Groz-Beckert & Santoni Develop Innovative Knitting System

Italian circular knitting machine manufacturer Santoni and Groz-Beckert have partnered to develop a new self-cleaning knitting system for the Innotas circular knitting machine.

“The circular knitting machine needle San Duo with the sinker Snk Duo-Ol was developed to meet the desired requirements,” Groz Beckert said in a press release.
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In the innovative knitting system, there are two needles in the needle channel and two sinkers in one sinker channel.

The benefits became apparent in initial field trials with experienced end customers. In the following years, the knitting system was continuously analysed and further optimised.

The double filling in the needle channel significantly reduces soiling. In addition, the further developed shape of the knitting system ensures that any yarn lint is automatically removed during the knitting process.

“This extends the cleaning interval, making work more time-efficient and increasing productivity,” the German company added.

Both the needle San Duo and the sinker Snk Duo-Ol are characterised by a particularly low shaft with a predetermined breaking notch.

The low shank minimises soiling, while the predetermined breaking groove enables controlled needle breakage in the event of wear at the desired point, which reduces errors and machine downtimes.