Yarn Examining Machine. To assess the evenness, hairiness, neps and other imperfections in a representative sample of yarn wound at a pre-determined pitch onto a tapered black board. Variable pitch traverse 8-19 wraps per centimetre, variable winding speed drive, with yarn package stand and 2 tapered aluminium black boards 575mm x 250mm x 160mm. Assessment against photographic comparison standards (not included).