Knitting Oil

Molylub KnitTex knitting oils deliver precise lubrication for circular and flat knitting systems — balancing film strength, viscosity, thermal stability, and biodegradability. Our formulations reduce needle wear, prevent oil misting, and minimize maintenance needs — while protecting yarn integrity and meeting industry cleanliness standards.

Proven needle and sinker oils for circular knitting machines lubrication 

Knitting oils are specialized lubricants used to optimize the performance of knitting machines, ensuring smooth needle movement, minimized friction, and extended component lifespan. Molylub knitting oil technologies are formulated to provide clean lubrication without residue build-up, fibre staining, or environmental compromise.

Knitting machine lubrication oil

Knitting machine components are subject to high stress, constantly changing and often high loads, vibrations and varying operating conditions. Factors such as humidity and extreme temperature variations, yarn types play a pivotal role in the occurrence of wear in the stitch forming elements.

Molylub KNITTEX Series circular and flat-bed knitting oils

Molylub KnitTex Textile indutry category lubricants not only protect the stitch forming elements like needles, impulse transmitters, carriage guide, racking units and sinkers but also ensure good scourability of the oil during fabric processing with enhanced machine performance and reliability.

PRODUCT	VG	STANDARD	APPLICATION	Tech-Data
Molylub KnitTex S	22 32	DIN 62136-1 ISO 3448	needles, sinkers, needle cams, needle cylinders, dials and sinker rings	TDS
Molylub KnitTex SYN	32	GOTS 4.0	Synthetic base for highest thermal resistant
Molylub KnitTex W	22 32	DIN 62136-1	Highest scouring performance	TDS

KNITTING Oils are manufactured from a combination of high quality HVI solvent-extracted dual hydrogenated paraffin base oils which have good lubricity, good oxidation stability and give good protection against rust.  Formulated not only to meet the exacting requirements of todays knitting machine technology, but also to be fully compatible with the yarns and the finishing routes to which the knitted fabric is subjected.

High-energy knitting machine oil

In the case of incidental contact with fabric or fibers, Molylub Textolin  is formulated to be a truly washable oil using just plain water.  This oil can be removed without the use of commercial washing liquors or caustic cleaning agents.

Properties :

• Easy washable, readily dispersible with water
• Good oxidation resistance.
• Good lubricity, sinker wear protection, reduces friction
• Excellent stability of lubricating film
• Very Light Color to minimize Staining.
• Good Protection against Rust
• Non-corrosive to copper, bronze and other non-ferrous parts
• GOTS 4.0 approved for Organic Cotton processing
• Formulated to meet requirements of ECO labels, Biodegradable type

Typical Molylub knitting oil uses:

• Recommended for use on knitting needles, on full fashion machines using nylon yarn and on circular knit machines where a light oil is required.

• High speed textile production machinery including needles, lifters, and sinkers

• Rapier guides and jacquard components on weaving machines

Can be hand applied by brush, spray or oil can.

Molylub KnitTex W 22 oil for circulat machines                           

Extraordinary scourable new generation water clear knitting oil for Textile Industry high-speed circular knitting machines and socking  knitting machines.

Application:

High speed, large and small diameter circular electronically or mechanically controlled Single- and Double-Jersey knitting machines, stocking knitting machines, its needles, sinkers, needle cylinders, dials, tuck cams.

Properties :

• special formulation based on white oil with product-specific active agents
• high oxidation resistance, excellent aging stability limiting stains, sludge and sediment formation
• contains special emulsifying component additives guaranteeing high scourability both at high and low temperatures through conventional washing processes
• maximized shelf life for key stitch forming parts such as needles, sinkers and tuck cams
• ground breaking anti-wear technology, protecting your machine from wear and corrosion
• Noise and vibration dampening
• compatible with Elastane fibers, frame paints, plastics and electronic components
• Biodegradable and safe for skin

Specification and Approvals:

Classified as DIN 62 136-1 and DIN 51360 for needle and sinker oils based on mineral oil.

ISO VG 22

GOTS 3.0; GOTS 4.0; OEKO-TEX compliance

OECD-301C

Corresponds to performance level requirements of Terrot, Lonati, Mellor Bromley, Sangiacomo, Monarch

Technical characteristics:

TECHNICAL DATA	METHODOLOGY	UNITS	VALUE
Viscosity 40°C	DIN 51562	mm2/s	22
Viscosity 100°C	DIN 51562	mm2/s	4,3
Viscosity index	DIN ISO 2909		119
Color ASTM	DIN ISO 2049		clear, water light
Density 15°C	DIN 51757	kg/m3	864
Flash point	DIN ISO 2592	°C	210
Pour point	DIN ISO 3016	°C	-15
Wear resistance, SRV test	DIN NORM 62136		Passed

Advice

Please always check the washability under real conditions in your production. Monitor the lubricant quantity and to readjust it, if necessary Advice on applications not covered in this leaflet may be obtained from your Molylub representative