March 2004
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The advent of elastane yarns in knitwear has seen the introduction of a range of products aimed at controlling yarn tension and length in flat knitting. BTSR, Italy has launched the KTF 100HP system for constant yarn tension on flat knitting machines. Japanese flat machine builder Shima Seiki has upgraded its Digital Stitch Control System (DSCS), which now has the capability to actively control yarn-feed in both feeding and retrieval directions. At the IKME, Steiger-Zamark showcased the Vesta 130E 18G machine, while German flat machine builder Universal featured its MC-825 10-gauge machine. Memminger-Iro offers its yarn tension regulating EFS 620 feeder which gives an even knitted structure, providing uniform fabric appearance. The main features of the machine include automatic calibration of the yarn tension sensor, electronically adjustable yarn tension, and constant yarn tension. Meanwhile, LGL Electronics has developed its Primo fully automatic multi-purpose yarn feeder for use with flat knitting machines.