Tie-downs, lifting slings, cargo nets, harness, fall protection
Sewing machines for webbing, straps, slings and safety gear
Straps, slings and harness are sewn to a load rating, not to look good. The stitch pattern, the thread size and the stitch count are specified, and every part has to come out the same. That is pattern sewer territory: clamp the webbing, press the pedal, and a Box-X with exactly the programmed stitches comes out in a few seconds, with the thread trimmed. Our heavy-duty pattern sewers are built for seatbelt webbing and 207 to 346 thread rather than for garment labels.
For the rest of the shop, extra heavy-duty flatbed walking foot machines like the 733 and 8BL series sew the long seams, and strap cutters bring rolls of webbing down to the widths you need. We have set up strap and sling manufacturers in Pennsylvania's trucking and agricultural supply trade for years.
Requirements
What the work demands from the machine
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Repeatable patterns
Box-X, W and bartack patterns are stored on the machine and sewn identically every time. The operator only loads the part. Stitch count and thread are what the rating depends on, and a pattern sewer never varies them.
- 2
Heavy webbing and thread
Two layers of 2 inch seatbelt webbing with 277 thread is a normal stack. The pattern sewers and the 733 and 8BL walking foots have the hook, needle and foot lift for it.
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Throughput
A programmable machine with a two-station clamp sews one part while the operator loads the next. Several hundred straps a shift is routine.
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Cutting to width
The AK-20 strap cutter slits webbing and leather up to 14 inches wide and 3/8 inch thick into multiple straps in one pass.
Recommended models
Machines for webbing, straps and safety gear
In the order we usually suggest them. The first one is where most shops in this trade should start.
Programmable pattern sewers
SEWPRO 210E-1306
Programmable Pattern Sewing Machine (130x60mm) with CP520 Control
- Field 130x60mm
- Stitch 0.5-12.5mm
Programmable pattern sewers
SEWPRO PSM-1306CH
Extra Heavy-Duty Programmable Sewing Machine (130x60mm)
- Lift Pneumatic
- Thread 138-415
Programmable pattern sewers
SEWPRO 1900B
Heavy-Weight Programmable Pattern Sewing Machine
- Field 30mm (L) × 40mm (W)
- Stitch 0.1mm-10mm (0.1 Step)
Flatbed walking foot
SEWPRO 733-PRO
Extra Heavy-Duty Lockstitch Sewing Machine
- Stitch 10mm
- Lift 1 ¼"
Long arm
SEWPRO 8BL-20-2
20" Long-Arm Extra Heavy-Duty Double Needle Lockstitch Machine
- Arm 20"
- Stitch 10mm
Strap cutting machines
SEWPRO AK-20
Strap cutting machine, 14" cutting width
- Cuts 14"
Webbing, straps and safety gear: questions we are asked
Can you program a Box-X pattern to our spec?
Yes. Send us the drawing or a sewn sample with the stitch count and thread size, and the machine is delivered with that pattern loaded and tested on your webbing.
What thread can your pattern sewers run?
The heavy-duty models run bonded nylon or polyester from 138 to 346. The 1900B bartacker runs up to 207.
Get in touch
Request a quote for webbing, straps and safety gear work
Describe the material, the thread and the product. You will get one machine recommended, a price for the complete setup with table and servo motor, and a delivery date. Quotes come from Sergey, not a call center.
- Phone and text
- (717) 940-0129
- sewprousa@gmail.com
- Visit
- 333 Railroad Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522
Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm. Showroom visits by appointment.