KARL MAYER continuously develops not only
its machines, but also well thought-out solutions to make operating them
simpler and more efficient. In addition, the manufacturer continues to expand
its WEBSHOP SPARE PARTS step by step.
Contactor cap for needle bars
One of the latest tools is the Needle Slot
Protector, which is a small but highly effective component. It unfolds when the
working width deviates from the machine width.
As a cap-like element with flat u-profile,
the Needle Slot Protector is placed on the needle- free section of the needle
bar and fixed with the needle bar cover, which protects the covered section
from damage and contamination. The practical cover also contributes to the
dimensional stability of the bar.
The Needle Slot Protector is one inch wide,
is made from lightweight plastic, and is easy to grip thanks to its rough
surface. It is currently only available for some HKS models; versions for other
series will follow.
Segmented 2" guide unit
Another innovation ensures shorter
resetting times with minimum material waste when loading the ground guide bars
of warp knitting machines. For fast changeover, 2" variants are used
instead of 1" guide units, which can be separated into two halves using
1" segmentation.
If a guide needle is defective, it is not
necessary to replace the entire unit, as is the case with standard 2"
versions. It is sufficient to simply separate the 1" part from the damaged
area and replace it separately.
The practical 2" plastic guide unit
with sophisticated 1" segmentation was launched at the ITMA 2019 in
Barcelona. Numerous machines have already been equipped with the new 2"
guide units, and series machines with the units included will be delivered in
the near future. There are also plans to expand the fineness variants.
The segmented 2" guide units are
available for certain types of guide needles in gauges E 18 to a maximum of E
36.
Extended product range on WEBSHOP SPARE
PARTS
KARL MAYER has expanded its range of spare
parts for warp knitting machines on WEBSHOP SPARE PARTS. Over 6,000 parts can
now be ordered directly via the digital ordering portal.
The extended selection also includes
selected articles for the RACOP and COPCENTRA series machines. The latest WEBSHOP
upgrade also introduced additional product categories to simplify product
searches within the catalogue.
For example, under the “Knitting elements”
heading, the Tools, Knitting elements and Threading-in comb/Yarn separating
comb categories have been added, and the “Mechanical parts” heading has been
extended to include the following categories: Bearing, Spring, Joint Rod
socket, Knockover plate and Screws/Nuts/Washers.