Fabric manufacturing assignment

This assignment is about a brief introduction about all the experiments performed in the FM
lab of National Textile University. Lets start the introduction of different experiments
performed in the Lab .
Experiment no 1
Lab layout of FM lab
The layout of the lab is

A1
Single wrapper machine 1976
Picking media Debby
Shedding media shuttle
A2
Terry towel loom1961
Picking media Debby

A3
Shuttle loom mechanical Jacquard machine 1961
Picking media shuttle
Shedding media jacquard

A4
Narrow needle loom 1992
Shedding media Debby
Picking media needle

B1
Shuttle loom plane 1975
Picking media shuttle
Shedding media tapped

B2
Shuttle loom
Picking media Debby

B3
Jacquard auto card punching machine

C1
Projectile loom 1992
Shedding media tappet

C2
Wrapper loom
Picking media double wrapper
Shedding media Debby

D1
Air jet Omani plus 2005
Picking media air jet
Shedding media Debby

D2
Toyota air jet 600 model 1992
Shedding tappet

C3
Sam i automatic machine 2016
Shedding media Debby
Picking media shuttle manual

D3
Seizing machine 2017
Input wrapper beam
Output weaver beam

D4
Shuttle loom jacquard 1961
Hooks 400
 Single end seizing machine
Input unseize cone
Output seized cone
 Compressor
 Sectional warping machine
Input cones
Outputs wrapper beam

 Banana fiber machine

 Paper punching machine
 Guard punching machine
 Auto cone machine
 Hand looms
 Drawing in frames
 Pirns winding machine
Input cones
Output pirn
Experiment no 2
The passage of yarn through autocone machine.

Objective:
 To study the passage of yarn through winding (auto con) machine.

 To study process of transferring of yarn from one package to another package.

Introductions:

Terms and definations:

 Winding:
It is transferring of yarn from one package to another. We use winding process in weaving because
large amount of baby cones rest as waste during warping process.
We reuse these baby cones by rewind it in auto cone machine.

 Auto cones:
Majority this machine is used in spinning but it is also present is weaving where shuttle looms are
present. It is basically transfer of yarn from lower package to bigger package.
There are three zones of winding

 Unwinding

 Splicing

 Winding

 Unwinding consists of:

  Baby cone that is wastage of warping process

 Magazine: it has magazine pockets in which baby cones are placed and yarn catcher
that catch the yarn through suction.

 Peg: it is a wheel its function to hold the filled baby cones for unwinding process.

 Ba-loon breaker: its function to control the length of yarn during unwinding process
and it create the tension.

 Yarn cleaner: its function to clean the yarn and remove thick thin and naps for the
yarn.

 Censer: its function to sense the breakage of yarn or thick thin or naps places.

 Disk tensioner: its function to create the sufficient tension in yarn so that dense
package is formed.

 Splicing consists of:

 Upper sucking mouth: its function to suck the breakage of yarn and take it for
splicing.

 Yarn cleaner: its function to remove thick thin and naps.

 Splicing unit: its function to splice the break yarn.

 Lower sucking mouth: its function to suck the break yarn and take it for splice.

 Winding consists of

 V-type guide: its function to help in cross winding process.

 Spindle: the drive upon which package is placed directly for driven.it may be constant
or variable.

 Observation:
  We made following observations

 Regions of machine = 03

 Machine speed = 2950

 Magazine capacity = 12

 Type of yarn with-drown =over end withdrawn.

 Types of winding = cross winding.

Conclusion:
from small packages to large package, yarn passes from three phases firstly it gets unwinding then
it leads to the yarn cleaner phase and at last it ends after winding phase.
Experiment no 3
To study the passage of yarn through pirn winding
 Main objective:

The purpose of winding is convenient handling and with drawl. But it is most spinning mostly
yarn used a bobbin. But it is difficult in waving , so an big package converted into small package
called bobbin.
In pirn winding we use pirns.

Objective:

 To observe the thread passage through pirn winding machine.

 To observe the different parts and the functions of pirn winding machine.

