Warp Knitting Machine Parts
Guide Units
Cast guide units that lap the yarn around the needle.
What This Part Does On The Machine
Guides are the thin blades with an eye at the tip that carry the warp yarn. The guide bar swings them through the needle line and shogs them sideways, and that combination of swing and shog is what decides the lapping and therefore the fabric structure.
Guides are cast into units so that a bar carrying several hundred guides can be built up and set as blocks. A bent guide, or one with a worn eye, puts a permanent line in the fabric at that needle, which is why guide units are usually the first thing checked when a vertical streak appears.
Where It Is Used
Tricot and raschel machines from Karl Mayer and LIBA across the gauge range.
What To Send With Your Enquiry
- Machine brand and machine type, for example Karl Mayer HKS or LIBA.
- Machine gauge in needles per inch, for example E28.
- The number cast or stamped on the old part, if it still reads.
- A photograph of the worn part next to a ruler.
- Quantity required and whether this is a trial or a running order.
Category At A Glance
| Parts listed | 52 |
|---|---|
| Element type | Cast guide unit |
| Reference format | L, ML, KL, AL and DL series, and LIBA numeric references |
| Machine brands | Karl Mayer, LIBA and compatible |
Talk To Us About This Range
Send the machine details and a photograph and we will confirm the exact item.
Machine Applications
All 52 Parts In This Category
Listed with the reference used on the original Huaxiatex catalogue. Click any part for its full page.
How We Handle This Range
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No part number, no parts book, no problem. Start from the worn part.
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Getting the gauge right before anything is quoted or shipped.
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Cast trick plate units that guide and space the needles.
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Separators
Separator units that keep needles apart across the width.
12 parts listedGuide Units FAQ
What causes a single vertical line in the fabric?
Most often one guide with a worn or chipped eye. Mark the needle position, count across to the unit and replace that unit.
Are guide units gauge specific?
Yes. The guide spacing has to match the needle spacing, so the gauge must be stated on the order.
How do I confirm the part fits my machine?
Send the machine brand, the machine type and the gauge together with a photograph of the old part. Where a number is cast or stamped on the part, send that as well. We match against the reference used on this site and confirm before anything is produced or shipped.
Can you supply a small quantity?
Yes. The original company statement is that quick delivery is done for any order, even for a small order size. Send the quantity you actually need and we will quote it.
Which countries do you ship to?
Products have been exported worldwide, covering Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
How do I get a price?
Send the part reference, the gauge and the quantity by WhatsApp or email to [email protected] and we will come back with a quotation.
Get A Quotation For Guide Units
Send the machine brand, machine type, gauge and quantity. Quick delivery is done for any order, even for a small order size.