Speeds.—Average Speed of New Looms.
| Reed Space. | Picks per Minute. | |||
| Plain. | If Dobbied. | If Drop Boxes. | If Double Cylinder Jacquard. | |
| 32 inches | 240 | 190 | 190 | 190 |
| 44 inches | 200 | 175 | 175 | 175 |
| 54 inches | 180 | 160 | 160 | 160 |
| 66 inches | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
On goods with ordinary headings, the stoppages for changing shuttles, piecing ends, etc., should not be more than one minute in twelve, or 8 per cent.