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Tufting gauge parts and weaving wear parts, made in Cwmbran since 1982

Ironspray is a world-leading manufacturer of tufting and weaving consumables, at the forefront of the latest developments in materials and design.

Ironspray tufting knives fanned out beneath a gauge part block
5/64 in1.98 mm
1/10 in2.54 mm
1/8 in3.18 mm
5/32 in3.97 mm
3/16 in4.76 mm
Needle spacing of common tufting gauges, drawn to scale.

Our products and services

We are your specialists in tungsten carbide cutting solutions, for carpet tufting machines and weaving looms.

Close-up of a tufting gauge part module and its row of fine steel fingers

Tufting gauge parts

We have designs for all machine types, and make gauge parts to your specific requirements using the most advanced design and machining technology. Our engineers are dedicated to continual improvement.

Every gauge part is available in

  • Tip patch
  • Standard full carbide
  • HSS (high speed steel)

Why tip patchBrowse the catalogue ranges

Weaving wear parts laid out on a granite surface

Weaving wear parts

We have supplied original (OEM) wear parts direct to Picanol for over fifteen years, and supply the most advanced weaving machine technology. We design and manufacture scissor blade solutions, specialise in tungsten carbide cutting tools and work to quality-assured manufacturing systems.

Parts are made to your specification. For a quotation, please send us a sample.

A full range of wear parts for airjet and rapier looms, including

  • Casting assemblies
  • Composite steel and carbide cutters
  • Bushes
  • Grippers

How to send a sample

An Ironspray engineer at the control panel of a CNC machine

Precision engineering services

Our team of highly skilled engineers assure you of consistent quality service every time. With our partners, we offer tufted carpet manufacturers machine conversions, and new and rebuilt tufting machines.

Precision machining

  • EDM wire erosion
  • Spark erosion
  • Surface grinding
  • Cylindrical grinding
  • Fine lapping
  • Honing
  • Injection moulding
  • Brazing
  • CNC turning and milling

Email us about machining

Tip patch: carbide where it cuts, steel behind it

Our tip patch design is a revolution in precision gauge part solutions: a composite of the latest tungsten carbide and steel design.

  • Incredible cutting and wear life
  • Clean cutting with all yarn types
  • Better cutting gives a quality grade product every time
  • Extends the life of your needles and knives
  • Machine efficiency means less down time
  • Tip patchTungsten carbide and steel composite
  • Standard full carbideTungsten carbide throughout
  • HSSHigh speed steel throughout

Tungsten carbideSteel

Every gauge part is available in all three.

Find your part in the online catalogue

Choose a range, then your design, material and specification, and request a quote. Catalogue customers log in or register.

How to order from the catalogue

A users’ guide is available. For technical advice or help identifying a part, call +44 (0)1633 872024 or email info@ironspray.co.uk.

  1. Identify the part you need.
  2. Select from the range of designs.
  3. Choose your material and part specifications.
  4. Add any additional requirements.

Quality and compatibility

Gauge parts designed for all machine types, including

  • CMC
  • Cobble
  • Tuftco
  • Pickering
  • Pep
  • Singer
  • and more
Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance ISO 9001 mark

ISO 9001 registered since 1997

Registered for quality by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance.

OEM supplier to Picanol

Original wear parts supplied direct to Picanol for over fifteen years.

Talk to us about parts, samples or machining

If you’re interested in any of our products or services, need advice on ordering replacement parts or need to send us a sample, please contact us.

+44 (0)1633 872024info@ironspray.co.uk

Ironspray Ltd
Ty Coch Way, Cwmbran
Torfaen, South Wales NP44 7HB
United Kingdom
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Sending a sample

For wear parts made to your specification, please send us a sample for a quotation. Post it to the address on this page, with:

  • your name, company and country
  • a phone number and email address
  • the machine or loom the part is for
  • the quantity you need
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