Singer 211A
Singer 211A157AA industrial sewing machine
Singer 211A165AA industrial sewing machine
Singer 211A166AA industrial sewing machine
Singer 211A566AA industrial sewing machine
Singer 211A567AA industrial sewing machine
Singer 211A967KB industrial sewing machine
Singer 211A1120J industrial sewing machine
Singer 211A1121K industrial sewing machine
Singer 211A with synchronizer
PERSPECTIVE
Machines of class 211A, 211U, 211G,
and 211W have been in production since at
least 1960. They incorporate design and parts of the class 111W and 111G
machines. 211A and 211U machines are the same except; the 211A is painted white, the 211U
is painted a light brown. They excell in their ability to combine high speed with the
ability to stitch medium to heavy materials.
CHARACTERISTICS
SINGLE NEEDLE.
LOCKSTITCH.
POWERFUL FEED MECHANISM.
HEAVY DUTY.
HORIZONTAL ROTARY HOOK with VERTICAL AXIS HOOK SHAFT.
ALL MODELS with DROP FEED and NEEDLE FEED (COMPOUND FEED)
SOME MODELS with ALTERNATING PRESSER FEET with DRIVEN VIBRATING PRESSER FOOT.
HIGH SPEED.
APPLICATIONS
For stitching medium and heavy weight materials inlcluding
leather.
Especially adapted to all difficult to feed work and/or multiple layer work.
Used for upholstery, awnings, canvas, luggage, automobile trim, coats, leather coats,
gloves, overalls, heavy clothing, etc.
FEATURES 211A
High Quality.
Precision Engineering.
Superior Feeding and Stitch Forming Mechanisms.
Designed to feed multiple plies without slippage.
Designed with a positive feed movement so that stiches are of consistent length.
Bobbin case opener for heavy thread.
Built-in adjustable thread lubrication.
Bobbin drops in from top of bed.
Remaining bobbin thread is viewable from top without removing bobbin.
Automatic lubrication of all moving parts.
(Note: manually oil lower hook shaft bushing 211A567)
Proper lubrication of parts at both full speed and lowest sewing speeds.
Safety clutch protects hook from damage.
Adjustable tension on safety clutch for light through heavy work.
Superior disc type safety clutch compared to 111W latch type clutch.
Disc clutch is virtually maintenance free compared to latch type clutch.
Disc clutch allows both lighter and heavier adjustment compared to latch type clutch.
Pushbutton restoration of hook timing.
Independently adjustable upper and lower feeds (some models) helps seams lie flat.
Full set of superior journal bearings reduce feed overthrow.
Reduced feed overthrow provides a consistent stitch length at all speeds.
Eccentric on bed shaft retains stitch length adjustment during heavy, high speed sewing.
Solid, machine casting mounted Knee Lifter for presser foot.
Optional foot lifter can be used in conjunction with knee lifter and hand lifter.
Built in bobbin winder.
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES 211A157
Drop feed and needle feed (compound feed).
Hook height adjustment allows a wide range of threads to be used.
Hand operated reverse feed. Foot operated optional.
Independently adjustable forward and reverse stitch lengths.
Quiet, independently timed, 1:1 ratio with the arm shaft Bobbin Case Opener.
Hook is removable without disturbing hook shaft.
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES 211A165
Applications include irregular thickness, extra thick, hard or soft
materials, slick or sticky materials.
Drop feed and needle feed (compound feed) with alternating presser feet with driven
vibrating presser foot.
Push button armshaft eccentric adjustment for climbing height of feet. Does not change in
use.
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES 211A166
Applications include irregular thickness, extra thick, hard or soft
materials, slick or sticky materials.
Drop feed and needle feed (compound feed) with alternating presser feet with driven
vibrating presser foot.
Independently adjustable forward and reverse stitch lengths.
Hand operated reverse feed. Foot operated optional.
Push button armshaft eccentric adjustment for climbing height of feet. Does not change in
use.
