Walking foot and compound feed
Jack
H2-A-CZ
Power
750W
Sailrite Fabricator
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Walking foot and compound feed
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Sailrite Fabricator
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The Fabricator is Sailrite's industrial straight-stitch machine with a compound walking foot: bottom feed, needle feed and an alternating foot work together, driven by a 550 W, 3/4-horsepower Workhorse motor fitted in place of a hand crank. The knee lifter raises the foot up to 14 mm hands-free, on top of the standard lever's 6.5 mm, for positioning thick fabric bundles before sewing.
It sews thread up to Tex 138, the heaviest range for structural seams on canvas, upholstery and covers, and stitch length reaches 8 mm. Lubrication is automatic, unlike the same brand's Ultrafeed portables, which need manual oiling. It's sold as a complete package with table and motor, and ships in separate boxes for assembly.
It's built for daily heavy work in an upholstery, sail or leather shop, not for carrying from job to job: it uses the 135x16/135x17 needle system, different from general industrial lockstitch machines, so anyone with existing needle stock should check compatibility before ordering.
01 · Verified data
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Power supply | 110 V | manufacturer website |
| Maximum speed | 1108 spm | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch length | 8 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Presser foot lift (hand) | 6.5 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum presser foot lift | 14 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Needle system | 135x16, 135x17 | Declared by the brand |
| Needle size range | #10–#24 | Declared by the brand |
| Lubrication | Automatic | Declared by the brand |
| Motor and drive | Servo motor | Declared by the brand |
| Feed type | Compound walking foot | Declared by the brand |
| Sold as | Complete set | Declared by the brand |
| Needle bar stroke | 37 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Thread size range | Tex 30 - Tex 138 | Declared by the brand |
02 · Summary
Pros and cons
In favour
- The walking foot works together with needle feed, keeping multiple layers of coated fabric from slipping
- The knee lifter raises the foot up to 14 mm hands-free, for positioning thick fabric bundles
- Sews thread up to Tex 138, the heaviest range for structural seams on canvas and covers
- Lubrication is automatic, unlike the same brand's portables, which need manual oiling
Worth knowing
- It's sold as a complete package with table and motor — it ships in separate boxes and needs assembly
- Without the knee lifter, foot lift is only 6.5 mm — thicker bundles need the knee lever
- It uses the 135x16/135x17 needle system — the more common industrial needle stock won't fit
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Walking foot and compound feed
Jack
H2-A-CZ
Power
750W