7 models
Cylinder arm sewing machines
A narrow horizontal arm for tubular, curved and three-dimensional work.
On a cylinder arm machine the bed is a narrow horizontal tube instead of a flat table. You slide a bag, a boot shaft, a sleeve or a saddle skirt over the arm and sew around it, which is impossible on a flatbed. Most of our cylinder arm machines are compound feed walking foot heads, so they handle the same thick leather and layered vinyl as the flatbeds, just in three dimensions.
The group runs from medium-duty binders like the 335VB up to the 441 class, which sews three quarters of an inch of leather with thread up to size 415. If you make holsters, sheaths, saddles, harness, heavy bags or anything else with thick leather and tight curves, this is where to look.
Choose this type when
- The work is tubular or closed: bag bottoms and corners, boot uppers, cylinder cases, bridles, dog collars.
- You sew very thick leather or heavy webbing with heavy thread. The 441 class has the hook and the needle bar stroke for it.
- You need to bind edges on curved pieces. The 335VB with a binder attachment is built for exactly that.
Typically made on it
- Holsters, sheaths and gun belts
- Saddles, bridles, harness and halters
- Boot uppers and shoe repairs
- Bag corners, gussets and handles
- Binding on sports pads and bags
Cylinder arm
All 7 models
Sorted by model number. Call if the one you have in mind is not listed; the range changes faster than a website.
SEWPRO 1341
Cylinder arm walking foot lockstitch, single needle
SEWPRO 1342-7
Cylinder-Bed Unison-Feed Lockstitch Sewing Machine
- Thread Under-Trimmer for Clean Finishes
SEWPRO 205-420
Extra heavy-duty lockstitch for saddlery, harness and leather
- Stitch 12mm
- Lift 22mm
SEWPRO 335-GA
Cylinder-Bed Unison-Feed Lockstitch for Small Tubular Goods
- Stitch 6mm
- Lift 16mm (Automatic, Air)
SEWPRO 335VB
Cylinder-Bed Binding Sewing Machine for Leather and Upholstery
- Stitch 6mm
- Lift 14mm
SEWPRO 441-25
25" long arm 441 class cylinder arm sewing machine
- Arm 3¼"
- Stitch 3/8" (Approx. 9.5mm)
SEWPRO 441-PRO
441 class cylinder arm walking foot for extra heavy leather
- Arm 3¼"
- Stitch 3/8" (Approx. 9.5mm)
Videos
Cylinder arm machines in operation
Frequently asked questions
Cylinder arm or cylinder bed, is it the same thing?
Yes. Dealers use both names. The important numbers are the arm diameter and length, the foot lift and the thread size the hook can take.
Can I use a cylinder arm machine for flat work too?
Yes. A flat table attachment turns the arm into a small flatbed in a minute. The 1342-7 and the 441 machines are often sold with one, so a small shop can do both kinds of work on one head.
What does the 441 class sew that a 1541 cannot?
The 441 has a much longer needle bar stroke, a huge shuttle hook and a foot lift around 20mm. It sews 3/4 inch of veg-tan leather with 346 or 415 thread without complaint. A 1541 tops out near 3/8 inch and 138 thread.
Get in touch
Request a quote for a cylinder arm machine
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.
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