Sulzer Projectile Gripper D1 2.2x3 2.2x4 3.8x5 D2 4x5 Alloy Steel Replacement Part for Loom Picking

These are Sulzer projectile grippers from the D1 and D2 series, supplied in four sizes: D1 2.2x3, D1 2.2x4, D1 3.8x5 and D2 4x5. The projectile is the part that carries the weft across the shed on a projectile loom, so its balance, its clamping face and its flight profile decide whether the pick lands cleanly or not.

Each projectile is precision-balanced and heat-treated to withstand high-velocity picking. That matters because the projectile is accelerated and stopped by impact on every single pick, thousands of times a shift: an unbalanced or soft projectile starts to fly off line, wear its guide and damage the yarn at the shed edges long before it fails outright.

Four sizes are stocked so the gripper can be matched to the loom width and weft count rather than forced to fit. The D1 series covers 2.2x3, 2.2x4 and 3.8x5, the D2 series covers 4x5; please confirm the size marked on your existing projectile or in the loom manual when ordering.

Centrosymmetric design: the clamping surface is smooth and the clamping force is stable, so the weft is held consistently from pick to pick

Streamlined design: 45 degree diagonal smooth transition with a spherical streamlined head, so the projectile runs stably with low resistance during flight

High-quality alloy steel with vacuum heat treatment and surface nitriding: high fatigue strength, wear-resistant and rust-proof, long service life

Precision grinding and polishing: fine polished surface, elegant and attractive finish

Every projectile is precision-balanced and heat-treated to withstand high-velocity picking

Product name: Sulzer Projectile Gripper D1 2.2x3 2.2x4 3.8x5 D2 4x5 Alloy Steel Replacement Part for Loom Picking

Product type: Sulzer projectile gripper (weft projectile)

Available sizes: D1 2.2x3, D1 2.2x4, D1 3.8x5, D2 4x5

Compatible looms: Sulzer projectile weaving machines (confirm the size for your loom model)

Material: high-quality alloy steel, vacuum heat treated, surface nitrided

Typical users: projectile weaving mills, repair workshops and spare-parts distributors

When inquiring, please state the projectile size (for example D1 2.2x3) and your loom model, so the correct projectile is shipped.

Size and series identified on every projectile before packing, to prevent mixing of D1 and D2

Vacuum heat treatment and surface nitriding verified for fatigue strength and wear resistance

Clamping face and flight profile inspected after precision grinding and polishing

Video outgoing inspection recorded for every batch, and the video can be sent with the shipping documents

6-month warranty against manufacturing defects; damage from wrong size selection or from running outside the intended loom application is excluded

Minimum order quantity: from 2 pieces

Delivery lead time: 1-3 days after order confirmation

Please state the projectile size (D1 2.2x3 / D1 2.2x4 / D1 3.8x5 / D2 4x5), quantity and loom model

Express shipping: DHL / FedEx / UPS, with air freight and sea freight for larger orders

Neutral export packing by default; private-label packing available on request

Payment terms: L/C, D/A, D/P, T/T, Western Union

Export documents: commercial invoice and packing list supplied with every shipment

Q1: Which size do I need for my loom?

A: The four sizes are D1 2.2x3, D1 2.2x4, D1 3.8x5 and D2 4x5. Check the marking on your existing projectile or the loom manual, and tell us your loom model; our sales team will confirm the size before shipping.

Q2: Are these original Sulzer projectiles?

A: No. They are aftermarket projectiles made to the original dimensions, balanced and heat treated to the same working duty, but not Sulzer-branded.

Q3: Why does the heat treatment matter?

A: The projectile is accelerated and stopped by impact on every pick. Vacuum heat treatment plus surface nitriding raises fatigue strength and wear resistance, so the projectile keeps its shape and its clamping force over a long service life instead of peening and going out of balance.

Q4: What is the minimum order quantity and the lead time?

A: MOQ is 2 pieces and the delivery lead time is 1-3 days after order confirmation.

Q5: Is the projectile inspected before shipment?

A: Yes. A video outgoing inspection is recorded for every batch and can be sent with the shipping documents.

Q6: What warranty do you offer?

A: 6 months against manufacturing defects. Damage from wrong size selection or use outside the intended loom application is not covered.

Q7: Do you support neutral or private-label packing?

A: Neutral packing is standard. Private-label carton marking and artwork are available on request; please confirm details with sales before shipment.