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2 Description of knitting machine
Components of the knitting machine
Lateral view (right) *
2.1.3 Lateral view (right) *
Overview machine elements 4
Overview machine elements 4
Further information:
Symbols in this document [16]
Label
Explanation
1
Yarn control unit
Tensions and controls the thread.
2
Yarn guide device
On this the yarn control units and the friction feed
wheels are mounted.
3
Friction feed wheel
It pulls the thread from the bobbin and feeds it to
the yarn carrier with a constant tension.
4
Lateral yarn
tensioner
It monitors and tensions the thread.
5
Safety door (left,
right)
The reversing position of the carriage is secured
by the safety door.