Brother Z-8550A Options, Z-8560A, Specifications, Rotary hook with carbide-reinforced hook tip

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Options

Rotary hook with carbide-reinforced hook tip

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1		4
		3
	2

Thread tension assy / Tension release pin

This device prevents the change of thread tightening according to the sewing speed. It is effective for sewing of ladies wear and knitted materials.

Presser bar

The separate type presser bar for use of presser foots with an attachment of straight lock stitchers’ type.

PS-300B Sewing data programming software

Software for sewing pattern creation with PC. Original patterns other than the built-in patterns can be created.

The hook tip is wear- resistant, enhancing the hook’s durability.

Solenoid type presser foot lifter

Specifications
Z-8550A-				31	Z-8560A-		31
		Thread		Upper thread		Backtack/	Thread wiper
		trimmer		feeding device condense device*1
Z-8550A	-031
		-A31							ZE-8550A-031
Z-8560A	-431
		DD
Model						Height of		Needle bar	Max
		Direct Drive	Zigzag stitch		Light materials Medium materials presser foot			stroke	Thread trimmer sewing speed
Z-8550A			Max. zigzag			Manual 6 mm		33.3 mm	5,000 rpm*	3
Z-8560A			width 10 mm*2			Knee 10 mm

ZE-8560A-431

Used for condensed stitches and backtack stitches.

The factory setting is 8 mm. To make it 10 mm, gauge parts and a stopper for the size are necessary (Option).

*3 The factory setting is 4,000 rpm. The speed may be limited by some sewing patterns or settings of zigzag width.

*4 The factory setting is 2mm. To make it 5mm, gauge parts for the size are necessary (Option).

Feed amount	Max. 5.0mm*4
	8 types, 14 patterns built-in(Custom patterns can
Sewing pattern	be added up to 99 patterns with a total of 49,500
	stitches, 500 stitches or less per pattern.)
Thread take-up	Rotary
Height of feed dog	1mm
Presser foot pressure	10-60N
Needle	Schmets 134SUK Nm70/10

Weight	Machine head 44.4kg(Z-8550A), 49kg(Z-8560A)
	Control box 14-15kg(100V-230V spec.), 17-18kg(380V spec.)
Arm pocket size	Arm pocket width 300mm, Arm height 121.5mm
Arm bed size	517.5X178mm
Motor	AC servo motor (4 poles, 450W)
Power supply	Single-phase: 100V, 110V, 220V, 230V 3-phase: 200V, 220V,
	380V, 400V, 415V Max. electric power consumption: 400VA
Control circuit	Microprocessor

CF(TM) is a trademark of a SanDisk Corporation. CompactFlash(R) is a trademark or US registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

Product specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. Please read instruction manual before using the machine for safety operation.

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