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Fabricating Cotton Analytical Devices
Published on: August 30, 2016
Eco-friendly rubberized cotton fabric roller for ginning machines
1Dr. M. G. R. University, 36 Venkatesh Nagar Main Road, Virugambakkam, Chennai 600 092, Tamilnadu, India. gvijayan33@hotmail.com
Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health
|March 21, 2007
Summary
Chrome composite leather-clad rollers in cotton ginning release toxic chromium, contaminating lint, yarn, and workers. Pollution-free rubberized cotton fabric rollers offer an eco-friendly alternative, eliminating chromium pollution and ensuring worker safety.
Area of Science:
- Textile Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Chrome composite leather-clad (CCLC) rollers are widely used in cotton ginning.
- These rollers contain high levels of toxic and carcinogenic chromium (18,000-36,000 ppm).
- Chromium contamination occurs during cotton processing, affecting lint, yarn, by-products, and workers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address chromium pollution from CCLC rollers in cotton ginning.
- To introduce and evaluate rubberized cotton fabric (RCF) rollers as an eco-friendly alternative.
- To assess the commercial benefits and environmental impact of RCF rollers.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication and testing of pollution-free RCF rollers in roller gins.
- Evaluation of RCF roller performance compared to CCLC rollers.
- Analysis of chromium levels in lint, yarn, and by-products.
Main Results:
- CCLC rollers contaminate lint (140-1990 ppm) and yarn/by-products (100-200 ppm) with chromium, exceeding the 0.1 ppm standard.
- RCF rollers eliminate chromium contamination and pollution during the ginning process.
- RCF rollers demonstrate high ginning efficiency and eco-friendliness.
Conclusions:
- RCF rollers provide a viable, eco-friendly solution to chromium pollution in cotton ginning.
- The switch to RCF rollers mitigates health risks for gin and mill workers.
- RCF rollers offer commercial benefits and environmental advantages for the cotton industry.
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