Stentor frame control system - ensures that the sides of stretch fabrics are held under tension

摘要

The control system for the operation of a stentor frame for knit goods, and other fabrics with a stretch character, uses an electronic control circuit to allow variations in the drive speeds between the input roller and the side needle attachments to hold the sides of the fabric under tension. The system allows easy supervision and correction of any directional faults in the passage of the material through the stentor, so that the rib or other structure is maintained in the aligned state required for handling under stretching tension.