The LOOM FIXER
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The LOOM FIXER

Copyright @ 1999 by Allan Hampton

This information applies primarily to Draper Shuttle Looms.

Analyzing Loom Problems:

Warp breaks;

Examining the tip of the broken warp string (end) to determine one of three possibilities; a tapered, round or chisel tip.

A tapered tip indicates the warp string (end) was worn apart.

The reed rubbing the warp strings (ends) with excess pressure causes them to be worn apart. Pressure may be eased by stretching the cloth with the temples. However, there are other factors involved. The temple will not, or cannot, function correctly if set improperly or dirty or under influence from loose warp tension, wrong filling, cloth slipping back or wrong pick gear.

A round tip indicates the warp string was cut apart.

The length of the cut warp string (end) indicates what cut it. A flat shuttle spur will, depending upon the weave, cut wrap strings (ends) one at a time most anyplace across the warp and especially in the selvage. A loose shuttle eye running for a short time can create a ridge on the front wall of the shuttle just behind the eye. This ridge will cut one or two warp strings (ends) at a time.

A chisel tip indicates the warp string was mashed apart.

The shuttle bumping the race board or shuttle guard will mash warp strings (ends) apart.

Much more to be said about these warp break problems. If anyone is interested E-Mail me for a discussion. Have a nice day.

Allan

ahampton@suddenlink.net

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