JUKI knitting machines are very interesting in their designs, working mechanisms, and color combinations. I own a couple of JUKI knitting machines but have not had a chance to work on them yet.
I wish there were more information on various JUKI knitting machines (what year they were released, manuals, etc.), but the information is scarce. I am hoping to go through a stash of old magazines and find information on JUKI machines in those. One thing is very helpful: JUKI machines all have their own distinct color combinations, from bright pink to red to orange, which makes it very easy to distinguish models.
Below is the list of machines I found existing on the Internet. Stay tuned as I learn more about their gauges, mechanisms of operation, and other features (all of which are very sparse). Some JUKI machines are sometimes branded under the Erika name. Some machines were released under Singer’s name and some under Lemair (for British and Australian markets, respectively).
To my current knowledge, JUKI manufactured only standard-gauge knitting machines.
JUKI K-821, manual/basic, with needle selector
JUKI K-841, manual/basic, with needle selector
JUKI K-851, manual/basic, with needle selector
JUKI K-861, 8-pushbutton
JUKI K-871, One-touch Auto, 8-pushbutton
JUKI K-881, One-touch Auto, 8-pushbutton
JUKI K-882, One-touch Auto S, 8-pushbutton
JUKI K-883, One-touch Auto S, 8-pushbutton
JUKI KE-1200, Hi-Memory, 12-pushbutton/12-hole memory card combo
JUKI KE-1200L, Hi-Memory, 12-pushbutton/12-hole memory card combo
JUKI KE-1300L, Hi-Memory, 12-pushbutton/12-hole memory card combo
JUKI KE-1500, Hi-Memory, 12-pushbutton/12-hole punchcard combo
JUKI KE-2400, Hi-Memory, 24-hole punchcards inserted into the carriage
JUKI KE-2500, Hi-Memory, 24-hole punchcards inserted into the carriage
JUKI KE-2600, Hi-Memory, 24-hole punchcards inserted into the carriage