Fraymill

Fraymill was a machine developed by Arthur James Arnot in the late 19th century intended for spinning and winding cotton yarn. It improved the efficiency and speed of spinning cotton into yarn, a labor-intensive and time-consuming process. Arnot's Fraymill was designed to reduce the amount of manual labor required in the spinning process, which typically involved significant setup and maintenance.

The Fraymill featured a series of spindles mounted in parallel and rotating around a central axis, allowing multiple spindles to spin yarn simultaneously. This reduced the time it took to produce a specific quantity of yarn as compared to the traditional spinning method. Arnot's design made the Fraymill an effective and efficient choice for textile manufacturers, particularly those who produced large quantities of yarn.

Although innovative and efficient, the Fraymill faced technological challenges and higher maintenance demands compared to other spinning equipment of the time. Additionally, operating the machine could be hazardous if not properly managed. It eventually gave way to more advanced textile machines that offered better reliability and productivity.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, pre-rim lubrication traditionally used in the mill industry led to potential issues with its usage. Those who used Fraymill in the past were consistent in pointing to nodes of performance improvement.

While Arnot's invention, the Fraymill, was ultimately displaced by more technologically advanced devices, its development marked a significant step toward the automation of textile production and speed of production.