{"product_id":"juki-lu-1508ns","title":"JUKI® LU-1508NS – Single Needle Unison Feed Walking Foot Lockstitch Machine for Heavy Materials with Vertical-Axis Double-Capacity Hook, 9mm Stitch Length \u0026 16mm Foot Lift – Complete Setup, Table \u0026 Stand Included","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJUKI® LU-1508NS\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eheavy-weight\u003c\/strong\u003e standard of JUKI's LU-1500N series — the single-needle unison feed walking foot machine that most upholstery shops, canvas lofts, and leather workrooms actually need. The S in the model code is JUKI's own designation for heavy-weight work, and it defines the machine: a \u003cstrong\u003e135×17 needle system running Nm125 to Nm180\u003c\/strong\u003e, thread from \u003cstrong\u003e#30 to #5\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003e9 mm maximum stitch length\u003c\/strong\u003e forward and reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnison feed\u003c\/strong\u003e drives the needle, the walking foot, and the bottom feed as one synchronized system, so stacked plies of leather, vinyl, and coated fabric advance together instead of shifting against each other. A \u003cstrong\u003erectangular feeding motion\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces the elliptical path of a conventional machine, which is what stops stitches from gathering when the ply count changes mid-seam, and the lower feed dog orbit reduces operating noise and vibration at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat most buyers underestimate is the \u003cstrong\u003ealternating vertical movement mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e. On an ordinary walking foot machine, thicker material effectively shrinks the presser foot lift and the foot starts meeting the work late — that timing error is where irregular stitches come from. JUKI's mechanism holds the ratio of alternate vertical movement constant no matter how the thickness changes, so the foot contacts a thick section at exactly the same moment it contacts a thin one, at consistent pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJUKI® LU-1508NS single needle unison feed walking foot machine head \u003cstrong\u003e(ships assembled)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServo motor with controller and foot pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty industrial sewing table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresser feet set, needles, and bobbins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard accessories kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2,500 s.p.m. maximum speed\u003c\/strong\u003e — 500 stitches per minute faster than the extra heavy-weight version, because it is geared for production on heavy rather than extra-heavy material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9 mm maximum stitch length, forward and reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e — long enough for structural seams and decorative topstitching on upholstery, canvas, and leather goods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnison feed\u003c\/strong\u003e — needle, walking foot, and bottom feed move as one, so stacked plies advance together without ply shift or slippage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlternating vertical movement that does not change with material thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e — the presser foot lift does not shrink on thick sections, so the foot meets the material at the same moment every time and holds it at consistent pressure. This is what prevents irregular stitches at ply transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.5 – 6.5 mm alternating stroke\u003c\/strong\u003e — set to match the height of the multilayered sections being sewn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRectangular feeding motion\u003c\/strong\u003e — prevents stitch gathering across changing material thickness, with a lower feed dog orbit that reduces noise and vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 mm presser foot lift by knee\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough clearance to get bulky assemblies in and out without fighting the machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical-axis double-capacity hook\u003c\/strong\u003e — twice the bobbin thread, so long seams run further between bobbin changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-tension mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports high-tension sewing with thick thread, producing well-tensed seams across a broad range of material weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety clutch as standard\u003c\/strong\u003e — protects the hook from breakage on a thread jam, and resets with the push of a button rather than a service call\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e36 mm needle bar stroke\u003c\/strong\u003e with the widely available 135×17 needle system — the same needle already stocked for most industrial walking foot and lockstitch machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-large steel handwheel\u003c\/strong\u003e for controlled manual positioning, with the bobbin winder and knee-lifter mechanism built on the machine head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurniture and residential upholstery — cushions, panels, and piped seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive and marine upholstery — seat covers, door cards, trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine canvas, biminis, covers, and awnings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather goods, handbags, belts, and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootwear, luggage, and travel goods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkwear, outerwear, and heavy garment construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinyl, PVC, coated fabric, and technical textiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShops that need heavy-duty capability at production speed rather than maximum material capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJUKI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLU-1508NS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachine Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-Needle Unison Feed Lockstitch with Vertical-Axis Large Hook\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStitch Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLockstitch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-weight materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Needles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Sewing Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,500 s.p.m.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Stitch Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 mm (forward \/ backward)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle Bar Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135×17 — Nm125 to Nm180, supplied with 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