In the production process of socks, multiple machines need to work together. From raw material processing to finished product packaging, each link has its corresponding special equipment. Among them, the socks machine is the core equipment, which plays a decisive role in the quality and style of socks.
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Preparation for sock making
Socks machine - the core of sock production
Sewing machines
Forming machines
To make socks, you need to prepare two types of raw materials: main fiber and auxiliary materials. The main fiber is the core. Among natural fibers, cotton is the first choice for daily socks because it is breathable, soft and skin-friendly; wool has outstanding warmth retention and is suitable for winter socks; silk has a delicate texture and is mostly used in high-end socks. Among chemical fibers, polyester is wear-resistant and nylon has good elasticity, and is often blended with other fibers; spandex has strong elasticity to make socks fit the shape of the foot.
Although the auxiliary materials account for a small proportion, they are critical. The elastic band at the sock opening needs to be moderately elastic, which can fix the socks without tightening the feet; the stitching should be tough and wear-resistant to avoid irritating the skin; the reinforcement materials for vulnerable parts such as heels and toes can significantly extend the service life of the socks. The reasonable combination of these materials directly determines the comfort and durability of the socks.
Socks Machine - the core of sock production
Socks Machine is the most critical machine in the process of making socks. Its performance and technical level directly affect the quality, style and production efficiency of socks. There are many types of hosiery machines on the market, which can be divided into many types according to different classification standards.
From the perspective of knitting methods, Socks Machines can be divided into plain knitting machines, rib knitting machines and jacquard knitting machines. Plain knitting machines are mainly used to knit socks with plain needle structure. This type of socks has a simple structure and good elasticity. It is one of the most common sock styles. Its working principle is to weave the yarn into continuous plain needle coils through the up and down movement of the knitting needle to form the basic structure of the socks.
The ribbed Socks Machine is used to knit ribbed socks. Ribbed socks have good elasticity and stretchability. They are often used in the sock openings, sock feet and other parts of the socks to make the socks fit the feet better. Its working principle is to form a ribbed structure with alternating concave and convex shapes through two sets of knitting needles in different directions, thereby giving the socks good elasticity.
The jacquard hosiery machine is a Socks Machine that can knit various complex patterns and designs. It can knit a variety of patterns on socks according to design requirements, such as stripes, squares, cartoon images, etc., which greatly enriches the styles of socks. The working principle of the jacquard socks making machines is relatively complex. It controls the selection of knitting needles and the feeding of yarns through a computer control system, so that yarns of different colors and types are knitted according to the preset pattern, thus forming an exquisite jacquard effect.
From the perspective of drive mode, Socks Machines are divided into mechanical Socks making machines and computer hosiery machines. Mechanical Socks Machine are traditional hosiery equipment, which control the movement of knitting needles and the feeding of yarns through mechanical transmission mechanisms. Although the mechanical hosiery machine has a relatively simple structure and low cost, its production efficiency is low, and it can only knit some simple styles of socks, which is difficult to meet the market demand for diversified and personalized socks.
The computer socks making machines is a new type of hosiery equipment that has emerged with the development of science and technology. It uses a computer control system to accurately control parameters such as the movement of the knitting needles, the feeding amount of the yarn and the knitting speed. The computer Socks Machine has the advantages of high production efficiency, complex and diverse knitting patterns, and stable product quality. It can realize various complex knitting processes through programming to meet the requirements of different customers for sock styles and quality. At the same time, the computer socks making machines has a high degree of automation, which can reduce manual operation, reduce labor intensity, and improve production efficiency.
During the working process of the hosiery machine, the yarn is drawn out from the yarn tube and enters the knitting mechanism of the hosiery machine through the yarn guide. The knitting needle moves up and down under the control of the computer or mechanical mechanism to knit the yarn into the sock head, sock tube, sock heel and other parts of the socks. During the knitting process, the Socks making machines will also perform operations such as needle closing and needle opening according to the set program to form the shape of different parts of the socks.
The number of needles of a socks making machines is an important parameter, which determines the width and density of the socks. The more needles, the finer and denser the knitted socks are, and the higher the quality, but the production speed is relatively slow; Socks making machines with fewer needles are suitable for producing thick thread socks or socks with low requirements.
The socks knitted by the hosiery machine are usually tubular, and the toe part needs to be sewn to form a complete sock. The sewing machine is a device specially used for sewing the toe. It can seamlessly sew the toe part of the socks, making the socks more comfortable to wear and avoiding the discomfort caused by traditional manual sewing.
There are many ways to sew the toe, such as manual sewing, mechanical sewing and computer automatic sewing. The computer automatic sewing machine is currently a more advanced equipment. It controls the trajectory and speed of sewing by computer, and can achieve high-speed and high-quality sewing, which greatly improves production efficiency and sewing quality.
After the socks are knitted and sewn, they need to be shaped to ensure that the shape of the socks is stable and the size meets the standard. The shaping machine is a device used for shaping socks. It shapes the socks according to the preset shape by heating and pressurizing.
During the shaping process, the socks are put on the shaping plate and placed in the shaping machine. The temperature and pressure in the shaping machine are set according to the material and requirements of the socks. After a certain period of treatment, the shape of the socks can be fixed and not easily deformed. The shaped socks are not only more beautiful in appearance, but also fit the feet better when worn.
In summary, the production of socks requires a variety of equipment such as sock knitting machines, toe sewing machines, and shaping machines. Among them, the sock knitting machine is the core equipment, and its performance and technical level directly affect the quality and production efficiency of the socks. With the continuous development of science and technology, various sock production machines are also constantly updated and replaced, moving towards automation, intelligence, and efficiency, providing strong support for the development of the socks industry.
