Knitting machine cleaning
Automatic cleaning machines for the knitwear industry
Automatic washing and drying process
H2G’s cleaning technology allows the entire needle bed to be washed and dried without removing a single needle.
This preserves the original alignment of the needles, preventing wear and ensuring consistent knitting quality.
The high-pressure cleaning process removes dirt from both the surface and the areas beneath the needles, while automatic drying eliminates moisture, allowing the needle bed to be safely reinstalled immediately.
Needle bed scanning for smart programmes
Each H2G machine features an advanced scanning system that detects the size and type of needle bed inserted.
Based on this analysis, the software automatically adjusts washing times and optimises the entire cleaning programme.
Operators only need to select the level of soiling, and the machine chooses the most effective cycle. This smart automation ensures excellent results, even for less experienced technicians.
Fully automated systems for effortless operation
H2G machines manage every cleaning phase automatically, from heating the water to scanning, washing, drying, filtering and recirculating the liquid. Once the needle bed is inserted, the operator simply presses the start button—no manual adjustments or supervision required.
This level of automation ensures consistent cleaning performance, reduces human error and allows staff to focus on more valuable tasks within the production line.
Boosting productivity through faster cleaning cycles
By eliminating the need for manual needle removal, H2G drastically reduces machine downtime and improves production efficiency.
Traditional cleaning can keep machines idle for days, while H2G completes the full cycle in a fraction of the time.
A clean needle bed prevents defects, reduces needle breakage and maintains smooth machine operation, allowing knitwear manufacturers to work faster and with greater consistency.
Suitable for every knitting machine model and brand
Designed for maximum versatility, H2G machines can clean needle beds from any knitting machine brand, from compact models for gloves to large beds up to 280 cm.
They are also perfectly compatible with the latest Wholegarment technologies.
This flexibility allows manufacturers with mixed or evolving machine fleets to rely on a single cleaning solution for all needle bed types, ensuring convenience and operational continuity.
Exclusive detergent formulated for needle bed care
H2G’s cleaning performance is enhanced by an exclusive, non-aggressive detergent developed with a leading Italian chemical manufacturer.
The formula is specifically designed to protect metals and needles while delivering deep cleaning results. It prevents oxidation, preserves component integrity and supports long-term machine efficiency.
This dedicated detergent is essential for knitwear factories seeking safe, high-quality and reliable needle bed cleaning.
Advanced technology for needle bed cleaning
The setup of each needle bed cleaning machine takes no more than one hour and requires only a standard electrical connection and compressed air.
As the washing fluid operates within a closed circuit, no connection to the water supply is needed—an important advantage for facilities where space and plumbing access are limited.
This offers additional flexibility in placement and reduces installation constraints.
To guarantee a smooth start-up, our qualified technicians manage every stage of the installation process and provide hands-on training directly to your staff.
This approach allows your team to run cleaning operations independently from day one, ensuring immediate productivity and maximum use of the equipment’s capabilities.
The software at the core of H2G machines is engineered to combine ease of use with high-level flexibility.
Each model can clean needle beds from any manufacturer, including SHIMA SEIKI, STOLL, Steiger and Cixing. Through automatic needle bed detection, the system identifies the exact position, type and size of the component, ensuring targeted washing and drying only where required. This reduces unnecessary cycles and improves energy efficiency.
Depending on the machine model, operators can customise specific stages of the washing and drying process or rely on fully automated programmes tailored by the software.
Drying is managed with precision: a dedicated solenoid valve removes all residual moisture, protecting the metal components and ensuring consistently safe needle bed cleaning.
The closed circuit allows the washing fluid to be reused for several hours, avoiding repeated heating cycles and reducing waste. High pressure keeps the water at the correct temperature throughout the entire cleaning process, improving performance while lowering energy consumption.
Cleaning times are drastically shortened. Two compact needle beds can be cleaned in approximately one hour, while even a Wholegarment system with multiple beds—including a Loopresser-bed—can be fully washed and dried in a single working shift.
This efficiency translates into less downtime, faster production and reduced risk of needle breakage. Because the needles remain in their original alignment, garment uniformity is improved, and defects linked to dirty or misaligned needles become rare events.
Another crucial benefit is operator safety. With H2G technology, your staff will no longer handle dangerous chemicals commonly used for manual needle cleaning in the past. Instead, they rely on an exclusive, non-corrosive detergent specifically formulated for knitting machine maintenance and protection of metallic components.