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Juki AMS-221EN-HS2516
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The AMS-221EN-HS2516 is a programmed cycle machine: it sews the same stored pattern over and over, moving the fabric on an X-Y frame instead of feeding it under a fixed needle. The sewing area is 250×160 mm, sized for large labels, emblems, bag handles and bartacking on bags and shoes; the "HS" version runs a DP×17 needle for medium- to heavy-weight material.
The IP-420 touchscreen panel handles pattern creation and editing, with room for 500,000 stitches and 999 patterns on board, expandable with external media. The intermediate presser's clamping height is also programmed from the panel, so multi-layered bundles stay put during sewing without the operator stepping in.
It's a department machine for identical, repeated cycles — labels, reinforcements, bartacks — not for free-hand sewing: the time spent programming a new pattern pays off on a production run, not on a single piece.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Machine dimensions | 120 × 100 × 120 cm (47.2 × 39.4 × 47.2 in) | manufacturer website |
| Weight | 197.0 kg (434.3 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Power supply | 200-240 V / 450 W | manufacturer website |
| Maximum speed | 2800 spm | Declared by the brand |
| Material weight class | Medium, Heavy | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch length | 12.7 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Needle system | DPx17 | Declared by the brand |
| Lubrication | Semi-dry | Declared by the brand |
| Motor and drive | Direct drive | Declared by the brand |
| Automatic functions | Automatic thread trimmer | Declared by the brand |
| Feed type | X-Y frame | Declared by the brand |
| Hook capacity | Double capacity | Declared by the brand |
| Needle bar stroke | 41.2 mm | Declared by the brand |
Pros and cons
In favour
- The double-capacity hook cuts down bobbin changes on long, repeated cycles
- The automatic thread trimmer closes every cycle without manual intervention
- The 550 W direct-drive motor shortens cycle time and improves repeatability
- The intermediate presser is set from the panel, so multi-layered bundles stay put without manual adjustment source
Worth knowing
- The sewing area is fixed at 250×160 mm — a larger pattern doesn't fit, you need the bigger-frame version source
- It runs the DP×17 needle system used on heavy industrials, not compatible with light lockstitch machine needles
Alternatives in the catalogue
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Same tier, different manufacturer