Abstract: A seam-weaving machine for the production of a continuous plastics woven fabric by a woven seam with a Jacquard machine (1) for the formation of the weaving shed. The Jacquard machine (1) is arranged underneath the weaving shed (11) and the harness cords (8) are drawn back by tension springs (15) secured above the weaving shed (11). The Jacquard machine (1) is so arranged that the harness cords (8) emerge downwardly from the Jacquard machine and are deflected upwardly through the weaving shed (11) to the tension springs (15).

Abstract: An adjustable harness guide for the Jacquard machine of a seam-weaving machine in which the harness cords are drawn back by tension springs which are secured in a grille. The harness cords are guided through a harness board and the weaving shed is located between the grille and the harness board. The grille and the harness board are adjustable in their angle position relative to the course of the harness cords. The grille and the harness board are connected by a rod linkage system so that they move synchronously. The grille and the harness board are each formed of two halves connected to each other by a hinge with the axis of the hinge running parallel to the warp threads of the seam-weaving shed.

Abstract: A draw-through gripper for the gripping and insertion of an auxiliary weft thread into a seam-weaving shed in a seam-weaving machine includes a movable gripper arm with a gripping collet for grasping the auxiliary weft thread. An apparatus for measuring the mechanical stress occurring inside the gripper arm is mounted on the gripper arm. The apparatus for measuring the mechanical stress occurring within the gripper arm can be a strain gauge.