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES 211A567, 211A967, 211A1120, 211A1121
Applications include irregular thickness, extra thick, hard or soft
materials, slick or sticky materials.
Drop feed and needle feed (compound feed) with alternating presser feet with driven
vibrating presser foot.
Independently adjustable forward and reverse stitch lengths.
Hand operated reverse feed. Foot operated optional.
80% larger bobbin 211A567
100% larger bobbin 211A967, 211A1120, 211A1121
Push button armshaft eccentric adjustment for climbing height of feet. Does not change in
use.
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES 211A566
Applications include irregular thickness, extra thick, hard or soft
materials, slick or sticky materials.
Drop feed and needle feed (compound feed) with alternating presser feet with driven
vibrating presser foot.
Independently adjustable forward and reverse stitch lengths.
Hand operated reverse feed. Foot operated optional.
Quiet, independently timed, 1:1 ratio with the arm shaft Bobbin Case Opener.
Hook is removable without disturbing hook shaft.
80% larger bobbin
Push button armshaft eccentric adjustment for climbing height of feet. Does not change in
use.
SPECIFICATIONS
|
211A165 |
211A166 |
211A566 |
211A567 |
Application |
medium and heavy |
medium and heavy |
medium and heavy |
medium and heavy |
Speed, Max. (S.P.M.) |
3500 |
2900 |
2700 |
2700 |
Compound feed |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Alternating Presser Feet |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Clearance Under Foot (by knee
lifter) |
1/2" (12.7mm) |
1/2" (12.7mm) |
1/2" (12.7mm) |
1/2" (12.7mm) |
Clearance Under Foot (by hand lifter) |
5/16" (8mm) |
5/16" (8mm) |
5/16" (8mm) |
5/16" (8mm) |
Bed Size |
18.75"x7" |
18.75"x7" |
18.75"x7" |
18.75"x7" |
Work Space |
9.7" |
9.7" |
9.7" |
9.7" |
Needle Bar Stroke |
1.31 (34.3mm) |
1.31 (34.3mm) |
1.31 (34.3mm) |
1.31 (34.3mm) |
Stitch Length, Max. |
7.3mm |
5.1mm |
8.4mm |
7.3mm |
Stitches Per Inch, Max. # |
3.5 |
5 |
3 |
3.5 |
Bobbin Size |
Standard |
Standard |
80% more |
80% more |
Stitch Type |
301 |
301 |
301 |
301 |
Needles |
135x17, 135x16 |
135x17, 135x16 |
135x17, 135x16 |
135x17, 135x16 |
|
211A157 |
211A967 |
211A1020 |
211A1121 |
Application |
medium and heavy |
medium and heavy |
medium and heavy |
medium and heavy |
Speed, Max. (S.P.M.) |
4000 |
2700 |
2700 |
2700 |
Compound feed |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Alternating Presser Feet |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Clearance Under
Foot (by knee lifter) |
3/8" (9.5mm) |
1/2" (12.7mm) |
1/2" (12.7mm) |
1/2" (12.7mm) |
Clearance Under Foot (by hand
lifter) |
1/4" (6.3mm) |
5/16" (8mm) |
5/16" (8mm) |
5/16" (8mm) |
Bed Size |
18.75"x7" |
18.75"x7" |
18.75"x7" |
18.75"x7" |
Work Space |
9.7" |
9.7" |
9.7" |
9.7" |
Needle Bar Stroke |
1.31 (34.3mm) |
1.31 (34.3mm) |
1.31 (34.3mm) |
1.31 (34.3mm) |
Stitch Length,
Max. |
4.2mm |
7.3mm |
7.3mm |
7.3mm |
Stitches Per Inch, Max. # |
6 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
Bobbin Size |
Standard |
100% more |
100% more |
100% more |
Stitch Type |
301 |
301 |
301 |
301 |
Needles |
135x7, 135x8, etc. |
135x17, 135x16 |
135x17, 135x16 |
135x17, 135x16 |
Other |
|
|
vibrating binder |
climbing mechanism |
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