Single, Two or Three Feed, Circular Weft Knitting Machines-Model WK6

The LX96 and WK6 are designed to knit tubular jersey materials in sizes between 1/4" to 3.5". These machines incorporate components required to knit wire mesh and materials over 1.25 inches wide. The WK6 (bottom photo) is a single feed machine, while the LX96 is available as a single feed OR a as a two or three feed machine. The LX96 can be used to knit around a core or to knit a round or tubular flat two color material, The LX96 and WK6 are primarily used in industrial applications, such as filtration, hose reinforcement and gasketing.

Specifications

Needle System: Latch needle on single cylinder and single cam track system. Both models operate using a stationary cylinder and take-down with revolving cams, yarn feeds and yarn packages. Special hi-lo butt needles and two track cam system version also available.

Cylinder Sizes: Working diameters from .5" - 3.5" [12 to 100 mm], Needle gauges from 3 to 24 needle per inch.

Operating Speeds: 300 to 800 cpm {dependent on needle gauge of machine}.

Application: Tubular textile or wire materials, solid or multi color, coarse, medium, and fine gauge, with or without a core, in sizes ranging from 1/2" [12 mm] to 3.5" [100mm] at rates of 50 to 150 yards per hour.

Options available include take-down designs for special applications, as well as roll-up attachments, stop-motions and counter/controls.