The E-Lift II Technical Information

Welcome to the AVL E-Lift, the electronic marvel that makes lifting harnesses a breeze. The E-Lift, first launched in the mid-1990s was originally intended for the 40 Harness Full-Frame looms, but with it's quiet operation and need only for an electrical outlet, customers quickly began asking for the E-Lift over the pneumatic lift system called the Air-Lift as upgrades to their existing looms.

The E-Lift is engineered from state-of-the-art stepper motor and driver combinations. Most models contain:

  • Programming custom-written for the loom type
  • Electronics for the user and loom interfaces
  • Fused power supply allows resetting when tripped
  • Specialized nautalus-shapped Cam and pulley to optimize leverage
  • Easy-to-use foot pedal, electrically controlls E-Lift
  • Mounting system and hardware
  • All cleanly packaged in a sheet metal enclosure

The E-Lift has the following specifications:

Type Specification Notes
Electrical 110 Volts, 3 Amps 220V is available through internal switching or external adapter
Dimensions A-Series/PDL/TDL/FDL: 14 1/2" D x 7" W x 8" H
SDL: 16 1/4" D x 7" W x 8" H
E-Lift only - does not include mounting blocks or foot pedal
Packaged Dimensions Box: 28" D x 16" W x 12" H complete package
Weight 34 lbs./50 lbs. Spring lever return/Counterweight return -- total package weight

The E-Lift II self-contained unit mounts to the bottom of the Treadle Support of the A-Series, Production, Technical, Folding & Studio Dobby Looms. It comes standard on the A-Series 40 harness loom with E-Lift and can be purchased as an upgrade for any harness configuration of these other looms.


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The E-Lift II uses an electrically actuated foot switch that sits on the floor where the treadles would otherwise be located. Information is relayed from the foot switch to the E-Lift controller, which lifts the dobby arm or dobby slide plate and thus the harnesses.

E-Lift Foot Pedal

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