Machine Application
Produces plain, mesh or elastic grey fabrics from polyester, nylon, acrylic, spandex etc.; after finishing — garments, sportswear, swimwear, embroidered mesh and tulle, shoe fabrics, bedspreads and curtains. Mainly for elastic/non-elastic grid structures, elastic weft-inserted fine products and 3D or flat jacquard fabrics; high-gauge machines produce premium women’s underwear fabrics (official application).
Main Specifications (official English datasheet)
| Item | Data |
|---|---|
| Machine type | E2178/4T, E2178/5 |
| Working width | 170″ (4318mm) / 258″ (6553mm) / 263″ (6680mm) |
| Gauge | E28, E32 (needles/25.4mm) |
| Guide bars | 4 bars (GB1–GB3 looping) / 5 bars (GB1–GB4 looping) |
| Let-off | EBC let-off system |
| Pattern drive | N type pattern cams or EL device (/4T); EL device (/5) |
| Beam support | Separate support, beam shaft Φ152 mm; 21″/30″ beams (/4T), 30″ beams (/5) |
| Max. speed | 2500 rpm (170″) / 2300 rpm (258″) |
| Max. batching diameter | Φ762 mm (30″) / Φ508 mm (20″) |
| Main motor power | 11 kW |
Awards
- E2178/4-170 raschel machine — 2011 Sangma Textile Science & Technology Award (First Prize) and “Textile Light” award (Third Prize).
Enquiry
Width, gauge and guide bar configurations are confirmed via the enquiry form.
| Machine type | E2178/4T, E2178/5 |
|---|---|
| Applications | Plain, mesh and elastic fabrics; garments, sportswear, swimwear, mesh, shoe fabrics; 3D/flat jacquard |
| Width & gauge | Width 170" (4318mm) / 258" (6553mm) / 263" (6680mm); gauge E28, E32 |
| Needle & speed | Max. speed 2500 rpm (170") / 2300 rpm (258"); needle type per datasheet |
| Model awards | E2178/4-170 — 2011 Sangma Award (1st prize) & "Textile Light" award (3rd prize) |
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