EXHIBIT 23.03


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the use in this Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement No.
333-09337 of Crompton & Knowles Corporation on Form S-1 of our report dated
November 17, 1995, relating to the financial statements of Uniroyal Chemical
Corporation appearing in the Prospectus, which is a part of this Registration
Statement.  We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts"
in such Prospectus.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Stamford, Connecticut
August 12, 1996