Passap Deco
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| Passap Deco | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Passap |
| Model / Name | Deco |
| Type | Punchcard Patterning Attachment |
| Compatibility | Passap Duomatic, Passap Duomatic 80 |
| Release Year | 1980s |
The Passap Deco is a mechanical patterning accessory designed specifically for the Passap Duomatic and Passap Duomatic 80 knitting machines. It enables the machine to read 40-stitch wide punched cards to automate stitch patterns like tuck stitch, slip stitch, fair isle, and color changes.
Features & Design[edit]
Unlike Japanese punchcard systems (which typically use a 24-stitch standard card), the Passap Deco uses a wider 40-stitch card.
- Mechanical Reading: The Deco unit clamps onto the back bed of the machine and utilizes small mechanical pins (pattern selectors) that read holes in the card as the carriage passes.
- Stitch Capabilities: Automates needle selection on the back bed. By coordinating carriage dials, knitters can execute complex patterning on both double and single beds.
- Deco Cards: Users can punch custom designs onto blank card rolls using a dedicated Passap Punching Device.