Tutorial: Knitting Machine Structures

In order to understand the different technical solutions adopted by the different manufacturers for their knitting machines it is necessary to learn (at least schematically), the structural features and the main components of these machines.

The bed

The bed of a knitting machine can be flat or circular, and is made up of a steel body with grooves where the needles slide. In flat machine types, the bed is a steel plate where the needles are arranged parallely one beside the other. In circular models, the needles are accommodated in milled grooves obtained along the generatrices of a cylinder or in radial grooves milled on a metal disk.

Santoni Knitting Machines for Seamlesswear

Santoni was started in 1919 as the first Italian socks machine manufacturer. In 1988 Santoni ventures in the prestigious LONATI group, worldwide leader in the production of sock and pantyhose machines. From then on, the company has related his name to the “SEAMLESS” phenomenon, becoming itself worldwide leader in the production of electronic machines for garments without seams Today Santoni meets 97% of the worldwide demand for seamless machines, whose use, make possible the development of a growing success diversified in various sectors of the garments market (underwear, sportswear, beachwear, outerwear e medical wear)

Santoni Single Jersey Machine

Single jersey electronic circular knitting machine, for the production of seamlesswear single garment: underwear, outwear, swimwear, sportswear, sanitary garment

Santoni Double Jersey Machine

Double knit electronical circular knitting machine for rib knitting fabric to be applied to garment for underwear, as well as to outwear, beachwear, sportswear, sanitarywear, both in continuos tubolar fabric and separated pieces

Santoni Warp Seamless Machine

SANTONI Electronic warp knitting machine for seamless garments

Lonati Circular Knitting Machines

Lonati produces approximately 8000-9000 hosiery machines each year and has 50 models in production. Lonati exports 60% of its machines to all corners of the world. Particular attention is paid to emerging markets such as China and Turkey although, of course, the traditional outlets of North and South America, Europe and parts of Africa are not neglected. Despite the enormous spread of its export network across 52 countries, customer service is of first order, in line with the company policy that emphasises maximum product quality and equally high quality standards in its customer relations.

Series Bravo 900
Men's - Children's Series Bravo 900 (Double cylinder)
Double cylinder machine for the production of men's and children's socks and pantyhose

Computerized Knitting Technology Shima Seiki

SHIMA SEIKI is Computerized Knitting Japanese Technology mainly supplying Computerized flat knitting machines, Seamless glove and sock knitting machines, Computer graphic systems, Apparel CAD/CAM systems and other peripheral equipments.

Below is their models list;

Pailung Knitting Technology

PAILUNG knitting technology is the most competitive knitting technologies, and very famous in countries like Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, China and other knitwear producing countries where manufacturer opt for low cost knitting machine with higher production. They supply full range of Single Knit Machine, Single Knit Striper Machine, Single Knit Jacquard Machine, Single Knit Fishnet Jacquard Machines, Three End Fleece Machines, Single Knit Mini Jacquard Machine , Double Knit (Eight Look) Machine,  Double Knit Mini Jacquard, Double Knit Striper Machine, Double Knit Jacquard machines etc.

Below is the complete list of their knitting machines;