Reliable 5400SO Direct-Drive 3/4-Thread Industrial Serger/Overlock Machine
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Description
The Reliable 5400SO is a direct-drive, two-needle industrial serger built for clean 3- or 4-thread overedge seams on light- to medium-weight woven and knit fabrics. Differential feed, digital speed control, and automatic lubrication make it a practical production machine for apparel studios and small factories.
Who It’s For
Apparel makers, alteration shops, sample rooms, and production teams that need dependable edge finishing and seam construction on knits and wovens.
Why It Stands Out
- Two-needle, 3/4-thread overlock configuration
- Direct-drive motor with digital speed control
- Differential feed for stable knit handling
- Automatic lubrication
- Choice of fully submerged or semi-submerged table installation
- Ships assembled, tested, and sewn off
Specifications
| Machine type | Industrial 3/4-thread serger / overlock |
|---|---|
| Needles | 2 |
| Fabric range | Light- to medium-weight wovens and knits |
| Feed system | Differential feed |
| Drive | Direct drive with digital speed control |
| Lubrication | Automatic |
| Head dimensions | 15 × 10 × 10 in. |
| Pallet dimensions | 48 × 40 × 40 in. |
Included
- Reliable 5400SO machine head
- Industrial table and stand in selected installation style
- UberLight Flex sewing light
- Standard accessories and instruction manual
Warranty & Support
Backed by Reliable’s standard manufacturer warranty and Sew Nation USA product support. Contact us before ordering if you need help confirming thread configuration, table style, or material suitability.
Special-order model. Manufacturer availability and lead time can vary.
Best for
Apparel and textile production that needs fast seam finishing and clean overlocked edges.
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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