Classe 16×231 DBx1 Overlock Type A sewing machine needle – 5 pack

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Classe 16×231 DBx1 Overlock Type A sewing machine needle – 5 pack

Sewing Machines That Use 16×32 DBx1 (1738) Needles

The 16×32 DBx1 needle system is a single‑needle lockstitch industrial sewing machine needle system that is widely used in both industrial and domestic sewing machines. It is also known as the 1738 or 16×231 system

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Common Machine Types

• Industrial sewing machines – especially single‑needle lockstitch models used in apparel, upholstery, and garment production.
• Domestic sewing machines – many home‑use machines, particularly those with a standard industrial‑style needle system, also support this system.
• Embroidery and sewing‑embroidery machines – some high‑speed embroidery machines use DBx1 needles for precision stitching

Key Features of the DBx1 System

• Shank thickness: 16×32 (0.32 mm diameter)
• Length: Standard industrial length for lockstitch machines.
• Eye position: Designed for hook timing in single‑needle machines.
• Versatility: Works with a wide range of fabrics from lightweight silks to medium and heavy cottons .
• Sizes available: 60/8 to 200/25, with smaller numbers for delicate fabrics and larger for thick or multi‑layered materials

Examples of Machines Using 16×32 DBx1 Needles

• SCHMETZ industrial sewing machines (e.g., Grabbit® models)
• Groz‑Beckert industrial sewing and embroidery machines
• Many single‑needle lockstitch machines from brands like Janome, Brother, and others that use the 1738/16×231 system.
• Embroidery machines with industrial sewing heads that require DBx1 needles

How to Identify Your Machine

Check your machine’s manual or the needle packaging for:

• Needle size (e.g., 75/11 DBx1).
• Needle system code (16×32, 1738, 16×231).
• Shank thickness and eye position.

If your machine uses a 16×32 DBx1 needle, it is almost certainly a single‑needle lockstitch or industrial‑style sewing machine. Avoid using needles from other systems (like 16×95 or 16×257) unless your machine is specifically designed for them, as mismatched needle systems can cause skipped stitches or thread breakage

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