Special high-speed sewing machine with drop feed and variable top feed
The PFAFF 487 is a high performance special-speed sewing machine with drop feed and variable top feed. Subclass 19/19 Equipped with special parts set for hemming shirts and blouses. (also suitable for hems with extreme curves, hemming width: 5 mm = standard)
Features
The variable top-feed allows application of fullness and/or sewing without ply-shift
Large hook (G) with 50 % more capacity than conventional hooks
Quick-change stepping control: Quick-adjustment of top feed with visual indicator. With this device, it is possible to preselect any two top feed settings which can be recalled, by activating the knee switch. (-918/14)
Top-feed pressure may be adjusted separately for optimum sewing of difficult materials
Floating foot for sewing difficult materials using an extremely low presser-foot pressure (-918/38)
Central lubrication of sewing hook and needle bar (semi dry sewing head)
Lifetime sealed maintenance-free bearings
Closed gearcase with long-time lubrication pad
Built-in adjustment gauges for easier and faster adjustment
Options
Programmable control of fullness (-918/55)
Applications
Hemming of shirts, blouses and skirt lining. Equipped with special parts set for hemming shirts and blouses. (also suitable for hems with extreme curves, hemming width: 5 mm = standard)
Specifications
Needle system: 134-35 Needle size: Version A: 70 - 80 Nm Max. sewing speeds: 4.800s.p.m Max. stitch length: 4,5 mm Top feed stroke: max. 3,2 mm Stitch type: 301 (Lockstitch) Fabric clearance: max. 9,0 mm Clear workspace: 260 x 130 mm Connection voltage: single-phase a.c. 230 V, 50/60 Hz