ASFROM Cylinder Bed Sewing Machine FAQ

ASFROM Cylinder Bed Sewing Machine FAQ

Cylinder Bed Sewing Machine Base Q&A

I. Основная информация о продукте

Вопрос 1: What is the MS-2704 Direct Drive High Speed Cylinder Bed Four Needle Six Thread Facing Interlock Sewing Machine?

A1:  The MS-2704 Direct Drive High Speed Cylinder Bed Four Needle Six Thread Facing Interlock Sewing Machine is an industrial sewing machine, suitable for special processes of all kinds of garment processing, such as sportswear pressing, single-edge pressing, double-needle various pressing strips, all kinds of clothing, collars, cuffs, elastic bands, and is more suitable for knitwear, textiles, all kinds of sportswear, swimwear rhythmic wear, all kinds of casual wear, trousers, jackets, etc. It is an ideal choice for processing various bags, stretchers, decorative seams and small-caliber cylindrical products. The machine features anti-oil leakage design, universal for thick and thin materials, excellent sewing effect, rich optional functions, low noise and small vibration, etc.

Вопрос 2:  What is the MS-2704 used for?

A2: В основном он используется для special processes of all kinds of garment processing. Specific applications include:

  1. Sportswear pressing.

  2. Single-edge pressing.

  3. Double-needle various pressing strips.

  4. All kinds of clothing, collars, cuffs, elastic bands.

  5. Knitwear, textiles.

  6. All kinds of sportswear, swimwear rhythmic wear.

  7. All kinds of casual wear, trousers, jackets.

  8. Various bags, stretchers, decorative seams and small-caliber cylindrical products.

Q3: What are the key technical parameters of the MS-2704?

A3:Key technical parameters of the MS-2704 are as follows:

  1. Номер модели: MS-2704

  2. Напряжение: 220 В, 50 Гц, 1 фаза

  3. Частота: 50–60 Гц

  4. Pressure Lift Height: 5.0

  5. Needle: UY128.16#

  6. Stitch Width: 7.0

  7. Needle Holder: 464

  8. Motor Speed: 200–6000RPM

  9. Motor torque: ≤2,2 морских миль

Supplementary specifications from the manual:

  1. Dimensions: 430mm (L) × 284mm (W) × 360mm (H)

  2. Cylinder circumference: 160mm

  3. Вес: 42kg

  4. Stitch type: ISO 406, 407, 602, 605

  5. Application: Plain stitch, overlapped seam, hemming and welt seam (knitted fabrics)

  6. Sewing speed: Max. 4000rpm (during intermittent operation)

  7. Stitch length: 1.2–4mm, 6–21 stitches/inch (25.4mm), 7.5–25 stitches/30mm

  8. Needle system: UY×128GAS #9–#14 (Standard #10)

  9. Needle distance: 3-needle: 4.8mm, 5.6mm, 6.4mm (2-needle: 3.2mm, 4.0mm)

  10. Needle stroke: 31.5mm

  11. Presser foot lift: 8mm (with spreader)

  12. Feed regulation: Pushbutton system

  13. Differential ratio: Max. normal differential 1:2, Max. reverse differential 1:0.8

  14. Differential feed regulation: External lever

  15. Lubrication: Automatic lubrication by trochoid-shaped pump

  16. Lubricating oil: YAMATO SF OIL No. 28

  17. Capacity of oil reservoir: 600ml

  18. Installation: Table top installation or Semi-submerged installation

Motor speed and torque affect sewing capability and efficiency, presser foot height and stitch width determine the applicable process range, needle specifications affect sewing materials, and sewing speed reflects production efficiency.

Вопрос 4:What are the main features of the MS-2704?

A4:Основные особенности:

  1. Anti-oil leakage design: Effectively prevents oil leakage, ensures a clean working environment, and reduces maintenance costs.

  2. Universal for thick and thin materials: The unique crank-connecting rod needle bar mechanism enables the machine to handle a variety of fabrics from ultra-thin stockings to thick sweatpants, with beautiful and consistent sewing results.

  3. Excellent sewing effect: Under long-term continuous sewing, the machine can maintain stable sewing performance, and needle breakage and thread skipping are rarely seen.

  4. Rich optional functions: Users can choose different sewing functions according to specific needs, such as hem seams, reverse bone seams, etc., to achieve “one machine for multiple uses”.

