Reed in Handloom – Definition & Functions
Definition
A Reed (also called a metallic reed or comb) is an essential component of a handloom, fixed to the sley (or slay) with a reed cap.
Each vertical stick in the reed is called a split or wire.
The gap between two splits/wires is known as a dent.
Types of Reed:-
1. Country Reed (Bamboo Reed) – Traditionally made of
bamboo.
2. English Reed (Steel or Brass) – Made from durable
metals for precision weaving.
Functions of a Reed-
1. Pushes the last laid picks of weft to the fell (edge) of the cloth.
2. Maintains the correct position of warp threads.
3. Acts as a guide for the shuttle when passing from one box to another.
4. Determines the density of the fabric.
5. Maintains the desired width of the fabric.
6. Helps achieve the required Ends Per Inch (EPI) and
Picks Per Inch (PPI).
Systems of Reed Counting
1. Stock Port System – Total number of dents per two
inches = Reed count.
(Most widely used in the textile industry)
2. Bradford System – Number of beers in 36 inches = Reed
count.
3. Porter Count System – Total number of dents per 1.85
inches = Reed count.
4. Radcliffe System – Total number of dents per one inch
= Reed count.
Causes of Reed Marks on Fabric-
1. Insufficient Ends Per Inch (EPI).
2. Defects in the reed (damaged or worn-out dents).
3. Incorrect setting of warp rollers, shedding timing, or picking timing.
4. Wrong weighting of the warp beam.
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