Bias Machines

Utica Bias Sewing Unit

There's no need to contract for bias material when you can make your own simply and affordably. This easily operated unit performs the sewing function in a simultaneous process, sewing straight material into one continuous tubular piece. The seam is ironed flat, and excess material is trimmed. It then rerolls the material for the next manufacturing procedure.

Features:

  • Accommodates rolls of material 30" to 72" in width.

  • Features a stitch counter that eliminates the possibility of running out of bobbin thread.

  • Comes with a thread break detector which shuts off the machine to prevent gaps in stitching to save material and minimize downtime.

  • Easily adjusts to various stitch lengths for any application.

  • Vacuums waste material as is trimmed away.

The Right Angle... The Right Cut

The Utica Bias System processes the stitched tube of material for cutting at the desired angle. It then neatly rerolls it onto a paper core.

  • Easily adapts to cut on a 38" to 52" angle bias.

  • Blower unit keeps tube open to prevent gathering.

  • High speed knife cuts clean, straight edges.

  • Yardage counter gauges bias material.

  • Variable tension control on material as it it rolled.

  • Optional, variable speed driver available.

Utica Strip Cutting Unit

The cutting unit cuts the roll of bias material into the desired width of strips.

This efficient unit:

  • Is equipped with a 12" diameter knife that will cut up to an 8-1/2" diameter roll.

  • Offers adjustable grinder settings to sharpen the cutting knife to maintain proper edge.

  • Cuts accurate rolls by means of a measuring scale (with automatic spacing attachment optional).

  • Includes various cutter shaft options of: 1", 1-1/4" or 1-1/2".

  • Is available as a combination machine with a rewind attachment to permit straight rerolling of materials.

  • Is available with a variable speed attachment as an option.

  • Easily adjusts for strips up to 18" wide.

Maintain Inventory Control With
No Dependence On Outside Delivery Dates...

A System That Will Pay For itself. From the company that has been designing and manufacturing quality textile machinery since 1903 comes the Utica Bias System. This rugged equipment, completely manufactured in the USA, is easy and cost-effective to operate.

Make bias on an as-needed basis, along with the capability to produce it in advance when future needs are anticipated. The timing is yours-not an outside contractor's! Save on transportation from vendorsÕ and reduce all associated costs by manufacturing in house. Even elevate quality and appearance, since bias can be fabricated from the same material as the garments for which it is intended.

Utica Bias Collarette Cutter - For Tubular Knitted Fabrics

Features:

  • Simple to operate

  • Cuts and rolls up, one, two, three or more strips, at one time.

  • Speed of machine: Fast as operator can handle it.

  • Has crushing cutters. Handles all types of fabrics.

  • Knives are adjustable. Operator can change from one width to another in a few seconds.

  • Has transmitter. Can be mounted to any sewing machine table.

  • Standard machine equipped with 3 knives. more can be added any time.

  • Ball and frictionless bearings throughout all moving parts.

  • Knives run in ball bearing.

  • Main toggle shaft runs in large enclosed ball bearings.

  • Train of gears running in oil.

  • Very rigidly built for long trouble free performance.

Utica Cloth Winding Machine - For Woven and Bias Fabrics

Features:

  • Easy to operate.

  • Will handle light or heavy-weight fabrics, bias or straight.

  • Cloth is easily threaded.

  • Edges of cloth easily kept even.

  • Has brake on clutch, operator has perfect control of machine.

  • Has adjustable tension bar, assuring tight rolls regardless of weight of material.

  • The tension rollers are made of rust proof metal and set in ball bearings.

  • Has accurate geared yardage counter.

  • Made in 45", 55", 65", 75" Widths for 1" and 1-1/2" tubes.

  • Machine rolls up to 12" dia.

  • Can be had motor driven or belt driven.

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