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 of our country and neighboring countries have learned to work on them and are currently working.

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

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

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 a large knitting mode, which consumes less power.
• Creates noise during operation.

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

The main advantages of this model are the following points.

• The presence of brushes that raise the tabs of the needles. This makes it possible to speed up activities without hiccups.
• It is possible to attach a special device designed for knitting sleeves.
• Density regulators are located on the inside of the needle bar.

The disadvantages of the model are:

• omissions in things loops;
• very noisy.

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

• easy to learn to sew on it;
• You can increase the thread tensioner unit by 3 threads.

The disadvantages are as follows:

• the factory thread tensioner unit comes with one thread, uncomfortable when colored patterns are tied;
• the carriage can be removed over the edge of the needle bar;
• it’s hard to do the installation yourself; you need a tuner here.

Its description is as follows: this is a two-loop knitting device, belongs to class 5. 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 bed is 1 m. The needle bar of this device is polycarbonate. Its differences from polyamide in that it provides easy and free sliding of the needles. It does not absorb moisture from the air during storage and use, 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 in the days of the Soviet Union a large amount of this equipment was produced.

The disadvantages of this product are:

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

It is a single-loop equipment, which includes all the positive characteristics of the previous options. Comes with a plastic needle bar, the thread is laid on the needles manually. Belongs to grade 5. The number of needles is 200 pieces. Dimensions of the needle bar - 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 dual-circuit unit. The first option is equipped with a computer. The product belongs to class 2. The number of needles is 240 pieces. Semi-automatic needle feed. The model has the following advantages:

• an elastic weave is created, the necessary part in the manufacture of knitted things;
• there is a mode of semi-automatic thread change;
• the machine has the functions of knotting gum;
• provides a set of loops in two colors in one row.

It is a two-loop device. It is the latest model released in the 90s of the last century. The existing carriage makes it possible to perform any action, even the most complex. Belongs to grade 5. The size of the needle bed 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 (plain weave, elastic, eraser);
• has extensive functionality.

For all knitting units there can be no general instruction manual. Because any device has differences and features of using the carriage, the number and size of the needles. A complex structure has two-loop devices that come with two needle beds. There are models where the selection of needles is done by hand, using a selector switch with punch cards, software.

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

• The carriage of any unit comes with an adjustment disc. This device is located in the middle of the carriage, its main function is to adjust the size of the loops. 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 in the idle state. In - position for weaving. D - patterned needle mode. E - mode, holding the needle for detailed knitting and press weaving. Here it must be borne in mind that the carriage determines the optimal thickness of the needle, and the location of the needle in the needle box shows what type of fabric will be knotted.
• Knit stitch counter. The row counter is needed to count the knitted rows of fabric and is located behind the needle bar.
• Paraffin makes threading easier. A skein of yarn is placed at the rear of the machine. If two threads are used, they are pulled using the right and left tensioners. Each of the balls is placed in a separate tray. The thread is inserted into the tensioner. Solid paraffin is placed on the pin, a thread is stretched under it.
• Adjustment of thread tension. If thin yarn is used, turn the dial to the “+” mark. For thick yarn, less pressure is required, the disc should be turned to the “-” mark. The disc turns left and right until the required pressure is adjusted.

Following the tips in this shortened manual, you can easily set up your knitting machine.

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