Harnesses for velvet, carpet and rugs
Steel heddles, pulley harness and harness cord for Van de Wiele velvet looms.
Parts we use for this job
Looms: Van de Wiele velvet and carpet looms: MPS32, VMM32, VME22, MPS22, VTR, VSI.
For low-density work such as prayer rugs we usually suggest a Spinger tie. Our team will confirm it for your fabric.
How a harness job runs
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Survey
We see the loom, the jacquard and the fabric on site. No charge.
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Plan
Hook count, comber board layout, heddle length and spring tension are set for the job.
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Preparation
Heddles, springs, pulleys and cord are made up into a set in our workshop.
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Fitting
Our team fits the harness on your loom and adjusts it.
We work with Cenova, Belgian, Spinger and velour tie types.
Get a harness proposal for this job →Is the harness proposal free?
Yes. Tell us the job and the loom. If needed we visit your mill to see the loom, and the survey is free too.
Harness building →Can I get a sample?
Yes. If needed we make a sample first; you try it on the loom and we start the order once you approve.
Why does the warp keep breaking?
Not every warp break starts with the yarn. Heddle eyes, spring balance, worn parts and the comber board layout are where to look in the harness when breaks go up. Many warp breaks start at the eye: if the inside is rough or the shape is off, the yarn rubs on every pick until it breaks.
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