Reliable 5400SW 18" Long-Arm Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine
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Description
Long-arm reach for oversized, layered work. The Reliable 5400SW is a single-needle compound-feed walking foot lockstitch machine with an 18-inch workspace for marine canvas, upholstery, leather, covers, bags and other medium- to heavyweight projects that are difficult to maneuver under a standard arm.
Best for
- Marine and automotive upholstery, covers and awnings
- Large leather, canvas and synthetic assemblies
- Shops that need extra clearance without giving up walking-foot control
Why choose the 5400SW
- 18-inch workspace and 7 × 28.5-inch machine bed for bulky assemblies
- Full compound feed helps layers advance evenly
- Top-loading large-capacity hook and drop-in bobbin access
- Built-in bobbin winder, adjustable 0–9 mm stitch length and reverse lever
- Automatic lubrication system with pump
- Safety clutch disengages during jams to help protect the mechanism
- 750W SewQuiet 7000SM servo motor with synchronizer for controlled power and needle positioning
- UberLight 120TL task light included
Complete industrial package
Includes the machine head, SewQuiet 7000SM servo motor with synchronizer, UberLight 120TL, heavy-duty table and adjustable industrial stand. The unit ships fully assembled, technician-tested and sewn off.
Freight delivery
This machine drop-ships from Reliable on a pallet. A flat $500 LTL freight charge applies; expedited parcel shipping is not available. Contact Sew Nation USA before ordering if you need help confirming materials, binder compatibility, delivery access or financing options.
Verified specifications
- Machine type: single-needle long-arm walking foot compound-feed lockstitch
- Workspace: 18 in. (45.7 cm)
- Machine bed: 7 × 28.5 in.
- Needle system: 135 × 17
- Stitch length: 0–9 mm
- Needle bar stroke: 36 mm
- Foot lift: 8 mm
- Maximum speed: 1,800 RPM
- Motor: SewQuiet 7000SM, 750W (1 HP), with synchronizer
- Electrical: 110/120V, 60 Hz
- Head dimensions: 30 × 7 × 10.5 in. (76.2 × 17.8 × 26.7 cm)
- Table dimensions: 47.5 × 21.75 × 30 in. (119.63 × 55.25 × 76.2 cm)
- Pallet dimensions: 48 × 40 × 40.5 in. (121.9 × 101.6 × 102.9 cm)
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