UnionSpecial 56200 Setup guide

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CATAL OG NO.
129M
Fif th E dition
CL A SSES
56 200
56300
56400
56500
56700
56900
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Adjusting instructions and
illustrated parts list
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56200 H
56200 K
56200 L
56200 R
56200 S
56200 W
56300 E
56300 F
56300 G
56300 H
56300 M
56300 N
CATALOG NO. 129 M
ADJUSTING INSTRUCTIONS AND
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST FOR
SERIES 50000
ADVANCED, HIGH SPEED
FLAT BED MACHINES
STYLES
56300 R
56300 U
56300 W
56300 X
56300 AH
56300 AL
56400 D
56400 P
56400 R
56400 S
56400 T
56400 W
Fifth Edition
©1965,
1982
By
Union Special Corporation
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Printed in
U.S.A.
March, 1982
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56400 X
56500 A
56500 B
56500 C
56500 J
56500 R
56500 U
56700 J
56900 H
56900 J
56900 P
56900 R

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IDENTIFICATION OF MACHINES
Each UNION SPECIAL machine carries a Style number, which on these Classes of mach-
ines, is stamped into the style plate affixed to the right front of machine.
The serial number is stamped in the casting at the right rear base of machine.
CLASS DESCRIPTION (56200)
Advanced high speed, low or medium throw, flat bed machines. Single needle, one
looper, enclosed automatic lubricating system. Maximum reconmended speed 6500
R.P.M. Maximum work space to right of needle bar 8 1/4 inches (209.6mm).
MACHINE STYLES
56200 H Low throw machine. Typical application - For miscellaneous seaming oper-
ations
on light to medium weight wash and wear materials where chaining
and a short stitch are required. Seam specification 401 SSa-1. Type 101
GS needle.
56200 K Low throw machine. Typical application - For binding aprons and dresses
made with light to medium weight materials. Seam specification 401 BSc-1.
Type 106 GLS needle. Uses cut edge binding 3/4, 7/8, 1, l 1/8, 1 1/4 inch
(19.0, 22.2, 25.4, 28.6,
31.8nm) wide and produces a 7/32, 1/4, 9/32,
11/32, 13/32 inch (5.6,
6.4, 7.1, 8.7, 10.3mm) finish, respectively.
#56200 L Medium throw machine. Typical application - For binding mattress ticks
made with medium to medium heavy weight materials. Seam specification
401 BSa-1. Type 126 GS needle. Uses selvage edge binding 5/8, 3/4, 7/8
inch (15.9, 19.0,
22.2mm) wide and produces a 5/16, 3/8, 7/16 inch (7.9,
9.5, 11.1mm) finish, respectively.
*56200 R Low throw machine. Typical application - For joining shoulders of shirts
in one operation made with light to medium weight materials. Seam specifi-
cation 401 LSe-1. Type 106 GLS needle.
56200 S Low throw machine. Typical application - For miscellaneous operations on
woven materials, knitted drawer bands, knitted shirt fronts made with
light to medium weight materials. Seam specification 401 SSa-1. Type
108 GHS needle.
56200 W Medium throw machine. Typical application - For seaming cotton flannel and
leather palm gloves. Seam specification 401 SSa-1. Type 128 GAS needle.
CLASS DESCRIPTION (56300)
Advanced high speed, medium or high throw, flat bed machines. Single needle, one
looper, enclosed automatic lubricating system. Maximum work space to right of needle
bar 8
1/4 inches (209.6mm).
#Discontinued - Replaced by Style 56300 M.
*Discontinued - In most instances, replacement parts are available.
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CLASS DESCRIPTION (56300 Continued)
MACHINE STYLES
56300 E Medium throw machine, equipped with thumbscrew adjustable frame needle
thread
eyelet, automatic chain cutter and pressure release attachment.
Typical application -
For seaming trousers and coats made with medium
to medium heavy weight materials. Seam specification 401 SSa-1. Type
128 GBS needle. Maximum reconmended speed 6500 R.P.M.
56300 F Medium throw machine, equipped with thumbscrew adjustable frame needle
thread
eyelet and a feeding presser foot. Typical application - For
seaming trousers and coats made with medium to medium heavy weight
durable press materials.
Seam specification 401 SSa-1. Type 128 GBS
needle. Maximum recommended speed 6500 R.P.M.
56300 G Medium throw machine, equipped with thumbscrew adjustable frame needle
thread
eyelet. Typical application - For seaming trousers, coats and
similar garments, made of medium to medium heavy weight materials. Seam
specification 401 SSa-1. Type 128 GBS needle. Maximum recommended speed
6500 R.P.M.
56300 H High throw machine. Typical application - For seaming couch covers, with
or without rope welt made with medium heavy to heavy weight materials.
Welt guided to the left of needle. Seam specification 401 SSa-1 or 401
SSk-1 modified. Type 143 GS needle. Maximum recommended speed 6000 R.P.M.
