is a heavy-duty 6-head, 15-needle commercial embroidery machine designed for high-efficiency production in mid-sized shops. Built with a rigid bridge-style frame to minimize vibration, it features a generous450mmx400mmsewing field per head and reaches speeds of up to 1,000 SPM. With its intuitive 10" HD touchscreen and 270-degree cap capabilities, the GEM 1506 is the ultimate workhorse for shops looking to scale their output whilemaintainingthe premium stitch quality of aMeistergram.
Corporate Apparel: High-volume production of logos on polos, dress shirts, and jackets.
Custom Headwear: Large-scale embroidery for structured hats, beanies, and visors.
Bulk Flat Goods: Perfect for towels, linens, blankets, and table runners.
Heavy-Duty Materials: Easily handles bulky items like leather bags, backpacks, and tactical gear.
Custom Patches: Mass-produce uniform and specialty patches with intricate detail and high repeatability
6-Head Simultaneous Production: Quadruple your efficiency by embroidering six items at once with perfect consistency.
15 Needles Per Head: Accommodates complex multi-color designs with fewer manual thread changes and reduced downtime.
Industrial Bridge Frame: The all-steel bridge architecture ensures maximum stability, reducing "head bounce" and noise during high-speed operation.
Advanced 10" Touchscreen Interface: User-friendly panel featuring on-board lettering, design preview, and an easy-access help menu.
Versatile 270° Cap System: Engineered for ear-to-ear embroidery on finished headwear using specialized wide-field drivers.
Automation-First Design: Features automatic thread trimming, automatic color changes, and precise thread break detection.
Precision Engineering: Equipped with a Panasonic Servo motor for the main drive and encoder-controlled stepper motors for world-class stitch accuracy.
Heads: 6
Needles: 15 per head
Max Sewing Speed: 1,000 SPM
Max Sewing Field: 450mm x 400mm (Approx. 17.7" x 15.7")
DISCLAIMER: DUE TO THE WEIGHT AND SHIPPING METHODS USED FOR INDUSTRIAL MACHINES THEY MAY EXPERIENCE MARRING AND SCRATCHES DURING SHIPPING. THIS WILL NOT AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE MACHINE.
JUKI DDL-8700 FAQs
What kind of needles do you use in the DDL-8700?
The needles with your JUKI are the Organ DBx1, available on our website. This machine uses size 16×257, size 8 through 20 or 16×97. The 8700 can also use standard needles, sizes 9 through 21, universal or fabric-specific needles such as knit.
Where does the machine oil go?
A pan directly underneath the machine supplies oil to the machine with a cotton wick. Lift the machine up and over to access the oil tank while on the table. You must keep the machine’s oil level consistently at the «high» mark, either by adding more oil or draining it and refilling it as needed. If the oil pump can’t get the oil into the machine, it can cause serious problems later.
What kind of oil does this machine require?
You need a specific type, like motor oil in your car, to keep this machine running. The DDL-8700 requires JUKI New Defrix Oil No.1, equivalent to ISO VG7.
What size table can I get with this machine?
Our table has legs and is 22"w x 47"l. It includes a knee and foot pedals and a left-hand drawer for accessories.
Does the DDL 8700 make buttonholes?
No. The 8700 only does straight stitching, with a horizontal bar on the right side for a reverse stitch.