Streamline Needle SL version

What is SL version?

The SL version developed by our original technology, helps control the flow of lubricating oil and enables a smooth knitting. As well as the expansion of product line-ups, we pursued quality improvement applying new production methods and technologies.

• Conventional
  
• SL version
  

Characteristics of SL version

The streamline body shape helps control the flow of lubrication. By reducing the sliding resistance of needles and cylinder, the burden on the machine and needles is lightened. This contributes to the reduction of heat generation and electricity consumption.

• Conventional
  

  Oil flows parallel to the needle, which makes it difficult to reach the top or bottom of the needle when in contact with the cylinder.

• SL version
  

  Oil flows alongside the body and spreads to the top and bottom of the needle where contact with the cylinder occurs enabling a smooth needle motion.

By improving overall needle straightness and reducing lateral bending, sliding resistance against the knitting machine cylinder is reduced.
This stabilizes loop draw-in, suppresses stitch irregularity, and results in a uniform and well-formed knit structure.

• SL version before improvement
  
• SL version after improvement
  

Improved needle geometry at the yarn contact area suppresses the generation of fluff and lint, resulting in cleaner and more uniform knit fabric quality.
It is also expected to reduce various troubles caused by fluff and lint.

Line-up

●Additional Improvements