Threading up the yarn control unit

I. Yarn control unit (FKE):

1

Thread break control

4

Yarn brake disc

2

Knot detector for large knots

5

LED

3

Knot detector for small knots

 

 

II. Tasks of the yarn control unit:

The elements of the yarn control unit can individually be adjusted to the yarn being processed.

  1. The yarn break control (1) monitors the yarn ends and switches off the machine in case of a yarn breakage or end.
  2. In the case of large knots in the yarn, the knot detector switches off the knitting machine.

Error display

Errors are indicated by the LED (5), the signal light and at the display.

  1. In the case of small knots in the yarn, the machine knits a programmed number of rows at reduced speed.
  2. The yarn brake disc (4) regulates the yarn tension and prevents the thread from hanging through while knitting.

III. Threading up the FKE:

    1
    Bring thread break control in work position.
    Pull thread break control a little towards left till it is not held by the stopping cam anymore.
    2. 2
    Thread each thread through a yarn control device as shown in the picture.