Abstract: A heddle frame endbrace assembly is provided which substantially eliminates bowing and distortion of the endbrace when placed under a pre-tension condition. The endbrace includes an elongated body formed of a first material. The body has a longitudinal channel defined therein along the length of the body. The channel is configured for receipt of a drive bolt therethrough. An insert is fitted into and essentially lines the channel from one end of the body to the other. The insert is formed of a second material having a greater stiffness than the first material. The endbrace has an overall longitudinal balanced moment axis through the channel so as to be essentially coaxial with a longitudinal centerline axis of a drive bolt disposed through the channel, wherein upon tensioning of such a drive bolt, the endbrace is prevented from bowing.

Abstract: A heddle frame has a pair of laterally extending slats and a pair of end braces connected to the slats to form a rectangular heddle frame. Each of the connections between the slats and the end braces includes an elongated opening defined within the end of the slat. The end brace includes an inwardly directed expansion foot configured on and extending essentially perpendicular from the end brace and having a width so as to be slidable within the elongated opening of the slat. A releasable locking member is configured to lock the extension foot within the slat in a locked position and to release the end brace from the slat in a released position, the locking member is disposed through the extreme outward edge of the slat and extends into the elongated opening of the slat. In one embodiment, the end brace is secured directly to the slat by a threaded bolt extending through the extreme outward edge of the slat.