The GC20698-2 is an extended industrial twin needle long arm flatbed sewing machine.

The sewing machine arm has been extended to give approximately 635mm* (25") clearance to the right of the needles, which is around 2 1/2 times bigger than most standard sewing arms.

It features a triple feeding action by way of: bottom feed, needle feed and walking foot top feed and is fitted with two large vertically mounted hook & bases for use with medium to heavy weight materials.

A safety clutch is fitted to help prevent damage to the hooks, bevel gears and other important parts, should the machine become jammed or over-loaded.

The Highlead GC20698-2 is a long arm, twin needle, needle feed, walking foot machine, for use on medium to heavy weight materials and is aimed at job applications where a standard arm sewing machine is not suitable.

Examples:

Large covers, upholstery panels, car trimmings, inflatable products, bouncy castles, awnings, tents, parachutes, gliders, hot air balloons, pool covers, sails, lorry curtain sidings, top stitching leather etc + many other large items..

Features:

• Extended long arm, 635mm* clearance
• 6.4mm needle gauge (optional sizes available)
• Triple feeding action
• Long stitch feature
• Large vertical axis hook & base
• Reverse stitch lever
• Hook safety clutch
• Top mounted bobbin winder
• Quiet balanced head

• Max sewing speed: 1800rpm
• Stitch length: 0-9mm
• Needle bar stroke: 36mm
• Take up stroke: 74.5mm
• Presser foot lift by hand: 8mm
• Presser foot lift by foot: 16mm
• Hook: 2x large Vertical type
• Lubrication: Manual

Options:

• Electronic needle position motor (Recommended option)

• Knuckle quick reverse device

• Electronic stitch program & count control

• Automatic reverser & back-tack system

• Electronically controlled automatic tread trimmer [See model GC20698-2-D-FL2]

• Automatic air operated foot lifter unit

• Different Needle gauge sets (in mm) 3.2, 4.8, 8, 9.5, 12.7, 16, 19, 25.4 +special sets up-to 40mm 

*approximate subject to gauge size