 Drawn labeling diagram of thread in yarn machine.

Procedure:

 Put the baby cone on cone spindle.

 For winding thread pass through the guide.

 After that thread pass through weft stop lever.

 Empty pirn holder was placed near weft stop lever for putting the pirn.

 Then thread pass through trans version guide and thread guide.

 This process for winding the thread on pirn.

 Magazine was placed the pirn.

 Then the thread was passed through transverse role and wound on pirn.

 Pirn ready and send to pirn holder.

Observation:

Section of machine;
 Unwinding

 Winding
Machine speed = 960 rpm
C real capacity =07
Types of tensioner = mechanical
Types of senses = transverse guide

Transverse rod.
Yarn break sensor = weft stop cover.

Results:
From baby cone, thread unwind from cone and passed from different part of machine and wound
on pirn from winding of thread and prepared the pirn for weft yarn.

Conclusion:
From this experiment, concluded that unwinding is most important for winding of yarn. To make
big package, unwind the thread from cone in weaving to make fabrics. weft yarn used pirn
winding. This is convenient handling and with crawl. That was basically objective of winding.

EXPERIMENT NO 4
To study of the passage of yarn through Direct warping machine
Objective:
To study the passage of yarn through direct warping machine.

To study process of transferring of yarn from cones to beam.

Procedure:
First of all, I fixed the cones on the spindles of creel. Then, I passed the end of yarn of each cone through
the balloon breaker. Then, I passed it through the weight tensioner. After that I pass it through the open
guide and ceramic guide. Sometimes, when the yarn is break, the open guide is lift down and a light is
connecting with the open guide is brightened. Then, I passed the yarn through auto stopper.

After that, I passed the yarn through the comber. Comber can be contract or expand according to the size
of sheet. And then, I passed it through the guide roller and attached it to the beam.

Conclusion:
Cones are converted into the wrapper beam by unwinding of the cones and winding of beam. Wrapper
beam is rotated by a pressing drum to make uniformity of yarn sheet on beam.

DIRECT WARPING MACHINE

EXPERIMENT NO 5
The passage of yarn through sectional warping machine
The parallel winding of warp ends from many winding packages (cone, cheese) on to a common
package (warp beam) is called warping.
Sectional warping is one of the important processes of textile weaving where equal length of yarn
is wound first in small sheets or sections on a drum. After that, it is transferred to the beam from
the drum in the form of a sheet. This type of warping is a two-stage process which is used to
produce fancy fabrics by using color and weave effect. Sectional warping is also known as pattern
warping, indirect warping, drum warping and band warping.
Figure 1 this is what a sectional beam looks like

Sectional warping is preferred over beam warping for multi-coloured

warp. Here the entire width of the warping drum is not developed simultaneously. It is developed
section by section. As only one section is built at a time, a support is needed at one side of the
drum. This is provided by making one side of the drum inclined. The inclination can be of two
types.

 Fixed angle.
 Variable angle.
As the winding of one layer is completed on the drum, the section of ends is given a requisite
traverse so that the end at one extreme corner touches the inclined surface. Thus it gets support
from the inclined surface. As the process continues, the thickness (or height) of the section
gradually increases. When requisite length has been wound in a section, next section is started by
shifting the expandable reed assembly by suitable distance. For drum with fixed angle, if the yarn
is coarser then one layer of the warp ribbon will result in higher increase in thickness and thus to
match the inclination, the traverse speed should be higher. The machines are designed with
provisions to change the traverse speed so that a wide range of yarn counts can be managed. For
fixed angle drums, only one variable i.e. traverse speed is to be adjusted while with variable angle
drums both traverse and the angle of inclination can be varied.

