Briggs-Shaffner Company

The Beam Experts Briggs-Shaffner Company 1448 Hwy 601 South Yadkinville, NC 27055 PHONE: (336) 463-4272 FAX: (336) 463-4248 Email: bsc_sales@briggsbeams.com Quality Service & Dependability Since 1897

Briggs-Shaffner Company has been serving customer needs since 1897 with a unique blend of operational capability and quality people. With a firm committment to research and test-based development, our technical expertise and dedicated associates have created continued product improvement for the industries we serve. Briggs-Shaffner has pioneered development of extremely high strength aluminum beam flanges through internal foundry casting processes that offer cost effective alternatives to the forged version. Such product improvement and performance has continously created value for North American textile customers and has clearly extended to International markets. In the textile industry, comprehensive beam product and yarn processing solutions illustrate our dedication to service. Our capabilities are demonstrated with customer assistance through in-plant yarn load analysis, utilizing unique beams for stress/strain relationships. Resulting data is used for guidance in establishing process operating parameters that are most effective for the customer. Our full service and supply focus offers unparalleled availability of all types of new beams for all load applications, comprehensive beam repair and maintenance including on-site programs. In addition to highest quality new beams, we repair and recondition all types of beams in our plant dedicated to that purpose. The plant is located in the heart of the textile industry to ensure quick response and service. We provide these services as just one more way to protect your investment in textile beams. Briggs-Shaffner Company continues to produce quality and value for its textile customers around the world, and we appreciate the oppurtunity to assist with your future needs.

LOOM/WEAVERS BEAMS

Briggs-Shaffner Company offers a full line of loom-weavers beams that meet the weaving machinery requirements for connection and performance. Light to heavy-duty applications in half or full beam designs are available. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Manufacturing capabilities include half and full beam designs *End configurations to connect to all drive requirements of OEM weaving machine manufacturers *Complete range of flange diameters *Structural integrity in all barrel designs *Positive locking of the flange for good warps *Consistency in the weaving operation Flanges *Designed for maximum rigidity and durability *Minimal deflection under yarn load *Reduced handling damage Barrels *Fabricated from close tolerance high strength steel *Extruded aluminum alloys available *Minimal run-out provides close control of yarn package *Uniform package size for quality fabric Locking Rings *Available in aluminum, and ductile iron *All types available: pinch clamp, gap, and jam style *Positive locking feature for run-out control *Minimize high/low selvage Let-Off Gears *Fabricated from high-strength ductile iron *Provides resistance to tooth impact load *Maximum wear characteristics Strength *Beam designs tailored to meet load requirements of all types of yarn *Light to heavy-duty applications Replacement of Components *OEM replacement parts *Flange upsizing to larger diameters *Flange quality upgrading

SECTION BEAMS

Building high-quality warps begins with selecting high-quality section beams. Briggs-Shaffner Company offers a complete line of section beams to fill your exact needs. Beams are fabricated for all warper types with and without journals. Close contact with all machinery manufacturers assures that the beams are compatible with their equipment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heavy-Duty Section Beams Innovative threaded joint connection in our heavy-duty beam line provides high resistance to torsional loading. Design allows replacement of beam components. Light To Medium-Duty Section Beams Bolted design allows beams to be transported as components and assembled at final destination. This construction is ideal for freight savings. Customers can replace components when necessary. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flanges *Light to heavy-duty applications *Cast in the full permanent mold process *Designed for maximum rigidity and durability *Diameters to 50"(1270mm) Barrels *Extruded, seamless, heat-treated aluminum *Optimum strength and corrosion resistant *Dimensional accuracy with smooth surfaces *Clean uniform packages Construction *Mechanical connection of flange and barrel *No welds Strength *Designs to meet all load requirements *Performance reliability for man-made filament fibers or yarn *High resistance to torsional loading *Unique simulated yarn load examination performed at the factory *Consultation with technical representatives to analyze strength requirements for best beam value Dynamic Balancing *Computer balanced *High speed performance Finish *Finish machined after assembly *Smooth surface finish *Running, true concentric beam

TRICOT BEAMS

Briggs-Shaffner Company offers a complete line of tricot and raschel beams, with standard and tapered flanges, backed by years of manufacturing experience. Our beams are designed for years of top performance. Aluminum alloy construction provides light weight with high strength and low maintenance cost. Designed and fabricated for the draw warp processes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flanges *Forged or cast aluminum alloy *Designed for maximum rigidity and durability *Light and heavy-duty applications *Designed to meet all major equipment manufacturers connection requirements *Standard flange diameters up to 40"(1016mm) *Straight and tapered machining of the inside flange face Barrels *Extruded, seamless, heat-treated aluminum alloy *Optimum strength and corrosion resistant *Dimensional accuracy with flat smooth surface *Clean uniform package Construction *Mechanical connection of the flange and barrel *No welds Strength *Designed to meet load requirements for man-made fiber and processes *Performance reliable for the drawing of man-made filament yarn *High resistance to torsional loading *Simulated yarn load examination performed at the factory *Consultation with technical representatives to analyze strength requirements for best beam value Dynamic Balancing *Computer balanced *High speed performance Finish *Finish machined after assembly *Smooth surface *Running, true concentric beam *Anodizing available upon request