German circular knitting machine builder Terrot will be showing the latest versions of its single and double jersey jacquard machines at the 3rd ITMA ASIA + CITME combined exhibition which will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from 12 to 16 June.

At the close of space application, around 130,000 square metres gross of exhibition space in 11 halls had been booked by leading industry names from 30 economies and Terrot, as one of the leading circular knitting machine builders, will exhibit together with its partner Terrot (Hong Kong) Ltd.

The Chemnitz based company invites all knitters to visit it at its booth in hall E5 where it will exhibit machine models UCC548 and SCC572.

UCC548: Double-Jersey Electronic-Jacquard up to gauge 36

Terrot says the stringent standard of quality and reliability of its machines reaches its peak with its Jacquard machine series. The company says that the ceramic PIEZO selection elements form the electro-mechanical interface reliably implements the knitting information even with extremely fine machine gauge at high speeds.

According to Terrot this means the highest degree of efficiency, lower costs for wearing parts and thus best performance for knitters. The UCC548's main features are described by Terrot as follows:

• UCC558 - Electronic Double-Jersey with 3-Way-Technology: Based on the well proven knitting technique of Mini-Jacquard UP472 and S3P172 the further developed UCC548 presents itself in fine gauge of E 36.
• DIAL-DROP-CAMMING system for the cam adjustment (from outside) without removing any cam boxes
• MULTITERMINAL CONTROLLER with pattern data input via USB stick for nearly unlimited pattern capacity
• Totally freely controllable cylinder needle selection in 3-Way-Technique
• Latest PIEZO technology with ‘High Speed Actuators' for a perfect MISS-TUCK-KNIT position
• Due to the knitting principle with 8-step pattern jacks a wide selection time is achieved on fine gauges which ensures highest reliability and performance in needle selection
• ·Fast pattern changes thanks to the combination of dial drop-cam and absolutely freely selectable 3-WAY-TECHNIQUE
• Latest developments in ‘Elastane plating cams' opens new application areas, e.g. superfine fabrics for exclusive underwear and outwear
• Electronic takedown ensures accurate repeatability and constant fabric tension
• High versatility combined with computerised jacquard patterns
• Fine machine adjustment with one hand lever on standard ( 3 levers on option)

Exhibition machine

• Diameter in inch - 34"
• Gauge - E 36
• Number of feeders - 54
• Number of needle tracks - 2 tracks in dial
• Knitting structure - Double-Jersey Electronic-Jacquard

Fabric structure

• 2-sided-fabric
• Spacer fabric
• Electronic-Jacquard
• Elastane plating
• Tuck structure
• Crepe structure
• Eyelet stitch pattern
• Mesh
• Needle set-out
• Piqué
• Blister
• Lay-in yarn fabric
• Plush needle
• Waffle/Thermal 

Knitting technique

• Electronic-Jacquard
• 3-Way Technique

Fabric application

• Sports & Leisurewear, Swimwear, Automotive fabrics

SCC572: Single-Jersey Electronic-Jacquard

Terrot says it achieved its zenith with its Jacquard machine series SCC548 and the continuous further developed selection technology of the SCC572 sets new standards even with extremely fine machine gauges. The SCC572's main features are described as follows:

• Fine flowing jacquard fabrics up to gauge 36 (gauge 40 on request)
• Combined with Elastane plating new application areas are opened like superfine fabrics for exclusive underwear / corsages
• In daily operations with high machine speeds the significant advantage of continuously developed selection system with Piezo-Technology shows off in particular with fine gauges
• Electronic needle selection for a wide range of application and knitting structures
• Compared to magnet technology the Piezo technology provides more process reliability and machine performance in the daily production due to 8 separate selection fingers for tuck/ miss on each feeder
• PIEZO technology guarantees a reliable needle selection especially on fine gauges together with a high production efficiency
• 3-WAY-TECHNIQUE for positioning the needle in KNIT-TUCK-MISS offers diverse knitting structures
• Piezo selection unit
• Pattern controller Multi-Terminal
• Terrot motorized fabric take-down for constant fabric tension and perfect horizontal rolling up of the fabric
• MET 5000 - modern pattern preparation software

In particular regarding:

• Finer gauges (high number of needles per inch)
• High output (efficiency)
• Constant rotational speed, speed factor 720 up to E 28
• Speed factor open width frame 660 the precise accurate selection is proven on all electronically controlled Terrot machines.
• The pattern possibility with 3-Way-Technique on every feeder is also best tested for production and uniquely also combined with highest feeder versions available.

Exhibition machine

• Diameter in inch 30
• Gauge E 36
• Number of feeders 72
• Machine speed / RPM 20 Knitting structure Single-Jersey Electronic-Jacquard

Fabric structure

• 2-thread yarn fleece
• Elastane plating
• Electronic-Jacquard
• Tuck structure
• Crepe structure
• Eyelet stitch pattern
• Mesh
• Piqué
• Plain Single-Jersey

Knitting technique

• Electronic-Jacquard
• 3-Way-Technique
• Structured Single-Jersey
• Plain Single-Jersey

Fabric application

Sports & Leisure Wear, Underwear, Fashion Outerwear, Kids Wear