
Needle Oils for Knitting Machines
The specialised needle oils available from Vickers have been 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. Vickers oils contribute to the efficient running of the machinery and to the maximisation of needle, sinker and cam life. They are approved by many machine manufacturers. The VICKERS range of needle oils offers:
- Excellent lubrication under critical conditions
- Excellent scourability- readily scoured from fabric
- Powerful anti-wear performance
- Good high temperature stability
- Corrosion resistance
- Good storage stability
- Grades tested by Du Pont for compatibility with Lycra™.
- Low friction
- Compatible with electronic actuators, seals and plastic components
- GOTS approved for Organic Cotton processing
- Formulated to meet requirements of ECO labels
Our needle lubricant product range includes:
Application Types | SPOTLESS CN | SPOTLESS NX | JENILUBE | CIRNEDOL SE | CIRNEDOL | VICKERLUBE SOCK | FLUSHING OIL (CN) | FLUSHING OIL (NX) |
Large Diameter Circular Knitting Machines | ✔ (needles, sinkers and cams) | ✔ (needles, sinkers and cams) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Flat bed knitting machines | ✔ (needles, sinkers and cams) | ✔ | ✔ | |||||
Panti-Hose Knitting Machines | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Seam Free Body Knitting Machines | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||||
Sock Knitting Machine | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Resistance to oxidation Non corrosive Low temperature High temperature Low residue Anti-splash Anti-wear
Trusted for Generations
An award-winning range of EALs (Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants)

Regional stock points
in over 40 locations
Ability and infrastructure to respond quickly to urgent requirements
Service & Support
30% of our workforce are employed in the technical team, focusing on Quality Control, R&D, OEM liaison and Technical Service allowing us to provide one-on-one dedicated customer support by our team of highly qualified experts.