Model 1278-8
Automatic Coverstitch Bottom Hemmer
Shirts may be tubular or with side seams

• Patented Serial Bus Control System
• Shirt may be hemmed first or last operation
• Tandem operation
• Automatic size control
• Perfectly aligned oversew
• Electronic active edge guiding system
• 100% cotton thread max RPM

DESCRIPTION
A tubular or side-seamed body is loaded over the expansion rollers. When loaded, the rollers expand to the proper tension, indexes the shirt under the presser foot, and the sewing cycle is initiated. The operator is free to load a second station. The finished hem is sensed and perfectly oversewn (with stitch-condensing if desired). The threads are trimmed and the garment is automatically stacked.

OPERATION
A tubular or side-seamed body is loaded over the expansion rollers. When loaded, the rollers expand to the proper tension, indexes the shirt under the presser foot, and the sewing cycle is initiated. The operator is free to load a second station. The finished hem is sensed and perfectly oversewn (with stitch-condensing if desired). The threads are trimmed and the garment is automatically stacked.

OPTIONS
Stitch condensor
Left-hand knife
Top or bottom coverstitch

PRODUCTION
Approximately 660 bottom hems per hour, depending on material
and size of parts. (based on tandem setup)