56300 M High throw machine. Typical application - For binding mattress ticks
made with medium heavy to heavy weight materials. Seam specification 401
BSa-1. Type 126 GS needle. Uses selvage edge binding 5/8, 3/4 and 7/8
inch (15.8, 19.0
and 22.2mm) wide, and produces a 5/16, 3/8 and 7/16 inch
(7.9, 9.5
and 11.1mm) finish respectively. Maximum recommended speed 6000
R.P.M.
56300 N Medium throw machine, equipped with thumbscrew adjustable frame needle
thread
eyelet and top-grip feed mechanism. Typical application - For edge
seaming operations on trousers, slacks, dress pants, jackets made of light
to medium weight durable press materials. Maximum seam width isl inch
(25.4mm) necessitated by the top-grip-feed mechanism. Seam specification
401 SSa-1. Type 128 GBS needle. Maximum recommended speed 6500 R.P.M.
56300 R Medium throw machine, equipped with thumbscrew adjustable frame needle
thread
eyelet and feeding presser foot. Typical application - For seaming
side and inseams on trousers, back and side seams on coats, sleeve seams
on jackets, coats made with medium to medium heavy weight materials. Seam
specification 401 SSa-1. Type 128 GBS needle. Maximum recommended speed
6500 R.P.M.
*56300 U Medium throw machine, equipped with thumbscrew adjustable frame needle
thread
eyelet and top-grip-feed mechanism. Typical application - For
edge seaming operations on trousers, slacks, dress pants, jackets and
similar garments made of light to medium weight materials. Maximum seam
width isl inch (25.4mm) necessitated by the top-grip-feed mechanism.
Seam specification 401 SSa-1. Type 128 GBS needle. Maximum recommend-
ed speed 6500 R.P.M.
*Discontinued - In most instances, replacement parts are available.
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MACHINE STYLES (Continued)
56300 W Medium throw machine, equipped with zipper guiding presser foot for
crossing zipper attached to pants
fly. Typical application - For attach-
ing waistbands to men's trousers. Seam specification 401 SSa-1. Type 128
GAS needle. Maximum recommended speed 6500 R.P.M.
*56300 X Medium throw machine, equipped with thumbscrew adjustable frame needle
thread
eyelet, top-grip-feed mechanism and presser foot with yielding
section to the
left of needle. Typical application - For edge seaming
operations on trousers, slacks, dress pants, jackets and similar garments
made of light to medium weight materials. Maximum seam width isl inch
(25.4mm) necessitated by the top-grip-feed mechanism. Seam specification
401 SSa-1. Type 128 GBS needle. Maximum recommended speed 6500 R.P.M.
56300 AH Medium throw machine, equipped with thumbscrew adjustable frame needle
thread
eyelet, top-grip-feed mechanism and presser foot with yielding
section to the
left of needle. Typical application - For edge seaming
operations on trousers, slacks, dress pants, jackets ~nd similar garments
made of light to medium weight durable press materials. Maximum seam
width isl inch (25.4mm) necessitated by the top-grip-feed mechanism.
Seam specification 401 SSa-1. Type 128 GBS needle. Maximum recommended
speed 6500 R.P.M.
56300 AL Medium throw machine, equipped with thumbscrew adjustable frame needle
thread eyelet. Typical application -
For miscellaneous operations on
paper garments and plastic products requiring a long stitch. Stitch
range is 4 to 7 per inch. Seam specification 401 SSa-1. Type 128 GAS
needle. Maximum recommended speed 6000 R.P.M.
CLASS DESCRIPTION (56400)
Advanced high speed, low throw, flat bed machines. Two needles, independent row,
left needle in front, two loopers, enclosed automatic lubricating system. Type
106 GHS needle. Prepared for use with knee press for foot lifter. Maximum recom-
mended speed 6500 R.P.M. Maximum work space to right of needle bar 8 1/4 inches
(209.6mm).
MACHINE STYLES
56400 D To be used with Galkin close-coupled puller. Attachments not furnished
with machine. Typical application -
For hemming and simultaneously in-
serting elastic in tops and legs of knitted undergarments made with light
to medium weight materials. Seam specification 401 EFg-2. Standard
gauge Nos. 12, 16.
56400 P Typical
sleeves
erials.
12, 16,
application -
For piecing sleeves, joining shoulders, setting
of ordinary quality shirts made with light to medium weight mat-
Seam specification 401 LSc-2. Standard gauge Nos. 6, 8, 10,
18.
56400 R Typical application - For attaching set-on center plaits and interlining
strip to skirts made with light to medium weight materials. Starts oper-
ating
at neck. Seam specification - 401 LSm-2. Type 106 GHS needle.
Standard
gauge No. 48. Maximum recommended speed 6500 R.P.M.
*Discontinued - In most instances, replacement parts are available.
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