Leasing is a process of layer separation to facilitate the subsequent drawing-in process and
weaving. A lease band is inserted between the layers. It is a system by which the position of the

Creel

Leasing
System

Expandable
reed

Length
measuring
system

Drum (for
sections)

Beaming
system

ends is maintained in the warp sheet. Generally, it is done by dividing the ends in two groups (odd
and even). If odd ends are passing over the lease rods, then the even ends will pass below the rod.
The relative positions of the ends will reverse in case of second lease rod.
Expandable reed it is used to control the spacing between consecutive ends. The two limbs of V
shaped expandable reed can be expanded or collapsed as per the required spacing of ends. It
controls the width of the beam.
Beaming system is the process in which, all the sections are simultaneously transferred to the
flanged wrapper beam. The drum is rotated by the tension of warp sheet (given a negative drive)
whereas positive drives are given to the wrapper beam. The speed of beaming process in sectional
warping is quite slow (around 300 m/min).

Calculations:
𝑦
Taper Angle is calculated by formula. Tan-1 θ = ⁄𝑥
 𝑦
θ = 𝑎𝑟𝑐𝑡𝑎𝑛 ⁄𝑥
y = 2inches x = 13inches.
θ = arctan 2/13
θ = 0. 1526 rad = 8.746o
Speed of Sectional Warping Machine = 300m/min or 900 rpm (approximately).
Diameter of drum = 4.77 foot = 1.59 yards.

Discussion:
The main aim of using a sectional warping machine is to make different types of patterns, designs,
and to prepare the wrapper beam with the required number of yarn ends with uniform tension. It
is suitable for making checked, stripes or other fancy fabrics in short run and with complex colour
patterns. After sectional warping we get a weaver beam directly. So we don’t have to do sizing.
As a result those yarns which don’t need sizing or multi-ply yarns are used. The drum is tapered
at the edges to provide the yarn sections some sort of stability.

There is a measuring drum that measures the amount of yarn that has been wound on it. we can’t
measure that length from the drum directly because when the yarn is wrapped on the drum the
diameter of the drum is no longer same and hence we won’t be able to measure it accurately.

Conclusion:
In Sectional Warping H-type creel is used which has a lesser creel capacity and is used to make
specific patterns with using different colours as well as different counts of yarn. The taper is of
extreme importance since it provides stability to the yarn. The surface speed of the beam is
maintained to have a uniformly wound package.

Experiment no 6
The passage of yarn through sizing machine
Abstract
The technique of making use of a defensive adhesive coating upon the yarn surface is called
fabric sizing. This is the maximum important operation to achieve maximum weaving
performance particularly for mixed & filament yarns. Different styles of sizing are used like
Starch, Modified starch, polyester, polyacrylates, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl acetate, CMC etc.
The essential goal of sizing is to shape a uniform layer of shielding coating over warp yarn and
lay down protruding fibers that venture out of its surface.
Objective of the sizing

1. Higher strength
2. Lower elongation
 3. Higher bending rigidity
4. Higher abrasion resistance
5. Lower hairiness
6. Lower frictional resistance
Introduction:
The sizing machine can be divided into four main zones. The zones are

1. Creel zone
2. Size box zone
3. Drying zone
4. Headstock zone

Procedure:

First of all the yarn is unwound from creel and wound it on a warper beam. As the capacity of
warper beam is four the yarn sheet from warper beam at first pass through the guide roller, the
guide roller put forward the yarn in to the tip roller. The main purpose of the tip roller is to apply
the sizing material on the yarn and yarn is fully dip on the tip roller. Then the yarn is pass through
the two squeezing roller to guide roller. Then the yarn passes through the guide roller to the
drawing portion. The yarn is pass through the drawing cylinder and then guide roller and then feed
drawing cylinder and at the last pass through the guide roller of drawing portion. The yarn is fully
drawn when extract from drawing portion. Then the yarn is pass through the leasing rods the
purpose of leasing rods is to separate the yarn from each other. At last yarn is come in headstock
portion, there is yarn pass through the expandable comb and purpose of this comb to straight the
yarn. Then the yarn is passing through the tensional warp which implies tension to the yarn. Then
the yarn from guide roller wound it on weavers beam.

