Appalachian Electronic Instruments, Inc.

Appalachian pioneered the concept of end-break and defect detection in warp knitting machinery in the 1960's with the SCANNAIR and ASM-7 and we're still leading the way with the SCANNAIR and ASM-10 scanner for current Mayer/Liba tricot, Raschel, weft-insertion, lace. Jacquard and double needle bar machinery. And the CEPA-2000 provides full time runner control plus complete knitting machine process analysis.

Carpet manufacturers worldwide have adopted the SCANNAIR and TUFTIGHT for excellent end-break and tight end detection for reduction of mends, elimination of low lines and optimization of machine running efficiency. We have applied this equipment to a variety of machinery including Card-Monroe/Tuftco cut pile, loop, Graphics, Enhanced Graphics, Scroll, etc … The TUFTSCAN provides defect detection at the needles for most tufted goods.