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SF-946-460-02-AW1SCylinder-Bed Coverstitch Sewing Machine
The SF-946-460-02-AW1S is a servo-driven cylinder-bed sewing machine for industrial coverstitch operations on knitwear. This configuration lists a 5.6 mm needle gauge, with electric trimming and waste suction available as options.
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SAFE catalogue product imageProduct advantages
Details that support the operation.
- 01Cylinder-bed access supports sewing around tubular knitwear sections.
- 02Servo motor drive supports controlled machine operation.
- 03Optional EK electric thread trimmer cuts thread and tape when fitted.
- 04Optional AW waste suction uses an adjustable, multidirectional connection.
- 05Ceramic thread guides support a smooth thread path.

Applications & sewing operations
Match the machine to your work.
- Knitwear seam operations
- T-shirt and underwear production
- Tubular garment sections, subject to sample and attachment review
Send your material and intended seam for configuration review. Catalogue examples illustrate the application; confirm the required result with a sample.
From the SAFE catalogue
A closer look.




Technical data
Specifications.
Source: SAFE v06 catalogue, printed page 61. Confirm the final configuration in your quotation.
| Needles | 2 or 3 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 or 5 |
| Maximum speed | 5,000 stitches/min |
| Needle gauge | 5.6 mm |
| Stitch length | 1.2–4 mm |
| Needle system | UY128GAS #9–16 |
| Presser-foot lift | 9 mm |
| Differential feed ratio | 1:0.8–1:2 |
| Needle-bar stroke | 31.5 mm |
| EK trimming / AW suction | Optional; confirm configuration |
Before you choose
Questions about this machine.
Are trimming and waste suction included?
The v06 catalogue lists EK electric trimming and AW waste suction as optional equipment. Confirm the exact package in your quotation.
How many needles and threads does this model use?
The full SF-946-460-02-AW1S catalogue entry specifies 2 or 3 needles and 4 or 5 threads. Choose the configuration for your seam rather than relying on the SF-946 family name alone.
Which stitch configuration should I confirm for this coverstitch machine?
Use the full SF-946-460-02-AW1S model code and the technical table when reviewing your quotation. Confirm needle/thread arrangement, gauge and optional devices against the required seam sample; do not select the machine only from a generic series name.
Ordering & after-sales
Support beyond the machine.
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Related equipment and operations.
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