Name: J. Braithwaite & Co. (SM) Ltd
Address: 5 Cheltenham Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 6WY, GB
Telephone: 0161-736-2861



Highlead GC24608-1L (left post bed) Highlead GC24608-1R (right post bed)
Post Bed single needle walking foot lockstitch machine

Photo of GC24608-1L fitted with optional devices
The Highlead GC24608-1L & GC24608-1R are single needle heavy duty compound feed lockstitch sewing machines which feature a left or right post-bed design. The post-bed design is very useful when sewing shaped items or panels etc., and is used when you need to sew into shaped items which can not be done on a standard flat-bed machine.
The 178mm high slim post bed gives you greater access and control when sewing decorative & functional stitching on items like leather upholstery panels, shoe uppers, car seat upholstery etc. The machine is smooth running, durable, versatile and its robust construction includes: needle roller bearings for the arm & hook shaft etc., cog driven belt assemblies and a semi-automatic oil lubrication system with sump is fitted which reduces wear & tear considerably. As well as the post bed shape; It features a heavy duty 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 hooks, bevel gears and other important parts, should the sewing machine become jammed or over-loaded. The GC24608-1L & GC24608-1R are post-bed single needle, needle feed, walking foot industrial sewing machines for use on medium to heavy weight materials and are suited to sewing for example: Leather goods, canvas/plastic, handbags, shoe uppers (leather or synthetic leather), boots, sports apparatus, office furniture, technical textiles, home upholstery, car upholstery, general panels/shapes etc.
GC24608-1L = Left Post Bed	GC24608-1R = Right Post Bed

Features: Versatile Post bed shape Left or right post available Single needle lockstitch sewing Walking foot & needle bar feed Large Vertical axis hook & base Reverse stitch lever 178mm Post bed height Sump mounted with oil pump Automatic hook lubrication Up-to 7mm stitch feature	Specification: Max sewing speed: 2000rpm Stitch length: 1 - 7mm Needle bar stroke: 36mm Presser foot alternation: 2 - 6mm Presser foot lift by hand: 8mm Presser foot lift by foot: 16mm Needle size: DPx17 size 21 - 24

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Highlead GC24608-1L (left post bed)

Highlead GC24608-1R (right post bed)