So how does the ElectriCarder work?

The ElectriCarder is an add-on unit designed to power your hand-cranked fleece carder.
It is simple to install, and turns your carder into a carding machine!

People with arthritis and compromised movement in their hands, arms or shoulders can card again.
If this describes you - Speak to us to see if the ElectriCarder is suitable for you

You can choose to power your carder 2 ways 1. from the existing pulleys on the carder, or 2. you can remove the handle of the carder and replace it with the new pulley that comes with the kit.

We recommend driving your carder by Method 2
Here's how you do it...

1. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS  that come with your ElectriCarder

2. REMOVE THE HANDLE  from your Carder.
   Most Carders are designed for the handle to be removed for cleaning, so it should be easy.
   There's usually a clip.
   This also increases the safety
   

3. REPLACE THE HANDLE WITH THE PULLEY supplied

4. PLACE THE CARDER ON THE ELECTRICARDER

5. SCREW THE BUCKLES to your carder using the supplied template and drill bit
   This increases the stability of the Carder.
   

6. BUCKLE THE CARDER TO THE ELECTRICARDER

7. WIND THE ELECTRICARDER BELT according to the diagrams to the right

8. CARD

Running your carder like this means that your carder operates exactly as the manufacturer intended.
And you can still use all the great features of your carder including the ratios allowed by the existing carder pulleys

The ElectriCarder will increase your output. You won't even need to run the carder faster than you did by hand.
Just having both hands free to feed fleece will increase your output.

You'll need to have a few goes using the ElectriCarder until you find a speed that will suit you. Our advice is to run the carder at approximately the same speed as hand-cranking, or perhaps a little faster. You'll find that sweet speed, and you won't get your hands bitten by the carder anymore!   We are available to talk to if you have questions during the settle-in time.

ElectriCarder comes in models for most known carders:  Classic, Ertoel, Inwood Smith, Sleeping Beauty, Spinwell, Strauch, Wondoflex, and evenAshford,  other modern drum carders and a few old mystery carders with no makers mark on them.
If your Carder does not have an ElectriCarder listed for sale please speak to us.

Custom Made ElectriCarders

If you want an ElectriCarder we can make one for your carder. Just email or phone us.

Ertoel Carders have welded handles and need to be slightly modified in our workshop. For these models we need a 2 week turnaround.

CrossOver Belt Carders

Some carders have a crossover belt, aka a belt that runs between 2 pulleys in a figure of 8.
These belts tend to wear and stretch quite quickly.
If your carder has a crossover belt [figure of 8] then we also like to modify it by adding additional pulleys to the carder.
This reduces wear and makes the carder more efficient.

The ElectriCarder is made to order.

Due to being Custom-made just for you there may be a 2 week lag time between order and despatch.
We will always keep you informed of the progress of your new ElectriCarder.

Delivery

We utilise Australia Post to ship both Australian and International orders. This includes tracking and insurance.
Customers are responsible for all taxes and customs duties on the receiving end.

The ElectriCarder is made in Australia.
We invented it. We designed it. And we patented it.
We make it with love and care

We use beautiful, plantation grown Australian hardwood from local sustainable forests. The timber is locally milled, kiln-dried and is finished with an organic furniture oil.

Our customers give us a 5 star rating for both the ElectriCarder and our service standards.
We are happy to help - ask us.   rovings@electricarder.com