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Reliable 5500SD Automatic Thread Trimmer Single Needle Lockstitch Sewing Machine w/ Direct Drive
SKU : 5500SD
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Reliable 5500SD Automatic Thread Trimmer Single Needle Lockstitch Sewing Machine w/ Direct Drive
The 5500SD is designed to enhance productivity and flexibility. It features an automatic thread trimmer that consistently trims threads of different thicknesses. The machine also has a digital control panel that offers innovative capabilities, such as automatic backtacking, programmable stitch lengths, stitch limiting, and slow start. The 5500SD sewing machine is equipped with Direct Drive technology, eliminating the need for a belt and offering better speed control. It also positions the needle in the down or up position, saving time and making it easier for sewers to achieve professional results. This versatile machine can handle a wide range of light to medium-weight fabrics.
The Secret to Sewing Success? Automatic Thread Cutting!
Incorporate an automatic thread cutter and foot lift into your sewing, and you won't believe the results. This innovative feature streamlines the sewing process, saving both time and money for users. This accelerates production by reducing downtime and speeding up the final results. The automatic thread cutter ensures clean, uniform cuts, promoting the efficiency and professionalism of each sewing project.
Key Features
THREAD TRIMMING AND AUTOMATIC FOOT LIFT
The automatic thread cutter makes removing your fabric so much faster and easier, saving you time and money. By simply pushing back on the foot pedal, the thread trimmer will engage and cut the thread. It’s that easy and that fast. You are now ready to sew your next piece.
DUAL DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR
The 5500SD uses dual motor technology, introducing the next generation in direct-drive motor performance. Traditional machines with under bed thread trimmer systems use 1 motor, direct drive or servo, for sewing, needle positioning, and thread trimming functions. Using not 1 but 2 motors, the 5500SD separates these functions for a much more efficient, quieter and smoother operation. The dual motor is key to increased efficiency, unmatched precision, and a more productive sewing experience.
A HALF STITCH AT A TIME
With a simple press of a button, the 5500SD allows for index stitching. Perform a simple stitch for precision stitch control.
PROGRAMMABLE SEWING
Full control is at your fingertips. The 5500SD is fully equipped with a variety of convenient features that are specifically designed to make your sewing experience much simpler and faster. Features like Digital Speed Control, Slow Start, Needle Positioner, Programmable Back Tacking, setting your stitch length and much much more…
NEEDLE UP OR NEEDLE DOWN
Are you tired of stopping your work to move the handwheel? The 5500SD includes a programmable needle positioner to stop the needle in the up or down position. This eliminates the need to pause your work and turn the handwheel.
UBERLIGHT™ FLEX LED LIGHT
The perfect add on light is included at no extra charge for the 5500SD making it both, a great sewing machine, and a great value.
SUPERIOR STAND
Others skimp on the stand components, we don’t. We use only 100% plywood in our tabletops (not cheap particle board) and our legs are made from heavy-duty 3/32" steel.
Specifications
- Maximum Sewing Speed: 5,000 RPM
- Stitch Length: 0 – 0.2 in. / 0 – 5 mm
- Needle Bar Stroke: 1.22 in. / 31 mm
- Presser Foot Lift: 0.2 in. / 5 mm
- Needle System: #16 X 257 /#9-18
- Feed Dog 3 Rows Each
- Hook Type Rotary - Auto Lubricated
- Automatic Presser Foot Lift 0.35 in. / 9 mm
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