For some, such as manufacturers of upholstery, sails, bouncy castles or hot air balloons, the long arm machine can offer a greater work area for larger jobs and be an absolute necessity when attempting quilting or joining large or bulky items. All machines can be supplied with SEIKO or EFKA 'electronic control' drive motors as an option, to improve operator control and efficiency.
The most popular are shown below:
- The lightest of the three machines illustrated, but only in thread handling.
- Single needle, compound feed/alternating pressers. Easily handles a wide range of materials and thread to M36.
- Large bobbin (twice standard size)
- 8mm stitch length
- Back tack
- 25" clearance to right of needle
- Available with thread trimming, auto back tack and auto presser foot lift
- Maximum capability for minimal cost.
- Compound feed/alternating pressers. Easily handles a wide range of materials and thread to M20.
- Large bobbin (twice standard size)
- 10mm stitch length (Standard m/c)
- Back tack
- 18" clearance to right of needle
- Options include: Thread trimming, auto back tack, auto foot lift, synchronised puller feed
- Twin needle and extra high arm variants also available
- The longest, and most substantial of the trio.
- Compound feed/alternating pressers and optional puller feed make it able to effortlessly quilt thick panels.
- 10", 20" and 30" mm clearance to right of needle
- Easily handles a wide range of materials and thread to M12.
- Foot lift with high clearance (24mm)
- 10mm stitch length : Extra large bobbin : Back tack
- 'Electronic control' for thread trimming, auto back tack and auto foot lift,
- Twin needle variant available
Used long arm machines : Walking feet machines : Post machines : Overlocks
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