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Juki MF-7500-U11/UT
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The MF-7500-U11/UT is a high-speed, flat-bed industrial coverstitch machine for top-and-bottom covering stitch: the "universal" type used for hemming T-shirt sleeves and bottoms, covering sportswear, and knitwear seams. Stitch length runs up to 3.6 mm, and needle gauge is chosen from 3.2, 4.0, 4.8, 5.6 or 6.4 mm depending on the job.
The motor is direct-drive: every version with an automatic thread trimmer, this one included, uses a direct-drive motor, which removes the V-belt, cuts down on belt shavings, and shortens stop distance. The UY128GAS needle is the industry standard for coverstitch work, so spares are easy to find wherever this class of machine is sold.
It's a garment-line machine built to run the same stitch all day: it isn't meant for frequent changeovers, and needle gauge is set at the factory or by a technician, not with a dial on the panel.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 6500 spm | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch length | 3.6 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Needle system | UY128GAS | Declared by the brand |
| Needle size range | #9S~#12S | Declared by the brand |
| Lubrication | Automatic | Declared by the brand |
| Motor and drive | Direct drive | Declared by the brand |
| Automatic functions | Automatic thread trimmer | Declared by the brand |
| Needle bar stroke | 31 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Bed type | Flat bed | Declared by the brand |
Pros and cons
In favour
- The direct-drive motor on thread-trimmer versions shortens stop distance and has no V-belt to replace
- The automatic thread trimmer is standard on the /UT: no hand-trimming at the end of a seam
- Stitch length reaches 3.6 mm, enough to cover fabric heavier than plain light jersey
- The UY128GAS needle is the industry standard for coverstitch work, so spares are easy to find source
Alternatives in the catalogue
Chosen by the declared use tier and footprint, not by price: we don't publish prices.
Same tier, different manufacturer