Reliable 8100DT Direct-Drive Industrial Drapery Tacker
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Description
The Reliable 8100DT is a direct-drive industrial drapery tacker built to secure pleats in light through heavy drapery materials up to 3/4 inch thick. Programmable speed and selectable 8-, 16-, or 32-stitch cycles deliver repeatable tack patterns, while the heavy-duty clamp and automatic thread trimmer streamline production.
Who It’s For
- Drapery workrooms producing pleated panels and window treatments
- Upholstery and soft-goods shops that need compact, repeatable tacks in layered fabric
- Production teams that want programmable stitch counts and direct-drive control
Why It Stands Out
- Heavy-duty drapery clamp handles tack thicknesses up to 3/4 inch
- Select 8, 16, or 32 stitches per cycle
- Programmable direct-drive speed and torque
- Built-in automatic thread trimmer and solenoid foot lift
- Delivered as a complete, assembled, tested, and sewn-off workstation
Specifications
| Maximum tack thickness | 3/4 in. (19 mm) |
|---|---|
| Selectable stitch counts | 8, 16, or 32 |
| Maximum sewing speed | 1,445 RPM |
| Needle system | MT × 190 LR, size 24 |
| Needle bar stroke | 48.6 mm (1.91 in.) |
| Feed range, lengthwise | 0.25–6.5 mm |
| Feed range, crosswise | 0.25–6.5 mm |
| Lubrication | Manual |
| Voltage | 110–120V, 60Hz |
| Machine-head dimensions | 17 × 11 × 12.5 in. (43.2 × 28 × 31.8 cm) |
| Table dimensions | 47.5 × 21.75 × 30 in. (119.6 × 55.3 × 76.2 cm) |
| Freight footprint | 48 × 40 × 42.5 in. pallet |
Included
- Reliable 8100DT machine head
- Heavy-duty drapery tacking clamp
- Direct-drive motor and programmable control system
- High-quality industrial table and stand
- UberLight Flex task light
- Thread stand, pedal linkage, oil, tools, and standard accessories
- Professional assembly, testing, and sew-off before shipment
Warranty & Support
Backed by Reliable’s standard limited warranty and Sew Nation USA product support. Review the linked warranty and instruction manual before installation and operation.
Best for
Drapery and workroom production that needs fast, repeatable tacking operations.
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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