HKS 2-SE PLUS

Your best choice if you are moving in a commodity segment of elastic articles such as swimsuits, corsetry and fine lingerie.

With this High-performance tricot machine fabrics with Koeper stich can be produced in an efficient way.

HKS 2-SE PLUS

PRODUCE A HIGHER RANGE OF FABRIC QUALITIES AND FABRICS WITH HIGHER MODULUS. STRENGTHEN YOUR POSITION IN THE ELASTIC AREA WITH KOEPER STICH LAPPING.

The HKS 2-SE PLUS is based on the machine concept of the HKS 2-SE. The machine has a modified knitting movement which enables the Koeper stitch lapping in addition to the charmeuse and double tricot lapping. The two needle overlap is implemented by the GB 2 ground bar, which uses elastane. The result are articles with a higher elastic modulus. Swimwear, sportswear and shapewear with high stretch performance are just as much part of the HKS 2-SE PLUS products as fine lingerie qualities. If you are moving in a commodity segment for elastic articles and you want to obtain the highest productivity with your factory, the HKS 2-SE PLUS is your best choice.

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MACHINE CHARACTERISTICS

Machine Benefits

 


  • Two-way-stretch goods with a good return
    A special lapping construction gives the fabric a very high elongation of up to 245%. It also has a good recovery.


  • Free cut goods with smooth edges
    Due to the special intermeshing of the elastane threads, the fabric impresses with its cut-resistant edges.


  • Soft touch
    The high mesh count in combination with the special lapping gives the fabric a soft and smooth surface with a flowing drape.

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    Fabric density
    With the same gauge, the fabric density of warp knitting is 25% higher than circular knitting, shows on the fabric with better tightness and fineness, it can bring special pressure comfort to wearer.

Your Benefits of Investing in the HKS 2-SE PLUS

 


  • Two-way-stretch goods with a good return
    HKS 2-SE PLUS can save 5.9% of processing cost for every single kilogram of fabric produced.


  • High productivity
    HKS 2-SE PLUS is the fastest and most efficient machine to produce Koeper products. The output is 1.5 times that of 2-S, and equivalent to 3.8 times of double-jersey circular knitting machine.


  • Annual profit
    Koeper products are novel, with excellent fabric performance, becomes more popular in the market and can bring much higher profits.

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    Payback period
    Compare to circular knitting machine, HKS 2-SE PLUS becomes more profitable after 3 years production.

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FIND YOUR PERFECT MACHINE

KARL MAYER is offering a wide range of HKS 2 bar machines with various functions and possibilities. Please use the tables below to find the suitable product for your future success.

Machine specification HKS 2-S HKS 2-SE PLUS HKS 2-SE
Gauge E 28, E 32, E 36, E 40, E 44, E 50 E 32, E 36, E 40 E 32, E 36, E 40
Working width 130“ + 2“ and 4“ / 180“ + 6“ / 210“ + 8“ 130“ + 4“ 130“ + 4“ / 180“ + 6“ (upon request)
Warp beam support 2x32“
Possible: 2x40“
2x32“
Possible: 2x40“ / 1x35“ 1x25“
2x32“
Possible: 2x40“
Batching device No. 6 No. 34A(E) No. 34A(E)
Koeper stich possible yes yes no
       
Target application HKS 2-S HKS 2-SE PLUS HKS 2-SE
Sport (non elastic) ++ O O
Outdoor (non elastic) ++ O O
Outdoor (elastic) + + +
Intimate (elastic) + ++ ++
Functional (elastic) + ++ +
Swimwear (elastic) + +++ +++
Shapewear ++ +++ O

O = not suitable / + = suitable / ++ = very suitable / +++ = perfectly suitable

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