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The International Exhibition: Messrs. Harrison and Son's power-loom for weaving flax, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The International Exhibition: Messrs. Harrison and Son's power-loom for weaving flax, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Messrs. Harrison and Son's power-loom for weaving flax, 1862. This loom combines many important improvements. It is supplied with a self-acting positive letting-off motion, which delivers the warp as required by the taking-up motion for the cloth, which motion is also positive. These two motions work in concert, and with such precision that the warp is delivered from the yarnbeam with the same regularity when the beam is almost empty as when it is full. The taking- up roller of this loom is covered with a patented description of surfacing material instead of that in ordinary use, made of emery. It is also supplied with the weft-stopping motion and other important appliances...the cranks are made of one piece of iron, bent by a graduated pressure being applied to them, the fibre of which thus remains undisturbed, and renders the cranks much stronger than when welded;...the bend of the crank - generally its weakest part - by the adoption of this plan becomes equal in strength to any other. A loom of this description is capable of weaving upwards of 180 yards of linen per week. One man looks after two looms'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph from the 1862 International Exhibition showcases Messrs. Harrison and Son's power-loom for weaving flax. The loom, an engineering marvel of its time, is a testament to the technological advancements in textile manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution. The power-loom is a sophisticated weaving machine, incorporating several significant improvements. It boasts a self-acting positive letting-off motion, which delicately regulates the delivery of the warp threads for the cloth, in perfect harmony with the taking-up motion. This synchronization ensures a consistent and precise weaving process, regardless of the warp beam's fullness. The taking-up roller is fitted with a patented surfacing material, made of emery, instead of the conventional material. Additionally, it is equipped with the weft-stopping motion and other essential accessories. The cranks of this loom are crafted as one piece of iron, bent using a graduated pressure technique. This innovative approach keeps the fibre of the crank undisturbed, resulting in stronger and more durable cranks. The bend, traditionally the weakest part of the crank, is now as robust as any other component. This loom, with its impressive capabilities, can weave over 180 yards of linen per week. One operator can efficiently manage two looms, significantly increasing productivity and efficiency in the textile industry. This photograph, published in the Illustrated London News in 1862, captures the essence of the Industrial Revolution and the groundbreaking innovations that transformed the textile industry.
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