Study of Knitting Process of at Kalash Private Limited
Study of Knitting Process of at Kalash Private Limited
Study of Knitting Process of at Kalash Private Limited
FAISALABAD
Dedication…………………………………………………………………………………..……….. ii
Acknowledgment ………………………………………………………………………………….… iii
Certificate…………………………………………………………………………………..…….….. iv
Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………………..…… v
List of Abbreviations………………………………………………………………………………….. vi
List of Tables ………………………………………………………………………………………… vii
List of Figures………………………………………………………………………………………… viii
Executive Summary…………………………………………………………………….…………… ix
Chapter 1 Organization Profile ……………………………………………………………. 1
1.1 History …………………………………………………………………………………… 1
1.2 Organizational structure ………………………………………………………………… 2
1.3 Product range …………………………………………………………………………… 3
1.4 Major customers ………………………………………………………………………… 4
1.5 Major suppliers …………………………………………………………………………. 4
1.6 Monthly production …………………………………………………………………….. 4
1.7 Annual turnover ……………………………………………………………………….... 5
1.8 Accreditations of quality/social/environmental standards ………………………………... 5
1.9 Major departments and sections ……………………………………………………..… 6
Chapter 2 Knitting……………………………………………………...…........................ 8
2.1 Objectives………………………………………………………................................... 8
2.2 Machine layout and specifications……………………………………..……................ 8
2.3 Parts and working……………………………………………………………………… 1
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2.4 Faults with pictures……………………………………………………………………... 1
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2.5 Calculations………………………………..………………………………………...... 1
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2.6 Records………………………………..………………………………………............. 1
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2.7 Maintenance of machines……………………………………………………………… 1
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2.8 Manpower……………………………………………………………………………... 1
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Dedication
I dedicate my hard work and struggles of the educational life to my dear
parents; without them I'm meaningless. Also, I devote the work of this
internship to respectable and honorable teachers who taught and
supported me in developing my personality. Special thanks to my
fellows who helped me and motivated me throughout the journey.
Acknowledgements
The internship opportunity I had with Kalash Pvt. Ltd was a great
chance for learning and professional development. Therefore, I consider
myself as a very lucky individual as I was provided with an opportunity
to be a part of it. I am also grateful for having a chance to meet so many
wonderful people and professionals who led me though this internship
period. Bearing in mind I am using this opportunity to express my
deepest gratitude and special thanks to the Manager R&D Faisal sb who
in spite of being extraordinarily busy with his duties, took time out to
hear, guide and keep me on the correct path.
List of Abbreviations
D = Diameter of Machine
G = Gauge of Machine
S.L = Stitch Length
List of Tables Page
Summary
The purpose of the internship is to gain practical knowledge regarding the field
and to know about the working environment of a firm. It is an opportunity to
convert the theoretical knowledge obtained in the university into practical
knowledge. During the internship at Kalash Private Limited many new things
were learnt and we were able to gain practical knowledge.
Chapter 1
Organizational profile
History of Kalash
Klash Pvt Founded in 1990 in U.K, it now owns vertically integrated divisions
Klash Clothing Co. Ltd in U.K, while in Pakistan Klash (Pvt.) Ltd., and other units
of Klash Pvt., having vast knowledge and expertise in design and manufacturing
of High-Quality Value-Added Knitted Garments. Under the Umbrella of Klash
Group, Pakistan Operations were started in 2003 and now have become one of the
largest knitwear manufacturing units in the country.
Klash Units
• KLASH-2 (2005)
This unit was started in 2005 named as KLASH-2 as a successor of Klash.
Figure 4 KLASH-2
Management team
Major costumers
Marks and Spencer Fat Face
C&A Sting
George Morrison
Major suppliers
Chapter 2
Knitting
Objectives
To produce fabric from yarn.
