Flat Lock Sewing

Machine
Introduction
• Specialized high-speed machines
• Inter looping on the underside and interlocking on the upper
side
• Sewing all types of knitted and woven cloth.
• Creates a seam that is flat and has the same appearance
• Machine may be of flat bed or cylinder bed type
• Sewing may be done using from 4 to 9 threads
• SPM of this type of machine is usually 6000
• 8-16 stitches may be done per inch
• Thicker seams because it has layers of fabric
Parts of Flat Lock Machine
Cont.
• Thread stand
• Thread guides
• Disc type tensioner
• Pressure feed lever
• Thread take-up lever
• Needle
• Looper