Karl Mayer
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Simple, lightweight, plain fabrics with elasticity have become indispensable in the underwear and sportswear sector. Karl Mayer’s established 2-bar, high-performance tricot machines have so far included the HKS 2-SE – a high-speed model designed exclusively to produce elastic articles using locknit and double tricot lapping – and the HKS 2-S, which offers greater flexibility in terms of yarns and lapping options, with lower production speeds. The manufacturing repertoire also includes qualities with 2-needle-overlap, and non-elastic fabrics such as embroidery grounds and tulle are also possible.
In order to combine both product variety and speed, Karl Mayer Group, Obertshausen/Germany, has now added another machine to its range of elastane-processing machines – the HKS 2-SE Plus. This builds on the proven basic concept of the HKS 2-SE and, thanks to a modified knitting motion, can be used for both elastic locknit and double tricot, as well as 2-needle overlap. The 2 needles overlap is carried out by the GB 2 ground guide bar, which processes elastane. This results in fabrics with a higher modulus, making swimwear, sportswear and shaping corsets just as much a part of the HKS 2-SE Plus range as fine lingerie qualities.
In terms of speed, the new machine is almost in the same performance range as the HKS 2-SE, and it achieves higher production speeds than the HKS 2-S.
Just like the HKS 2-SE, the Plus variant is offered in gauges E 32, E 36 and E 40, also available with the same stitch density. The working width is 130", which can be extended by 4".
In order to combine both product variety and speed, Karl Mayer Group, Obertshausen/Germany, has now added another machine to its range of elastane-processing machines – the HKS 2-SE Plus. This builds on the proven basic concept of the HKS 2-SE and, thanks to a modified knitting motion, can be used for both elastic locknit and double tricot, as well as 2-needle overlap. The 2 needles overlap is carried out by the GB 2 ground guide bar, which processes elastane. This results in fabrics with a higher modulus, making swimwear, sportswear and shaping corsets just as much a part of the HKS 2-SE Plus range as fine lingerie qualities.
In terms of speed, the new machine is almost in the same performance range as the HKS 2-SE, and it achieves higher production speeds than the HKS 2-S.
Just like the HKS 2-SE, the Plus variant is offered in gauges E 32, E 36 and E 40, also available with the same stitch density. The working width is 130", which can be extended by 4".
