When a sock factory starts looking for a socks production machine, the first question is usually not about speed or power. It is about whether one machine can cover the order book. A factory producing plain crew socks, ribbed dress socks, and mesh athletic socks needs a machine that can move between those structures without a mechanical rebuild each time.
What the Structure List Actually Means
The GD-WSC addresses this through computerized control. Pattern changes happen through the control panel instead of physical cam swaps. The manufacturer lists the structures this machine can produce: plain weave, rib, mesh, tuck, elastic jacquard, big horn, anti-hose head, heel change yarn, multi-layer mouth, foot reinforcement, and left-and-right pattern socks.
Several of these terms need clarification for buyers outside the sock industry. "Big horn" refers to an enlarged heel or toe pocket. "Multi-layer mouth" describes a cuff knitted with multiple layers of yarn. "Anti-hose head" relates to a reinforced toe structure. These are translations of Chinese industry vocabulary rather than standard English textile terms. A buyer reviewing this list should ask the supplier to demonstrate each structure on a sample machine before assuming the machine covers their product range.
Control Features and Daily Operation
The machine uses an electronically controlled air circuit, stepping motors, and servo motors. A zero-position encoder simplifies operation, and the LCD screen supports multiple languages. Speed can be adjusted in five stages through the operation panel, and an invert system stabilizes speed control. Automatic stop and automatic test functions are included, along with a fully automatic oil lubrication system. These features reduce the attention required from an operator during a production run, though the benefit is most noticeable in factories running long batches with few style changes.
Specifications That Set the Boundaries
The GD-WSC runs on a 4.5-inch cylinder diameter with a needle count range of 60N to 96N. Maximum speed is 300 RPM, with power required of 1 HP (0.75kw). Net weight is 400kg, gross weight 450kg, and floor space is 1000×1000×2200mm. The needle range determines yarn count, the cylinder diameter determines sock size, and the structure list determines product categories. A buyer whose order book falls outside these boundaries would need a different specification, not a different setting.