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Specially configured for WHOLEGARMENT knitting with 4 needle beds and an additional loop presser bed, SHIMA SEIKI's SWG-X is capable of producing beautifully shaped, high-quality WHOLEGARMENT products which conform perfectly to the body for improved comfort and a more elegant silhouette. These are made possible through such innovations as the SlideNeedle and Pulldown Device, which allows unprecedented three-dimensional shaping control. The addition of 8G and 15G versions further enhances the SWG173-X's capability, ranging from high-quality middle-gauge knitting to highly refined ultrafine gauge applications.
| Type | SWG173-X |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 8.12.15 |
| Knitting width | Variable stroke. Max 68" (170cm) |
| Knitting speed | Max 1.3m/sec. Knitting speed varies according to various knitting conditions. Variably adjustable speed levels. 16 additional programmable speeds. |
| Stitch density | 120 levels, electronically controlled. |
| Second stitch | Motor-controlled second stitch cam allows individual adjustment of loose/tight stitches for shaping. Lower carriage only. |
| Racking | Motor-driven. Double racking. Max 1.5-inch racking in each direction (3 inches total) for all four needle beds and loop presser bed. Front: Racking of upper and lower front beds are performed as one. Rear: Racking of upper and lower rear beds and loop presser beds are performed as one. |
| Knitting system | Ultra compact 3-system (1 knitting system + 2 transfer systems). Single carriage. |
| Transfer | Lower beds: Simultaneous transfer, front and back, independent of carriage direction. Upper beds: Upper beds to opposite lower beds, independent of carriage direction. |
| Sinker system | Fixed sinker system |
| Stitch presser | Special motor-driven system allows individual on/off. |
| Loop presser | Individual selection and independent control. Loop presser bed positioned above upper rear needle bed. |
| Needle selection | Electromagnetic direct selection. |
| Setup device | Takedown comb with special setup needles. |
| Pulldown device | Special pulldown mechanism with independent operation of front and rear. Precise control over entire garment width in 1.5-inch increments. |
| Exit rollers | Special rollers for fabric pulldown and release. Consists of two rollers. |
| Yarn cutter | Single-unit system includes 1 yarn cutter and 2 yarn grippers. Both sides standard. |
| Air Splicer | Instant color changes using pressurized air. 8 colors per unit .Optional (1). |
| DSCS | Consistent loop length by digital control method. Left side standard (2). Yarn feed roller on both sides standard (left side: double roller). 8 positions on each side. Left side yarn stopper device (3). 12&15G only. |
| i-DSCS | DSCS with Intelligence. Actively controls yarn feed in both feed and retrieval directions. Both sides standard. Yarn feed roller on both sides standard. 16 positions. 8G only (4). |
| Side tensions | 12 on each side (8G: 16 on each side) |
| Yarn carriers | 12 carriers |
| Top tensions | 24 tension devices |
| One-touch easy threading. Large knots cause machine stop. Small knots cause 0-9 courses at specified knot detection speed, then automatically resume at set speed. | |
| Stop motion | Yarn break, large knot, wraparound check, shock detection, piece count, over-torque, program error, etc. |
| Drive system | Belt drive. AC servo motor. No lubrication necessary. |
| Cleaner | Special blower-operated cleaner. Automatic operation available upon knitting a set number of pieces. Manual operation also available. |
| Safety devices(5) | Full safety cover for noise-suppression and dust-proofing with stop motion sensor and interlock mechanism. Stop button. Power supply disconnecting device. Ultra-low speed "crawl" setting. Indicator lamps (see below). |
| Operation lamp | Green/normal operation. Flashing green/normal stop. Flashing amber/abnormal stop. |
| Data input | USB memory interface. Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T network interface. |
|---|---|
| Pattern memory | 50,331,648 bits (1,024 wales x 16,384 addresses) |
| Control system | Stored program for flat knitting machine. |
| Control display | monochrome LCD panel. Editing possible via display panel operation. Available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Turkish, and Japanese. |
| Back-up power | Power supply for resuming knitting after power failure. |
| Power | 3 phase AC200V+/-10% 3.0KVA |
- OPTIONS:
- (1) Air Splicer.
- (2) Right side DSCS.
- (3) Right side yarn stopper device.
- (4) i-DSCS (12&15G only).
- (5) CE Mark.
| SWG173-X | |
| Kg ( lbs ) | 1,484 ( 3,265 ) |
