Knitted things are always relevant and are in demand, but to create clothing items with ordinary funds are quite difficult and long. That is why, in recent years, knitting machines, which can boast a huge number of functionality and allow you to quickly make clothes at home, not spending too much strength and energy.
Peculiarities
The main feature of the knitting apparatus is that it allows you to significantly reduce the time to fulfill work. The use of such a device accelerates a large extent to the process of knitting, which is possible to achieve thanks to a unique design technical advantage. Among the main advantages of using a similar typewriter are the following.
- Quality mating. Such units are able to automatically control the force of tensioning the thread, the size of the loop and the remaining moments that affect the final quality of the product. As a result, clothing is smooth and not thrown out, which is positively reflected not only on the appearance of the product, but also on its durability. To repeat everything while manual work, the needlewoman should have a lot of experience and be a real professional.
- Protection of vision. In the process of working on a similar aggregate, the needlewoman will spend much less time than in the manufacture of the same clothing manually. This has a positive effect on the vision and state of the joints. Hands are not strained, so that after work there is no feeling of burning in muscles and pain in the joints.
- The possibility of obtaining products without seams, What positively reflects on their attractiveness. A distinctive feature of such devices is that it is possible to use a circular mating, which has proven itself perfectly in the manufacture of socks, gloves, sweaters or caps. The market presents special dual-circuit devices that are perfectly coping with such things.
The main minus of knitting devices is that when using them, you can only work with one product. If you can postpone the thing during manual knitting, then it will not work with the machine here.
In addition, some models presented in the market are characterized by a specific sound when working, which can deliver certain discomfort for living.
Views
Knitting devices are divided into several species, among which the following should be noted.
Monophronic
This type of mating is the main, and the finished product is fully homogeneous. A distinctive feature of such an aggregate is that there is only one needleer here.
The resulting ultimate product can be both thin and sufficiently dense, depending on which yarn was used. It should be noted that the products cannot boast of attractive aesthetic properties, which negatively affects their cost.
Twofields
The main advantage of such aggregates is two needles installed here. The devices include two different parts, the main and appropriate, which significantly increases the possibilities. The final product can boast of volume, since in most cases such machines use a bilateral canvas.
The main feature of such devices is the presence of unique functional and technological capabilities. For example, the unit can create double weave, as well as producing needlenets, as a result of which zigzags will appear. Such devices are often used to make children's clothing, as well as different accessories.
Mechanical
In such knitting machines, the needles control is carried out with the help of punch cards. Such devices make it possible to create beautiful patterns as well as holes.
Using special built-in templates, the machine is capable of processing and knit almost any pattern.
Electronic
The needles management is carried out using a pre-installed program. It should be noted that, thanks to the use of such a device, you can connect the product according to a predetermined dimensions. The ability to install various software largely increases the functionality of the machine.
Popular models
Among the most popular and demanded models should be noted the following.
- Silver Reed SK 840 / SRP60N . An electronic control machine released by one of the most famous brands. 500 steel needles provide the highest possible manufacture of clothing, as well as high quality final products. Computer software makes it possible to pick up almost any patterns, thanks to which you can implement various design ideas. A distinctive feature of this unit is the ability to create patterns by predetermined dimensions, as well as a huge selection of weave.
- Shima Seiki SCG 122 SN 5 . The 5th discharge plane machine, which is considered a universal device and allows you to create beautiful and monolithic products. The device supports almost all standards, thanks to which you can handle things with a minimum indent. Due to its advantages, the device not only provides high quality of clothing manufacturing, but also spends at the minimum of raw materials. Composite needles guarantee yarn savings, and efficient work is provided with a modern carriage.
- Brother KH 970 / KR 850. One of the most legendary models that guarantees a professional mating with harness. A distinctive feature of this typewriter is a carriage that can cope with the creation of any patterns, scarves, plaid for both adults and children. The machine has a built-in memory, in which you can store various rapports, which greatly facilitates the creation of new projects. If necessary, the device can be connected to a computer to update the software or set specific parameters for creating clothes. The device is able to keep in memory up to 600 rapports, which provides tremendous possibilities when choosing certain weaves.
How to choose?
In order for the knitting machine to perform all the tasks set before it, it is necessary to pay attention to the choice of the following characteristics.
- Management type. It is worth finding out in advance, with what kind of device the needlewoman will make it easier to work. There are both manual and automated options.
- Number of needleers. The most popular is the twofore options that are capable of creating more interlacing and excellent patterns.
- Device class . The highest demand is the third and fifth grades, as they allow you to create the most popular clothing items. Choose the 7th class only if it is planned to work with fine wool. Before making the final choice in favor of a certain model, it is necessary to accurately figure out which items of clothing will be manufactured on this typewriter.
How to knit on the machine?
One of the most important points in the process of operation of the machine is the selection of yarn, which should occur as carefully as possible. It is from this that the durability of the product depends. Each apparatus behaves in different ways with a specific type of yarn, which must be taken into account when choosing. If you make a mistake with yarn, then it will be quite difficult to obtain the final result, and sometimes it is generally impossible. From Angora is best to refuse to immediately, as it often scores a carriage that does not allow to continue to produce work.
During operation also We must not forget about safety technician and should be clearly followed by the manufacturer's instructions. . When working, the Bobin needs to fill evenly, the length of the thread should not exceed 500 m.
To rewind the threads, the perfect solution will be the use of a special device.
