Do you need and industrial sewing machine? What is an industrial machine and a look at my new Juki!

After introducing you to all machines, you all asked to see my new Juki 9000B... and here it is! I talk about do you need an industrial sewing machine? What industrial sewing machines are used for and why you might want one for yourself!

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Evelyn

[Evelyn__Wood]

I hoped you liked the explanation! Have you got, or do you want, an industrial sewing machine? What do you have and what do you use yours for?

[EthosAtheos]

Very good intro to industrial machines video. I would add a few points:
1. Industrial machines are designed to be setup for an operation and infrequently changed. As you note in manufacturing you'd have a bunch of machines and each one does a task. This means that most (not all) are pretty hard to set up. What do I mean by that? If you have a high end home machine you set a dial or buttons or something and the machine does that task. Want to go from a 2mm stitch to a 4mm stitch easy as a setting knob. Industrial machines are not straight forward like that. Many of them don't have indexed stitch lengths (older/simpler models) and if you are really unlucky the reverse stitch length is independent the forward stitch length. The more automated the machine like yours becomes the more complex setup is in it's computer.

2. Industrial machines assume that you have a tech that maintains them. They don't like to sit unused, they'd rather be working day and night. They also require regular inspection and tune ups. Just like your car requires visits to the mechanic. Your industrial machine wants to be cleaned, oiled and inspected. The older the machine the more you have to know to do these things. If you want to use an industrial sewing machine you should also want to become very acquainted with maintaining it. Home machines are maintenance free, well mostly.

3. Industrial machines are not built with home hobby sewers in mind. As you point out you went to school for this. Most home hobbyists didn't and wont. The industrial machine assumes you have a whole support system behind it. They also assume you know what your doing form day one. My Pfaff 1222E manual will practically teach you how to sew. It has examples and pictures and even some projects to help you learn to use it. Industrial machines you will get some thin explanations and lots of exploded diagrams. Don't try to learn to sew on an industrial machine unless you have help or are very patient.

4. Industrial machines are very very fun to own and tinker with. If you want a fancy computer controlled servo and your old machine doesn't have one. Most of the time for a few hundred dollars and some effort you can change out the clutched motor for a servo motor. If you have a walking foot machine and you don't want it to walk, well that is just some wrench and screw driver work away. You can tune an industrial machine to do exactly what you want it to do. They are awesome in that respect.

[GHohn]

HI, engineer here. Clutch vs Servo basically boils down to this: Clutch motor, the electric motor is always running and the foot pedal just engages the clutch the transfer motor power to the machine. It's exactly like the clutch in a manual shift car. A servo motor is pretty sophisticated and allows for smart control circuitry. The servo only draws power when needed AND the electronics inside it know the exact position of the motor. As a result, a servo can very precisely do things like advance two stitches or backstitch 3 stitches even at its full load (say heavy thread in leather). A clutch will not offer that kind of precision, especially at higher loads. Servo motors run off DC electricity, so they must have some kind of rectifier on board to convert the AC wall current to DC wall current.

A clutch motor, by contrast, is an induction motor and runs natively on the AC coming out of the wall receptacle.

[keithgreene]

Industrials are great! My introduction to industrial sewing machines came while studying costume design in the mid 1970's. There were several in the costume shop, all between 5 to 50 years old. They all stitched really really fast. Quite soon I learned to love them.

I had really learned to sew on a Singer 99 treadle that was rescued from a trash pile. It's drawers were full of mysterious attachments; a mechanical contraption that made ruffles and something that pierced fabric that took me ages to figure out. Naturally, there was no instruction manual.

When I struck out on my own my sewing machine collection included my old treadle, my mothers pilfered Singer 216G, and an industrial, a gorgeous 31-15. This one was electric, a dawn of the electric age wonder. Twisted cloth wire, rotary power switch. It could sew right through a finger, and did once.

I used all of the machines. Long seems meant the industrial. The 216G made beautiful button holes, with the Singer buttonhole attachment. The zig-zag feature was also fantastic. I really liked the 31-15 as it was intended for tailors, so it handled theatrical costuming with ease. Really, owning an industrial is all about figuring out what type of sewing you want it to do, than matching the machine to your needs. And budget.

[dreamroomdesigns]

I've been sewing for 34 years, 13 of which have been in business. I went to look at industrial machines today, which now I can't believe it has taken me this long. This has been the most helpful video I've seen so far. I appreciate the information.

[orionshomeproductions]

I love how excited you are to share your knowledge with us

[debe]

I do not have an industrial machine nor do I plan on getting one, however I have always been curious about them and I really enjoyed learning the in's and outs of your machine. Thanks.

[semco]

I just received my new Singer machine which will be used primarily for hobbycraft and repairing clothing and I now have to buy the accessories needed to operate it. I am an amateur and will be using it as a hobby primarily.

[IngridRollema]

Oh very cool. I have no use for an industrial sewing machine in my own life at the moment, but I love learning about machines and how they work, so thank you for sharing!

[chrisstusek]

I bought a new industrial sewing machine a year ago. Best decision I ever made. My machine is direct drive, some computerized functions, like back tac, speed, slow start but not thread cutting. I sew garments but have also set it up for free motion quilting on occasion. Thank you for your video, I am sure it will help many people who are on the fence about getting an industrial machine.

[darknessiscoming]

Thank you very much, good to know that not all industrial machines are intended for "heavy duty" applications as well as a
thump "test" to give an indication of when a machine is near its limits.

[francoisehembert]

I have a Juki TL98 Perfection which is a semi industrial straight stitch machine. I LOVE IT! It hums ever so gently, sews like a dream and the tension is faultless. I also have a Juki overlock MO 1000 with air threading which means that I actually use it because threading is no longer an issue.

[JHorvathCinema]

This is by far the best video I have seen explaining all of these commonly asked questions! We upgraded almost all of our production machines to auto or semi auto and they paid for themselves in labor savings within just a few months, by far the best investment I have made

[carolhardy]

Need? no. WANT? YESSS!! but I truly want the coverstitch, because I have never had one. :)

[serialhobbyist]

Thank you SO much for this video! I manage a leather supply store that sells leather specific sewing machines and you answered a ton of questions that I get asked frequently. A lot of people assume that industrial automatically equals heavy duty so thank you for giving such clear distinctions!!

[johannakerns]

Thanks for the lesson on industrial machines! As I've learned in home remodeling, your tools make a difference. However, my projects, whether sewing or remodeling, are leisurely, and for me that makes them enjoyable. I will be sticking with my home machine and my hand sewing, but Wow! to all of you who whiz through your projects and make them look easy!

[lineywatch]

I love when you talk about sewing machines! Industrial, domestic, for beginners, professionals. Talk more about machines!

[cdvax]

I love this video. You are so right. I thought an industrial would replace a domestic machine. You saved me from a huge unnecessary expense. Since I sew only for myself and family, I don't need the extra speed. Thank you, thank you, thank you....

[jasgreenwoodsr.]

I've been wanting an industrial machine for years since using a friend of mine's Juki. I've been doing my research and I plan on purchasing one in the next day or so. Thank you for your great information and your great attitude. Sometimes the way you are makes me smile and occasionally makes my day. Be safe!

[craftscor]

I have the JUKI TL 2010Q a semi industrial machine and I love it. It even came with the quilt foot attachment so i am able to quilt on it when needed. You were very thorough on your explanation of the Industrial machines. Very informative video.