Reliable 4900SC Direct-Drive Single-Needle Chainstitch Industrial Sewing Machine
Standard 24" × 47"
$2,699.00
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Reliable 4900SC Direct-Drive Single-Needle Chainstitch Industrial Sewing Machine
SKU: 4900SC
$2,699.00
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Description
The Reliable 4900SC is a single-needle, two-thread chainstitch machine for seams that need more elasticity than a lockstitch can provide. Its integrated direct drive delivers precise speed control and needle-down positioning without a drive belt, while the 1.4–4 mm stitch regulator, clear looper access, built-in LEDs, and automatic lubrication support steady production on light- to medium-weight apparel fabrics.
Who It’s For
- Apparel makers producing elastic chainstitched seams on light- to medium-weight fabrics
- Production rooms sewing knit garments, woven apparel, waistbands, and general chainstitch operations
- Operators who want a dedicated, quieter direct-drive chainstitch workstation
Why It Stands Out
- Elastic two-thread chainstitch for garment construction
- Integrated direct-drive motor with needle-down positioning
- Simple 1.4–4 mm stitch-length dial
- Clear looper thread guide and built-in tension release
- Automatic lubrication, built-in LEDs, and included UberLight Flex
- Delivered assembled, tested, and sewn off on a high-quality industrial stand
Specifications
| Stitch type | Single-needle, two-thread chainstitch |
|---|---|
| Maximum sewing speed | 5,000 RPM |
| Stitch length | 1.4–4 mm |
| Needle system | 149 × 7 |
| Needle bar stroke | 31 mm (1.22 in.) |
| Presser-foot lift | 5.5 mm by hand; 8–10 mm by knee |
| Lubrication | Automatic |
| Motor | Integrated direct drive, 110–120V/60Hz |
| Machine-head dimensions | 22.5 × 7 × 8.5 in. (57.2 × 17.8 × 21.6 cm) |
| Standard table | 24 × 47 in. |
| Optional XL table | 24 × 60 in. |
| Freight footprint | 48 × 40 × 38.5 in. pallet |
Included
- Reliable 4900SC machine head
- Direct-drive motor and control system
- Selected industrial table size and heavy-duty stand
- Looper thread guide
- Built-in LEDs and UberLight Flex task light
- Thread stand, pedal linkage, oil, tools, and standard accessories
- Professional assembly, testing, and sew-off
Warranty & Support
Backed by Reliable’s standard limited warranty and Sew Nation USA product support. Review the linked warranty and specification document before installation and operation.
Best for
Production sewing that specifically calls for a flexible single-needle chainstitch.
Drop shipped directly from Reliable. A $500 flat-rate LTL freight charge applies; delivery timing and access requirements are confirmed after order.
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