Discussion:

Portion of the sizing machine:

Portions of the sizing machines

 Creel/unwinding portion
 Size portion
 Drying portion
 Leasing portion
 Head stock portion

Creel or unwinding portion

 Creel
 Warper beam

Size portion:
 Guide roller
 Dip roller
 Squeezing roller
 Guide roller

Drying portion:
 Drying cylinder
 Guide roller
 Drying cylinder
 Guide roller

Leasing portion:
 Leasing rod

Head stock portion

 Expandable combs
 Tensioner rods
 Guide roller
 Weaver beam
 Pressing trawly
 Press roller

1. Creel:
Different cones are inserted on the creel,it holds the cone.
2. Warper beam:
The cones from creel are wound on the warper beam.
3. 2)size portion:
It consists of the following parts.
4. Guide roller:
It is a set of two or three chromium plated roller which give tension to the section.
5. Dip roller:
It is a roller which is completely dip in a sizing box and this apply sizing material to the
yarn.
6. Squeezing roller:
 The yarn is passes between the center of squeezing roller.
7. Guide roller:
It is a set of two or three chromium plated roller which give tension to the section.
8. 3)Drawing portion:
It consists of the following parts.
9. Drawing cylinder:
The purpose of the drawing cylinder is to rotate the yarn on the drum and then put forward
on the guide roller.
10. Guide roller:
It is a set of two or three chromium plated roller which give tension to the section.
11. Feed drawing cylinder:
In this cylinder the yarn is feed on the drum.
12. Guide roller:
This roller which give tension to the yarn.
13. 4)leasing portion:
It consists of the three leasing rods.
14. Leasing rod:
It separates the yarn into two portions.
15. 5)Headstock portion:
It consists of the following parts.
16. Expandable comb:
A toothed instrument used especially for adjusting, cleaning or confining yarn.
17. Tensional warp:
It gives tension to the yarn.
18. Guide roller:
The purpose of this roller to give a tension to the yarn.
19. Weaver beam:
The yarn is wound it on the weavers beam.

Conclusion:
Sizing prevents the warp yarn breakage due to abrasion with neighboring yarns or with back rest,
heald eye and reed. It improves the yarn strength by 10 to 20%, although it is not the primary
objective of sizing process.
Thus it can be said that “Sizing is the heart of Weaving”. Better the sizing process better will be
the quality of warp sheet and lesser will be the warp breakage.
 Experiement no 7
The Process Flow of Drawing-In and Tying-In.
Abstract:
When a new quality of fabric is to be prepared then the process of Drawing-In is used.
Here, each single yarn is passed through dropper, heald frame and reed. These yarns are then taken
to the loom for shedding, weft insertion and finally beat-up to be made into fabric.
Introduction:
Drawing In:
Drawing-in is the entering of yarns from a new warp into the weaving elements of a weaving
machine, namely drop wires, heddles and reed, when starting up a new fabric style. Tying-in-the new
warp ends to the depleted warp is done when a pattern is not required. A drop wire is a narrow metal
sheet that that is hung in the air by the tensioned warp yarn. If the warp yarn is broken or
slacken(loose), then the drop wire drops and touches a metal bar that extend along the width of the
machine. This contact between the drop wire and metal bar closes an electrical circuit and shuts
down the machine immediately. There is drop wire for each warp yarn.
Tying In:
It is the process of tying the ends of a new warp beam to the corresponding ends of the old
warp beam after the depletion of a warp beam on the weaving machine, if there is no change in
design. During this process of weaving we stop the machine and knot old warp with the new warp
with the help of knotting machine.
Drawing

Experimental Procedure:
First the wrapper’s beam is placed at the creel portion. Then the yarns are taped on the
draw frame such a way that they evenly spread and don’t overlap. Then each yarn is gripped by a
hook in drawing-in a double hook is used so that two yarns can pass at the same time. The yarn is
first passed through the dropper wire and then the frame with heald wires (one yarn passes through
one frame). Then that yarn is passed through the reed using a reed hook. Thus, all the yarns are
ready to be placed on the loom for being turned into a fabric. The pick is inserted either by shuttle
or shuttle-less ways. The passage of yarn can be seen in Figure 5.
Discussion:
Drawing-In:
Drawing-In is the process which is adopted if a new style or design has to be prepared.
This is a very time-consuming process. In this each yarn is first passed through the dropper wire,
then passed through the eye of the heald wire and then finally passes through the reed. The passage
of yarn through all these portions is very important. The heald frames are actually responsible for
the shed formation. The shed is prepared depending upon the number of threads/ yarns or the
design which you want to achieve. The number of heald frames required depend upon the weave
design we want to create. If we want a plain weave design, then we would only use 2 frames. We
can also use frames multiple of 2 like 4, 6, 8 … depending upon the number of yarns. The flow of
yarn from the components of Drawing-In frame are shown below.

