When choosing the right drum carder, there are a few important factors to consider: the size of the bat you want to make, the speed of the carding process, and the type of wool you want to card. Below is an overview of the three available models and their features. In this article, you’ll also learn which needle density is best suited for which type of wool.
1. The Standard Drum Carder
The Standard drum carder is the basic model and is ideal for beginners or for those who don’t need to process large quantities of fiber. This model produces a bat of 19×60 cm. With this carder, you can choose between three needle densities: 54, 72, or 120 TPI (teeth per inch).
2. The Triple Drum Carder
For those who want to work faster, the Triple drum carder is a suitable choice. This model produces the same bat size of 19×60 cm as the Standard, but has three drums instead of two. The extra drum speeds up the carding process, allowing you to process larger amounts of fiber more quickly. As with the Standard model, you can choose from needle densities of 54, 72, or 120 TPI.
3. The XL Drum Carder
The XL drum carder is the best choice for those who want to produce a large bat. This model creates a large bat of 30×60 cm, which is ideal for bigger projects or for people who want to card large quantities of fiber at once. This carder also offers a choice of 54, 72, or 120 TPI.
Which drum carder is for you?
- Light user: The Standard drum carder is ideal for you. It is easy to use, affordable and perfect for carding medium amounts of fiber.
- Higher speed: Choose the Triple drum carder. With three drums, you save time and can work faster, which is especially useful if you regularly need to card large amounts of wool.
- Larger projects: The XL drum carder is your best option. The larger bat of 30×60 cm means you can process more wool at once.
Regardless of which model you choose, with all drum carders you will get well carded wool. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. You’re always welcome to schedule an appointment to try out the different drum carders.