8. ADJUSTMENT
BAS-311H
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8-2. Standard thread tension
Specifications
Medium-weight materials (-03
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)
Heavy-weight materials (-05
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)
Seatbelt
(-07
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Upper thread
#50 or similar
#20 or similar
#4 or similar
Lower thread
#50 or similar
#20 or similar
#4 or similar
Upper thread tension (N)
0.8
−
1.2
1.4
−
1.8
1.2
−
2.0
Lower thread tension (N)
0.2
−
0.3
1.0
−
1.5
Pre-tension (N)
0.1
−
0.3
0.1
−
0.6
0.3
−
0.6
Needle
DP x 5 #16
DP x 17 #19
DP x 17 #25
Normal sewing speed
2,000 sti./min
2,000 sti./min
1,300 sti./min
8-2-1. Upper and lower thread tension
3317B
3318B