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Features and benefits of ALL Strauch Chain Drive, Wood Frame Carders
Features and benefits unique to the "Finest" Chain Drive Wood Frame Carder
Features and Benefits of the Belt-drive Petite

 

ALL Strauch Chain Drive, Wood Frame Carders

Chain	Non-slipping, durable (lifetime guarantee against breakage), never has to be replaced, NO GREASE NEEDED-EVER.
Brush attachment	Produces fuller, loftier batts. Prevents fiber "fly-away".
Solid hardwood frame	Durable, attractive
"Slicker-Licker" (unique to Strauch Carders)	Prevents fiber build-up on lickerin drum. Transfers of fiber to main drum evenly and quickly without damaging the fiber.
Fine card cloth (#05)	Cards ALL fibers. No need to change drums.
Teeth of both drums do not touch or intermesh	No damage to fiber or carding cloth.
Galvanized metal feed tray	Tapered design with high sides for easy feeding of fiber.
Bronze bearings	Drum turns easily. Never needs lubrication.
Aluminum bearing blocks	Stable, won't slip, warp or crack like wood or plastic.
Modular construction	All parts are replaceable.
Upgradeable	Your Strauch carder never becomes obsolete!
Lifetime Warranty	Labor is always free.

 

Unique to the "Finest" Chain Drive Wood Frame Carder

All the features listed above, PLUS...

5:1 gear ratio	For high quality fiber blending.
Powder coated drum handle	Retains it's beauty & will not stain.
6" high frame	Handle swings clear of table. Carder does not have to be at table's edge.
Built in end frame hand cutouts	Easy transporting of the carder.
Furniture quality construction	Eye appealing.
All accessories included	Easy one time purchase.

 

"Petite" Belt drive carder

Small size and price	For those with space and cost considerations.
Feed tray slides under carder	Compact, minimal storage space needed
Light weight	Portable
Fine card cloth	Cards ALL fibers. No need to change drums.
"Slicker-Licker" (unique to Strauch Carders)	Prevents fiber build-up on lickerin drum. Transfers of fiber to main drum evenly and quickly without damaging the fiber.
As with the chain drive models, Teeth of both drums do not touch or intermesh	No damage to fiber or carding cloth.
Brush attachment	Produces fuller, loftier batts. Prevents fiber "fly-away".
Lifetime Warranty	Labor is always free.