J & B Sewing Machine Co Ltd have been supporting the soft furnishing industry for over forty years. A traditional firm, with an active eye on the ball, J & B Sewing Machines have always been keen to offer advice on methods and equipment to improve manufacturing processes. 

 

 

Used Durkopp N291

  

J & B is arguable the largest supplier of new and used cutting and sewing machines in the UK and were Sole UK distributors for Brother, Yamato and Typical. We can supply both new and reconditioned equipment from top of the range Durkopp Machines with UBT, High/Low walk, Long/Short stitch on Electronic needle position unit to basic Seiko, Brother, Singer walking foot machines. We can adapt and engineer machinery for applications needed in special situations. With the range of fabrics and finishes getting increasingly larger, the need for versatile equipment is becoming more evident all the time. To help manufacturers identify the correct machine for the job, J & B have produced this short guide to the equipment currently available and have outlined the differences between the machinery available in today’s market

 This guide is intended to give manufactures an oversight of what is available and is not exhaustive.

So if you are looking for something out of the ordinary, please feel free to make contact.

Drop Feed  
A light weight industrial sewing machine used predominantly in the blinds and curtain making industry. All the feeding is done from below, whilst the needle is out of the work. A range of feet are obtainable including piping, zipper, and gathering (light weight fabrics only) and virtually all machines come with reverse stitch lever.
Needle Feed  
A light to medium weight industrial sewing machine that handles heavier and unstable fabrics better than the drop feed. The feeding is done whilst the needle is in the fabric with the needle moving front to back with the lower feed so that the top and bottom fabrics are fed simultaneously. A similar range of feet are available as the drop feed and it would have a reverse stitch lever.
Walking Foot  

A medium to heavy weight industrial sewing machine that is a side bobbin drop feed but has the benefit of a fixed inner foot and a driven outer foot which "walks" the fabric through the sewing process. Piping, flat, and zipper feet are available for this machine and it is perfect for re upholstery work. Older machines were similar, but had a sprung outer foot and no reverse.
Needle Feed Walking Foot  
A medium to heavy weight industrial sewing machine that has the benefit of needle feed and walking foot. This machine usually has a drop-in, top loading bobbin and often comes with automatic lubrication giving it a much higher top speed. The machine is designed more for upholstery manufacturers but is a favourite with re-upholsterers.
OverLocks  

Overlocks are available in Three, Four, and Five thread format:

 A standard three thread is normally used to edge loose weave covers to stop fraying and to give them the professional finish

On the other end of the scale we can offer a five thread Top Feed overlock which can be used to completely manufacture loose covers in all the demanding fabrics you can throw at it. We would recommend the Yamato AZF-8611 arguably the best machine on the market for this process taking the heavy FR materials with ease.
Blindhem  

This machine is used almost entirely in the curtain making industry where a curtain needs to be hemmed on the sides or bottom hem with none of the sewing showing through on the face side. The machine is also very popular because it is probably ten times faster and a lot less laborious than hand Sewing J & B Sewing Machine Co Ltd supply all makes of sewing machines and spare parts and we are the UK sole distributor of BROTHER, YAMATO, and TYPICAL sewing machines. We feel that you deserve the best quality available which is why we avoid selling inferior copy machines that are advertised through various media and EBay due to the heavy nature of your business.