摘要 |
A process and apparatus is disclosed for dyeing an elongate textile material (M) with different colors at predetermined intervals in a substantially continuous, uninterrupted cycle of operation. The apparatus (10) comprises a plurality of dye baths (20a, 20b) exchangeable one with another, a nip and guide roll assembly (22) rotatable into dyeing position in timed relation to the particular dye bath which has been exchanged; an orienting guide roll assembly (25, 32) carrying thereon a plurality of guide rolls (27a - 27d) and a cam plate (31) adapted to retract one of the guide rolls (27a - 27d) away from the path of dyed material (M min ), and a cylindrical drum drier having a plurality of apertures (39, 40, 41) for the passage of dyed and undyed materials, respectively. |