Flat knitting machines work with up to four needle carriers which are opposite one another like a V-shaped roof. As in circular knitting machines, the movement of the needles is controlled by cams. These cams are attached to the carriage of the flat knitting machine. The carriage performs a horizontal movement over the needle carriers.
Typical application examples are the manufacture of outerwear, such as pullovers, jackets, vests and accessories like collars, cuffs, caps and also 3D molded parts for technical applications like upholstery.