Pleating

Our machines for sewing single, double and/or triple pleats

PPS-2300

Fully automatic single/double/triple pleating and Microflex hook insertion machine

  • Machine equipped with Brother X-Y feed lockstitch sewing machine, pre-programmed to sew curtain pleats from 6 to 12.5 cm in width.
  • User-friendly interface with touch screen and a help function that enables the operator to pre-program the machine visually. Equipped with remote access for technical assistance.
  • Pleat calculation module to easily calculate and set the desired pleat depths and distances. With a patented pleat calculation program for positioning seams as desired (inside or next to the pleat).
  • Computer operated folding station for automatic folding of single, double or triple pleats. The folded pleats can be secured with L- or spot tacks as desired. Simple selection of the desired speed or thread tension via the Nexio touch screen.
  • Fully automatic Microflex curtain hook feed system, with hook height selection in 5 mm increments. The feed system is equipped with a 100-hook container.
  • Needle cooling for optimal performance with difficult fabrics.
  • Pleat specifications:
    • Pleat depth 17-40 mm
    • Pleat distance 80-188 mm
    • Maximum pleat thickness 18mm
  • The machine is available with the following options:
    • Indexer system which allows curtain fabrics to be transported automatically into the machine
    • Optional: Barcode interface, for input of data
  • Production capacity 200 single, double or triple pleats per hour*.
  • Technical specifications:
    • Dimensions: 160 x 70 cm
    • Electric: 220 V, 1 phase, 1000 W, 16 A
    • Air: 5 bar; 5 L per cycle

* capacity dependent on the operator.