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Superba is the name used to refer to a group of electronic knitting machines manufactured in Mulhouse, France by Standardisation Internationale de Tricotage (S.I.T) and sold under various trade names in different countries:


 * Singer: U.K., Europe
 * Phildar: Europe
 * Superba: Europe, U.S.A, Canada, Australia, Asia
 * White: U.S.A

These machines were available in both single and double bed models, but the single bed models are rare. The double bed models are "fixed" double bed machine with both beds permanently connected.

These machines are no longer being manufactured. Replacement parts and spare needles are scarce, but these machines were well built to last and the mechanical parts rarely fail if the machine is well maintained.

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Models
! scope="row" style="width:150px;" |Model # ! scope="col" style="width:100px;" |Gauge ! scope="col" style="width:100px;" |Needles ! scope="col" style="width:350px;" |Description ! scope="row" style="width:150px;" | Superba S44 Singer 2100, 2200 ! scope="row" |Superba S42 ! scope="row" | Superba S48 White 1602 Singer 2310, 2340 ! scope="row" | Superba S46 ! scope="row" | Superba S47 White 1502 Singer 600/Memo II ! scope="row" | White 1402 Singer 400/Memo II ! scope="row" | Superba System 624 Singer System 624 Singer MT2140 ! scope="row" | Superba System 9000 Singer System 9000 Singer MT-700 ! scope="row" | Superba S9 White S9 ! scope="row" |White S7
 * 5mm
 * 180 per bed
 * Used a pegboard for patterning (20 stitches x 30 rows)
 * 5mm
 * 180
 * Single-bed version of the S44
 * 5mm
 * 180 per bed
 * Used a light scanner with mylars for patterning (60 stitches x 88 rows)
 * 5mm
 * 180
 * Single-bed version of the S48
 * 5mm
 * 180 per bed
 * Used a pressure pad for patterning (16 stitches x 16 rows)
 * 5mm
 * 180
 * Single-bed version of the S47
 * 5mm
 * 180 per bed
 * 5mm
 * 180 per bed
 * 9mm
 * 5mm
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Optional Accessories
! scope="row" style="width:150px;" |Name ! scope="col" style="width:100px;" |Description ! scope="row" style="width:150px;" | P.T.V. Unit ! scope="row" style="width:150px;" |Transfer Carriage ! scope="row" style="width:150px;" |Double Garter Carriage ! scope="row" style="width:150px;" |Lamp ! scope="row" style="width:150px;" |DigiForm ! scope="row" style="width:150px;" |Electric Motor ! scope="row" style="width:150px;" |Pattern Driver ! scope="row" style="width:150px;" |Colour Changer ! scope="row" style="width:150px;" |Intarsia Carriage
 * Fits to the back carriage to knit plaiting punch pile, reverse plaiting, patterned punch pile, weft insertion weaving, drive lace, release lace and release fair-isle.
 * Performs non-selective stitch transfers for needles in working position to either bed.
 * Performs selective transfers for needles in working position to either bed; also does transfer lace, garter stitch and pull up tuck stitches.
 * Fits under the back bed to illuminate the work area.
 * An electronic device resembling a calculator that lets you enter pattern variables to aid in garment shaping.
 * Fits to the back of the machine to drive the carriage back and forth.
 * A mechanical device to aid in garment shaping.
 * A mechanical device to assist with color changes for Fair-Isle and Jacquard.
 * A carriage for knitting intarsia.
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