Textile & Apparel Machinery Manufacturing

Precision components and assemblies for weaving, knitting, dyeing, and finishing lines.

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ISO 9001:2015

Made in Canada

40+

Years of Experience

5K+

Satisfied Customers

Overview

Textile machinery components must endure constant motion, heat, and tension in high-speed production. Pearson Manufacturing provides precision rollers, spindles, die sets, tensioners, and assemblies — fulfilled either in-house or through our trusted Canadian partners. We coordinate the entire process from quote to delivery, ensuring your lines remain smooth, balanced, and reliable.

Quick Specs

Standards

ISO 9001:2015 (by facility); ASME Y14.5 GD&T; ISO 21940 balance grades (G6.3→G2.5 typical)

Typical Tolerance

Machined metals ±0.001–0.003″; ground Ø & bearing seats ±0.0003–0.0008″ (feature-dependent)

Materials

4140/4340, 1045, 17-4PH/15-5PH, 303/304/316 SS, aluminum 6061/7075, tool steels, ceramics (by routing)

Surface Finish

Ground/polished rollers to low Ra; chrome/hardcoat for wear; hone & superfinish as specified

Coatings

Industrial chrome, nitriding/induction hardening, hard anodize, ceramic/TEFLON®-type (by routing)

Documentation

CoC, MTRs, balance certificates (residual unbalance & RPM), inspection reports, plating certs

Files Accepted

STEP/IGES + PDF with GD&T; assembly/BOM drawings; NDA available

Rush Options

Often available — include downtime & need-by date on RFQ

Workstream	Best For	Speed	Notes
Prototype / Dev	One-offs, trials, fixtures	Fast	Quick-turn + DFM; grind stock where needed
Production Spares	Line-critical rollers & shafts	Medium	Repeat routing; cert package on request
High-Speed Rotors	Balanced spindles/assemblies	Medium	ISO 21940 balance grade (e.g., G2.5)
Turnkey Subassemblies	Tensioners, guides, die sets	Medium	Assembly, torque, and test reports

Capabilities We Provide Access To

CNC turning/milling of rollers, spindles, shafts, and housings
OD/ID grinding, honing, superfinishing for bearing & seal surfaces
Dynamic balancing for rotating assemblies to ISO G2.5 (or per spec)
Wire & sinker EDM for slots, keyways, and specialty contours
Hard chrome plating, hardcoat anodizing, nitriding & polishing
Custom die sets, cutter blocks/blade holders, and guards
Subassembly, torqueing, and performance verification with documentation
Inspection packages: CMM/laser scan, roundness/straightness, balance certs

DFM & Standards Tips

Call out concentricity/runout to a clear datum stack; specify bearing seat fits (e.g., ISO g6/p6) and chamfer/lead-ins for assembly.
Leave grind stock on critical Øs and faces; note if faces must be ground after plating or heat treat.
Use generous undercut radii at shoulders to protect bearing fillets; define relief grooves where seals ride.
Balance-sensitive parts: keep keyways/drive features symmetric or specify trim/balance planes.
Specify hardness & case depth for wear zones (e.g., nitrided journals), and state allowable distortion.
Define surface finish (Ra/Rz) and contact pattern expectations for wrap/drive rollers.
Identify no-plate/masking zones and final Ø after coating; include cleaning and packaging requirements.

We’ll review your model/drawing, balance grade & RPM, hardness/finish specs, and documentation list, then confirm achievable tolerances and the right routing (in-house or partner) before kickoff.

Why Partner with Pearson?

Smooth, high-speed operation via precision grinding and certified balancing
Wear-resistant finishes and heat treatments for long service life
Hybrid fulfillment for flexibility on envelope, volume, and lead time
Single QA umbrella: traceability, inspection reports, and balance certificates
Experienced support across weaving, knitting, dyeing, calendaring, and finishing lines

Equipment Used In-House or By Our Partners

5-axis CNC mills & multi-spindle turning centers
Dynamic balancing machines (ISO 21940; G2.5 achievable)
OD/ID grinders, cylindrical & centerless grinding, honing
Wire & sinker EDM systems for keyways and profiles
Chrome plating, hard anodizing, nitriding & polishing cells (by routing)
CMMs & laser-based dimensional scanning and roundness testers

Typical Textile Applications

Weaving machine warp beam & idler rollers
Knitting spindles, drawbars, and guide shafts
Dyeing tank agitator shafts, baffles, and couplings
Calendaring pressure/feed rollers with wear coatings
Guide bars, tensioners, dancer arms, and web handling
Custom test jigs, blade holders, and textile part fixtures

Textile Machinery FAQs

Are parts made in-house or externally?

Select textile components are produced at our Ontario facility; others are fulfilled via vetted Canadian partners. Pearson manages quoting, QA, balancing, finishes, and logistics end-to-end.

Do you balance high-speed shafts?

Yes — we offer dynamic balancing with certificates, commonly to ISO G2.5, and can target other grades upon request.

What coatings and treatments are available?

Industrial chrome, hard anodize, nitriding/induction hardening, ceramic/low-friction coatings (by routing), and precision polishing.

What tolerances are realistic?

As guidance: machined metals ±0.001–0.003″; ground diameters and bearing seats ±0.0003–0.0008″ depending on geometry and length. We’ll confirm after engineering review.

How should I scope my RFQ?

Share CAD + PDF with GD&T, target RPM & balance grade, hardness/finish specs, masking/no-plate zones, documentation list (CoC/MTR/balance certs), quantities, and schedule. Start your textile quote — include RPM & balance grade, hardness/finish specs, masking/no-plate zones, documentation list, and your schedule.