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32 Groz-Beckert for Knitters litespeed® and litespeed® plus. productivity and reduced production costs are 33 wear-resistant product types as well as knitting tools fabric but also reduced machine downtime and

highest productivity.
for fiber composites.
the result.
Cover Story Success factor needle Lower energy consumption and reduced machine Get the most out of it Cover Story One well-known representative of this world’s biggest System concept setting new standards
temperature are just two of the advantages provided
Flawless fabrics and highest productivity are also
warp knitting machine product spectrum and its
Successful knitters have a common attitude: they
by the litespeed® needle family, designed for the use
exactly what Groz-Beckert’s system parts for warp
variant diversity is the compound needle. It is offered
focus on maximum output whatever they do. The
in high-performance circular knitting machines. The
knitting machines stand for. Precision-manufactured
in a variety of hook and shank geometries as well as
suitable needles ensure trouble-free production and
optimized shank geometry of the litespeed® needle
team up to build a system. Ideally matching functions
models. Compound needle gauges vary from E 1 to
knowledge ensure great results. Groz-Beckert
consequently decreases power consumption. Oil
The way to reduce production costs in circular knitting generates less friction in the machine and continuous saving. The right skills and best mounting options to ideally fit the different machine and carefully coordinated individual components
and tolerances – even for highest speeds and finest
Academy is therefore a further key to success. As
consumption can be possibly decreased too: The
partially reduced thickness of the needle shank world leader in producing knitting needles and gauges – guarantee a smooth interaction of all warp
Pakistan is an important market for Groz-Beckert’s circular knitting division. The allows a better distribution of the needle oil in the system parts, the company offers a wide range of knitting tools. The result is a long-term stable knitting
process and flawless fabric quality. In addition, short
German company is represented by dealers and agents with profound market and needle track. training courses and services from application advice set-up times and reduced machine downtimes mean
to tests, laboratory services and the production of
industry knowledge. Long-standing customers appreciate the services, trust the wide Combination of SAN™ SF needle and SNK SF sinker – small and special series. Groz-Beckert also supports highest productivity.
the clean way of circular knitting
its customers and partners with product, application
range of products and benefit from cost efficiency, productivity and more. When using staple fiber yarns on large diameter and basic knowledge along the textile value chain. Everything coming from a single source rounds up
the Groz-Beckert system concept and makes it the
circular knitting machines, accumulations of fiber
Academy Mobile online seminars focus on a number
residues, fiber abrasion, dirt and other yarn of topics related to the textile industry in general and only one of its kind – even more by adding special
components can result in deposits in the tracks of the Groz-Beckert products in particular. customer services. Due to the company’s in-house
needle and sinker carrier. These deposits often result mechanical engineering department, it’s impossible
in different positions of the needles and sinkers in the Last but not least, customers can take advantage of to imitate this system concept or event get close. The
knitting machine, causing problems such as lines in the Customer Portal offering services and benefits machines and tools used for the manufacture of the
the fabric or damage to the needle or sinker. To exclusively available online. Detailed product products are designed and produced at Groz-Beckert
prevent this, the needles and sinkers have to be information including pictures, product features, in Albstadt, Germany. This way, tolerances can be
taken out of the machine for proper cleaning of the technical data and equipment options are available at achieved to within thousands of a millimeter – not visible
tracks. This causes labor costs and machine a glance. Furthermore, prices, availability and delivery to the naked eye but decisive when it comes to process
downtime. The combination of the special application information in real time are displayed and orders can reliability and production economy.
needle SAN™ SF with the SNK SF sinker effectively be intuitively completed. And besides unmatched
reduces lint accumulation and significantly extends quality, reliability as well as quick delivery is what Ask the experts
the time between cleaning cycles. Increased Groz-Beckert is perhaps best known for. Groz-Beckert develops knitting tools to meet exactly
the customers' needs, and the same applies to their
application advice. Whether top quality, high
Flawless fabrics and highest productivity productivity or a gentle use of resources is requested,
Groz-Beckert has the right products and can help
with advice based on longstanding experience and
Groz-Beckert warp knitting products stand for maximum customer satisfaction E 50. State-of-the-art development leads to customer expertise – and is definitely the ideal partner when
benefits such as uniform loop structure and flawless seeking new business fields and applications.
For decades Groz-Beckert has been supplying individual parts to the warp knitting
industry. Customers and machine builders all over the world confide in Groz-Beckert
Energy saving with litespeed® and litespeed® plus needles
as development partner and supplier of quality. Based on this know-how Groz-Beckert

is continuously developing its range of compound needles, system parts and modules
SNK SF sinker for reduced contamination in the verge ring when knitting
SAN™ SF staple fiber needles for large diameter circular knitting machines staple fiber yarns for warp knitting machines.

The knitting portfolio of Groz-Beckert includes more litespeed® and litespeed® plus – specialized in The wide application field of warp knitted fabrics that industry includes needles, system parts and modules
than 50,000 products. Besides high-performance high performance and low cost includes shoe and apparel textiles, home and for tricot machines, stitch-bonding machines,
needles and system parts for all kinds of knitting The dynamic market environment and increasing furnishing textiles as well as technical textiles also Raschel and crochet machines. In addition to the
machines, also knitting cylinders for large diameter requirements put pressure on knitters. Production means a large number of machines with very different versatile standard products, the range also covers
circular and seamless bodysize machines are part of costs are known as a primary competitive factor and requirements in terms of knitting tools. special applications such as knitted fabrics in gauges
the product range. This article shows – exemplary – decisive for success or failure of a knitting mill. One over E 40 and the production of terry fabric. The
what a difference a needle can make. answer on how to reduce production costs is Each part is a specialty portfolio also includes especially rust- and
The Groz-Beckert product range for the warp knitting

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