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SKU : GC20618
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This large vertical hook automatically lubricated compound feed machine forms a lockstitch using the vertical hook and sliding bars for thread take up. It incorporates needle bearings for the arm shaft and hook shaft and in combination with the drive belt and plunger pump lubrication system, quiet sewing at higher speeds is attained. A safety clutch is standard equipment helping to prevent hook damage. This machine is used on such products as car seat cushions, safety belts, air bags, tents and parachutes.
Model GC20618-1-D is available as an automatic undertrimming machine with added functions for increased productivity.
| Category | GC20618-1 | GC20618-1XB | GC20618-1-D | GC20618-1DQ | GC20618-2 | GC20618-2-D | GC20618-2DQ | GC20618-2CX | GC20618-4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Sewing Speed | 2000 rpm | 2000 rpm | 2000 rpm | 2000 rpm | 2000 rpm | 2000 rpm | 2000 rpm | 1800 rpm | N/A |
| Stitch Length | 0-10 mm | 0-10 mm | 0-9 mm | 0-9 mm | 0-9 mm | 0-9 mm | 0-9 mm | 0-10 mm | 0-10 mm |
| Needle bar stroke | 36 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm |
| Presser foot lift | 8 mm By hand 16 mm By knee | 8 mm By hand 16 mm By knee | 8 mm By hand 16 mm By knee | 16 mm (Pneumatic) | 8 mm By hand 16 mm By knee | 8 mm By hand 16 mm By knee | 16 mm (Pneumatic) | 8 mm By hand 16 mm By knee | 8 mm By hand 15 mm By knee |
| Needle Size | DP x 17 18# – 23# | DP x 17 21# – 23# | DP x 17 18# – 23# | DP x 17 18# – 23# | DP x 17 18# – 23# | DP x 17 18# – 23# | DP x 17 18# – 23# | DP x 17 26# | DP x 17 23# |
| Needle | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Rotating Hook | Auto lubricated large hook | Auto lubricated large hook | Auto lubricated large hook for trimmer | Auto lubricated large hook for trimmer | Auto lubricated large hook | Auto lubricated large hook for trimmer | Auto lubricated large hook for trimmer | Auto lubricated large hook | Large vertical hook (2 times) |
| Lubrication | Auto lubricated | Auto lubricated | Auto lubricated | Auto lubricated | Auto lubricated | Auto lubricated | Auto lubricated | Auto lubricated | Auto lubricated |
| Safety Clutch Device | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Auto Trimmer | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Auto Trimmer | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | N/A |
| Auto reverse feeding device | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | N/A |
| Manual reverse feeding device | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Needle Gauge | No | No | No | No | Standard 6.4 mm Special 3.2 4 4.8 8 9.5 12.7 16 19 25.4 mm | Standard 6.4 mm Special 3.2 4 4.8 8 9.5 12.7 16 19 25.4 mm | Standard 6.4 mm Special 3.2 4 4.8 8 9.5 12.7 16 19 25.4 mm | 12.7 mm | 6.4 – 6.4 – 6.4 mm (Standard) ; 6.4 – 8 – 6.4 6.4 – 9.5 – 6.5 6.5 – 12.7 – 6.4 6.4 – 16 – 6.4; 6.4 – 19 – 6.4 6.4 – 25.4 – 6.4 6.4 – 37 – 6.4 mm (Special) |
| Motor | 370W Clutch motor 1400 r.p.m. | 370W Clutch motor 1400 r.p.m. | 550W Servo motor | 550W Servo motor | 370W Clutch motor 1400 r.p.m. | 550W Servo motor | 550W Servo motor | 370W Clutch motor 1400 r.p.m. | 220 v / 750 W Servo motor |
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