HKS 3-S Factsheet

Product catalog summary

Overview
The document provides a detailed overview of Karl Mayer's warp knitting machines, specifically the HKS 3 series, which includes the HKS 3-M, HKS 3-S, and HKS 3-M (p) models. These machines are designed to meet diverse textile production needs, offering a combination of efficiency and precision.

Machine Concepts
Karl Mayer offers three machine concepts for different business needs:

HKS 3-M: A flexible machine suitable for a wide range of articles, especially those with low stitch density. It supports various gauges (E 18 – E 32) and working widths (130" – 280").
HKS 3-S: Designed for high productivity, this machine is ideal for both elastic and rigid structures, offering high production speeds for standard fabrics.
HKS 3-M (p): A versatile machine capable of producing pile fabrics and accommodating special applications.

Key Features

High-performance knitting capabilities with a broad range of patterns and articles.
Enhanced operational reliability and long service life.
Ergonomic design for optimized handling and easy access.
KaMCOS® 2 operator interface for simplified machine control and integration with assistant apps.
Integrated monitoring systems, including fabric monitoring cameras and yarn breakage detection lasers.
LEO® technology for reduced power consumption.
Functional LED lighting for improved visibility.

Technical Specifications

All machines feature carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic bars and knitting elements.
Warp beam support options include 3 × 812 mm (32") and 3 × 1016 mm (40").
Electronically controlled yarn let-off and fabric take-up systems.
Various batching devices available, including options with friction drive and central drive.
Total connected load of 25 kVA with options for oil/water heat exchangers.

Applications
The HKS 3 series machines are suitable for a wide range of applications, including automotive textiles, upholstery fabrics, sportswear, toy plush, shoe fabrics, outerwear, flags, ground fabrics for printing, mosquito nets, coating substrates, cleaning textiles, lingerie, and swimwear. The flexibility of these machines allows for quick adaptation to market demands.

Conclusion
Karl Mayer's HKS 3 series warp knitting machines offer a comprehensive solution for diverse textile production needs, combining high performance, reliability, and energy efficiency with advanced technological features.

Catalog excerpts

Tricot machines for diverse use in textile production 适合多个

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Karl Mayer WARP KNITTING TrICOT MaCHINeS: a perFeCT COMBINaTION OF eFFICIeNCy aND preCISION 特里科经编机

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WARP KNITTING Karl Mayer your Benefit – Our Solution 您的优势 – 我们的解决方案 Three machine concepts for your business success 助您成功的三个机器理念 The huge variety of modern textiles requires attention to be focused on different aspects and certain specific conditions during production. 现代纺织品的种类繁多，在生产过程中必须根据产品种类和终端应用制定不同的生产工艺。因此，卡尔迈耶三梳特里科经编机包含了三个可选的机器理念。 Therefore karL MaYEr offers the possibility to choose between three concepts for three bar tricot machines. HkS3-M, HkS 3-S 和HkS 3-M (p)三款设备中做出最好的选择。 Depending on their specific business and market demands our clients can take their best possible choice between...

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KARL MAYER WARP KNITTING HKS 3 SeriesMachine details and overview HKS 3-M The flexible version for all sorts of • Highest versatility of products • Suitable for low stitch density • Wide range of available gauges (E 18 -E 32) • Wide range of working width (130" - 280")

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WARP KNITTING Karl Mayer A wide range of applications allows quick reactions to the demands of the market 适合多种应用领域，能对市场需求作出迅速反应 End uses 最终用途 automotive textiles 汽车用纺织品 upholstery fabrics shoe fabrics 鞋面材料 mosquito nets 蚊帐布 coating substrates No pile, only flat fabrics

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Karl Mayer WARP KNITTING HKS 3-M; HKS 3-S Technical data 技术参数 HKS 3-M gauge from Working width 工作门幅 130" (+ 2" working width extension) 130英寸（+2英寸工作门幅） 180" (+ 6" working width extension) 180英寸（+6英寸工作门幅） 210" (+ 8" working width extension) 210英寸（+8英寸工作门幅） 238" (+ 10" working width extension) 238英寸（+10英寸工作门幅） Bars / knitting elements individual needle bar with compound needles, slider bar with plate slider units (½"), sinker bar with compound sinker units, three guide bars with guide units. all bars are made of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic. Warp beam support 3 × 812 (32") (free-standing) Option:...

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WARP KNITTING Karl Mayer HKS 3-M (P) Technical data 技术参数 HKS 3-M (P) gauge from Working width 工作门幅 130" (+ 2" working width extension) 130英寸（+2英寸工作门幅） 180" (+ 6" working width extension) 180英寸（+6英寸工作门幅） 210" (+ 8" working width extension) 210英寸（+8英寸工作门幅） Bars / knitting elements Individual needle bar with compound needles, slider bar with plate slider units (½”), sinker bar with compound sinker units, pile bar with pile sinker units, three guide bars with guide units. All bars are made of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic. HKS 3-M (P): pile bar with pile sinker units Warp beam support 3 × 812 (32")...

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Karl Mayer WARP KNITTING HKS 3-Series Batching devices 卷取机构 No. 34A Batching device with friction drive, driven by geared motor, regulation to match the stitch courses, relaxation device, spreading roller, fabric edge unrolling appliance, max. batch diameter of 711 mm (28 inches) No. 6 Batching device with central drive, with sliding clutch, max. batch diameter of 736 mm (29 inches) No. 52 Batching device with friction drive, driven by geared motor, max. batch diameter of 305 mm (12 inches). No. 34B / 34E Batching device with friction drive, driven by geared motor, regulation to match the stitch...

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HKS 3-S Factsheet

HKS 3-S Factsheet

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