1.What's the difference between long arm industrial sewing machine and short arm industrial sewing machine?
The main difference between long arm heavy duty industrial sewing machines and short arm heavy duty industrial sewing machines is that they have different arm lengths. Heavy-duty industrial sewing machines with long arms typically have an arm length of 25 inches and 30 inches or more, while short arms heavy duty industrial sewing machine length between 7-11 inches. Long-arm sewing machines are suitable sewing large items or thick materials such as faux leather etc, due to its long arm can provide greater operating space and higher operating freedom. In addition, long-arm sewing machines are also equipped with more powerful motors and larger thread spools for the capacity, in order to sew very heavy materials. While the short arm sewing machine is suitable for general sewing work, such as clothes, shoes and other light to medium thickness materials.
2. What's the difference between long arm flat bed industrial sewing machine and cylinder arm industrial sewing machine?
Long arm flat bed sewing machine suitable for sewing flat materials. This sewing machine has a flat bed and spacious arms, suitable for handling large size items such as canvas, leather, etc. It is mainly used in sewing of furniture, automotive interior, large packaging and other industries.
Long arm cylinder bed sewing machine, suitable for sewing round or curved objects. The arm of the machine is cylindrical, making it easy to sew round items such as gloves, shoes, purses, belts, etc.
3.How to choose flat bed machine and cylinder bed machine?
(1)Know the types of items you need to sew. If you need to sew flat fabrics or large size items, you can choose to use a flat sewing machine, which is similar to a regular sewing machine except that it is designed to be flat and conducive to placing fabric on the machine. If you need to sew round or curved shaped items such as gloves, shoes, etc., you need to choose a cylinder machine.
(2)Consider factors such as equipment quality and price. Different models and brands of sewing machines have different features and prices. When purchasing, you should consider your budget and read the product manual carefully.
Here is a list of KINGMAX long-arm flat bed and cylinder bed machines and their applications
1. 18", 25" and 30" long arm flat bed machine for Juki version GC1500 series
These series machines are high speed, single & two needle, 18, 25 and 30 inch long arm, compound feed with walking foot, flat bed, lockstitch sewing machines. Both GC1510L/1560L-18, C1510L/1560L-25, 1510L/1560L-30 are the standard long arm industrial sewing machines, "H"are the higher 25 inch long arm compound feed industrial sewing machine. GC1500 long arm series also equipped with the strong H.S. servo motor, which has the automatic thread trimmer, automatic foot lift and automatic back tacking All of them have the double-capacity vertical axis rotary hook and large bobbin, the rectangular feeding motion prevents stitch gathering, the alternative vertical movement mechanism, controlled by the top dial, prevents the irregular and consistent stitches, dual tension mechanism, built-in bobbin winder, safety clutch by button prevents the hook damage during the sewing, large working space under the arm for the large workpieces, the air foot lift as the standard kit. The air back tacking and the synchronized puller as the option. Suitable for sewing medium to heavy weight materials, such as automobile upholstery (car mats etc), tents, bags, sofa, tarpaulins as well as other leather products etc.
2. 18" and 43" long arm cylinder bed sewing machine
GC1341L-18 is one high speed, single needle, 18 inch long arm, compound feed with walking foot, cylinder bed sewing machine, which developed from the regular GC1341 machine. It has the vertical axis rotary hook, the compound feed with the walking foot assures the consistent smooth seam quality, even on the multi-layers materials, the 72mm diameter cylinder is good sewing for the sharp curves, the top dial adjust the alternative feet adjustment quickly, large working space under the arm. The air foot lift and air back tack as the option. Suitable for sewing medium to heavy weight materials, such as car mats, bags, shoes and small size products, especially for the tubular shape products.
GC1346DL-18 is the direct drive, cylinder bed sewing machine with the needle position(upper and lower), GC1346DL-18-7 is the direct drive, cylinder bed sewing machine with the auto thread trimmer, auto foot lift and back tack. Both of them have the large vertical axis rotary hook, the compound feed with the walking foot assures the consistent smooth seam quality, even on the multi-layers materials, the 90mm diameter cylinder is good sewing for the sharp curves, the top dial adjust the alternative feet adjustment quickly, large working space under the arm. The air foot lift and air back tack as the option. Suitable for sewing medium to heavy weight materials, such as filter bags, car mats, bags, shoes and small size products, especially designed for the filter bag manufacturer.
GC1346L-43 is high speed, double needle, 43 inch long arm, compound feed with walking foot, cylinder bed sewing machine, which have the large vertical axis rotary hook, the compound feed with the walking foot assures the consistent smooth seam quality, even on the multi-layers materials, the 90mm diameter cylinder is good sewing for the sharp curves, the top dial adjust the alternative feet movement quickly, large working space under the arm, the super long slim cylinder bed for the long tubular shape product, the air foot lift and air back tack as the standard kit. Suitable for sewing medium to heavy weight materials, such as filter bags, car mats, bags, shoes and small size products, especially designed for the filter bag manufacturer.
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