The Ashford E-Carder brings powered efficiency to fibre preparation, making it ideal for those processing larger quantities or looking to reduce the physical effort of hand carding. With its electric drive, it delivers smooth, consistent carding at the push of a button, allowing you to produce even batts quickly and with minimal strain.
Designed for versatility, the E-Carder is perfect for creating consistent batts for spinning or felting, as well as blending colours and fibres with precision. The controlled speed helps maintain fibre quality while improving workflow and productivity.
Its robust construction ensures reliability for regular use, whether in a home studio, small-scale production setting, or workshop environment. This is a practical upgrade for anyone looking to streamline fibre preparation without compromising on quality.
Features
- Infinitely variable speed control for both drums plus a ratio control to vary the in-feed speed.
- Acrylic safety drum and belt covers, and a magnetic safety switch, for safe use.
- Stepped tooth non-slip drive belts with belt tensioners.
- Additional on/off foot switch allows hands-free fibre preparation and feeding-in.
- When in reverse, for fibre removal, the drums rotate at 10% carding speed.
- Carding drums can be removed to clean bearings.
- 100-240V AC/DC adapter.
- Manufactured from beautiful beech timber with a lacquered finish – CE compliant.
Technical
- Assembly: Fully Assembled
- Card cloth: Standard 72 point teeth
- Finish: Factory lacquered
- Material: Beech hardwood
- Other accessories included: 100-240V AC/DC adapter (power cord), Awl (doffer), Clamps, Cleaning brush, Diz stick, Drive band
- Weight: 15.5kg (34lb)
