Types of Juki Needles
- Universal Needle: The Juki sewing machine universal needle can handle various lighter to medium-weight fabrics. It has a slightly rounded point, allowing it to penetrate knit and woven materials without causing snags. Users may apply this needle for general sewing endeavors, quilting, or crafting.
- Jeans/Denim Needle: The Juki jeans needle features a stronger shaft and a thicker blade, allowing it to stitch through heavy fabrics such as denim. Additionally, the needle has a slightly rounded tip to avoid damaging the fabric. This type of needle is ideal for sewing thick materials like canvas, upholstery, or multiple layers of denim.
- Quilting Needle: The design of the Juki quilting needle features a unique tapered point to penetrate quilt layers and delicate fabrics. This prevents damage to the fabric or uneven stitching. The quilting needles can be used by quilters and sewers to make accurate and even stitches through multiple quilt layers.
- Stretch Needle: The stretch needle has a uniquely curved point. It was designed to sew elastic and stretchy knit fabrics, like spandex. This needles design allows it to glide gently between fibers without causing skipping. It is important to note that using a stretch needle will give a smooth and even stitch for knit and other stretchy materials.
- Embroidery Needle: The Juki embroidery needles have larger eyes and special grooves. This helps to accommodate the heavier threads used in embroidery work. Additionally, these needles prevent thread breakage during sewing. The needles can be used for embroidering or decorative stitching on garments.
- Leather Needle: Leather needles for Juki are made with a sharp point and a thick shaft. The needles are designed to penetrate faux leather and real leather without ripping the material. Furthermore, their design helps to create accurate stitches. This makes the leather needles suitable for bag, garment, and upholstery construction.
Specification and maintenance of Juki needles
Specifications
- Juki sewing machine needle sizes: the Juki sewing machine needles are available in a variety of different sizes. The size is usually printed on the needle shank. The size denotes the needle shaft's thickness. A smaller size corresponds to a finer needle, while a larger size indicates a more robust needle. For instance, needles sized 60/8 or 70/9 are fine needles typically suited for lightweight fabrics, whereas 80/11 or 90/14 needles are universal needles designed for lightweight to mid-weight fabrics. Additionally, 100/16 and 110/18 are robust needles for heavy materials, for instance, denim and canvas. Using the appropriate needle size for the fabric ensures an excellent sewing project finish and prevents damage to the sewing machine.
- Juki sewing machine needle types: as illustrated earlier, Juki sewing machine needles differ in shape, size, and design. These variations create specific needles tailored to particular fabrics and tasks. For example, the universal needle type works with light to medium fabrics. However, it is essential to note that the universal needle is not suitable for all types of fabrics. The jersey needle has a rounded point, making it the ideal choice for knit materials. The knit needle has a more rounded tip compared to the jersey needle, allowing it to work perfectly with more delicate knits. The quilting needle features a tapered point and is designed explicitly for quilting layers of fabrics. The denim needle has a thicker shaft and plays an integral role in preventing корпус sewing through thick materials. The paint detection needle is designed for precise sewing and features a very thin shaft.
- Juki heavy-duty sewing machine needles are designed to tackle tough projects or jobs, such as working with thick fabrics or heavy materials. They have a thicker shaft compared to regular sewing machine needles, and they are manufactured using premium-quality, durable materials to prevent breakage. Additionally, heavy-duty sewing machine needles have stronger and more rugged tips designed specifically for thick materials. Tasks such as sewing leather or denim may require heavy-duty sewing machine needles.
- The needle material is the metal used to manufacture the Juki sewing machine needle. Most needles are manufactured from stainless steel. Nevertheless, certain needles are coated with plating, such as titanium or gold, to enhance durability.
- Need angle and groove: the needle has a shaft, point, and ear (a.k.a., groove). The needle's shaft is usually slightly rounded to allow the fabric to pass through the needle easily. The needle groove is so shallow. It holds the thread during stitching and is also used for chain stitch needles only. The needle has different penetration angles to accommodate various jobs and materials, such as quilting, embroidery, or sewing.
Maintenance
- Regularly cleaning and vacuuming the sewing machine helps remove dust, lint, and debris.
- Using a soft brush to gently remove lint and debris from the needle area, feed dogs, and bobbin casing is crucial.
- For further cleaning, users can slightly loosen the sewing machine's parts to access hard-to-reach areas. Nevertheless, they should be careful not to lose any parts that have been loosened after cleaning.
