Nagata Seiki, the leading Japanese manufacturer of industrial hosiery knitting machines, has launched a new range of full automatic toe linking machine model UT1 (Universal Toe) at the FIMAST 2014 international textile machinery and accessory trade show that took place from 17-20 September in Montichiari, Brescia, Italy.

The company exhibited two prototype machines from the range:

• Model UT1 3-1/2 x 200N 48 Gauge – a single cylinder five colour motif design sock knitting machine with Full automatic Toe Linking device (Universal Toe) machine Type L1 system
• Model UT1 3-1/2 x 200N 48 Gauge – a single cylinder five colour motif design sock knitting machine with Full automatic Toe Linking device (Universal Toe) machine Type S1 system

Also on display

The company also exhibited Model K172P 3-3/4 x 168N 36 Gauge – a single cylinder five colour motif terry design sock knitting machine with Terry knit device.

The manufacturer plans to extend its full machine range. Machine models namely 3-1/2, 3-3/4 and 4 inch diameter with Cover sock, Ankle sock, Tights as well as Terry sock and 12 gauge (112 needles) up to 54 gauge (240 needles) will become available on the market next spring 2015, the company reports.

Nagata Seiki

Nagata Seiki, founded in 1903, is a manufacturer of the industrial knitting machines. The company also produces hi-functional and hi-quality products for the main markets of Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania.

Through its valued mechatronics engineering and advanced surface treatment technologies, Nagata Seiki supports the customers’ competitiveness and contributes to the expansion of wider range industries.

The manufacturer also develops electronics devices and most recently it entered into the new strategic products category of thin film and materials modification.

www.nagataseiki.com