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The
Highlead GC20698-5 (single needle) & GC20698-6 (twin needle) are
extra heavy duty long arm flatbed machines for sewing heavy & extra
heavy weight materials.
The long arm flat bed allows 508mm* (20") clearance to the right of the needle, which is
approximately twice the length of a standard machine arm, and has a high
under arm clearance of 145mm.
It features a triple feeding action by way of:
bottom feed, needle feed & walking foot top feed and is fitted with extra large vertical
axis hook(s) for use with thick heavy duty sewing threads.
A high foot lift of up-to 28mm*
allows many different types of heavy or bulky items to be stitched.
A safety clutch is fitted to help prevent damage to
the hook, bevel gears and other important parts, should the machine become
jammed or over-loaded.
Sewing applications include extra
heavy stitching of canvas, vinyl, leather, wedding, laminated materials,
coated fabrics, tents, tarpaulins, awnings, lorry side covers, material
structures, covers and many other heavy or bulky items.
To make operating "user friendly" it
is recommended that this model be fitted with an electronic needle
position motor, air assisted reverse device and air operated automatic
foot lifter device.
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