Press foot is an important component on circular knitting machine, which is used for controlling the movement of materials during knitting. Knitting is done by the stitching of needle which is completed with the assistance of feed dog and throat plate. During knitting operation, fabric is under control of the press foot.
Presser foot introduction:
1. Presser foot is attached to the presser foot bar in the sewing machine.
2. Press foot is classified into single presser foot and double presser foot.
3. Fabric guides or folders may be used with the presser foot for special purposes.
Functions of presser foot:
1. Press foot has an adjustable spring loaded pressure which can hold the materials.
2. Materials are kept by presser foot during knitting.
3. It helps the operator for regular seaming, piping edges, tape binding etc.
Various circular knitting machines are available in the market. So if foot presser is broken, it can be bought from market. The adjustment of presser foot should be paid attention.
