Rapier Weft Insertion
AssemblyThe pair of rapier tapes with their gripping heads and drive wheels: the giver carries weft to mid-shed and the taker draws it across, both driven from a geared wheel through the shed. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Rapier Weft Insertion
6 top-level lines as of r137450| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapier Tape | rapier-loom-rapier-tape | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 2 | Rapier Head | rapier-loom-rapier-head | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 3 | Drive Wheel | rapier-loom-drive-wheel | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 4 | Rapier Drive 2 parts | rapier-loom-rapier-drive | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 5 | Weft Accumulator | rapier-loom-weft-feeder | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 6 | Weft Sensor | rapier-loom-weft-sensor | 2× | 2 | · | part |