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Consew Model 241-1K Button Sewing and Tacking Machine
SKU : 241-1K
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Consew Model 241-1K Button Sewing and Tacking Machine
The Consew 241-1K is an industrial button sewing and tacking machine designed for attaching two-hole and four-hole buttons to light and medium-weight materials. Featuring a single-needle, single-thread chainstitch mechanism and cylinder-bed construction, this machine is suitable for professional garment manufacturing and button attachment operations.
Equipped with a vibrating clamp, single-pedal operation, automatic clamp lift, and automatic scissor-action thread trimmer, the Consew 241-1K provides convenient operation for repetitive button sewing applications.
The machine supports 8, 16, or 32 parallel stitches without requiring cam changes. Operators can also switch between two-hole and four-hole button sewing using an accessible adjustment lever.
Applications
- Button Sewing: Designed for attaching two-hole and four-hole buttons to light and medium-weight materials.
- Garment Manufacturing: Suitable for button attachment operations in apparel production and clothing workshops.
- Flat Buttons: Supports flat-button sewing using suitable clamps.
- Shank and Metal Buttons: Suitable for attaching shank and metal buttons with the appropriate attachments.
- Snap Fasteners: Can be configured for attaching compatible snap fasteners.
- Hooks and Eyes: Suitable for fastening applications using the required attachments.
- Label Tacking: Supports label-tacking operations when fitted with suitable attachments.
Ideal For: Garment factories, clothing manufacturers, apparel production facilities, and professional sewing workshops requiring repetitive button sewing and fastening operations.
Key Features
- Single-Needle, Single-Thread Design: Uses a chainstitch mechanism designed for industrial button sewing and tacking.
- Vibrating Clamp: Provides the clamp movement required during the button sewing operation.
- Single-Pedal Operation: Allows operators to control the sewing cycle using a single pedal.
- Automatic Clamp Lift: Automatically raises the clamp after completion of the sewing cycle.
- Selectable Stitch Counts: Supports 8, 16, and 32 parallel stitches without changing cams.
- Two-Hole and Four-Hole Button Sewing: An accessible lever allows the operator to change between the two button configurations.
- Automatic Scissor-Action Thread Trimmer: Features stationary and moving knives that cut the thread during the final stitch.
- Thread Handling: The thread-trimming mechanism is particularly suitable for heavy cotton and synthetic threads.
- Interchangeable Clamps: Supports suitable clamps for flat buttons, shank buttons, metal buttons, snap fasteners, and label tacking.
- Easy Attachment Installation: Compatible attachments can be installed for different button sewing applications.
- Cylinder-Bed Construction: Features an industrial cylinder-bed design for button sewing and tacking operations.
- Industrial Sewing Speed: Maximum operating speed of 1,500 stitches per minute, depending on the material, thread, and operation.
Stitching Capabilities
The Consew 241-1K uses a Type 101 single-thread chainstitch mechanism for attaching buttons and performing compatible tacking operations.
The machine offers three selectable stitch counts and supports both two-hole and four-hole buttons. Operators can change between these button configurations using a lever located within easy reach.
- Stitch Type: 101 Chainstitch
- Number of Needles: 1
- Number of Threads: 1
- Available Stitch Counts: 8, 16, or 32
- Button Configurations: 2-Hole and 4-Hole
- Maximum Speed: 1,500 S.P.M.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Consew |
| Model | 241-1K |
| Machine Type | Button Sewing and Tacking Machine |
| Bed Type | Cylinder Bed |
| Number of Needles | 1 (Single) |
| Number of Threads | 1 (Single Thread) |
| Stitch Type | 101 Chainstitch |
| Workspace | Standard Workspace |
| Functions | Standard Functions |
| Maximum Sewing Speed | 1,500 S.P.M. |
| Needle System | 175 x 7 |
| Needle Bar Stroke | 1 59/64" (48 mm) |
| Number of Stitches | 8 / 16 / 32 Parallel Stitches |
| Looper | B-372-213 |
| Button Sewing | 2-Hole and 4-Hole Buttons |
| Clamp Type | Vibrating Clamp |
| Operation | Single Pedal |
| Thread Trimming | Automatic Scissor-Action Trimmer |
Automatic Thread Trimming
The Consew 241-1K features an automatic scissor-action thread-trimming mechanism with stationary and moving knives.
The cutting action takes place during the final stitch of the sewing cycle, allowing the thread to be severed automatically as the operation is completed.
This feature is particularly suitable for operations using heavy cotton and synthetic threads.
Button Sewing Adjustments
The machine is designed for convenient adjustment between different button sewing requirements.
- Select 8, 16, or 32 parallel stitches without changing the machine's cams.
- Switch between two-hole and four-hole button sewing using the operator-accessible lever.
- Install compatible clamps and attachments for different button and fastening applications.
- Use the automatic clamp lift at the end of each sewing cycle.
Important Notes
- The Consew 241-1K is designed primarily for sewing buttons on light and medium-weight materials.
- Special applications, including snap fasteners, shank buttons, hooks and eyes, and label tacking, require suitable attachments or clamps.
- Maximum sewing speed depends on the material, thread, and sewing operation.
- The Consew 241-1TK is a separate tacking model. This listing is specifically for the 241-1K button sewing machine.
- Table, stand, and motor inclusion should be confirmed with the selected product package.
- Manufacturer specifications and machine appearance may change without notice.
Downloads
Download the official Consew 241-1K instruction manual, parts book, and manufacturer catalog for machine operation, maintenance, replacement parts, and technical specifications.
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