Spinnpumpe (2) und Spinnpack (3) aus Filter (4) und Spinndüsen (5), die in einen geschlossenen Spinnschacht (6) münden, welcher zumindest eine Zuführleitung (7) und eine Abführleitung (8) für das Anblasgas aufweist, wobei zumindest eine besagte Abführleitung (8) in ein Gasreinigungssystem (9) mündet, in welchem das Anblasgas (10) von besagten Gasen und/oder Dämpfen gereinigt wird.Device for producing melt-spun filaments, in particular multifilaments made of polymers, which emit disruptive gases and / or vapors during spinning, comprising an extruder (1), spinning pump (2) and spinning pack (3) from filter (4) and spinnerets (5) which open into a closed spinning shaft (6) which has at least one feed line (7) and one discharge line (8) for the blowing gas, at least one said discharge line (8) opening into a gas cleaning system (9) in which the blowing gas (10 ) is cleaned of said gases and / or vapors. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Zuführleitung (7) in eine zentrale Anblasvorrichtung (11) mündet, von welcher das Anblasgas (10) radial von innen nach außen durch die gebildeten Filamente strömt.Device according to claim 14, characterized in that the feed line (7) opens into a central blowing device (11), from which the blowing gas (10) flows radially from the inside to the outside through the filaments formed. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jeweils am oberen und am unteren Ende des Spinnschachtes (6) Absaugleitungen (8) für das Anblasgas vorgesehen sind, die in ein oder jeweils in ein Gasreinigungssystem (9) münden.Apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that suction lines (8) for the blowing gas are provided at the upper and at the lower end of the spinning shaft (6), which lead into or into a gas cleaning system (9). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß neben der Austrittsöffnung für die Filamente am unteren Ende des Spinnschachtes eine zusätzliche Hilfsabsaugleitung (12) für das Anblasgas vorgesehen ist, das in ein Gasreinigungssystem (9) mündet.Apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that in addition to the outlet opening for the filaments at the lower end of the spinning shaft, an additional auxiliary suction line (12) is provided for the blowing gas, which opens into a gas cleaning system (9). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Spinnschacht unterhalb der Spinndüse eine Vorrichtung aufweist, die ein Öffnen des Spinnschachtes beim Betrieb der Anlage gestattet und daß die am oberen Ende des Spinnschachtes (6) vorhandenen Absaugleitungen (8) für das Anblasgas mit einer leistungsstarken Absaugung versehen sind, die beim Öffnen der Schachttüren eingeschaltet wird und den Austritt von verunreinigtem Anblasgas in den Raum vor dem Schacht bei offener Türe verhindert.Apparatus according to claim 16, characterized in that the spinning shaft below the spinneret has a device which allows the spinning shaft to be opened during operation of the system and that the suction lines (8) for the blowing gas at the upper end of the spinning shaft (6) are powerful Extraction are provided, which is switched on when the shaft doors are opened and prevents contaminated blowing gas from escaping into the space in front of the shaft when the door is open.
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