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SKU : GC20688
Highlead
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A high speed automatically lubricated compound feed lockstitch machine which incorporates automatic thread trimming, automatic back tacking, and presser foot lifting as standard with a powerful feeding system for hard to sew articles. The inner presser foot stroke is easily adjusted to assist in climbing over thick materials and a second selected stitch length adjustment is useful when alternating stitch lengths are used in product construction. It is used extensively to sew thick leather, nylon, synthetic leather, automobile upholstery and automobile seating and interiors.
| Category | GC20688-1-D | GC20688-1BDL | GC20688-2-D | GC20688-2BDL | GC20688-2BDC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Sewing Speed | 3500 rpm | 2400 rpm | 3200 rpm | 2400 rpm | 2800 rpm |
| Stitch Length | 0-9 mm | 0-9 mm | 0-9 mm | 0-9 mm | 0-9 mm |
| Needle Bar Stroke | 34 mm | 34 mm | 34 mm | 34 mm | 34 mm |
| Presser Foot Lift | 16 mm BY Pneumatic | 16 mm BY Pneumatic | 16 mm BY Pneumatic | 16 mm BY Pneumatic | By hand: 9 mm / By pneumatic: 16 mm |
| Needle Size | DP x 17 18#-25# (Standard 18#) | DP x 17 18#-25# (Standard 18#) | DP x 17 18#-25# (Standard 18#) | DP x 17 18#-25# (Standard 18#) | DP x 17 18#-23# |
| Rotating Hook | Large vertical hook (1.6 times) | Large vertical hook (2.5 times) | Large vertical hook (1.6 times) | Large vertical hook (2.5 times) | Large vertical hook (2.5 times) |
| Presser foot alternation | 1.5-7mm | 1.5-7mm | 1.5-7mm | 1.5-7mm | 1 – 7 mm |
| Needle Gauge | N/A | N/A | 3.2 6.4 8 10 12 mm | 3.2 6.4 8 10 12 mm | N/A |
| Auto presser foot lifter | Pneumatic | Pneumatic | Pneumatic | Pneumatic | Pneumatic |
| Presser alternation adjuster | Pneumatic | Pneumatic | Pneumatic | Pneumatic | Dial type |
| Safety Device | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lubrication | Auto lubricated | Auto lubricated | Auto lubricated | Auto lubricated | Auto lubricated |
| Reverse Feeding Device | Auto reverse feeding | Auto reverse feeding | Auto reverse feeding | Auto reverse feeding | Auto reverse feeding |
| Working space | 300 x 120 mm | 710 x 120 mm | 300 x 120 mm | 710 x 120 mm | 300 x 120 mm |
| Width to be cut | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8 mm Standard / 3 mm Special |
| Motor | 750W Servo motor | 750W Servo motor | 750W Servo motor | 750W Servo motor | 750W Servo motor |
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