Specifications
Highlead GC2268
Cylinder Length: 9.5”
Presser Foot: Alternating walking presser foot
Presser Foot Lift: 8mm by hand - 14mm by foot lift
Bed Size Diameter: 71mm
Feed dog: Single row
Hook: Double capacity rotating vertical hook
Bobbin: M
Stitch Length: 0 to 6mm
Needle Bar Stroke: 33.4mm
Thread Take-Up Lever Stroke: 61.5mm
Needle: 135x17 size 18-22 (135x16 for leather)
Maximum Sewing Speed: 2200 RPM
Lubrication: Manual
*Speed depends on thread, material and operation.
Applications
Highlead GC2268 compound feed, cylinder arm, heavy duty sewing machine (bottom feed, needle feed and walking foot feed) with large Vertical axis hook & base.
Its powerful and steady feeding action enables you to sew multiple ply of medium to heavy weight material with a true and even stitch.
The GC2268 features a 71mm diameter heavy duty cylinder arm shape for use in production of 3 dimensional items. For example: general leather products, bags, luggage, filters, seats, straps, technical textiles, upholstery and wherever you need a cylinder arm shape.
The large vertical hook and bobbin offers twice the normal thread capacity, reducing bobbin change over and idea for use with thicker threads.
The presser foot has a high lift of up-to 14mm, allowing for a large range of medium and heavy weight materials to be used.
An improved safety clutch is fitted as standard to help prevent damage to the hooks, gears and other important parts, should the machine become jammed or over-loaded.