Energy Efficient Retrofit for Circular Knitting Machines: Servo + VFD

Complete guide to VFD vs servo motor retrofit for circular knitting machines: costs $500-1,500, saves 15-35% power, payback 3-8 months. Decision framework included.

YOUR KNITTING MACHINE’S SPARE PARTS WAREHOUSE

YOUR KNITTING MACHINE’S SPARE PARTS WAREHOUSE

Complete guide to VFD vs servo motor retrofit for circular knitting machines: costs $500-1,500, saves 15-35% power, payback 3-8 months. Decision framework included.
Twenty machines running 20 hours a day at 6 kW each produce 2,400 kWh daily. At China’s industrial electricity rate of $0.08–$0.12/kWh, that works out to $5,760–$8,640 per month just for the knitting machines — before factoring in compressors, lighting,…