TYPES OF TEMPLES (RING TEMPLE):-

Types of Temples:- 

RING TEMPLES:-

(1) For medium and heavy fabrics, such as , woollens and worsted , three types of ring temples are commonly used . The difference among these three types consists in the length and shape of the barrel and the number of the spiked rings employed in each, such as :-

(a) Tepered rings and tapered cap, with all the rings inclined .

(b) Inclined rings of the same size with semi-circular oblong cap.

(c) Inclined and straight or horizontal rolings on the same shaft, with semi-circular oblong cap.

(2) From a single ring, with two or three lines of pins to upwards of 20 rings , each with one row of pins, are used . Some ring temples are made with two rings, placed one behind the other on separate studs 1.125 inches or 2.85 cms. apart and covered with a double semi-circular cap.

(3) Ring temples consising of a series of parallel brass rings A , which are 3/16", or 0.48 broad by 7/8"or 2.33 cm. in diameter, and furnished with a single line of fine radiating steet point , are most commonly used , as shown in fig. 194.

Fig. 194 Ring temple

(4) Washers B hold the rings 3/16" or 0.48 cms. apart. They are flat on one side but an eccentric boss is formed on the otherside . The length of washer equals the width of a ring and every washer has a hole drilled obliquely through it. A stud C, 3/8" or 0.95 cms. in diameter, is securely fixed in an inner end piece. The rings and washers are placed upon C with the full side of each eccentric uppermost . When all are in position, a second end-piece E is slipped upon C and the whole bolted into the termple-holder F. The obliquely drilled holes in the washer hold the rings A, more or less diagonally to the axis of C. The eccentric carry the pins above the upper surface of B and inside their lower surface. At G is the temple cap.

(5) Board looms, however, are provided with temples that vary from 6" or 15.24 cm. to 9 " or 22.86 cm in length, and contains 15 to 20 rings . In long temples the ringa are seldom equidistant, nor is the angle of inclination a fixed one. A 17 ring temple may be 1 1/16" or 0.75 cm apart , while the two inside rings are 3/4" or 1.90 cm. apart . As they approach a selvedge, the inclination of each ring increases. To prevent these temples from becoming choked with dirt and size, a notch has been cut in the bottom of each washer B, hence, as the rings rotates they scrape against two sharp edges and cleanse themselves.

Use of ring temples:-

(i) Ring temples stretch a fabric to about the reed width and rare applicable to wide and narrow looms. The hold on the fabric is very effective. Those with a single ring are used goods, velventeens and light fustians, and act on the selvedge only.

(ii) For medium and heavy woollen or worsted goods, tapered rings and tapered cap with Inclined rings are very suitable. Inclined rings with semi-circular oblong cap are suitable for heavier woollens. For medium weight woollen upto 18 oz or 560 grams , inclined and straight rings on the same shaft with six to ten rings are sometimes used to weave stout calicoes, and twelve to fifteen rings for heavy sheetings.

(iii)Ring temples may injure the selvedges of fine fabrics.

When a ring becomes clogged, it will tear the selvedge or cloth.

 Ref:-Weaving Mechanism Book Vol.II by Prof. N. N. Banerjee.