Speed Reducers give more torque, in addition to gearing down speed range to 1/2 or 1/3 of what your machine is normally rated for. Requires your custom installation and belts
Speed Reducer installation may not be on industrial sewing machine power stands that already have or include the new Variable Speed DC Servo Motor installations. Just for older style Speed Clutch motors. SR2 speed reducer with 3″ 6″ and 9″ pulley. Installed between handwheel and motor pulley giving more torque in addition to lowering speed from 1/2 to 1/3 of machine speed. Requires special installation and belts.
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Ball Bearing
2 Speed Reducer with Adjustable Belt Tightener Mechanism
The speed reducer is an optional accessory for industrial sewing machines that you install to reduce the speed of the hand wheel and main shaft to 1/2 or 1/3 of its speed. Does not include the belts you need to replace the single belt that came with your machine.
It is absolutely necessary if you plan to stitch on leather, upholstery, or other thick materials, otherwise it would be impossible to control the stitches when sewing on a high-speed industrial sewing machine.
For example, a 2500 stitches per minute industrial sewing machine would sew 1250 stitches per minute with a speed reducer installed.
Made in the USA
Manual greasing
SR2 speed reducer with 3″ 6″ and 9″ pulley. Installs between hand wheel and motor pulley giving more torque in addition to lowering speed from 1/2 to 1/3 of machine speed. Requires special installation and belts.
90 Days labor on defects in materials and workmanship.
** If you are considering a servo motor replacement for clutch motor to get better control over speed, remember that the slower the speed on the servo motors the less torque you get. It is to be considered when dealing with long arms and some walking foot machines depending on the density of the materials being sewn.
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.