GS-CE160 60-Inch Single System Dual-Carriage Collar Knitting Machine

·60-Inch Extra-Wide Knitting Bed — Setting a New Standard for Wide Collar Production
At 60 inches, the GS-CE160 offers the widest knitting width in the CE series and represents one of the broadest configurations available in the collar knitting machine category. This expansive knitting bed enables the production of extra-wide collar pieces in a single pass, covering specialty wide lapels, oversized crew neckbands, hood ribbing, wide-format jacquard collar fabrics, and all manner of non-standard collar specifications. It directly addresses the growing market demand for wider collar components in plus-size apparel, sports outerwear, and functional knitwear — helping factories expand beyond the limitations of standard-width machines and capture a differentiated position in the wide-collar product segment.
·Single System Dual Carriage — Efficiency at Wide Width
The GS-CE160 adopts a single system dual-carriage architecture, with two carriages operating in coordination under one knitting system. The dual-carriage design enables more efficient coverage of the wide knitting bed compared to a single-carriage machine at the same width, reducing per-row travel time and maintaining productive output across the full 60-inch knitting span. This configuration provides a reliable production capacity foundation for handling wide-format, high-volume collar orders with consistent throughput.
·Gauge Range & Knitting Functions
Four gauge options are available — 12G, 14G, 16G, and 18G — precisely covering the mainstream range of collar fabric specifications from medium-weight ribbed collars through to finer lightweight collar styles. Knitting functions include transfer, tuck, miss, jacquard, intarsia, hide shaping, and apparent shaping — a more comprehensive function set than standard CE series models — enabling the machine to produce everything from basic ribbed collars to complex jacquard and intarsia collar designs, supporting a richer and more diverse product development capability in the wide-collar category.
·1×8 Yarn Carrier System — Flexible Color Changes for Multi-Color Collar Production
The yarn carrier system features a 1×8 configuration mounted on both sides of 4 guide rails, allowing yarn changes at any needle position across the full 60-inch width. This setup provides the operational flexibility required for multi-color jacquard and intarsia collar production at wide format, ensuring accurate and smooth color transitions and fully supporting the demands of fashion-forward collar designs with rich color variation.
·Precision Stitch Density & Take-Down Control
Stitch density is controlled by a stepping motor with 32 selectable levels and an adjustable range of 0–650 via subdivision technology, ensuring consistent density uniformity across the full 60-inch knitting width and preventing the surface inconsistencies that can arise from uneven density in wide-format production. The take-down roller system, also stepping motor–driven, provides 32 levels of tension control across a range of 0–100, precisely adapting to yarns of different weights and elasticity to maintain even fabric tension and a flat, distortion-free surface across the entire wide knitting width. The machine operates at a maximum speed of 1.2 m/s, maintaining stable and efficient production rhythm under 60-inch wide-format conditions.
·High-Precision Needle Selection & Reliable Drive System
The electromagnetic needle selection mechanism, governed by computer control, delivers stable and highly efficient needle actuation across all pattern types. The synchronous belt drive with AC servo motor control ensures smooth, responsive operation even under the demands of wide-width dual-carriage running. The racking system, driven by AC servo motor, offers a movement range of up to 2 inches with fine-adjustment capability, meeting the precision requirements of diverse pattern structures and stitch transfer operations.
·Intelligent Control & Comprehensive Protection
The control system features an LCD display with USB input and 256MB of onboard memory for storing extensive design file libraries. The multi-language interface supports Chinese, English, and other languages, with all operating parameters viewable and adjustable in real time during machine operation — intuitive and accessible for operators at all levels. The protection system automatically triggers alarms upon detecting yarn breakage, knotting, float yarn, rewinding faults, end-of-knitting signals, racking failure, needle breakage, or programming errors, providing comprehensive protection for both machine and operator. The machine operates on a standard 220V single-phase power supply with a power-off memory function to safeguard production data and workflow state against unexpected power interruptions.