Positive Yarn Feeders for Knitting Machines

Positive storage feeders, jacquard yarn feeders and lycra feeders that deliver yarn at a controlled rate so loop length stays constant around the machine.

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Yarn Feeders supplied by HUAXIATEX

Yarn Feeders in This Catalogue

Ceramic Disc for Circular Knitting Machine for circular knitting machines Yarn Feeder AccessoriesCeramic Disc for Circular Knitting Machine EFS 800-ELECTRONIC Yarn Feeder for Circular Knitting Machine for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersEFS 800-ELECTRONIC Yarn Feeder for Circular Knitting Machine800-ELECTRONIC Knot Catcher FOR Circular Knitting Machine for circular knitting machines Yarn Feeder AccessoriesKnot Catcher FOR Circular Knitting Machine Lycra Feeder for Circular Knitting Machines (Item 1) for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersLycra Feeder for Circular Knitting Machines (Item 1) Lycra Feeder for Circular Knitting Machines (Item 2) for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersLycra Feeder for Circular Knitting Machines (Item 2) Magnetic Disc for Circular Knitting Machine for circular knitting machines Yarn Feeder AccessoriesMagnetic Disc for Circular Knitting Machine Spring Tension FOR Circular Knitting Machine for circular knitting machines Yarn Feeder AccessoriesSpring Tension FOR Circular Knitting Machine Striper Feeder for Circular Knitting Machines for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersStriper Feeder for Circular Knitting Machines Yarn Feeder for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder Yarn Feeder APF10-P4 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder APF10-P4APF10-P4 Yarn Feeder APF10-P4B for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder APF10-P4BAPF10-P4B Yarn Feeder APF10-P9 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder APF10-P9APF10-P9 Yarn Feeder APF10-T9 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder APF10-T9APF10-T9 Yarn Feeder APF20-DP for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder APF20-DPAPF20-DP Yarn Feeder APF20-DT for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder APF20-DTAPF20-DT Yarn Feeder APF20-P2 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder APF20-P2APF20-P2 Yarn Feeder APF20-P4B for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder APF20-P4BAPF20-P4B Yarn Feeder APF20-P7 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder APF20-P7APF20-P7 Yarn Feeder APF20-P9 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder APF20-P9APF20-P9 Yarn Feeder APF20-T4 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder APF20-T4APF20-T4 Yarn Feeder APF20-T4A for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder APF20-T4AAPF20-T4A Yarn Feeder APF20-T6A for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder APF20-T6AAPF20-T6A Yarn Feeder APF20-T9 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder APF20-T9APF20-T9 Yarn Feeder APF20-T9A for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder APF20-T9AAPF20-T9A Yarn Feeder APF30-P7 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder APF30-P7APF30-P7 Yarn Feeder APF30-P9 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder APF30-P9APF30-P9 Yarn Feeder APF30-T7 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder APF30-T7APF30-T7 Yarn Feeder APF30-T9 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder APF30-T9APF30-T9 Yarn Feeder BPF20-P13 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder BPF20-P13BPF20-P13 Yarn Feeder BPF20-P7 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder BPF20-P7BPF20-P7 Yarn Feeder BPF20-P9 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder BPF20-P9BPF20-P9 Yarn Feeder BPF20-T13 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder BPF20-T13BPF20-T13 Yarn Feeder BPF20-T13. for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder BPF20-T13.BPF20-T13 Yarn Feeder BPF20-T4 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder BPF20-T4BPF20-T4 Yarn Feeder BPF20-T7 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder BPF20-T7BPF20-T7 Yarn Feeder BPF20-T7. for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder BPF20-T7.BPF20-T7 Yarn Feeder BPF20-T9 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder BPF20-T9BPF20-T9 Yarn Feeder CPF20-T11 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder CPF20-T11CPF20-T11 Yarn Feeder CPF20-T8 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder CPF20-T8CPF20-T8 Yarn Feeder CPF20-T8-HOLE for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder CPF20-T8-HOLECPF20-T8-HOLE Yarn Feeder DPF-3-B for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder DPF-3-BDPF-3-B Yarn Feeder DPF-4B for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder DPF-4BDPF-4B Yarn Feeder DPF1-B for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder DPF1-BDPF1-B Yarn Feeder DPF2-2-B for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder DPF2-2-BDPF2-2-B Yarn Feeder DPF2-3-B for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder DPF2-3-BDPF2-3-B Yarn Feeder DPF2-4-B for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder DPF2-4-BDPF2-4-B Yarn Feeder GPF20-B25 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder GPF20-B25GPF20-B25 Yarn Feeder HPF200 for circular knitting machines Yarn FeedersYarn Feeder HPF200HPF200

What This Part Does

A positive feeder drives yarn forward at a set rate instead of letting the needles pull it off the cone. Because the delivery rate is fixed by the drive belt and the wheel, every feeder in the machine supplies the same length of yarn per revolution, which is what keeps loop length and fabric weight stable.

A storage feeder winds a reserve of yarn on a drum and feeds it off under low, even tension, which smooths out the tension peaks that come from the cone. Multi function and jacquard feeders add the ability to feed intermittently in step with the pattern, and lycra feeders drive elastane at a controlled draft.

Why Buy From Us

  • Even loop length across all feeders, which is the first condition for even fabric weight
  • Lower and steadier yarn tension than a machine fed straight from the cone
  • Storage drum smooths the tension peaks that cause needle and yarn breaks
  • Separate feeder types for plain, jacquard and elastane positions

Groups Within Yarn Feeders

Where It Is Used

  • Single jersey, rib and interlock circular knitting machines
  • Jacquard machines needing intermittent feed in step with the pattern
  • Elastane and lycra plating positions
  • Terry, fleece and plush machines
  • Machines running fine count yarn where tension control decides the fabric appearance

Who It Is For

  • Mills converting a machine from negative to positive feed
  • Knitters chasing weight variation between machines or between runs
  • Maintenance teams replacing feeders that no longer hold rate
  • Machine dealers refitting used machines before resale

Problems It Solves

  • Fabric weight varying from machine to machine or shift to shift
  • Barre and horizontal shading caused by feeders delivering at different rates
  • Yarn breaks from tension peaks pulled directly off the cone
  • Elastane draft drifting, which changes fabric width and recovery

What to Send Us When You Order

  1. Feeder model and the reference printed on the feeder body
  2. Machine builder, model, diameter, gauge and number of feeders
  3. Whether the position is plain, jacquard or elastane
  4. Belt type in use, and drive voltage where the feeder is powered
  5. A photo of the feeder mounted on the machine

Yarn Feeders Questions

What is the difference between a storage feeder and a positive feeder?

A storage feeder holds a reserve of yarn on a drum and releases it at even tension. A positive feeder drives a fixed length of yarn per machine revolution. Many feeders do both, which is why the same unit is often called a positive storage feeder.

Can I mix feeder models on one machine?

It is better not to. Different feeder models can deliver slightly different rates at the same belt speed, and that difference lands in the fabric as shading.

Do feeders need a special belt?

They run on a toothed timing belt around the machine. Belt type, tooth pitch and length have to suit the feeder and the machine, so order belts and feeders together when you can.

How do I set the delivery rate?

Delivery rate is set by belt speed and the driven wheel diameter, then checked by measuring loop length on the fabric. Adjust in small steps and re-measure.

Do you supply feeder spare parts as well as complete feeders?

Yes. Feeder accessories are listed in their own group in this catalogue.

Send Your Machine Details and Get a Quote

Builder, model, diameter and gauge, plus a photo of the old part. That is all we need to match it.

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