Glossary

Heald shaft

Heald shaft pertains to a frame in which a large number of healds are mounted. Typically a loom contains two or more heald shafts, depending upon the complexity of the weave pattern required. The heald shaft is raised or lowered by means of cams or a dobby mechanism to form a shed and to create different weave patterns.
Ref: 124402/2006-10-27

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Heald (Heald is identified as a steel wire or strip. ..)
Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): shafts

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