Fan reeds are
designed solely for use on warpers. They are built much in the same
way as an ordinary weaving reed except that the dents are spread
wider at the top. The purpose of this fan is to allow for a small
adjustment in the warp width by raising or lowering the warp sheet
in the reed. The fan reed can be manufactured with blocks patterns
as shown for single endd
end leasing.
Two factors
determine whether a fan is built properly. One is the know-how in
manufacturing. A fan is considerably more difficult to built than
an ordinary weaving reed since the dents must be set at a uniform
angle. Secondly, the amount of fan must be kept to a minimum. As
the fan increase, it becomes more difficult to accuratly control
the uniformity in spacing of the dents. In no case should the difference
between the top and bottom spread of dents be greater than the clear
height of the reed (shed space). (C-D must be less than B). L.P.L.
fan reeds can be hard chrome plated for maximum wear resistance.
Before ordering,
call us and we will give you some important tips on how to calculate
the dimensions of your next fan reed.
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