The Hindu·2 min read·medium
A hundred years ago | Electric driving of weaving sheds
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The Hindu Bureau
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A 1924 report highlights the pioneering installation of an individual electric drive system at Kaleeswarar Mills in Coimbatore. This shift from traditional line shafting to individual motors marked a significant technological advancement for the textile industry in South India.
Why it matters
The article documents the early industrial modernization and electrification of the textile sector in India.
An interesting installation, unique in South India, has recently been carried out at the Kaleeswarar Mills, Coimbatore, by the English Electric Co. Ltd.
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