  5. Low noise and small vibration: The unique drive system reduces the noise and vibration during machine operation, reduces operator fatigue, and improves work efficiency and product quality.

II. Применимые отрасли и материалы

Вопрос 5: What materials can the MS-2704 process?

A5:The MS-2704 is suitable for the following materials:

  1. Ultra-thin stockings

  2. Thick sweatpants

  3. Knitwear

  4. Textiles

  5. All kinds of sportswear

  6. Swimwear rhythmic wear

  7. All kinds of casual wear

  8. Trousers, jackets

  9. Small-caliber cylindrical products

Вопрос 6: What industries or factories use the MS-2704?

A6: It is widely used in the following industries:

  1. Sportswear factories

  2. Knitted garment factories

  3. Swimwear factories

  4. Casual wear factories

  5. Underwear factories

III. Функции и характеристики

Вопрос 7:  What are the advantages of the anti-oil leakage design on the MS-2704?

A7:The advantages of the anti-oil leakage design include:

  1. Effectively prevents oil leakage.

  2. Ensures a clean working environment.

  3. Reduces maintenance costs.

  4. Improves machine service life.

  5. Maintains stable sewing quality.

Вопрос 8:What are the features of universal thick and thin material processing on the MS-2704?

A8:The features of universal thick and thin material processing include:

  1. Уникальный crank-connecting rod needle bar mechanism.

  2. Can handle a variety of fabrics from ultra-thin stockings to thick sweatpants.

  3. Beautiful and consistent sewing results.

  4. Adapts to different thickness material sewing needs.

  5. Improves production flexibility.

Вопрос 9:  How is the sewing effect of the MS-2704?

A9:Sewing effect features include:

  1. Under long-term continuous sewing, the machine can maintain stable sewing performance.

  2. Needle breakage is rarely seen.

  3. Thread skipping is rarely seen.

  4. Excellent sewing effect.

  5. Improves product quality and consistency.

Вопрос 10: What is the function of the optional guides on the MS-2704?

A10:The functions of the optional guides include:

  1. Users can choose different sewing functions according to specific needs.

  2. Such as hem seams, reverse bone seams, etc.

  3. Achieve “one machine for multiple uses”.

  4. Improve machine applicability.

  5. Meet diversified production needs.

Вопрос 11: What are the advantages of low noise and small vibration on the MS-2704?

A11:The advantages of low noise and small vibration include:

  1. The unique drive system reduces noise and vibration during machine operation.

  2. Reduces operator fatigue.

  3. Improves work efficiency.

  4. Improves product quality.

  5. Improves the working environment.

四.Safety & Operation

Вопрос 12: What are the safety instructions for the MS-2704?

A12:Safety instructions include:

  1. Never put your hands under the needle or near moving parts when turning on the power.

  2. Let professionals install and debug this product.

  3. Do not open the control box and the motor cover when energized.

  4. Please turn off the power when changing the needle, threading or replacing the bottom line.

  5. During installation and removal service, please turn off the power and pull the plug.

  6. Please turn off the power when turning/lifting the sewing machine.

  7. When using this product, please stay away from high-frequency electromagnetic waves and radio wave transmitters, etc.

  8. Must use eye guard and finger guard and other safety devices during operation.

  9. During maintenance, inspection, and repair, be sure to turn off the power supply switch and make sure that the sewing machine and motor completely stop.

  10. Do not modify the sewing machine by the customer’s judgment.

  11. Be sure to use original replacement parts for repairs or maintenance.

Вопрос 13: What are the installation methods for the MS-2704?

A13:Installation methods include:

  1. Table top installation.

  2. Semi-submerged installation.

  3. During installation, note that the sewing machine weighs 42 kg or more, и work in twos or more when unpacking, carrying and installing the machine.

  4. Prepare a machine table with enough strength to withstand the weight of the sewing head and any reaction while operating.

  5. Consider lighting and the arrangement of sewing machine to ensure operators can work smoothly.

  6. When installing the control box and related parts on the sewing machine, take care about the posture of the worker.

  7. Install the drive unit correctly according to the instruction manual.

Вопрос 14: What are the lubrication requirements for the MS-2704?