Warper Beam Dropper wires Heald wires Reed

For passing yarns through dropper and heddle wires, double hook is used. This reduces the time
and makes the process a bit quick. While a single hook is used if there is any breakage in the yarn
during looming. for passing yarn through the reed, a reed hook is used.
There are two people involved in drawing-in process. One is called the drawer, and the other the
helper. The drawer passes the yarn from each portion of the drawing-in frame. While the helper
just put yarn in the hooks. After the insertion of the weft the reed beats it to the fell of cloth.
 Fig: Drawing Frame
Heald Wires:

Knotting or Tying-In:
Tying-in is the process of tying the ends of a new warp beam to the corresponding ends of
the old warp beam after the depletion of a warp beam on the weaving machine, if there is no change
in design. During the tying-in process the weaving machine needs to be stopped which
discontinues the weaving process. As a result, time for producing fabric is increased, at the same
time, loss of yarns is also an issue. Previously, tying-in process was done manually, which
consumed a lot of time. But thanks to technology providing automatic tying-in machine, which
can knot single or ply yarns of cotton, wool, synthetic and blend warp yarns as well as of different
thickness at a speed of 60-600 knots per minute. TOPMATIC and MAGMA of STAUBLI are such
kinds of warp tying machines in association with TPF3 tying frame provide high performance
warp tying. The Knotting machine and way of making a knot mechanically is shown in Figure 3.
 Fig: Tying In Machine Fig: Weaver Knot
Drawing-In is only done when the new design is to be woven. If the same design has to be
prepared as previously been made by the loom then we prefer Tying-in instead of Drawing-In,
since Drawing-In is an extremely long process while the Tying-in can be done in quarter the
amount of time required for drawing-in.

Shedding and Weft Insertion:

Fig: Shedding
 The shedding is done depending upon the number of yarns as well as the design we have
to create. Shedding is the operation by which the warp is divided into two parts so that sufficient
gap is created between them for the uninterrupted passage of the weft from one side of the loom
to the other.
For example, if we have 1000 yarns in total and we want to make a plain weave design.
Then we can use only 2 frames of the heald wire. So that we pass all the even numbered yarns
from one frame and all the odd numbered yarns from the other. Thus, the weft can be inserted
easily.
A normal worker who knows his work can pass 1000 yarns through the Drawing-In frame
in about an hour. More experienced the person, better will be his efficiency. Thus, lesser time will
be required by him to complete the process. Usually the drawing-in process requires almost about
8-10 hours for passing all the yarns through there required paths.
For passing yarns through dropper and heald wires double hook is used. This reduces the
time and makes the process a bit quick. While a single hook is used if there is any breakage in the
yarn during looming. for passing yarn through the reed, a reed hook is used.
When yarn is broken the person running the machine will run his hand on the dropper
wires. His hand will be stuck where the yarn is broken, as the dropper has dropped. Thus, the
dropper senses the presence or absence of yarn.
Some lights are connected to the loom machine. Each individual light is connected to a
separate part of the machine. If something happens in that area, then the particular light will glow,
and the operator will move to the corresponding area.
Conclusion:
To obtain satisfactory weaving performance, it is essential to have not only a correct yarn
preparation, but also an efficient organization which permits to have warps available at the right
moment, thus avoiding any down time with style or beam change. All these prerequisites aim at
ensuring to the weaving mills a sufficient flexibility and at permitting them to cope promptly with
a variable market demand. Thus, the weavers usually take orders in bulk so that they don’t have to
do the Drawing-In process over and over again.

