Tuesday, 13 September 2011

Features of a flat knitting Machine

The main features of a flat knitting as follows ;

1. Frame: The frame ,normally free standing and either circular or rectilinear according to needle bed shape, provides the support for the majority of the machines mechanisms .

2. Power supply: The machine  control and drive system co-ordinates the power for the drive of the devices and mechanisms.

3. Yarn supply or feeding: The yarn supply consists of the yarn package or beam accommodation, tensioning device ,yarn feed control and yarn feed carriers or guides  

4. Knitting action: The knitting system includes the knitting elements , their housing, drive and control as well as associated pattern selection and garment –length control devices.
5. Fabric take – away: The fabric take away mechanisms includes fabric tensioning  ,wind up and accommodation devices .

6. Quality control: The quality control system includes stop motions, fault detectors , automatic oilers and lint removal systems.  

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