PFAFF 487 -19/19 Curved Hem Special flatbed lockstitch sewing machine with bottom feed and variable top feed for hemming shirts and blouses

PFAFF 487 -19/19 Curved Hem Special flatbed lockstitch sewing machine with bottom feed and variable top feed for hemming shirts and blouses

The PFAFF 487 is a high performance high-speed sewing machine with bottom feed and variable top feed. Subclass 19/19 Equipped with special parts set for hemming shirts and blouses. (also suitable for hems with extreme curves, hemming width: 5 mm = standard)

Features

• The variable top-feed allows application of fullness and/or sewing without ply-shift
• Large hook (G) with 50 % more capacity than conventional hooks
• Quick-change stepping control: Quick-adjustment of top feed with visual indicator. With this device, it is possible to preselect any two top feed settings which can be recalled, by activating the knee switch. (-918/14)
• Top-feed pressure may be adjusted separately for optimum sewing of difficult materials
• Floating foot for sewing difficult materials using an extremely low presser-foot pressure (-918/38)
• Central lubrication of sewing hook and needle bar (semi dry sewing head)
• Lifetime sealed maintenance-free bearings
• Closed gearcase with long-time lubrication pad
• Built-in adjustment gauges for easier and faster adjustment

Options

• Programmable control of fullness (-918/55)

Applications

Hemming of shirts, blouses and skirt lining. Equipped with special parts set for hemming shirts and blouses. (also suitable for hems with extreme curves, hemming width: 5 mm = standard)

 Specifications

Needle system: 134-35

Needle size: Version A: 70 - 80 Nm
Max. sewing speeds: 4.800s.p.m
Max. stitch length: 4,5 mm
Top feed stroke: max. 3,2 mm
Stitch type: 301 (Lockstitch)
Fabric clearance: max. 9,0 mm
Clear workspace: 260 x 130 mm
Connection voltage: single-phase a.c. 230 V, 50/60 Hz