Provided are metallic sulfide coated travelers, particularly tungsten disulfide coated travelers, methods of forming metallic sulfide coated travelers, and systems for use of metallic sulfide coated travelers. The metallic sulfide coating results in reduced yarn loading on the coated travelers, reduced heat generation during the spinning operation, and reduced wear of the traveler.

Provided are metallic sulfide coated travelers, particularly tungsten disulfide coated travelers, methods of forming metallic sulfide coated travelers, and systems for use of metallic sulfide coated travelers. The metallic sulfide coating results in reduced yarn loading on the coated travelers, reduced heat generation during the spinning operation, and reduced wear of the traveler.

A spinning ring for a ring-spinning or ring-twisting machine includes a web and a ring crown, the ring crown having a contact surface along which a ring traveler slides in operation of the ring-spinning or ring-twisting machine. At least the contact surface of the ring crown formed of a tungsten sintered material having at least 90% tungsten. A ring/traveler system using the spinning ring includes a ring traveler made of a wire made of high-speed steel (HSS) having a minimum hardness of 60 HRC.

A spinning ring for a ring-spinning or ring-twisting machine includes a web and a ring crown, the ring crown having a contact surface along which a ring traveler slides in operation of the ring-spinning or ring-twisting machine. At least the contact surface of the ring crown formed of a tungsten sintered material having at least 90% tungsten. A ring/traveler system using the spinning ring includes a ring traveler made of a wire made of high-speed steel (HSS) having a minimum hardness of 60 HRC.