Tricot Warp Knitting Machines

A tricot warp knitting machine is a specialised piece of textile manufacturing equipment that is utilised in the production of tricot fabrics using the warp knitting process. Tricot fabrics are characterised by a fine, diagonal rib pattern that is achieved through the warp knitting process. Unlike weft knitting, which involves knitting yarn across the width of the fabric, warp knitting involves the interlacing of yarns along the length of the fabric. Tricot warp knitting machines are highly regarded for their adaptability and capability to create various fabrics with different textures, patterns, and properties. These machines are extensively employed in the textile industry to manufacture various types of fabrics, including jersey, satin, mesh, and lace. These fabrics are utilised in numerous applications, such as apparel (including sportswear, lingerie, and outerwear), home textiles (such as curtains and upholstery), technical textiles, and more. Tricot warp knitting machines are esteemed for their exceptional production efficiency, versatility in fabric design, and ability to produce stretchable and durable fabrics.

KARL MAYER’s advanced 3-bar tricot warp knitting machine is perfect for a wide range of textile applications due to its integration of rapid production speed and exceptional adaptability. Making accurate modifications to knitting components and movements guarantees effective manufacturing. The HKS 3-1 tricot warp knitting machine is equipped with a fine compound needle system, enabling the creation of intricate and consistent loop formations. When combined with an elastane mechanism and elastic batcher, this machine excels in producing intricate elastic products at higher gauges. As a result, it enables the seamless production of both elastic and non-elastic textiles with intricate designs

Manufactured by: KARL MAYER

Key Features 

• The tricot warp knitting machine features an individual needle bar equipped with compound needles, a slider bar with plate slider units (½"), a sinker bar with compound sinker units, and three guide bars with guide units
• The tricot warp knitting machines' bars are made of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic
• KAMCOS® 2 (KARL MAYER COMMAND SYSTEM): Operator interface to configure, control, and adjust the electronic functionality of the machine
• Integrated monitoring systems (Laserstop and camera)
• Yarn let-off device: electronically controlled, driven by a geared motor
• Fabric take-up: electronically controlled, four-roller system, driven by a geared motor
• The tricot warp knitting machine has ON-drive with three electronic guide bar drives
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