Metal Wire Knitting Machine

Metal wire (thread) knitting machines are automatic machines generally used to produce woven wire meshes. These meshes are widely used for gas filtration and electromagnetic shielding applications. Feature-Tec has developed various types of these knitting machines for high production efficiency, and can be designed for single to nine feed variants to greatly improve work efficiency.

Applications

  • Petroleum distillation
  • Chemicals
  • Oil refineries
  • Absorption
  • Evaporation
  • Filtration
  • Automotive applications
  • Gas filters
  • Electromagnetic shielding net

Features

  • Multiple input wires for high production efficiency
  • Small footprint
  • Automatic PLC control for easy operation
  • Computer controlled memory device equipped with automatic set up and woven filter length controls
  • Broken wire, broken needle and automatic shutdown alarms
  • Automatic alarm shutdown/restart capability upon completion of weaving

Equipped with an automated computer memory programmed control system, the machine automatically adjusts the number of turns through the use of a host drive-and curl inverter. In addition, a buffer control screen shows functions such as broken wires and weak locations.

Specifications and Models

  • Knitting Machine Model: GE9710
  • Needle: 0.5-45 inches
  • Number of needles: 4-560 needles

Various designs/specifications from one to nine feed variants to greatly improve production efficiency; with the two feed variant doubling the efficiency of the single feed system, and the triple feed system tripling the work efficiency.

Applicable Materials for Weaving

  • Stainless steel wires
  • Tinned copper wire
  • Copper wire
  • Phosphoric copper
  • Nickel wire
  • Polyester
  • Glass
  • Metal/plastic combinations

Technical Parameters

  • Knitting Machinery Standard: E2-E8
  • Weaving Speed: 80 revolutions/min
  • Main Drive Motor Power: 0.37-2.5kW, according to British standard 240V voltage
  • Curling Machine Power: 60-150W
  • Automatic Inverter Motor Controls: 0-750 revolutions/min
  • Curling Machine Controls: 0-75 revolutions/min

Woven Mesh Features:

  • U-shaped
  • Smooth and clear
  • Good flexibility
  • Fabric width: 3-1500mm
  • Thread concentration: 5-100 thread/10cm

Note: thread density, design and production can be varied according to the customers’ requirements.