| The GC20698 is Highlead`s special extended long arm flatbed machine based on the popular GC20618 model. The sewing machine arm has been extended to give approximately 635mm clearance to the right of the needle (standard sewing arm =250mm approx.). It features a triple feeding action by way of: bottom feed, needle feed and walking foot top feed and is fitted with a large vertically mounted hook & base for use with medium to heavy weight materials. 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. The Highlead GC20698 is a long arm, 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, awnings, tents, parachutes, gliders, hot air balloons, sails, top stitching leather etc, + many other large items.
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Features: - Extended long arm, 635mm clearance
- Triple feeding action
- Long stitch feature
- Large vertical axis hook & base
- Reverse stitch lever
- Hook safety clutch
- Top mounted bobbin winder
- Quiet balanced head
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Specification: - 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: large Vertical type:
- Lubrication: Manual
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 | Options: - Electronic needle position motor (Recommended)
- Knuckle quick reverse (Recommended)
- Electronically controlled automatic tread trimmer
- Automatic air operated foot lifter unit
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Twin needle version also available featuring: 2 large hooks and 6.4mm double needle gauge set (optional needle gauge sets available 3.2, 4.8, 8, 9.5, 12.7, 16, 19, 25.4) |