TFO Machine Spare Parts List: Murata, Muratec, Volkmann Models

Two-for-one (TFO) twisters run some of the hardest-working spindles in the mill, and their spares are strictly machine-specific. Ordering by machine make and model — not by appearance — is the only reliable way to get parts that fit. This is the TFO spare parts range Vindex manufactures, organised by machine.

Muratec TFO spindle bolsters

Vindex supplies Muratec TFO spindle bolsters for the 302, 307, 310A and 373 models. These cover the Muratec two-for-one platforms most commonly found in Indian and export-market mills. When enquiring, state the exact model number — 302 and 373 bolsters are not interchangeable.

Veejay Lakshmi TFO spares

For Veejay Lakshmi machines, the range covers the VJ120M and VJ150HS models with Veejay Lakshmi spindle bolsters built to the original dimensions. VJ120-series machines are widely installed, so keeping a shelf stock of bolsters, blades and associated wear parts avoids long stoppages.

Ratti, Meera, Daewon and Leehwa

The range also includes the Ratti F325 TFO spindle, Meera TFO spindle bolster, Daewon TFO spindle bolster and Leehwa TFO spindle bolster — each manufactured to that machine's own specification rather than a generic pattern.

Volkmann TFO

Volkmann TFO spindle bolsters complete the European-machine coverage. As with all TFO spares, the machine model on the nameplate decides the part — photographs of the existing bolster next to a ruler resolve most doubts.

HF-21 and HF-1 spindle bolsters

For filament and continuous-twisting duties, the HF-21 spindle bolster for TFO and the HF-1 spindle bolster for filament TFO are the standard Vindex units. These are high-speed bearing units, so fitment cleanliness matters: wipe seats, check alignment, and follow the machine maker's lubrication schedule.

Why TFO spares are strictly machine-specific

A TFO spindle runs at high speed with the yarn balloon whipping around it twice per revolution — the loads on the bolster and drive parts are severe and highly specific to each machine's design. Unlike some ring frame parts, TFO bolsters cannot be approximated across makes: the mounting, the drive arrangement and the yarn path all differ. This is why every TFO enquiry at Vindex starts with the machine model, and why the range is organised by machine rather than by part type.

Beyond bolsters: the wear parts around them

When planning TFO maintenance, think beyond the bolster itself. Blades, wharves, drive tapes or belts, tension devices and yarn guides all wear in service, and a new bolster running with a worn drive train still underperforms. Review the whole spindle position when scheduling replacements — changing the associated wear parts in the same shutdown keeps the machine's performance consistent across positions.

Ordering for a mixed machine park

Mills running Muratec alongside Veejay Lakshmi or Ratti machines should keep the spares strictly segregated by machine — separate shelf locations, separate labels, separate issue records. TFO parts that look alike across makes usually are not alike where it matters. A mixed store without clear segregation is how the wrong bolster ends up in the wrong machine.

Export packing for TFO spares

TFO bolsters are precision bearing units, and export packing treats them that way: corrosion protection, individual wrapping, and sturdy cases marked by machine model and quantity. When the consignment arrives, check the packing list against the order before breaking the corrosion protection — once opened, parts should go into clean dry storage, not back onto a damp shelf.

What to send with your enquiry

A TFO spares enquiry moves fastest with three things: the machine make and exact model, the quantity per machine and number of machines, and a photograph of the existing part where the model plate is missing or unclear. Browse the full TFO range or contact Vindex Industries for a bulk export quotation — TFO spares ship to 87 countries in seaworthy packing.