Product features
Highest precision and efficiency
The ruffling of single or multi-layered items is, because of ist strong influence on style and further processing, on of the most important and most difficult tasks in the manufacture of home and car upholstery. Precise execution of the ruffling processes when working with the most varied and difficult materials places the highest demands on equipment performance parameters.
The programmable ruffling stations of the class 550-12 with robust, medium-weight double-chainstitch machine heads are characterized by strenght of performance, great flexibility and a consistently high standard of quality.
Superb performance parameters, programmability, adaptable extra functions and basic settings as well as quality- and performance-enhancing optional equipment guarantee the availability of the 550-12 for the entire application spectrum.
Your benefits at a glance
High ruffling intensity due to innovative stepping motor technology and control technology
Consistent, finely dispensed ruffling graduations
Reproducible sewing results via seam programming
Precise, neat trimming for trouble-free further processing of bulky filling material due to solid edge trimmer 550-12-34
Perfect sewing result thanks to the automatic adjustment of the electronic thread tension to the ruffling value
Examples of use

Close to the edge ruffling of leather parts

Joining and ruffling of cover parts and padding material with simultaneous trimming of excess material
Specifications
| Model | 550-12-33 | 550-12-34 |
|---|---|---|
| Air requirement per stroke / Air pressure [NL] [bar] | 0,8 / 6 | 0,8 / 6 |
| Clearance when Sewing/Lifting A = Sewing [mm] max. B = Lifting [mm] max. | A= 10 / B= 15 | A= 10 / B= 15 |
| Differential bottom feed and differential, alternating foot top feed | ● | ● |
| Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) [mm] | 1.060 / 600 / 1.700 | 1.060 / 600 / 1.700 |
| Double chainstitch (401) | ● | ● |
| Edge trimmer, Cutting distance [mm] | – | ● 4,5 |
| Flat bed machine with clearance C [mm] D [mm] | C= 281 / D= 110 | C= 281 / D= 110 |
| Flat sewing, fullness above and below, flat sewing | ● | ● |
| Individual programmable complex seam sections max. | 30 | 30 |
| Looper (crossline) | ● | ● |
| Needle size [Nm] max. | 90-160 | 90-160 |
| Needle system [Nm max.] * depending on the sewing equipment | 933 | 933 |
| Nominal voltage [V], [Hz] | 1x230V, 50 / 60 Hz | 1x230V, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Program control, operating panel OP3000 with graphic display | ● | ● |
| Quick stroke adjustment via knee switch and foot stroke adjustable by dial with simultaneous automatic speed limitation according to the foot stroke and feeding length | ● | ● |
| Rated power [W] max. | 375 | 375 |
| Sewing foot lift, pedal controlled | ● | ● |
| Sewing Material SL = very light / L= light / LM = light to medium heavy / M= medium heavy / MS = medium heavy to heavy / S = heavy | M / MS | M / MS |
| Single needle | ● | ● |
| Stitch length [mm] max. | 3-6 | 3-6 |
| Stitches/min. max. *= depending on foot stroke **= depending on foot stroke and stitch length *** = in case of twin needle / three needle version less speed possible – dependent on needle distance ****= selectable per step *****= depending on the use of the stitch loosening device ******= max. 2,500 stitches in combination with conversion kit “Heavy” *******= The sewing speed depends on the type of cam used | 3.000* | 3.000* |
| Storage capacity for setups/seam programs max. | 999 | 999 |
| Stroke of the alternating sewing feet [mm] max. | 2-7 | 2-7 |
| Synthetic [Tkt.] max. * = Max. thread size upper thread: Tkt. 10/3, max. thread size Unterfaden: Tkt. 20/3 ** = Max. thread size upper thread: Tkt. 15/3; max. thread size Unterfaden: Tkt. 40/3 | 20 / 30 / 30 / 3 | 20 / 30 / 30 / 3 |
| Weight, complete [kg] | 130 | 130 |
● Standard ○ Optional
Videos
Catalogue
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