 In a counterbalance loom, the threads (in normal position)
from the front breast beam to the back thread beam are in the center of the heddle eye and
reed.When
shafts one and four are pulled down by the action of one or two lams and treadles, shafts
two and three automatically move up, from the action of the lower rollers, giving a large,
clean shed.
Advantages:
- Large, clean shed
- Effortless treadling
- Good system for rug making when high pressure is needed on the warp
- Easy treadling because you have to attach only the shaft you want to lower
- Less expensive than other systems
Disadvantages:
- You are always limited to 4 shafts
- It is always more difficult to have a clean shed with an uneven treadling such as
3 shafts against one. The shed regulator for the Leclerc counterbalance looms helps but is
not perfect. |
