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Highlead GM288-501

5 Thread Overlock Sewing Machine  - Jeans model

Heavy duty overlocker with high looper lift

Highlead GM288-501

Highlead GM288-501 heavy duty twin needle overlock sewing machine utilizing 5 threads to produce an overlocking seam, together with an independent straight safety stitch.  It can also be used to produce a 3 thread overlock finish by simply removing one of the needles & un-threading one of the loopers.    

Robust time served design with a superior feeding mechanism for better overall performance and increased versatility.

The GM288-501 is a special purpose sub-class model for overlocking Jeans, work-wear, upholstery & other medium-heavy weight type materials.

It features a high looper lift clearance to accept heavier materials together with a special reinforced internal driving crank shaft, tractor foot device & wider 4.8mm heavy duty gauge set sewing equipment.   

Fully enclosed oil system with running speeds at up-to 6500 stitches per minute.

Smooth & quiet operation using a balanced overlocker sewing head with easy to use operator adjustments such as stitch size and feeder movement. 

Highlead GM288-501 comes assembled with unit stand, wooden table top, 5-way cotton stand & quiet electronic servo motor (standard UK plug).

 

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Features:
  • 5 thread stitch formation (can also be used 3 thread)
  • Twin needle (can also be used with single needle)
  • High looper lift
  • Reinforced main drive crank shaft
  • 4.8mm needle gauge
  • Tractor foot device
  • Full automatic enclosed oil system
  • Silicone needle cooling device
  • Differential feed adjusting lever
  • Dial adjusting stitch regulator
  • Robust time served design
  • Balanced & quiet overlocker sewing head
Specification:
  • Medium-heavy Jeans & work wear model
  • 4.8mm gauge set & tractor foot device.
  • Max sewing speed: 6500spm
  • Stitch length: 1-3.6mm
  • Presser foot lift 6.5mm
  • Needle standard B27
  • Motor: Servo 220-240V (quiet type)
 
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