Technologies

Rural Technologies

Title:

Charkha: Switch-at-Will Dual Drive

Area:

Rural Technologies

Focus Area:

Textile Engineering

Developing Agency:

Rural technology Action Group(RuTAG),Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras

Email:

rutag@iitm.ac.in, rutagpo@iitm.ac.in

Brief Description

Description :

In some centres in Kerala, a dual drive charkha is used where the women use both foot and hand to operate the drive. The spun thread is used in further dyeing and sizing processes, followed by weaving. Salient Features of Switch-at-Will Dual Drive Charkha: Smooth rotary motion using cycle pedal with chain drive Improvement in reach of wrap reel for the operator Hand support bar for better grip and lesser strain on operator during the switching of drives Crank shaft made of durable stainless steel

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