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The LH-3568A-7 is a two-needle lockstitch machine with an organized split needle bar: each needle bar follows its own stroke, so parallel topstitching stays straight even at corners where the fabric changes direction, the weak point of simpler double-needle machines. The head is semi-dry: the frame is greased and only the hook gets a minute amount of oil, so it won't stain light-colored garments.
It uses the series' standard hook, not the oversized hook built for heavy leather; stitch length runs up to 5 mm, and the presser foot lifts 7 mm by hand or 13 mm by the knee lifter, enough to clear denim's crossed seams without skipping stitches. The -7 variant's direct-drive motor shortens stop distance and adds needle penetration force on multi-layered material.
It's a production-line machine for jeans and medium- to heavy-weight garments: two parallel rows of stitching in one pass, not a machine for light fabric or for a single do-everything lockstitch line.
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 3000 spm | Declared by the brand |
| Material weight class | Medium, Heavy | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Presser foot lift (hand) | 7 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum presser foot lift | 13 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Needle system | 134, DPx5 | Declared by the brand |
| Needle size range | S: #9~#16, G: #16~#23 | Declared by the brand |
| Lubrication | Semi-dry | Declared by the brand |
| Motor and drive | Direct drive | Declared by the brand |
| Hook capacity | Standard | Declared by the brand |
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