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Why KINGMAX GC1342L-18 is better for filter bag sewing?
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Sewing industrial filter bags is a unique challenge. These critical components---used in cement plants, power stations, chemical factories, and more---must withstand extreme pressure differentials, constant abrasive dust flow, harsh chemicals, and demanding installation/cleaning cycles. Their seams are failure points; a weak stitch line means a blown bag, costly downtime, and potential environmental issues. KINGMAX GC1342L-18---a highspeed, doubleneedle, 18" long arm cylinder bed machine---isn't just suitable; it's engineered to excel at this specific task. Let's break down why choose this machine:
I. High speed, 2-needle, 18" long arm cylinder bed
This machine's max.sewing speed up to 2000SPM, which can improve the production and lowering per-unit labor costs. Meanwhile, critical seams on filter bags (especially the side seam forming the tube and often the top hem/cuff) require immense strength and stability. Dual parallel stitching dramatically enhances seam integrity, burst strength, and longevity---the absolute core requirement for a reliable filter bag. It also often improves seam flatness and consistency. 18" long arm provides exceptional reach *into* the tubular body of the bag. The operator can easily maneuver the deep sections of the fabric around the cylinder bed without excessive bunching, folding, or struggling to fit the material under a short arm.
II. Large vertical rotary hook and large bobbin
As we all know, sewing thick, abrasive filter materials (like needle-felt, woven glass fiber, or PTE-coated fabrics) is hard on thread and machine mechanics. GC1342L-18 has the large vertical rotary hook and large bobbin, which can provide the smooth loop formation and consistent stitch locking, reducing skipped stitches and thread breaks.
III. The diameter of the small cylinder is only 72mm
For sewing the filter bag, the common problem is the big body and the small critical sewing components, such as tight-radius curves on top cuffs, bottom caps, and especially pleat tips (for pleated filter bags). So, This machine has 72mm cylinder bed, this allows the fabric to be rotated tightly around the bed with minimal resistance. It provides unparalleled access for sewing very small diameter circular components and intricate tight curves that larger cylinder beds simply cannot handle smoothly.
IV. The top dial for the quick alternative foot adjustment.
In order to solve the different filter bag materials (thickness, coatings), different seam types (e.g., plain seams, folded hems, attaching stiffening rings or caps), and potentially different feet (e.g., roller feet for coated materials, specialized guides). A top dial allows the operator to instantly and precisely adjust the presser foot height *without tools*. Changing between different feet or adapting to sudden changes in material thickness (e.g., sewing over a seam allowance hump) takes seconds.
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