Reliable 5600SO Direct-Drive 3/5-Thread Industrial Serger/Overlock Machine
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Description
The Reliable 5600SO is a direct-drive, two-needle industrial serger designed for 3- or 5-thread overlock and safety-stitch operations on light- to medium-weight woven and knit fabrics. It adds the versatility of a 5-thread safety seam to the production benefits of differential feed, digital speed control, and automatic lubrication.
Who It’s For
Apparel makers and production shops that want one industrial overlock platform for edge finishing plus durable 5-thread seam construction.
Why It Stands Out
- Two-needle, 3/5-thread overlock and safety-stitch configuration
- Direct-drive motor with digital speed control
- Differential feed for stretchy knit fabrics
- Automatic lubrication
- Ships assembled, tested, and sewn off
Specifications
| Machine type | Industrial 3/5-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 5600SO machine head
- Industrial table and stand
- 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 seam configuration 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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