HOSE/TUBE KNITTING MACHINE
Hose / Tube Knitting Machine – GTX-HF6
The Hose Tube Knitting Machine – GTX-HF6 is designed for knitting tubular and hose fabric samples. It features a compact 3.5-inch diameter knitting cylinder and is suitable for a range of yarn counts from 10s to 20s and 2/20, 2/24.
Description
Hose / Tube Knitting Machine – GTX-HF6
The Hose Tube Knitting Machine – GTX-HF6 is designed for knitting tubular and hose fabric samples. It features a compact 3.5-inch diameter knitting cylinder and is suitable for a range of yarn counts from 10s to 20s and 2/20, 2/24.
The machine is provided with 100–110 needles, along with 100 additional needles and 100 sinkers. It is operated by a ½ HP single-phase electric motor, while the take-down roller is driven by a separate ½ HP single-phase motor.
The GTX-HF6 is available with 18 or 36 gauge, as suitable, and is designed for hose and tube knitting applications.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model No. | GTX-HF6 |
| Machine Type | Hose / Tube Knitting Machine |
| Cylinder Diameter | 3.5 Inch |
| Needles | 100 – 110 Nos. |
| Gauge | 18 or 36 (As Suitable) |
| Additional Needles | 100 Nos. |
| Sinkers | 100 Nos. |
| Motor | ½ HP Single Phase Electric Motor |
| Take Down Roller | ½ HP Single Phase Motor Driven |
| Suitable Yarn Count | 10s to 20s and 2/20, 2/24 |
Features of Hose Tube Knitting Machine
- Designed for knitting tubular and hose fabric samples.
- Compact 3.5-inch diameter knitting cylinder.
- Suitable for a wide range of yarn counts.
- Supplied with additional needles and sinkers.
- Heavy-duty take-down roller arrangement.
- Single-phase motorized operation.
- Reliable and smooth knitting performance.
Applications of Hose Tube Knitting Machine
The Hose Tube Knitting Machine is designed for knitting tubular and hose fabric samples. Its 3.5-inch cylinder and specified needle, gauge and motor arrangement make it suitable for hose and tube knitting applications.
The machine can be used with yarn counts of 10s to 20s and 2/20, 2/24, as specified.
Knitting Cylinder and Needle Arrangement
The GTX-HF6 is equipped with a 3.5-inch diameter knitting cylinder and 100–110 needles. It is available with 18 or 36 gauge, as suitable.
The machine is also supplied with 100 additional needles and 100 sinkers.
Motor and Take-Down Arrangement
The machine uses a ½ HP single-phase electric motor for operation. A take-down roller driven by a ½ HP single-phase motor is also provided as specified.
The GTX-HF6 Hose Tube Knitting Machine can be used along with other Textile Testing Equipment for textile sample preparation and testing applications. https://globetexindustries.com/product-category/fabric-testing-equipments/
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Hose Tube Knitting Machine used for?
The Hose Tube Knitting Machine is designed for knitting tubular and hose fabric samples.
2. What is the model number of the Hose / Tube Knitting Machine?
The model number is GTX-HF6.
3. What is the cylinder diameter of the GTX-HF6?
The knitting cylinder has a diameter of 3.5 inches.
4. How many needles are provided in the machine?
The machine is provided with 100–110 needles and 100 additional needles.
5. What gauge options are available for the GTX-HF6?
The machine is available with 18 or 36 gauge, as suitable.
6. What yarn counts are suitable for the Hose Tube Knitting Machine?
The specified suitable yarn counts are 10s to 20s and 2/20, 2/24.
7. What type of motor is used in the GTX-HF6?
The machine is equipped with a ½ HP single-phase electric motor.
8. What is the motor specification of the take-down roller?
The take-down roller is ½ HP single-phase motor driven.
9. How many sinkers are provided with the machine?
The machine is provided with 100 sinkers.






