EX WHOLEGARMENT® CAPABILITY WITH SPEED AND VERSATILITY MACH2®S183 WHOLEGARMENT® Computerized Flat Knitting Machine Knitting Area i-DSCS® Rapid Response R2CARRIAGE® System SHIMA SEIKI’s MACH2®S is an extremely flexible machine which realizes quality knitting in a range of production styles. As a conventional shaping machine, it is capable of all-needle knitting in its available range of 8 to 16 gauge, while WHOLEGARMENT® knitwear can be produced in half-gauge fabrics. As the name “MACH” suggests, the MACH2®S sets itself apart with its speed and productivity with a maximum knitting speed of 1.6 meters per second (12 to 16 gauge only), along with the R2CARRIAGE® system that permits quicker carriage returns for greater efficiency and shorter knitting times. For versatility, MACH2®S is even capable of gaugeless knitting whereby a number of different gauges can be knit into a single garment. Other standard features include i-DSCS®, USB memory interface and a backup power supply. Top tension devices mounted 150mm lower provide ease of use as well. The great flexibility of MACH2®S makes it the perfect choice for adopting high quality WHOLEGARMENT® production while maintaining flexible support of varying market demands. The R2CARRIAGE® (R2=Rapid Response) System features an advanced carriage mechanism combined with improved software programming that achieves quicker carriage returns after each course. Together with an improved knitting system, higher overall productivity can be achieved. Standard on MACH2®S is i-DSCS® Digital Stitch Control System “with Intelligence.” i-DSCS® carries over the benefits of DSCS®, with even better performance. Whereas DSCS® is a passive system which controls stitch length by limiting yarn-feed, i-DSCS® has the capability to actively control yarn-feed in both feed and retrieval directions as necessary, resulting in even higher quality and greater productivity using a wider variety of yarns. Like DSCS®, i-DSCS® provides consistent quality among different production batches and repeat orders, and is crucial to the precision knitting required in WHOLEGARMENT® production. Additional Features A USB memory interface supports large file sizes for increasingly complex patterns and designs. A second port is now available for supplementary connection with other USB devices as well. For those moments when power suddenly becomes unavailable, a backup power supply allows work to resume after power failures. This offers peace of mind that an entire garment will not be lost due to blackouts.
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WHOLEGARMENT® CAPABILITY WITH SPEED AND VERSATILITY
SHIMA SEIKI’s MACH2®S is an extremely flexible machine which realizes
quality knitting in a range of production styles. As a conventional
shaping machine, it is capable of all-needle knitting in its available
range of 8 to 16 gauge, while WHOLEGARMENT® knitwear can be
produced in half-gauge fabrics. As the name “MACH” suggests, the
MACH2®S sets itself apart with its speed and productivity with a
maximum knitting speed of 1.6 meters per second (12 to 16 gauge
only), along with the R2CARRIAGE® system that permits quicker carriage
returns for greater efficiency and shorter knitting times. For versatility,
MACH2®S is even capable of gaugeless knitting whereby a number of
different gauges can be knit into a single garment. Other standard
features include i-DSCS®, USB memory interface and a backup power
supply. Top tension devices mounted 150mm lower provide ease of use
as well. The great flexibility of MACH2®S makes it the perfect choice for
adopting high quality WHOLEGARMENT® production while maintaining
flexible support of varying market demands.
The R2CARRIAGE® (R2=Rapid Response) System features an advanced carriage mechanism combined with improved software programming that achieves quicker carriage returns after each course. Together with an improved knitting system, higher overall productivity can be achieved.
Standard on MACH2®S is i-DSCS® Digital Stitch Control System “with Intelligence.” i-DSCS® carries over the benefits of DSCS®, with even better performance. Whereas DSCS® is a passive system which controls stitch length by limiting yarn-feed, i-DSCS® has the capability to actively control yarn-feed in both feed and retrieval directions as necessary, resulting in even higher quality and greater productivity using a wider variety of yarns. Like DSCS®, i-DSCS® provides consistent quality among different production batches and repeat orders, and is crucial to the precision knitting required in WHOLEGARMENT® production.
Additional Features
A USB memory interface supports large file sizes for increasingly complex patterns and designs. A second port is now available for supplementary connection with other USB devices as well. For those moments when power suddenly becomes unavailable, a backup power supply allows work to resume after power failures. This offers peace of mind that an entire garment will not be lost due to blackouts.
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MACH2S183 Printed in Japan
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Fully Fashioned High-Speed Knitting Machine
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DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONSType M183S
Gauge 8･10･12･14･16
Knitting width Variable stroke. Max 72" (183cm)
Knitting speed 8G and 10G: Max 1.3m/sec. 12~16G: Max 1.6m/sec. Knitting speed varies according to yarn, gauge and other knitting conditions. Speed can be programmed for 16 separate categories.
Stitch density 120 levels, electronically controlled.
Second stitch Motor-controlled second stitch cam allows individual adjustment of loose/tight stitches for shaping.
Air Splicer Instant color changes using pressurized air. 2 units on left side; 1 unit on right side. 8 colors per unit.
Racking Motor-driven. Max 1.5- inch racking in each direction (3 inches total ).
Triple KNITRAN® system. Single carriage (R2CARRIAGE® system).Knitting system
Transfer Simultaneous transfer, front and back, independent of carriage direction. Split stitch possible (special split stitch carrier required).
Sinker system Spring-type moveable full-sinker system for gentle yarn handling.
Stitch presser Special motor- driven system allows individual adjustment for on/off in knit and transfer.
Needle selection Full jacquard selection via special solenoid actuators.
Setup device Takedown comb with special setup needles.
Takedown device Main/sub rollers. Changeable 99 levels, automatically adjustable on each level. Automatic opening and closing.
Yarn cutter Single-unit system includes 1 yarn cutter and 2 yarn grippers. Both sides standard. Lint remover.
Consistent loop length by digital control method. 8 encoders. Left side standard.
Yarn feed roller 8 positions on each side
i-DSCS®
DSCS®
DSCS® with Intelligence. Actively controls yarn feed in both feed and retrieval directions. 3 units. Right side standard.
Side tensions 12 on each side
Yarn carriers 13 normal carriers
Top tensions 24 units. One-touch easy threading. Large knots cause machine stop. Small knots cause 0-9 courses at specified knot detection speed, then automatically resume at set speed.
Stop motion Yarn break, large knot, fabric pileup, shock detection, piece count, over-torque, program error, etc.
Drive system Belt drive. AC servo motor. No lubrication necessary.
Cleaner Special blower-operated cleaner.
Safety devices Full safety cover for noise - suppression and dust - proofing with stop motion sensor and interlock mechanism. Emergency stop switch. Emergency power off device. Ultra-low speed “crawl” setting. CE Mark. Operation lamp (see below).
CONTROLLERData input USB memory interface. Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T network interface.
50,331,648 bits (1,024 wales x 16,384 addresses)Pattern memory
Control unit Built - in controller. Stored program for flat knitting machine.
Control display Monochrome LCD panel. Editing possible via display panel operation. Available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Turkish, Chinese and Japanese.
Back-up power Power supply for resuming knitting after power failure.
Power Single phase AC220V ±10%
2.2kVA
OPTIONS: (1) Air Splicer (2) i-DSCS® (Left side) (3) Left side yarn stopper device (8 positions) (4) Plating Carrier (16G only) (5) Intarsia carrier
Average Weight
MACH2®S183 1,250kg (2,750 lbs.)Actual weight is dependent upon gauge and optional equipment.
Featured cover sample: Z2591W009, Z2598W009, Z2643W00M, Z2640W00M
