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Computerized Flat Knitting Mach ine with Ri b Transfer Capa bility
ENHANCED PATTERNING
WITH INNOVATIVE TRANSFER CAPABILITY.
The SES122RT revolutionized flatb ed knitting with its innovative fou r-b ed design by introducing unprecedented patterning possi bilities to the industry. Its capa bilities are now
extended even f u rther with the NewSES -RT li ne-up, consistin g of the NewSES122RT,
NewSES123RT a nd NewSES183RT. All th ree featu re split transfer jack b eds for greater
tra nsfer capa bility and yarn ca rrier kickb ack device for en hanced intarsia and integral
knitting. A new, varia bly adjusta ble Second Stitch ca m also provides en hanced shaping.
These new functions greatly improve productivity—even more for the NewSES123RT and
NewSES183RT, which—featu re a triple-ca m carriage. Multiple transfer capa bility with the
four-b ed system improves shaping and integral knitting th rough the use of inside narrowing of ri b stitches, tu bular stitches, Milano ri b stitches and cardigan ri b stitches, allowing
the exploration of new dimensions in knitwear. Tailored jackets, coats, su its, skirts, pants
and dresses offer the soph isticated, high-quality look of woven textiles wh ile ma inta ining the softness and stretcha ble characteristics that only kn itwear can provide.
122RT
123RT
Knitting
Width
183RT
122RT
Knitran®
Systems
123RT
183RT
UltraLightweight
Carriage
Belt-Drive
Operation
Tough
Needle Bed
Gauge Range
4 Needle Bed
Solenoid
Needle
Selection
Transfer Jack
Stitch Presser
Knitting Technology
The unique transfer capabilities
of a four -bed system
The i nnovative fou r-needleb ed configu ration of
the NewSES-RT com bines two additional b eds to
DS CS ® is a crucial factor i n f ull-fash ion i ng a nd
integral garment production, as well as for ma inta ining consistency among different b atches and
repeat orders.
the conventional V-b ed design. This arrangement
com bi nes conventiona l tra nsfer b etwe en t h e
lower front and rear beds along with transfer with
Second Stitch Control
each of the additional upper b eds, resulting in a
unique setup which allows tremendous capa bilities never b efore possi ble i n f latb ed kn itti n g.
Moreover, productivity is not h a mpered i n th e
slightest degree since these com bined transfers
can be made without
even stoppi n g t h e
ca rriage. New to the
N ew S E S - R T t y p e
mach i nes are tra ns-
A special Second Stitch ca m allows lo os e/t i g ht st itch es for
course 2
shapi ng. The motor-controlled
ca m allows varia ble adjustment
0
0
0
+5
+5
+5
0
0
0
+7
+7
+7
of loose to ti ght stitches, cont rolla ble for e ach i nd ividu a l
course 1
needle. Instantaneous changes
for individual needles is possi ble, greatly enhancing the NewSES-RT’s shaping capa bilities.
fer jack b eds wh ich
can b e split for individual left-right rack-
Yarn carrier kickback device
ing control.
When knitting i ntegral garments
a nd i nta rsia on conventional VFront Upper Bed
b ed systems, the ya rn ca rrier is
Rear Upper Bed
positioned by carriage movement.
Af ter k n itt i n g t h e i nteg ra l or
i nta rsia portion for each cou rse,
Front Lower Bed
Rear Lower Bed
the ca rriage must spend a dedicated course specifically for moving the yarn carrier out of the way
i n order to kn it the next cou rse,
Transfer capability among the 4 beds
of the NewSES -RT
r e s u lt i n g i n w a s te d “ e m pt y
cou rses.” In sh a rp contrast, th e
NewSES -RT ’s ya rn ca rrier kickb ack device feat u res a motor-driven active ca r-
The world’s first
digital stitch device
rier system whereby the ca rrier lifts itself up and
over to make way for the carriage’s next knitting
Considered one of th e most sign if ica nt breakth roughs in flatb ed knitting tech nology, the pat-
course, eli m inating the need for any extra empty
cou rses and significa ntly improving productivity.
ented Digital Stitch Control
System (DSCS ®), the first of
its kind, treats each stitch as
Back-lit LCD panel
digital data. Once a specific
loop length is programmed,
The NewSES-RT features a new back-lit LCD con-
it continuously adjusts yarn
trol panel for enhanced viewing and opera bility.
feed a nd tension to y ield
The eye-level display offers i m-
consistency in every loop of
proved ergonomics, wh ile menu-
each course, with tolerance
interactive function buttons offer
to with in a remarka ble ±1%.
easy input and editing. The multi-
The result is quality control
li ngual menu is ava ila ble i n En-
capa bility th at is vi rt ually
glish , Ital ia n, French , G er m a n,
i mp ossi ble wit h conven-
Sp a n ish , T u rkish , Ch i nese a nd
t i o n a l a n a lo g s ys te m s .
Japa nese.
option
Yarn Gripper/
Cutter
Digital Knitting
Yarn Carrier
Kickback
Device
Setup Device
Takedown
Rollers
Dust Cleaner
Schedule Knit
Back-Lit
LCD Panel
Network
Interface
Pattern
Memory
70
D
70
C
B
A
665
823
D
Average Weight
NewSES122RT
1,096 (2,411 lbs)
NewSES123RT
1,165 (2,563 lbs)
NewSES183RT
1,388 (3,054 lbs)
Actual weight is dependent upon gauge
and optional equipment.
