Stoll Launches Two New Models of Flat Knitting Machines with Wider Working Ranges

Stoll has launched the new CMS 503 ki L, 50″ for the volume market and the CMS 703 knitted and garment product for the efficient finished production of products with a wide size range.

For the specific requirements of an economical and yet flexible production of knitted goods in high quantities, Stoll offers the cost-effective-range of its CMS seiers. The Performer machines impress with an excellent price-performance ratio and enable an unlimited variety of patterns for a variety of Fully Fashion applications. New models further increase flexibility in article design.

Only in mid-March 2024, Stoll launched the CMS 503 ki L, thereby complementing the proven CMS 503 ki with a machine featuring a wider working width. The “L” in the name stands for “Large” in terms of patterning potential: With a 50″ working width, designs with extensive motif formats as well as articles with an extended size range can be realized. International brands in particular need to flexibly respond to a growing variety of sizes.

“We Also Receive Numerous Inquiries from Turkey”

“In America, but also in Asia and Europe, the trend is towards larger sizes. For this development, manufacturers are well equipped with our CMS 503 ki L. The first machines are already going to Vietnam for the American export business, but we also receive numerous inquiries from Türkiye,” said Michael Händel, Vice President Sales & Service at the Karl Mayer Stoll Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbH.

Proven Technology, Highest Performance

 The highly productive and versatile CMS 503 ki L is available with a gauge range of E5 – E18 / E2.5.2 – 8.2 and a working width of 50″/127 cm.

The technical features of the newcomer include the Multiflex^® take-up from Stoll and spring-loaded latch needles used as standard in all Stoll machines. The patented take-down ensures optimum width fixation of the knitted fabric and therefore less waste and costs. The spring-laded latch needles also contribute to a reduction in costs and defect rates, but also result in a uniform loop structure and fabric surfaces with clear textures. The basis for this is a well-thought-out design: a latch spring installed under the needle latch ensures maximum safety during transferring processes and when closing the latch, even when processing many threads or bulky yarns. In addition, the needles are safely opened through the use of needle brushes – an advantage especially with empty needles – and a shorter latch projection enables tighter knitting.

As a representative of the Knitelligence^® machine generation, the CMS 503 ki L is also prepared for the special requirements of the modern digital era. It thus offers various advantages, including the possibility of process automation, transparency, short reaction times and production cycles, networking, and the development of new business models.

Based on mature Stoll technology from Germany and the benefits of the Karl Mayer group network, the CMS 503 ki L is a flat knitting machine on the market that combines highest performance with an extremely attractive price and convinces through reliability. In practice, representatives of the CMS series with 100,000 working hours and more ensure satisfied customers worldwide.

Seamless Knitwear Rolling off the Production Line

Stoll launches the CMS 703 knit and wear for efficient completed production of articles with a wide size range for the volume market. Stoll further diversifies the offering of its CMS family, with a renewed focus on machines for the volume market during expansion. The CMS 503 ki L was only launched in mid-March 2024 as a 50″/127cm version of the CMS 503 ki for Fully Fashion applications. Now the CMS 703 knit and wear is a new model for the production of finished articles.

The cost effective CMS 703 ki knit and wear is the right choice when it comes to the productive production of high-quality seamless knitwear with a wide size range. Stoll Sales Manager Michael Händel and his team have particularly focused on customers in the Asian region with the new machine.

“The interest in Asia is high. With a working width of 72″/183 cm, manufacturers can ideally cover the common size range of local consumers. Nevertheless, we also receive many inquiries from other parts of the world, especially from Latin America,” said Michael Händel.

The CMS 703 ki knit and wear is available with a working width of 72″/183 cm and a gauge range from E 6.2 to 10.2. In terms of technology, the new flat knitting machine scores particularly well with the Multiflex® take-down from Stoll, which offers improved width fixation of the knitwear. The customer benefits from a reduction in the reject rate and therefore costs. The high reduction of fabric faults and costs, as well as a uniform loop structure and a clear texture are also achieved thanks to the spring-loaded latch needles used as standard in all Stoll machines. That the needles are securely closed even when processing many threads or bulky yarns.

As a representative of the Knitelligence® machine generation, the CMS 703 ki can be fully integrated into automated and digitized processes.

A particular advantage for use under unstable production conditions is the uninterrupted power supply (UPS) of the machine. In case of a power failure, battery buffering of the CPU cards for up to 90 seconds and a controlled shutdown of the operation afterwards prevent damage to the manufactured goods.

The new CMS 703 ki knit and wear also scores additional points in handling. A well-thought-out multi-touch panel allows operation in a familiar smartphone-like manner, and a screen with a wide viewing angle allows a view from any position on the machine. Moreover, maintenance effort is low. Based on Stoll’s long-proven, traditionally high-quality technology, the CMS 703 ki knit and wear impresses with extremely reliable operation and tailored for lower budgets.