Knitting machines "Neva"

Knitting machines "Neva", created at the Karl Marx LMO, are reliable equipment with a long service life, which does not require special care. Many seamstresses from our country and neighboring countries have learned to work for them and are currently working.

Single-loop knitting machine. It has a manual thread feed. Belongs to grade 5, the number of needles is 190/220. Weight - less than 15 kg. The advantages of this sewing equipment are:

• simple structure of the carriage, which makes it possible to eliminate them in a short time in the event of malfunctions;
• resources for knitting a multicolor ornament are provided;
• easy installation;
• any type of yarn is suitable.

The disadvantages of this equipment are the following points.

• You should manually place the threads on the needles in any new row. Therefore, seamstresses use the coarse knitting mode, which consumes less effort.
• Creates noise during operation.

It is a more advanced version of knitting equipment. This is a double-circuit machine. The main difference with the previous version is the location of the counter, it is located on the needle bed. Belongs to grade 5. Number of needles - 200. Weight - less than 15 kg.

The main advantages of this model are the following points.

• The presence of brushes that lift the tongues of the needles. This makes it possible to work more quickly, without hesitation.
• It is possible to attach a special device designed for tying sleeves.
• The density adjusters are located on the inside of the needle bar.

The disadvantages of the model are:

• gaps in the loops of things;
• works very noisy.

This is a single-loop knitting equipment designed for knitting warm winter products (hats, scarves, socks).It's all about the device of the carriage, the acceptable thickness of the yarn for which is 200 m. It belongs to the 5th class, the number of needles is 200, additional needles are 25 pieces. The advantages of this unit are:

• easy to learn to sew on it;
• the thread take-up unit can be raised by 3 threads.

The disadvantages are as follows:

• the factory thread tensioner block comes with one thread, it is uncomfortable when colored patterns are knitted;
• the carriage can be removed over the edge of the needle bar;
• it is difficult to make the installation yourself, a tuner is needed here.

Its description boils down to the following: this is a double-loop knitting device, belongs to the 5th class. Reed type of needles, the number of which is 200 pieces. The distance between the needles is 5 mm. Weight - 11 kg. The size of the needle bar is 1 m. The needle bar of this device is polycarbonate. Its difference from polyamide is that it provides easy and free gliding of the needles. It does not absorb moisture from the air during storage and use, and is very convenient to use.

The main advantages of this equipment are considered.

• The thread is automatically threaded into the thread tensioner, you only need to move the carriage.
• It is possible to set the needle in 4 different positions. This makes it easier to knit patterns.
• Simple setup.
• You can always find spare parts, because during the Soviet Union, a large amount of this equipment was produced.

The disadvantages of this product are:

• rapid wear of plastic parts;
• the case is of poor quality, it is very hard, and it is very difficult to pack equipment into it, there is a risk of spoiling the appearance.

It is a single-circuit equipment that includes all the positive characteristics of the previous options. Comes with a plastic needle bed, the thread is manually laid on the needles. Belongs to grade 5. The number of needles is 200. Needle bed dimensions - 1 m. Weight with packaging - 12 kg.

The main advantages of this model are:

• emits much less noise than previous units;
• combines the functions of 2 and 5 models.

It is a two-circuit unit. The first option is equipped with a computer. The product belongs to class 2. The number of needles is 240. Semi-automatic needle feed. The model has the following advantages:

• an elastic weave is created, a necessary detail in the manufacture of knitted items;
• there is a mode of semi-automatic change of threads;
• the machine has the function of knitting an English elastic band;
• provides a set of loops in two colors in one row.

It is a two-circuit device. It is the last model released in the 90s of the last century. The available carriage makes it possible to perform any action, even the most complex. Belongs to grade 5. The size of the needle bar is 1 meter. The number of needles is 200 pieces. Weight - 11 kg.

The main positive characteristics are:

• it is possible to make any details of things (one-color weave, elastic band, eraser);
• has extensive functionality.

There can be no general operating instructions for all knitting machines. because any device has differences and features of the use of the carriage, the number and size of needles. Two-circuit devices with two needle beds have a complex structure. There are models where the selection of the needles is carried out by hand, using a selector switch with punched cards, software.

Starting the knitting process, you need to know the principles of using this equipment.

• The carriage of any unit comes with an adjusting disc. This device is located in the middle of the carriage, its main function is to adjust the size of the hinges. The higher the number on the disc, the larger the loop.
• The needle of the knitting unit has several operating modes. A - this is the mode when the needle is located in an inoperative state. B - position for weaving. D - pattern needle mode. E is the mode that holds the needle for detailed knitting and press weave. Here it must be borne in mind that the carriage determines the optimal needle thickness, and the location of the needle in the needle bar shows what type of fabric will be knitted.
• Counter of knitted loops. The row counter is needed to count the rows of fabric knitted and is located at the back of the needle bar.
• Paraffin makes the thread easier to pass... A skein of yarn is placed from the back of the machine. If two threads are used, they are pulled with the right and left tensioner. Each of the balls is placed in a separate tray. The thread is inserted into the tensioner. Paraffin in solid form is placed on the pin, under which a thread is stretched.
• Adjusting the thread tension. If using fine yarn, turn the dial to the “+” mark. For thicker yarns, less pressure is required, the disc should be turned to the “-” mark. The disc turns left and right until the required pressure is established.

By following the advice in this abbreviated instruction, you can easily set up the knitting unit.

The following video provides an overview of the Neva-2 knitting machine with the beginning of work.