Safety Shoe Manufacturer in Gaomi Installs a New Xingzhong XZ988/16SC PVC DIP Shoe Machine

In November 2025, Xingzhong completed the installation and commissioning of a new XZ988/16SC 16-station PVC DIP shoe machine for a safety shoe manufacturer in Gaomi, Shandong, China. The factory primarily produces safety shoes with knitted (flyknit-style) uppers and selected this configuration as its first Xingzhong machine purchase.

The project moved from equipment delivery to completed commissioning in three days. It followed a clear purchasing journey: the customer met Xingzhong at a footwear industry exhibition in August 2025, confirmed the order in November, and received the machine in the same month. The case shows how early technical discussion and coordinated on-site support can help a new customer prepare the right equipment for a defined shoe product.

Project at a Glance

Location: Gaomi, Shandong, China

Customer: An anonymous safety shoe manufacturer

Customer status: First Xingzhong machine purchase

Machine: XZ988/16SC

Configuration: 16 working stations

Process: PVC direct-injection shoe production

Main product: Safety shoes with knitted uppers

First contact: The 2025 Wenzhou international leather, shoe material and shoe machinery fair

Order and delivery: November 2025

Installation and commissioning: Completed in three days

From the 2025 Wenzhou Fair to a November Order

The relationship began at The 28th China (Wenzhou) International Leather, Shoe Material & Shoe Machinery Fair, held from August 22 to 24, 2025. The exhibition gave the Gaomi manufacturer an opportunity to discuss its product direction directly with Xingzhong and to compare a suitable machine configuration for knitted-upper safety shoe production.

After the fair, the discussion continued around the customer's intended shoe style, material process and station requirement. In November 2025, the manufacturer placed an order for the XZ988/16SC. Xingzhong prepared and dispatched the machine during the same month, keeping the commercial and delivery timeline closely connected.

For industrial footwear equipment, the model decision should follow the product and process rather than the exhibition alone. This project progressed because the customer had a specific application in mind and the technical conversation could focus on a 16-station solution for its planned safety shoe production.

XZ988/16SC for Knitted-Upper Safety Shoe Production

The customer mainly manufactures safety shoes that combine a black knitted upper with a molded sole. Knitted uppers can support a lightweight, flexible construction and a clean modern appearance, while the finished shoe design still depends on the chosen upper structure, last, mold, sole material and production settings.

The XZ988/16SC is a 16-station rotary machine configuration used for direct-injection shoe production with thermoplastic materials such as PVC. In this Gaomi project, the machine was selected to support the customer's knitted-upper safety shoe application. The 16 working positions provide an organized rotary process, while the final configuration must be matched with the factory's molds, materials and product requirements.

This is an application case, not a claim about a particular safety certification, output rate or guaranteed product specification. Those requirements must be confirmed separately according to the customer's target market, shoe design and applicable testing standards.

Delivery, Installation, and Commissioning Completed in Three Days

The machine was shipped in November, the same month in which the order was confirmed. After it arrived at the customer's site in Gaomi, Xingzhong's technical team carried out installation and commissioning. The work was completed in three days.

Commissioning focused on preparing the machine for the customer's intended production rather than treating delivery as the end of the project. Equipment positioning, operating checks, parameter verification and trial operation were coordinated at the factory so that the customer could begin the next stage of production preparation with the installed machine.

The three-day schedule is the actual duration of this installation, not a universal promise for every factory. Installation time can vary with site readiness, utilities, machine configuration, mold preparation, material availability and the scope of operator support required at the destination.

Supporting Safety Shoe Manufacturers in Gaomi and Shandong

For safety shoe manufacturers in Gaomi and elsewhere in Shandong, this project provides a local reference for selecting and installing a rotary direct-injection shoe machine. The key facts are specific and easy to verify: a Gaomi factory, a new XZ988/16SC, a 16-station configuration, a knitted-upper safety shoe application, and three days of installation and commissioning in November 2025.

Local production needs can still differ from one factory to another. Before choosing a safety shoe making machine, manufacturers should confirm the target shoe construction, upper material, sole material, mold plan, station requirement, factory utilities and expected production arrangement. These details help determine whether a proposed configuration is technically appropriate.

A New Customer Relationship Built from Exhibition to Production

This was a new purchase rather than a repeat order. The customer relationship began with a face-to-face meeting at the Wenzhou fair and developed through technical follow-up, order confirmation, same-month delivery and on-site commissioning. Each stage addressed a different part of the buying decision, from understanding the product application to making the equipment ready at the factory.

For Xingzhong, the value of an exhibition connection is demonstrated when it leads to a properly matched machine and practical support after delivery. The Gaomi installation is a straightforward example of that process for a manufacturer entering its first equipment project with Xingzhong.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the XZ988/16SC used for?

The XZ988/16SC is a 16-station rotary configuration for direct-injection shoe production with suitable thermoplastic materials such as PVC. In this project, it was selected for safety shoes with knitted uppers. The exact product range depends on the mold, last, material system and machine setup.

Can knitted uppers be used for PVC safety shoe production?

Yes, knitted uppers can be used when the upper construction, last, mold, sole design and processing parameters are compatible. Manufacturers should validate samples and required safety performance before mass production.

Why did the customer choose a 16-station machine?

The customer selected the 16-station XZ988/16SC for its planned production application. Station count is one part of machine selection; product type, mold arrangement, material, factory space and production planning should also be reviewed before purchase.

Was installation and commissioning really completed in three days?

Yes. Xingzhong completed installation and commissioning at the Gaomi customer's site in three days. Other projects may require a different schedule depending on preparation and technical scope.

Planning a safety shoe production project? Review the Xingzhong XZ-988 rotary shoe injection molding machine or contact Xingzhong to discuss your shoe design, material and required machine configuration.