Highlead GC20698-6 extra heavy duty long arm flatbed sewing machine for twin needle lockstitch sewing on heavy & extra heavy weight materials. The long arm flat bed allows up-to 508mm* (20") clearance to the right of the needle, which is approximately twice the length of a standard sewing 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 2x extra large vertical axis hooks 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, webbing, 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. |