Among the first timers, Shishi Xinlong has come to India with its circular knitting machines with focus on production, sales and service. The machines have ergonomic touching panel, intelligent production system and simple operation. Tina, Marketing Head of Shishi Xinlong Circular Knitting Machines, is fully aware of the importance of Ludhiana market. “The company believes Ludhiana to be a great platform to feature their machines since majority of domestic market of knitted products is based in this part of India,” she said.
The company displayed many circular knitting machines and the machines which received maximum attention were the single jersey circular knitting machines with models XLS-A and XLS-B, both having diameter of 14 inches, gauge of 14-44 and 18-32 needles with 3 and 4 feeders, respectively. These machines have 4 track cams and use universal needles and have 136 sections rolling, folding and take down, and are multifunctional machines which can convert to 3 thread fleece machine or terry machine by changing parts and can also be turned into open width machine if it is customized. The double jersey circular knitting machines with models XLD-A and XLD-B have gauges of 15-21 needles and 16-42 needles per inch, and 1.8 feeders and 2.1 feeders, respectively with 2 track dial cams, 4 track cylinder cams which can be adjusted independently. Apart from these, the company showcased single and double electronic computerized jacquard machines with XLJ and XLD series having 30-38 inches diameter and 18-28 needles per inch with 72 feeders at the maximum capacity.
Designing can be done in 3 technical ways making quick switchover among knit, tuck and miss stitches. Optional feature of elastic yarn feeding device is also present with the machine for using elastane or lycra yarns for making slacks or leggings. Similarly the company has open width single and double jersey circular knitting machines with XLSO and XLDO series with various combinations of diameter, gauge and feeders for making various weave patterns with gears adapted to oil-soaking design. Yarns like pure cotton, synthetic fibre, silk, artificial fur can be processed in all of the above machines.
