Industrial Overlock Machine

An industrial overlock machine is an indispensable tool in the clothing manufacture. Thanks to this machine, the master will be able to make the stitching process an automatize and easy. In this article, we'll look at the overlock main types, as well as their purpose and suitable threads.

The seam performed by the overlock is reliable and high quality. It gives the product a perfect, aesthetic look. Such an accurate stitch a simple sewing machine can't achieve. Industrial overlocker helps to sweep the edges and get rid of excess thread. While materials processing, stitches will look very professional.

1. The types of overlockers
In production, five overlockers kinds are used. They differ in loops number, made by the needle. Let's look at them in detail:
1. Two threads: processes the tissue sections edge to prevent them from scattering;
2. Three thread: machines of this type are designed for classical fabrics processing. It contains three loops, that exchange threads during sewing. It can perform a conventional, role and decorative line;
3. Four threads: processes a cut several times, can be reinstalled to perform a two- or three-fibres seams;
4. Five-thread: ideal for working with knitwear, used for sewing products and parts grinding.
In addition, there is a coverlock, which combines an industrial overlock and a sewing machine. It also performs flat stitch, which can often be seen on elastic fabric.
As you can see, there are a sufficient number of different machines types, many of which are represented in our online shop.