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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

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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

SIMILAR MACHINES/MAIN INTERCHANGEABLE PARTS:
Singer 111W, 111G
Singer 211W, 211G, 211U
Singer 411U
Consew 224
Consew 225, 226
Consew 254
Consew 255
Juki LU-55, LU-562, LU-563
Brother LS2-F53
Brother LT2-B837

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Pfaff 1245

 

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This page last updated July 11, 1999

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