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Difference between double and single jersey knitting machine

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  We can divide the machine into two types by the side of the products. One is single jersey knitting machine, the other is double jersey knitting machine. What is single jersey knitting machine There is a single ‘cylinder’ of needles in single jersey machines .They can produce plain fabrics. Plain is the simplest type of structure practiced since the inception of knitting technology. It can be done in hand knitting as well as machine knitting (flat and circular). We can use plain in a variety of different garments that require stretch, such as blouses, t-shirts, tops and casual dresses. What is double jersey knitting machine Two sets of needles are there in the double jersey machine. This extra set of needles allows the production of fabrics that are twice as thick as single jersey fabrics. Rib, interlock are the two fabrics that knitted by double jersey knitting machine. The difference between the two machines The arrangement of the needle rules Single jersey circular knitting machin

Different diameter of knitting machine

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Knitting machines  are devices used by pros to make knitted fabrics. We can distinguish them according to the diameter of the needle cylinder in circular knitting machines. Large-diameter knitting machine Large-diameter circular knitting machines are those having diameter from 24 to 40 inches. Most of them produce tubular fabrics. Besides, the rest of them are used to manufacture fabrics. And the fabrics are similar to those manufactured with flat knitting machine. Medium-diameter knitting machine  Machine diameters from 8 to 22 inches are called medium diameter knitting machine. Medium-diameter machines can design the production of body-sized tubular fabrics . As well as fabrics with welt and separation thread. In this situation, they are ideal for the underwear market. Small-diameter knitting machine These are the machines which having diameters from 3 to 6 inches. Small-diameter machines are designed for manufacturing hosiery. Besides this, it can also produce hair band,rib cuff orh

The knitting principle of small knitting machine

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  Small knitting machine is also known as  dyeing test knitting machine . The previous article introduced  the definition of the dyeing test knitting machine .  And here I will tell you the knitting principle of small knitting machine. The internal structure of knitting part in small knitting machine Knitting needles The top hook and the latch needle form the knitting needles. Latch needles are given sliding movements in individual grooves called tricks of the cylinder. The latch swing freely and the stem is a straight portion with a protruding butt. Through the butt the reciprocating movement to the needles is given. in addition,the latch needles are self acting, and requires only previous loop on the stem and do not require any outside agency to close the hook. The swinging latch has a cup at its end and is riveted to the stem. Sinkers Sinker is a thin metal plate with action at right angles to and fro between adjoining needles. And it may perform one or more of the following functio