Mandarin Technology
Mandarin technology stands out for its innovative main roller system, positioned just 2.5 cm below the needle workspace. This proximity reduces fabric waste, eliminating the classic 30 cm separation required by other machines. Furthermore, it allows for optimal fabric control, facilitating complex processes such as flexage, making them extremely simple and of superior quality.
The pulling system is controlled by stepper motors, which offer a wide range of adjustments, making the machine extremely versatile, both for delicate and very dense work. These motors allow the pulling to follow the movement of the carriage: if the carriage produces 1 mm of stitch, the pulling will move accordingly by only 1 mm. Furthermore, the pulling mechanism is intelligent: as the pulling speed varies, the pressure exerted on the fabric also varies proportionally.
Smart Draft
Mandarin technology stands out for its innovative main roller system, positioned just 2.5 cm below the needle workspace. This proximity reduces fabric waste, eliminating the classic 30 cm separation required by other machines. Furthermore, it allows for optimal fabric control, facilitating complex processes such as flexage, making them extremely simple and of superior quality.
The pulling system is controlled by stepper motors, which offer a wide range of adjustments, making the machine extremely versatile, both for delicate and very dense work. These motors allow the pulling to follow the movement of the carriage: if the carriage produces 1 mm of stitch, the pulling will move accordingly by only 1 mm. Furthermore, the pulling mechanism is intelligent: as the pulling speed varies, the pressure exerted on the fabric also varies proportionally.
Smart Yarn Feeders (SYF)
SYF (Smart Yarn Feeders) Technology was born from the need to separate the movement of the yarn guides from the carriage. Each yarn guide is controlled by an encoder from a belt that runs along the entire bed, allowing for the creation of types of work such as inlay or inverted vanisè without difficulty. SYF technology also significantly reduces weaving times, optimizing production.
Multifunctional Draft
The Mandarin take-up is positioned 2 cm below the working space of the needles to allow precise control of the fabric, producing perfect selvedges as well as reducing weaving times. In addition, the pressure of the rollers is directly proportional to the speed of the take-up that is set.
Smart Carriage
The Mandarin carriage has been reduced in size in favour of the reversal speed and the carriage plate has been designed to ensure the maximum quality-productivity ratio.
No-waste comb
The Mandarin machines, of the S series, are equipped with an innovative combing system. This system takes inspiration from the combs of manual flat knitting machines, using a steel wire that is inserted into the teeth of the comb. Thanks to this innovation, the comb is inserted directly into the fabric without the need to weave the separation, elastic and thread, saving weaving time and yarn.
Weft Device
Wefted work on mandarin machines is possible thanks to the weft device or WD. This device brings the thread under the working space of the needles, ensuring an extremely precise weft. The advantage of the mandarin WD is that during processing, it does not penalize any work system, ensuring maximum productivity.
Multifunctional Draft
The Mandarin take-up is positioned 2 cm below the working space of the needles to allow precise control of the fabric, producing perfect selvedges as well as reducing weaving times. In addition, the pressure of the rollers is directly proportional to the speed of the take-up that is set.
100" Needle Beds
Some types of processing require very long needle beds, Mandarin overcomes the limits in this case too by bringing to the market 100" (inch) needle beds, that is 2.54 meters in all gauges, from 1.5G to 20G
Independent Tuck Grading
The tuck gradation motor is a component mounted externally to the Shoe Upper Series carriage and intervenes automatically in the regulation of the desired density. In addition, the motor is able to manage the variations in yarn tension. The tuck gradation motor represents a technologically advanced solution for flat knitting machines that work fabrics with very dense areas. Thanks to its ability to precisely regulate the movement of the cams, this motor allows you to obtain high-performance fabrics in a more efficient and accurate way, avoiding the inconveniences related to the formation of blocked stitches or difficulties in unloading the stitch.
Sub-Roller with motorized sectors
Secondary (auxiliary) drafting composed of 19 sectors individually controlled by stepper motors. Each sector can be calibrated independently via the programming software. This system guarantees maximum control over the fabric exiting the machine in the desired areas.
Multifunctional Draft
The Mandarin take-up is positioned 2 cm below the working space of the needles to allow precise control of the fabric, producing perfect selvedges as well as reducing weaving times. In addition, the pressure of the rollers is directly proportional to the speed of the take-up that is set.
Motorized Sinkers
The Sinker developed by Mandarin has a longer tail than the classic sinker, which allows it to also perform the function of a comb: it does not work like a stitch presser, but rather intercepts the stitches when they tend to follow the needle due to inertia during dense knitting.
PAC Architecture
The electronics integrated into Mandarin machinery uses the CAN Bus communication protocol and uses PAC communication nodes instead of the traditional PLC system. This choice has several advantages: the use of PACs allows for a single motherboard (CPU), significantly simplifying the system architecture. Furthermore, the machinery is entirely controlled by microchips and latest-generation electronic components. This translates into greater programming efficiency, a leaner system and overall superior performance compared to the use of traditional PLCs.
Negative Yarn Supplies (IRO)
Negative feeders, known as IRO, are a type of yarn feeder that can handle a small "yarn warehouse" and supply it to the yarn guides in the quantities needed with high precision. Used for processes where precision is important, such as technical fabrics, complete garments and footwear, IROs perform two main functions: grammage and tensioner.
Multifunctional Draft
The Mandarin take-up is positioned 2 cm below the working space of the needles to allow precise control of the fabric, producing perfect selvedges as well as reducing weaving times. In addition, the pressure of the rollers is directly proportional to the speed of the take-up that is set.
Dynamic gradation
Controlled by stepper motors, the Mandarin dynamic gradation has a range of 150 stitches per inch, giving the possibility of producing multiple densities on the same stitch row, enriching the work design.
14G Shoes Upper Needle
The Shoes Upper Hybrid Needle is designed to deliver superior performance when working with dense, heavy-duty fabrics. The 14G Shoes Upper needle’s reinforced neck, with a gauge of 9, provides increased rigidity and resistance to bending, essential for very dense work. The needle head features a 12G hook, allowing for even denser, more precise work. Additionally, the longer hook than a regular 14G needle allows for more threads to be worked at once, improving efficiency and the ability to handle complex fabrics. These combined features make the Shoes Upper Hybrid Needle a versatile and robust tool, ideal for meeting the highest demands in the textile industry.
