Optional Applications
LFA Monitoring
For each individual style, the standard LFA (Longueur de Fil
Absorbée - Absorbed yarn length per course) values can be
entered in the style data base.
The data unit mounted on the knitting machine is extended
with an additional input board capable of detecting up to four
different belt revolution speeds. Combined with the machine
speed, the KnitMaster software calculates the LFA values in real
time and compares them with the pre-set standards. In case
of too high deviations, the machines are automatically flagged
and eventually stopped by the system.
This feature guarantees continuous quality monitoring and pre-
vents that too heavy or too light pieces are produced.
Preventive Maintenance
On circular knitting machines, particular actions or checks need
to be carried out on a regular basis. These include checks on
fabric quality, oilers, jets and drives, cleaning, …
For each of these maintenance actions, the user defines the
frequency in between two interventions. When executing a
maintenance action, the technician declares his intervention at
the data unit, resetting the maintenance counter to zero.
Based on the monitoring information, the system reports the
machines which are due for a next intervention.
Fabric Inspection
In case the fabric inspection frames are connected to the KnitMas-
ter system, a full defect map is stored for each individual piece
inspected. The extremely powerful and flexible KnitMaster fabric
inspection software offers a wide range of reports including :
- pareto analysis highlighting the most important
defect causes
- defect analysis by style identifying critical styles
- top defect groups by style
- inspector performance reports
With the report generator, which is an integral part of every
KnitMaster system, these reports can easily be customized to
suit the needs of every textile mill.
