Details: The innovative handloom machine includes a static and dynamic body frame, an oscillating frame made of wood, pulleys, gears, and a band brake for stopping power transmission. The machine is operated using a single-foot pedal. The mechanical power is transmitted from the oscillating frame to the roller below, which moves the oscillating cross frames up and down to facilitate weaving. The application of the band braking system stops the handloom operation within seconds. Due to the torque stored in the flywheel, the effort to be applied by the weaver is drastically reduced. Silk, cotton sarees can be weaved within 12 hours at 0.5m per hour. Also, bed sheets can be weaved in this handloom.

Innovator: V. Karappan, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

State: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Funding agency: Department of Science and Technology, Govt of India

Implementing institute: National Innovation Foundation India (NIF), info.nif@nifindia.org