The production speed of the Tricot warp knitting machine is affected by many factors such as equipment performance, process parameters, fabric characteristics, and production environment, as follows:
Equipment hardware and technical configuration
Mechanical structure and transmission system: The rigidity of the frame and the accuracy of the transmission components (such as gears and cams) directly affect the upper speed limit. For example, lightweight aluminum alloy frames and precision ball screw transmissions can reduce vibration and support higher speeds.
Loop system design: Compound needles are more suitable for high-speed production than latch needles due to their short stroke and small inertia. The electronic traverse system of the yarn guide bar can optimize the motion trajectory and reduce mechanical impact.
Drive technology: The precise control of the servo motor can reduce the energy loss of traditional belt drives, support fast start and stop, and ensure high-speed, stable operation.
Fabric process and material properties
Complexity of structure: Simple fabrics such as plain weave and mesh can adapt to higher speeds due to their single-looping action; complex structures such as jacquard and multi-layer require frequent changes in the yarn guide path, and the speed may be reduced by 30%~50%.
Yarn type and tension: Low-strength yarn (such as spandex) is easy to break, and the speed needs to be controlled below 1500 rpm; high-strength polyester filament can support more than 2000 rpm. Electronic tensioners (such as ICS 6) adjust the tension in real time, which can increase the speed by 10%~20%.
Width and weight: Wide-width (more than 3.2 meters) or high-weight fabrics are usually 10%~15% lower in speed than narrow-width models due to large mechanical loads and high warp feed requirements.
Production environment and operation management
Temperature and humidity control: High temperature and high humidity environments can easily cause yarn deformation and mechanical corrosion, which may reduce the speed by 5%~10%. The workshop needs to maintain a temperature of 22~26℃ and a humidity of 55%~65%.
Equipment maintenance status: Poor lubrication or component wear (such as needle bed guide rails) will increase resistance. Regular maintenance can increase speed stability by more than 15%.
Operator skills: Skilled workers can quickly complete threading and machine adjustments to reduce downtime; novice operators may reduce efficiency by 20%~30% due to improper parameter settings.
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