Guide to know which type of industrial sewing machine fits best for your business

Industrial sewing machines are different from the ones we have at our homes. An industrial sewing machine is peculiarly made for long-term professional tasks and hence constructed differently with first-rate parts, motors, and durability. These sewing machines are constructed with high-quality metals, such as cast iron or aluminum. These are normally used in mass garment production and are made to handle thick materials such as leather, produce faster stitch rates, and incorporate stouter. There are different options available in the market. Choosing an ideal one for your business is not an easy task. So, to have depth knowledge of sewing machines here are some types of industrial sewing machines with their uses. Overlock machines: commonly known as the Serger can stitch, trim, and overcast seams as they sew. These are available in 3,4 and 5 threads over edge sewing. They sew faster than other conventional sewing machines at the rate of up to 1700 stitches per minute. These are specialized, but they are not a replacement for conventional sewing machines. Overlock form interlocking stitches using one or more needles with one or more loopers. The stitches are more like crochet or knitting than the stitch of a conventional machine. The feed of the arm sewing machines: these machines stitch by the loop of one group of the thread linked with the loop of another group of thread by the process of interloping. It contains a looper in place of a bobbin. These machines stitch on heavy garments like jeans or denim. Different types of threads and needles are used depending on the thickness of the garment. Zigzag sewing machines: you can get the idea of what this machine does by its name. These machines form zigzag seams with the stitches at an angle to each other. It is mainly used to stitch lace, needlework, and applique. Zigzag machines operate at a speed of up to 5000 stitches per minute while seaming as much as 10 mm apart. The fabric step controls the width of the seams and the needle step controls the width of the zigzag pattern. Multi-needle chain stitch machines: In this type of machine there are more than one needles to work with. It may have 4 to 16 needles each with different color threads. This machine aims to achieve a high level of productivity. More needles generally mean a large and heavy machine. So, keep that in mind if you are considering buying one because your choice of the machine should be influenced by the location and size of your sewing room. Computer-controlled cycle machine: these machines are programmed to move on a fixed pattern mechanically. These are used for emblems, stitching labels, decorative stitches, etc. the fabric is placed on a template and from there the machine notes it and starts the sewing process. These are suitable for small yet complex operations to nullify the human factor and provide perfect stitching results.