Experiment no 8
To analyze the given sample of cloth

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X . X X X . X X
 X X . X X X . X

X X X . X X X .

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X . X X X . X X

X X . X X X . X

X X X . X X X .

Abstract:
The no. of threads is counted in an inch, greater no. of threads will the warp. The face and back
of the fabric are recognized, the design is more prominent on face. The design is noticed by first
making fringe then separating one thread and observing its movement above and bellow the weft
yarns. Where the warp is above, we put a cross, and where weft is above we put a dot.
Introduction:
The analysis of the fabric sample gives following information about the weave characteristics of
the fabric:
Face and Back:
The face side is the upper side of a fabric that will show the appearance of a fabric. And the
back side is the inner side of a fabric.
 The face side of a fabric will be clearer and softer than the back side.
 In case of textured fabric, the texture will be more visible in the face side.
 Twill lines will be more visible on the face side of the fabric.
 If any special finishing agents is used than it is generally are used in the face side. So, the
face side of a fabric seems too distinct.
 Fabrics with fancy design have smoother weaves on the face side. On the other hand, in
fancy fabric the back side of this becomes loose.
Warp and Weft identification:
Warp and Weft are the technical terms for the two types of thread used to create a finished
woven product. The warp is the tightly stretched lengthwise core of a fabric, while the weft is
woven between the warp threads to create various patterns.
Following are the steps to know what is warp side and weft side.
  By selvedge.
Selvedge is the width wise part of fabric which do not allow the revel or fray of threads. Thread
parallel to selvedge is called warp and thread perpendicular to selvedge is called weft.
 No. of threads per inch.
If selvedge is not there in given sample, then we have to find the number of threads in one inch
in both perpendicular sides of threads. The side which has more no of thread is Warp and other is
called weft. For counting Pick glass is used.
Pattern:
Pattern is order of yarn in a repeat unit in each direction. Pattern show how many different yarns
in term of colour, different count and different twist with ply used. In given sample.

Warp and Weft Count:

According to the Textile Institute “Count is a number of indicating the mass per unit length or
length per unit mass of yarn”. Here count calculation is done in indirect system. For this first we
take a fixed length of thread and weight it then uses this formula,
Count = × 0.0059

Experimental Procedure:
First noticed the front and back of the given sample, since the front is more lustrous. Then I counted
the number of threads from one end to the other to identify the weft and warp threads of the fabric
sample, the greater number of threads are warp threads. Also, I counted the no. of warp per inch
and no. of weft per inch. Then I removed some warp yarns from one end of the sample to make
fringes. Then separated one warp thread from the fabric and noted its weave design by checking
its movement above and below the weft yarns. Then I made the dot and cross representation of the
design by marking a cross where warp is above and dot where weft is above. Then I took almost
10 threads of both warp and weft and cut them to equal lengths respectively. Then I placed them
on the balance and noted their weight. Then used the length and weight to find the warp and weft
counts.

Discussion:
It is very important to know what basic information we can get just from the sample of the
fabric, so that we can easily remake it or interpret its basic properties. There are a lot of things
which can be easily studied from the sample.
 The warp threads will have more crimp than the weft threads.
  If the size material is not removed, then the yarn that is stiffer, will be warp yarn.
 The number of warp threads will be greater that number of weft threads in a given length.
 Thread parallel to selvedge is called warp and thread perpendicular to selvedge is called
weft.
 The front side is more lustrous that the back.
 The weave design is more prominent on the face than on back.
 In case of a square quality, the number of warp and weft threads are same.

Conclusion:
The given fabric sample is a 1x1plain .Warp density per inch of the fabric is 50and the weft density
per inch is 50and the order of the weave is 1x1.

Experiment no 9
Knitting Lab layout

What is Knitting?