- Users should oil their sewing machines according to the manufacturer's instructions to maintain the sewing machine.
- Replace damaged or blunt needles immediately to prevent snagging or damaging the fabric.
- Sewing machine experts recommend using the appropriate type and size of needle for the fabric being worked on.
- Users should always pay attention to unusual sounds, sewing machine hiccups, and sewing delays. They should inspect the sewing machine immediately to identify the possible cause and rectify it to prevent further damage.
Juki needle application scenarios
Due to their popularity, the needs Juki application scenarios are pretty much standard across the entire industrial sewing machine market.
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Apparel manufacturing
The apparel manufacturing industry uses Juki sewing machine needles to create garments of all types, including dresses, shirts, jackets, trousers, etc. Different Juki needles are picked based on fabric types and sewing requirements.
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Textile and home goods
In the home goods industry, Juki sewing needles are used to manufacture products like curtains, bed linens, and pillowcases and other home decor items, as well as to do upholstery work. The lightweight and sheer fabric ones may require the use of micro needles, while heavier ones may need the more robust variety.
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Leather and footwear
The footwear and leather goods industry uses Juki sewing machine needles to create products like leather bags, belts, and shoes. These often require specialized Juki needles, such as those with a wedge-shaped point that can sew through multiple layers of leather.
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Automotive and upholstery
In automotive manufacturing, Juki sewing needles can be used to make car covers, seat covers, and other interior decorations. Usually, heavy-duty or sharp needles are chosen to handle thicker fabrics and achieve precise sewing through multiple layers.
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Specialized industries
Specialized industries, such as medical, electronic, or industrial manufacturing, may use Juki sewing needles for specific applications like sewing electronic components together, industrial-strength tarpaulins, to repair sails used in marine transportation, or medical textiles like sterile drapes and gown.
How to choose Juki sewing machine needles
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Cloth Thickness:
The fabric's thickness is one of the most important aspects when choosing sewing needles. Needles are available with varying shaft thicknesses and point widths to accommodate anything from sheer silk to heavy canvas. Aim to strike a balance between selecting a needle that is sturdy enough to penetrate the cloth and one that is thin enough to avoid putting excessive holes in the fabric.
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Needle Types:
There are various needle types for various sewing needs. Universal needles can be used on woven and knit fabrics. Ballpoint needles work better on knit fabrics since their rounded tip won't compromise the fabric's elasticity. Sharp needles have a more acute point ideal for precision stitching and using tightly woven fabrics.
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Needle Sizes:
Needles come in sizes ranging from 60/8 to 120/20, with larger numbers indicating larger needles. Smaller sizes are ideal for lightweight fabrics, whereas larger sizes are appropriate for medium to heavy weight fabrics. Additional sizes and types, such as denim and leather needles, let users tailor their needle selection to specific tasks.
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Thread Compatibility:
Choose sewing machine needles compatible with the thread to be used. If using delicate, fine threads like silk or embroidery thread, opt for lighter gauge needles (e.g., 70/10) to avoid breaking. Heavier threads such as upholstery or denim thread require needles with larger eyes and thicker shafts to accommodate the thread.
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Needle Condition:
Ensure the needles are in good condition when selecting and after prolonged use. The needle's point can blunt, bend, or develop small notches, affecting stitching quality. Discard damaged needles and choose the appropriate size and type for the material being sewn.
Needls Juki FAQ
Q1: What is the role of the needle in sewing machinery?
A1: The needle is the most important part of a sewing machine. Generally, a sewing machine comprises the sewing needle, thread, bobbin, and hook. This is what allows the sewing machine to sew. The sewing machine sewing needle creates threads into fabric.
Q2: What are the machine embroidery needles?
A2: Machine embroidery needles are designed to provide a smooth, efficient stitching process in sewing and embroidery machines. These needles typically feature larger needle eyes to accommodate heavier embroidery threads and a rounded tip that helps prevent damage to the fabric and ensures even thread dispersion.
Q3: How many types of sewing machine needles are there?
A3: There are a variety of Juki sewing machine needles, including: Universal Needles, Ballpoint Needles, Stretch Needles, Denim Needles, Embroidery Needles, Overlock Needles, and Quilting Needles.
Q4: Does the sewing machine needle makes a difference?
A4: It may seem like a small tool, but a sewing machine needle makes a large difference to the end result of the item being sewn. The sewing machine needle not only sews fabric but works with the thread to ensure a smooth and even sewing operation.