F
549
665
E
60
2095
DIMENSIONS
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
NewSES122RT
2,510 1,610 1,470
480 1,560 1,390
NewSES123RT
2,920 1,610 1,470
655 1,560 1,405
NewSES183RT
3,272 2,210 2,070
531 2,160 1,405
G
188
All dimensions are in millimeters.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Gauge
Knit ting width (max.)
Knit ting speed
Stitch density
Second stitch
Racking
Knit ting system
Transfer
Stitch p resser
Needle selection
Setup device
Takedown device
Yarn cut ter
DSCS®
Side tension
Yarn carriers
Yarn carrier kickback
Top tensions
Stop motion
Drive system
Cleaner
Safety devices5
Operation lamp
N.SES122RT
N.SES123RT
N.SES183RT
12, 14
Variable stroke. 48” (122cm)
Variable st roke. 72” (183cm)
Max 1.2m/sec. Knit ting speed varies acco rding to gauge and knit ting condition. Variably adjustable speed levels.
16 additional programmable speeds.
70 levels, elect ronically controlled.
Fixed second stitch cam
Moto r-cont rolled second stitch cam allows individual adjustment of loose/tight stitches fo r shaping.
Moto r-driven. Max 1.5-inch racking in each direction (3 inches total). Transfer jack bed is split fo r individual racking control.
Racking of f ront and back transfer jack beds are performed as one.
Double KNITRAN® system. Single carriage.
Triple KNITRAN ® system. Single carriage.
Lower bed: Simultaneous transfer, f ront and back, independent of carriage direction. Split stitch
Upper bed: Lower needle bed to either upper t ransfer jack bed through trailing system. Upper transfer jack bed to opposite lower needle bed through leading system.
Special moto r-driven system allows individual adjustment for on/of f in knit and transfer.
Full jacquard selection via special solenoid actuators.
Takedown comb with special setup needles.
Main/sub rollers. Changeable 99 levels, automatically adjustable on each level. Automatic o pening and closing.
Single-unit system includes 1 yarn cutter and 2 yarn grippers. Left side only. 1
Consistent lo op length by digital cont rol method. Lef t side standard. Left side yarn feed roller standard.2 Yarn feed: 8 positions.
8 on each side 3
12 on each side
9 carriers
12 carriers
Kickback device using servo belt drive. Eliminates the need fo r empt y courses. 2 tracks on each side (4 t racks total) as standard configuration. 4
16 tension devices 3
24 tension devices
One-touch easy threading. Large knots cause machine stop. Small knots cause 0-9 courses at specified knot detection speed, then automatically resume at set speed.
Yarn break, large knot, w raparound check, shock detection, piece count, over-to rque, program erro r, etc.
Belt drive. AC servo moto r. No lubrication necessary.
Special blower operated cleaner.
Full safety cover for noise-suppression and dust-proofing with stop motion senso r and interlock mechanism. Sto p button. Power supply disconnecting device.
Ult ra-low speed “crawl” setting. Indicato r lamps (see below).
Green/no rmal operation. Flashing green/no rmal stop. Flashing amber/abno rmal stop.
CONTROLLER
Data input 6
Pattern memory
Control system
Control display
Power
3.5” floppy disk
25,1 65,824 bits (1,024 wales x 8,1 92 addresses)
Stored program fo r flat knitting machine.
Back-lit monochrome LCD panel. Editing possible via display panel operation. Available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Turkish, Chinese and Japanese.
3 phase AC200V±10%
2.0KVA
2.2KVA
OPTION: (1) Right side yarn cutter. (2) Right side yarn feed roller. (3) Additional tension devices (for a total of 24 top tensions and 12 side tensions on each side). NewSES122RT only.
(4) Additional yarn carrier kickback device (2 additional tracks on each side for 8 tracks total). (5) CE Mark. (6) Network interface.
SAFETY NOTICE
In order to ensure safe operation of the equipment, plevew all operation manuals carefully before use.
Shimatronic, Knitran and DSCS are registered trademarks of Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd.
Shima Seiki maintains a policy of continuous improvement for its products, and therefore specifications
and appearances are subject to change without notice.
Please contact your nearest authorized sales representative for the latest information.
SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD.
85 Sakata Wakayama Japan
TEL+81-73 - 474-8210 FAX+81- 73- 474-8270
SHIMA SEIKI EUROPE, LTD.
Sills Road, Willow Farm Business Park,
Castle Donnington, Derbyshire DE74 2US U.K.
TEL 01332-814770 FAX 01332- 850272
SHIMA SEIKI U.S.A., INC.
22 Abeel Road Monroe Twp., New Jersey 08831, U.S.A.
TEL 609-655-4788 FAX 609-655-8463
SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD., TAIPEI BRANCH
1F, 30, Lane 583, Ruey Kuang Rd., Neihu, Taipei 114, TAIWAN R.O.C.
TEL 886-2-8752-3388 FAX 886-2-8797-5522
NewSES122RT/123RT/183RT
Printed in Japan
URL http://www.shimaseiki.co.jp Email info@shimaseiki.co.jp