Class Codes & Rates:

Code 2402 is applied to insureds engaged in the manufacture of tufted carpets or rugs made of cotton, wool and synthetic fibers. Pile yarn, jute backing and liquid latex are received from outside sources. The pile yarn is sewn to pre-woven jute backing with a high-speed machine using hundreds of needles. These tufts are left in loop form or cut at the top with electrical cutting devices, if cut pile carpeting is desired. Tufts are then firmly attached to the backing by means of a rubberized latex compound. In applying the latex to the backing, the carpet is passed on rollers over a vat of latex applying a liquid as it rolls; then the carpet passes into a dryer to dry the latex. Tufting machines, infrared dryers, electric cutting knives, looms and sewing machines may be used in these processes.