Can the use of air jet looms reduce mechanical wear?

The use of air jet looms can indeed significantly reduce mechanical wear. Its core lies in replacing traditional physical weft insertion mechanisms such as rapier and shuttle with high-pressure air flow, avoiding direct contact between reciprocating mechanical components and warp yarn. In traditional weaving machines, the high-speed reciprocating motion of the rapier or shuttle causes frequent friction with the guide rail, warp yarn, and surrounding structures. However, in jet weaving machines, directional airflow released from the nozzle pulls the weft yarn, and the weft insertion process has no rigid contact, greatly reducing the wear of key components. In addition, reducing mechanical vibration and impact indirectly extends the lifespan of related components such as warp tension systems and winding mechanisms. Although there may be slight losses inside the nozzle due to long-term high-pressure airflow, compared to the mechanical wear of traditional looms, its maintenance cycle is longer and the replacement cost is lower. This design not only reduces the failure rate, but also improves the stability of equipment operation and fabric quality, which is an important manifestation of the efficient and durable characteristics of jet looms.