Knitting is a method by which thread or yarn may be turned into cloth or other fine crafts.
Knitted fabric consists of consecutive loops, called stitches. As each row progresses, a new loop
is pulled through an existing loop. The active stitches are held on a needle until another loop can
be passed through them. This process eventually results in a final product, often a garment.
 Specifications of Knitting Machine

Socks knitting machine:

Model: 1992 Feeder No: 4

MFG Name: Nagata Seiki Creel Capacity: 18

Gauge: 24 No. of Needle: 144

Diameter of Cylinder: 4 inches Yarn Count: 20/s cotton

Socks knitting machine:

Model: 2013 Feeder No: 4

MFG Name: Lonati Creel Capacity: 18

Gauge: 12 No. of Needle: 144

Diameter of Cylinder: 4 inches Yarn Count: 20/s cotton

Flat fashion machine:

Model: 1992 Feeder No: 8

MFG Name: Shemia Seiki Creel Capacity: 16

Gauge: 7 No. of Needle: 1006

Diameter of Cylinder: 72 inches Yarn Count: 2/5 wool

Gloves knitting machine:

Model: 2014 Feeder No: 3

MFG Name: Shmia Seiki Creel Capacity: 4

 Gauge: 13 No. of Needle: 160

Diameter of Cylinder: S/M/L Yarn Count: 10/s

Sample knitting machine:

Model: 1992 Feeder No: 1

MFG Name: koike Creel Capacity: 2

Gauge: 20 No. of Needle: 210

Diameter of Cylinder: 4 inches Yarn Count: 20/s cotton

Rib knitting machine:

Model: 1992 Feeder No: 40

MFG Name: Fukuhara Creel Capacity: 80

Gauge: 20 No. of Needle: 2520

Diameter of Cylinder: 20 inches Yarn Count:

Interlock knitting machine:

Model: 1992 Feeder No: 52

MFG Name: fukuhara Creel Capacity: 104

Gauge: 20 No. of Needle: 3264

Diameter of Cylinder: 26 inches Yarn Count: 30/s cotton

Single jersey knitting machine:

 Model: 1992 Feeder No: 90

MFG Name: fukuhara Creel Capacity: 180

Gauge: 20 No. of Needle: 1860

Diameter of Cylinder: 30 inches Yarn Count: 20/s cotton

Jackquard single jersey machine:

Model: 1992 Feeder No: 60

MFG Name: fukuhara Creel Capacity: 120

Gauge: 22 No. of Needle: 1800

Diameter of Cylinder: 26 inches Yarn Count: 22/s cotton

Spool winding machine:

Mode: 1992 spool Capacity: 1

Cone winder + compressor:

Model No: 1992

Braiding machine:

Model No: 1992 Total no of spool: 24

MFG Name: kokubun

Hand Flat (G-07):

Model: 2012 Feeder No: 4

MFG Name: Local Creel Capacity: 16

 Gauge: 7 No. of Needle: 500

Diameter of Cylinder: 36 inches Yarn Count: 2/s wool

Hand Flat (G-12):

Model: 2012 Feeder No: 4

MFG Name: Local Creel Capacity: 16

Gauge: 12 No. of Needle: 500

Diameter of Cylinder: 36 inches Yarn Count: 2/s wool

EXPERIMENT NO 10

Single Jersey Knitting Machine:

The single jersey cylinder knitting machine is one of the modern machine. It has one set of
needle and another set sinker. But needle and sinkers have different cam system. Cam system is
stationery and the cylinder with needles and sinkers are movable.

Parts:
 1) Creel
2) Yarn Guide
3) Yarn Tensioner
4) Feeder
5) Cylinder
6) Needle
7) Cam box
8) Sinker
9) VDQ Pulley
10) Base plate
11) Take-up roller
12) Body
13) Auto Stopper

Yarn Passage:

I analyzed the knitting machine and passes yarns through following parts containing close guide,
yarn guide, slub catcher, yarn tensioner, top stop motion liver, yarn guide, yarn feeding device, U
type guide, V type guide, yarn feeder, knitting needle, cam box, take up roller, cloth roller.

Conclusion:

This practical helps me to know about the different parts of a single jersey knitting machine and
their functions. So, by this experiment I have learnt about different parts used in single jersey
circular knitting machine.