Introduction of knitting
Knitting is a method by which thread or yarn may be turned into cloth or other fine
crafts. Knitted fabric consists of consecutive loops, called stitches. As each row
progresses, a new loop is pulled through an existing loop. The active stitches are
held on a needle until another loop can be passed through them. This process
eventually results in a final product, often a garment. In textile knitting, there are
two types of stitch used by the manufacturer to produce a knitted product; Warp
Knitted and Weft Knitted stitches. Each of them has different properties in terms of
advantages & disadvantages, and also the ways of production process.
Classification of Knitting
Single Knit = 35
Double Knit = 64
Circular Flat
Creel:
Types of Creel
• Side creel
• Top Creel
Creel Capacity:
Circular knitting Flat Knitting
90-540 2-8
Working Principle
Man power
One person on 2 machines
The necessary techniques for changing the width of the fabric are achieved by
various methods including:
- Changing the knit structure, eg, from rib to interlock;
- Varying internal elements (stitch length, knit, tuck or float)
Passage of yarn for flat knit:
Calculations
Design setup in flat knitting
How to find Numbers of needles?
No of needles =Dia ×Gauge ×22/7
KNITTING CAM
Cam is the device which converts rotary machine drive into a suitable
reciprocation action for the needle.
Knitting cams (raising) are three types.
1. KNIT CAM
2. TUCK CAM.
3. MISS CAM.
Chapter 4
Inspection
Inspection is an important step to meet the customer’s requirement. Basically, three
types of faults observe during inspection
1. Machine related faults
First of all, the yarn is inspected after dyeing. The strength and thick thin
places are checked in the yarn testing lab. The fabric is inspected after knitting for
faults. The frame width of the inspection machine is 60”. 4 inspection machines
were present on each knitting floor. The inspection frame contains UV light in
order to check C free yarn.
machine layout
Objectives
The main objective of this department is fabrics folding or rolling of fabrics. This
is the department where the quality of row material and finished product is
checked. This department consists of testing, inspection and folding.
Remedies:
Yarn strength must be sufficient to withstand the stretch as well as uniform.
Use proper count of yarn.
Correctly set of yarn feeder.
Knot should be given properly.
Needle Mark
Causes:
When a needle breaks down then needle mark comes along the fabrics.
If a needle or needle hook is slightly bends then needle mark comes on the
fabrics.
Remedies:
Needle should be straight as well as from broken latch.
Drop Stitches
Causes:
Defective needle.
If yarn is not properly fed during loop formation i.e. not properly laid on to
the needle hook.
Take-down mechanism too loose.
Insufficient yarn tension.
Badly set yarn feeder.
Remedies:
Needle should be straight & well.
Proper feeding of yarn during loop formation.
Correct take up of the fabric & correct fabric tension.
Yarn tension should be properly.
Lycra short
Causes:
Lycra Breakage
Remedies:
Keep Lycra in check
Oil Line
Cause:
Faulty lubrication system
Supplying more oil than required
Remedies:
Supply oil according to the needs of the machine
Shade Variation
Causes:
Different yarn counts mixing
Remedies
Proper clarification of yarn cones
Needle lines:
Causes:
Damaged Hook
Damaged head Problem in needle Trick.
Remedies:
Monitoring of needle
Cleaning the trick at required time
Chapter 5
Almost 24 workers.
Objectives:
Moisture Regain:
Moisture regain is the ratio of the moisture to the bone-dry weight of the
material expressed as a percentage. Many properties of textile materials vary
considerably with moisture regain.
dry −wet
RH %=98.6− ×300
dry
Chapter 7
Compressed air supply
No of compressor. Model. Mac.:
Total 14 compressors are present.
But in knitting section 4 compressors are present.
INGERSOLL Rand 150HP
ATLAS COPCO 160kw
ALUP 200kw
BROOM WEAD 199kw
ECO AIR 132kw
No of motors on compressor:
There are two motors present in each compressor.
Fan Motor
Main Motor
Chapter 8
Conclusion
The study of knitting process in knitting industry is very useful to
understand different machine parameters as well as it provides an opportunity to
learn about the industrial, working environment from all aspects. This work
provides an opportunity to observe the things in practical and relate it with
theory from this internship we got a lot of knowledge about material,