PFAFF 918

Features

• High flexibility for many different operations on light to medium materials
• Optimum, high-powered feed system and good stitch formation when sewing over folds, bulky areas and multi-layered seams
• High seam quality - thanks to low thread tension values
• Very low thread tension required for a constant, superior seam = no tension puckering
• Quiet low-vibration operation even at top speed
• Very good feed properties with a very low sewing foot pressure result in optimum, smooth seams
• Fresh oil hook lubrication with precision adjustment - no soiled materials
• Minimum material displacement due to the optimum needle bar cinematics (straight needle entry)
• Simple, intuitive operation - The machines are equipped with the PFAFF control panel S3

Options

• Thread trimmer
• Backtacking system
• Automatic presser foot lift
• 918 U Machines with mechanical switchover from single to 4-stitch zigzag or 6-stitch zigzag

Applications

From silk to leather. In the field Linergie, corset, bra, underwear, Men's Jacket, Women's blazers, shoe lining ... and much more

Specifications

Needle system: 438
Needle size: Version A 60 - 70 Nm, Version B 80 - 100 Nm
Max. sewing speeds: max. 5.000 s.p.m (U-Version 4.500 s.p.m)
Max. stitch length: 4,5 mm
Max. zigzag stitch width: 10,0 mm
Stitch type: 304 (Zigzag-Lockstitch), U-Version 308 (4/6-Stitch-Lockstitch)
Clearance under the sewing foot: max. 7,0 mm
Clear workspace: 260 x 130 mm
Connection voltage: single-phase a.c. 230 V, 50/60 Hz