At ITMA 2007 in Munich, Groz-Beckert presented new solutions for the production of fabrics with a then world record breaking ultrafine gauge E66. Now, at next month's ITMA in Barcelona the German company will reveal yet another world record with an even finer gauge.

The company says that a new knitting technology with the world's finest knitting cylinder and the finest of precision components guarantees the uniqueness of an ultrafine knitted fabric and advises visitors to stay tuned because the precise gauge will only be announced at the actual trade fair itself.

 New generation needle

Also in the circular knitting sector, Groz-Beckert will be presenting its Vo-LC new generation needle technology in Barcelona. The Vo-LC is available for body size seamless machines and large diameter circular knitting machines.

Groz-Beckert says the new generation needle combines long years of know-how with numerous patented details and that there are good reasons for the label ‘Perfection in Precision.'

CylinderMaster - innovative cylinder changes   

Also new for Barcelona will be the CylinderMaster which Groz-Beckert says represents simple, reliable, rapid and safe cylinder changes on large diameter circular knitting machines with diameters from 26 inches upwards.

"The machine is an entirely new development. The CylinderMaster considerably simplifies manual removal and insertion of cylinders on large diameter circular knitting machines. The risk of employee injury or of improper handling resulting in damage to the cylinder is almost completely ruled out," Groz-Beckert says. A European patent for the CylinderMaster has been applied for under number 10 192 591.5.

Nonstop operation for large diameter circular knitting machines

Due to a needle modification, large diameter circular knitting machines can now produce at even higher speeds.  "Specifically, Groz-Beckert has made changes to the cheek geometry. At the same time, the service life of the needles has been extended," the company says.

Groz-Beckert says the needle modification has already been patented in the USA (Patent No. 7,469,562 B2), Japan (4 547 414 B2) and South Korea (10-937598). For Europe (1 921 189 A1) and China (101177838 A), patents have also been applied for.

litespeed oil consulting

Also on show will be Groz-Beckert's unique, manufacturer-neutral oil database which offers comprehensive information on everything to do with needle and sinker oils, from oil analysis to oil consulting and lubricant training. The company says precise oil analyses can be implemented very simply with its needle-oil test kit and on this basis customers given specific recommendations on further application or on needle-oil changes, thereby optimising needle handling overall.

Further details on the above topics can be obtained from Groz-Beckert at ITMA in Barcelona.