| Category | Knitting - Knitting machines for socks/tights |
| Ø | 3 mm |
| worked hours | |
| hours under power | |
| state | good |
| At local norms | --------- |
| status | |
| Last availability date | 12/05/2026 |
| Product id | P230705034 |
| Language |
This listing is for a Komet sock knitting machine, models 430855 and 511043, manufactured in 1970. The machine is designed for circular knitting with a needle diameter of 3.0 mm, suitable for producing socks or tights. It is a vertical circular knitting machine equipped with multiple yarn feeders, allowing for efficient yarn management during the knitting process.
The machine features various mechanical components, including visible metal parts, screws, chain and gear mechanisms located at the base, as well as yarn cones and thread guides. Control levers are also present, which are used to operate and adjust the knitting functions.
The Komet knitting machine was made in Leicester, England, and carries the label "THE 'KOMET' KNITTER." The overall condition shows signs of age and use, with dust accumulation and wear visible on the machine's surface and surrounding environment. The machine appears to have been used in a workshop setting, as indicated by the background visible in the images.
This equipment is suitable for those looking for a vintage industrial knitting machine capable of producing socks or similar knitted items. Potential buyers should note the visible wear and dust, which may require cleaning or maintenance before use. No information on testing or operational status is provided.
The following description has been generated using artificial intelligence based on the product information available. It is provided for guidance only and may not reflect all specifications or conditions. Please contact us if you need precise or confirmed details.
Komet 430855 & 511043 sock machine
The Komet knitter is from the 70s
430855 & 511043
Please note that this description may have been translated automatically. Contact us for further information. The information of this classified ad are only indicative. We recommend to check the details with the seller before a purchase
When was this Komet 430855 & 511043 knitting machine manufactured?
This Komet 430855 & 511043 knitting machine for socks was manufactured in 1970.
What is the gauge of the machine?
This Komet 430855 & 511043 knitting machine has a gauge of 3.
How many needles does this knitting machine have?
This knitting machine is equipped with 48 to 54 needles.
The following questions and answers are generated using artificial intelligence based on the product information available. They are provided for guidance only and may not reflect all specifications or conditions. Please contact us if you need precise or confirmed details.
| Client type | Machinery manufacturer |
| Active since | 2022 |
| Offers online | 1 |
| Last activity | June 11, 2026 |
Komet 430855 & 511043 sock machine
The Komet knitter is from the 70s
430855 & 511043
Please note that this description may have been translated automatically. Contact us for further information. The information of this classified ad are only indicative. We recommend to check the details with the seller before a purchase
When was this Komet 430855 & 511043 knitting machine manufactured?
This Komet 430855 & 511043 knitting machine for socks was manufactured in 1970.
What is the gauge of the machine?
This Komet 430855 & 511043 knitting machine has a gauge of 3.
How many needles does this knitting machine have?
This knitting machine is equipped with 48 to 54 needles.
The following questions and answers are generated using artificial intelligence based on the product information available. They are provided for guidance only and may not reflect all specifications or conditions. Please contact us if you need precise or confirmed details.
| Category | Knitting - Knitting machines for socks/tights |
| Ø | 3 mm |
| worked hours | |
| hours under power | |
| state | good |
| At local norms | --------- |
| status | |
| Last availability date | 12/05/2026 |
| Product id | P230705034 |
| Language |
This listing is for a Komet sock knitting machine, models 430855 and 511043, manufactured in 1970. The machine is designed for circular knitting with a needle diameter of 3.0 mm, suitable for producing socks or tights. It is a vertical circular knitting machine equipped with multiple yarn feeders, allowing for efficient yarn management during the knitting process.
The machine features various mechanical components, including visible metal parts, screws, chain and gear mechanisms located at the base, as well as yarn cones and thread guides. Control levers are also present, which are used to operate and adjust the knitting functions.
The Komet knitting machine was made in Leicester, England, and carries the label "THE 'KOMET' KNITTER." The overall condition shows signs of age and use, with dust accumulation and wear visible on the machine's surface and surrounding environment. The machine appears to have been used in a workshop setting, as indicated by the background visible in the images.
This equipment is suitable for those looking for a vintage industrial knitting machine capable of producing socks or similar knitted items. Potential buyers should note the visible wear and dust, which may require cleaning or maintenance before use. No information on testing or operational status is provided.
The following description has been generated using artificial intelligence based on the product information available. It is provided for guidance only and may not reflect all specifications or conditions. Please contact us if you need precise or confirmed details.
| Client type | Machinery manufacturer |
| Active since | 2022 |
| Offers online | 1 |
| Last activity | June 11, 2026 |