Shiv Braiding Machines

Shiv manufactures and supplies braiding machines and braiding equipment that are used in a variety of worldwide markets. These include automotive, aerospace, medical, engineering and narrow fabrics companies. Customers range from multinationals to owner-managed businesses in the following areas:

• Technical textiles
• Wire
• Textile reinforced hose
• Wiring harnesses

Shiv can also offer something which is unique – an enclosed adjustable tension spring – in the carrier used in the braiding machine. This is of benefit for technical braids where constant tension is required on the braided product.

The machines have two horngear sizes either 3.25" or 8.5" mm. The most popular is the 8.5" horngear diameter model.

The carrier is purpose built to meet the needs of each customer and their yarn or wire package requirements.

Shiv customers require machines that produce high quality products to demanding specifications. With the unique carrier and the versatility of the machines, Shiv is in a position meet those requirements.