A14: Lubrication requirements include:

  1. Use YAMATO SF OIL No. 28 lubricating oil.

  2. Capacity of oil reservoir: 600ml.

  3. With a new sewing machine, change the lubricating oil after about 200 hours (approx. 1 month) of use.

  4. After that, change the oil once or twice a year.

  5. Check the filter for clogging and breakage every 6 months.

  6. If very little oil is sprayed out from the nozzle or if there are many bubbles in the oil, check and replace the oil filter.

  7. Do not use oil additives as they can deteriorate the oil resulting in sewing machine breakdown.

Q15: How to adjust the stitch length on the MS-2704?

A15:The method to adjust stitch length is as follows:

  1. Stitch length can be adjusted infinitely from 1.2 mm to 4.0 mm.

  2. Each graduation on the pulley indicates a stitch length (mm).

  3. Press the pushbutton with your left hand until feeling the button tip contact the internal part.

  4. With the pushbutton still depressed, turn the machine pulley to the front with your right hand.

  5. To make the stitch length larger, turn the pulley clockwise.

  6. To make the stitch length smaller, turn the pulley counterclockwise.

  7. With the pushbutton still depressed, align the scale marking of the machine pulley with the mark on the hole of the belt cover.

  8. Once the marks are aligned, release the pushbutton.

  9. Check that the pushbutton has returned to its original position and that the machine pulley rotates smoothly.

Q16:How to adjust the differential feed on the MS-2704?

A16:The method to adjust differential feed is as follows:

  1. Loosen the lock nut.

  2. Adjust differential feed with the differential lever.

  3. To make gathering, raise the lever.

  4. To make stretching, lower the lever.

  5. Position the lever as suggested by the relationship between graduations and differential ratio.

  6. Once differential ratio has been adjusted, tighten the lock nut.

  7. Note: The differential ratio at the maximum stitch length of 4mm is available up to 1:1.5. At the maximum differential ratio of 1:2, the stitch length is 3mm or less.

五.Troubleshooting & Specifications

Q17: What are the common faults of the MS-2704?

A17:Common faults include:

  1. Skip stitch:

    • Check if the thread is wrongly threaded, string the thread properly.

    • Check if the needle is bent or the tip broken, replace the needle.

    • Check if the thread is too much tightened, loosen the thread at the tension unit.

    • Check if the timing and clearances of the needles, looper and needle guards are correct, correct the timing and clearances.

    • Check if the needle is too thin for the thread, either replace the needle or the thread with the proper size.

    • Check if the needle is wrongly attached (direction or insertion depth), attach the needle correctly.

  2. Thread breakage:

    • Check if the thread is caught on the eyelet, remove the caught thread.

    • Check if the thread is wrongly threaded, string the thread properly.

    • Check if the thread is too much tightened, loosen the thread at the tension unit.

    • Check if the needle is too thick for the thread, either replace the needle or the thread with the proper size.

    • Check if the thread is good quality, use a good quality thread.

    • Check if the thread broke under heat, use the SP device.

    • Check if there is damage on eyelet, looper thread take-up, etc., either repair the damage or replace with a new part.

  3. Needle breakage:

    • Check if the needle contacted the looper, correct the clearances of the needles, looper and needle guards.

    • Check if the thread is wrongly threaded, string the thread properly.

  4. Improper thread tension:

    • Check if the needle threads and looper thread are properly balanced, correct the balance at the tension unit.

    • Check if the thread is wrongly threaded, string the thread properly.

  5. Uneven tension:

    • Check if the needle threads and looper thread are properly balanced, correct the balance at the tension unit.

    • Check if oil level is below the line on the oil gauge, add oil.

    • Check if the oil filter is clogged, replace the oil filter.

Q18:  What are the specifications of the MS-2704?

A18:The specifications of the MS-2704 include:

  1. Description: 3-Needle Cylinder Bed Interlock Stitch Machine

  2. Dimensions: 430mm (L) × 284mm (W) × 360mm (H)

  3. Cylinder circumference: 160mm

  4. Вес: 42kg

  5. Stitch type: ISO 406, 407, 602, 605

  6. Application: Plain stitch, overlapped seam, hemming and welt seam (knitted fabrics)

  7. Sewing speed: Max. 4000rpm (during intermittent operation)

  8. Stitch length: 1.2–4mm, 6–21 stitches/inch (25.4mm), 7.5–25 stitches/30mm

  9. Needle system: UY×128GAS #9–#14 (Standard #10)

  10. Needle distance: 3-needle: 4.8mm, 5.6mm, 6.4mm (2-needle: 3.2mm, 4.0mm)

  11. Needle stroke: 31.5mm

  12. Presser foot lift: 8mm (with spreader)

  13. Feed regulation: Pushbutton system

  14. Differential ratio: Max. normal differential 1:2, Max. reverse differential 1:0.8

  15. Differential feed regulation: External lever

  16. Lubrication: Automatic lubrication by trochoid-shaped pump

  17. Lubricating oil: YAMATO SF OIL No. 28

  18. Capacity of oil reservoir: 600ml

  19. Installation: Table top installation or Semi-submerged installation

六. Selection & After-sales

Q19:How to choose the MS-2704 Direct Drive High Speed Cylinder Bed Four Needle Six Thread Facing Interlock Sewing Machine?

A19:Принимайте решение, исходя из следующих факторов:

  1. Фактические производственные потребности: Confirm whether four needle six thread cylinder bed interlock sewing functions are needed.

  2. Обработка материалов: Confirm whether it is sportswear, knitwear, swimwear, casual wear, etc.

  3. Motor speed: Уточните, является ли 200–6000RPM отвечает производственным потребностям.

  4. Motor torque: Уточните, является ли ≤2,2 морских миль соответствует требованиям к процессу.

  5. Pressure lift height: Уточните, является ли 5.0 meets material thickness requirements.

  6. Stitch width: Уточните, является ли 7.0 соответствует требованиям к процессу.

  7. Needle specifications: Уточните, является ли UY128.16# meets sewing requirements.

  8. Условия электропитания: Уточните, есть ли на заводе 220 В, 50 Гц, 1 фаза власть.

  9. Послепродажное обслуживание: Уточните, предоставляет ли производитель инструкции по установке, обучение по эксплуатации и послепродажное обслуживание.

Q20:What should I consider when buying the MS-2704?

A20:Покупателям следует учитывать следующие факторы:

  1. Voltage: Независимо от того, 220 В, 50 Гц, 1 фаза meets local power conditions.

  2. Frequency: Независимо от того, 50–60 Гц meets local power conditions.

  3. Pressure lift height: Независимо от того, 5.0 meets material thickness requirements.

  4. Needle specifications: Независимо от того, UY128.16# meets sewing requirements.

  5. Stitch width: Независимо от того, 7.0 соответствует требованиям к процессу.

  6. Needle holder: Независимо от того, 464 meets sewing requirements.

  7. Motor speed: Независимо от того, 200–6000RPM отвечает производственным потребностям.

  8. Motor torque: Независимо от того, ≤2,2 морских миль соответствует требованиям к процессу.

  9. Optional guides: Confirm whether the required sewing functions (such as hem seams, reverse bone seams, etc.) are easy to purchase.

  10. Наличие запасных частей: Confirm supply of needles, loopers, feed dogs and other consumables.

  11. Послепродажное обслуживание: Обеспечить предоставление инструкций по установке, обучение персоналу по эксплуатации и послепродажное обслуживание.

  12. Сроки доставки и гарантийный срок: Уточните сроки доставки и условия гарантии.

Q21:Can the MS-2704 be customized?

A21:Based on the available information, it is not fully possible to confirm whether the MS-2704 supports customization. Possible customization directions include:

  1. Рабочее напряжение

  2. Pressure lift height

  3. Needle specifications

  4. Stitch width

  5. Needle holder specifications

  6. Optional guide configuration

  7. Цвет корпуса

For customization, please confirm directly with the manufacturer. Before customization, clarify production needs, material types, sewing function requirements, needle distance requirements and installation space.

  1. Послепродажное обслуживание: Обеспечить предоставление инструкций по установке, обучение персоналу по эксплуатации и послепродажное обслуживание.

  2. Сроки доставки и гарантийный срок: Уточните сроки доставки и условия гарантии.

Q22: Предоставляет ли производитель услуги по установке и технической поддержке?

A22:Производитель может предоставить следующие услуги:

  1. Руководство по установке

  2. Сопровождение вводки в эксплуатацию

  3. Обучение по эксплуатации

  4. Послепродажное обслуживание

  5. Поставка запасных частей

Конкретный объем услуг зависит от заказа и региона. Перед покупкой уточните эту информацию у поставщика. Рекомендуется уточнить монтаж, обучение, гарантийное обслуживание и поставка запасных частей в договоре купли-продажи.