I. Mechanical Lubrication and Energy Saving
Silicone oil, with its excellent lubrication properties and thermal stability, serves as the "lifeblood" of core components in textile machinery. In critical parts such as spinning machine spindles and high-speed sewing machines, silicone oil can significantly reduce the coefficient of friction between metal and fiber. For example, Shanghai No. 31 Cotton Textile Factory extended the oil change cycle from 8-12 days to 2-3 months by adding 5% ethyl silicone oil to the spindle oil, while simultaneously reducing energy consumption by 4%-5% and reducing oil stains on the yarn. In the sewing machine thread guide system, methyl silicone oil forms a dynamic lubricating film through the silicone oil box, effectively solving the problem of thread breakage caused by high needle temperature and increasing the sewing thread life by more than 3 times.

II. Protection and Performance Optimization of Precision Components
Silicone oil also plays a dual role in textile machinery, providing protection and enhancing functionality. Its low surface tension makes it an ideal defoamer, quickly eliminating foam in processes such as sizing, desizing, and bleaching, preventing stains on the fabric surface. In high-speed air-jet looms, silicone-based lubricants can form a nanoscale protective film, preventing excessive wear on yarn and yarn guides, reducing equipment failure rates by 40%. Furthermore, a coating formed by silicone oil and polyurethane composites imparts superhydrophobicity to the surface of textile machinery guide rollers, reducing electrostatic adsorption and improving fabric transport stability by 60%.

III. Process Adaptation and Sustainable Development
Modern textile machinery places higher demands on silicone oils. Foam finishing technology, through silicone oil foaming systems, reduces auxiliary agent usage by 40% while simultaneously lowering wastewater discharge. Under the trend of energy conservation and emission reduction, compound products of silicone oil and bio-based raw materials are becoming increasingly popular; for example, plant-based silicone oil can reduce VOC emissions by 75%, meeting ecological textile standards. For the processing needs of new fabrics such as polyester blankets, silicone oil, through molecular design, achieves multi-functional integration of antistatic, pile-up, and antibacterial properties, driving the evolution of textile machinery towards intelligence and greening.