This is because the latter type of loom requires space for the shuttle boxes outside the normal weaving width. Rapier looms are usually wider than this, and thus flexible rapiers must receive preference if space is at a premium.

• 这是因为常规有梭织机在正常的织机宽度外,梭箱还要占据空间,在这种情况下,剑杆织机的机宽要稍大于有梭织机。因此,在占地是重要因素时,应该首选挠性剑杆。