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06/11/2026

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Collier Equipment
Robert Collier
(205) 485-3891

This is a Herman Schwabe Inc. (now Freeman Schwabe) hydraulic flat-bed die cutting press, specifically Model DGHD. It’s...
06/11/2026

This is a Herman Schwabe Inc. (now Freeman Schwabe) hydraulic flat-bed die cutting press, specifically Model DGHD.

It’s an industrial machine designed for die cutting (through-cutting or kiss-cutting) non-metallic materials like leather, rubber, plastics, cardboard, textiles, foam, and similar items using steel rule dies.

These are common in manufacturing footwear, gaskets, packaging, automotive interiors, and other industries. 

Key Details:
• Manufacturer: Herman Schwabe Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y. (office) / Hazleton, Pa. (factory). The company has a long history (since 1935) and was later acquired and continues as Freeman Schwabe. 
• Serial No.: 50363
• Model: DGHD (a heavy-duty variant of the DG series, with “HD” likely standing for Heavy Duty).

• Typical Specs (for similar DGHD units): ~50 tons of force, large cutting area around 38” x 38”, shuttle/manual sliding table, up-stroking hydraulic platen with adjustable stroke (e.g., up to 6”). 

This is a classic design: green/gray speckled frame, orange safety guards/components, dual side arms for the table, control panel with buttons/lights, and a lower platen/table area. It’s a robust, American-made piece of equipment built for factory use. 
These machines are still supported (parts, service via Freeman Schwabe).

Collier Equipment
Robert Collier
(205) 485-3891

This is a Consew 389RB-2 industrial sewing machine. Key Details• Brand: Consew (Japanese-made, as shown on the plate)•...
06/11/2026

This is a Consew 389RB-2 industrial sewing machine. 

Key Details
• Brand: Consew (Japanese-made, as shown on the plate)
• Model: 389RB-2
• Type: Heavy-duty, high-speed, double-needle (2-needle) post-bed lockstitch machine with:
• Walking foot / compound feed (needle feed + drop feed + walking foot)
• Alternating presser feet
• Large hooks and bobbins
• ~7” (178mm) post bed height

What It’s Used For
This is a specialized machine for sewing medium to heavy-weight materials, especially items that benefit from the raised post bed (which allows sewing around 3D shapes, corners, or tubular items).

Common applications include: 
• Leather goods, bags, luggage, and accessories
• Upholstery (automotive, marine, furniture)
• Tarpaulins, covers, awnings, tents
• Overalls, raincoats, and heavy apparel
• General two-needle parallel stitching on thick or layered fabrics

The post-bed design is particularly good for items where you need to maneuver around curves or raised sections that a flat-bed machine couldn’t handle well.

Notable Specs (from manufacturer)
• Max speed: ~2400 stitches per minute
• Stitch length: up to 6mm
• Presser foot lift: ~11mm
• Uses needle system: 135x17 (as noted on the plate)

It’s a solid machine in a workshop/repair environment. These are popular, reliable workhorses in industrial sewing settings.

Collier Equipment
Robert Collier
(205) 485-3891

This is a Union Special Lewis model 30-230 industrial blindstitch (felling) machine. Key Details• Manufacturer: Union ...
06/11/2026

This is a Union Special Lewis model 30-230 industrial blindstitch (felling) machine. 

Key Details
• Manufacturer: Union Special (Lewis division), made in the USA.
• Model: 30-230 (visible on the nameplate).
• Type: Single-needle blindstitch machine designed for “felling” (invisible hemming or attaching linings).

What It’s Used For:
It’s a specialized tailoring machine primarily for medium-weight suit coats, jackets, and similar garments (especially those with “book seamed” bottoms instead of binding or piping). It creates invisible stitches on the outside of the fabric by catching just a few threads on the edge.

Key features include:
• Fells about 3/16 inch from the turned edge.
• Has an automatic plunger to stitch over pockets without issues.
• Stitching is invisible on the finished garment. 

These machines are common in garment factories, alteration shops, and for high-quality men’s/women’s suiting work. They’re not for general sewing or leather (they’re light-duty blindhemmers for cloth).

Context
Union Special’s Lewis line (including related models like 30-210, 30-220, 30-410, and the 150 series) focuses on blindstitch work for hems, cuffs, linings, and draperies. This one is likely from the late 20th century.

Collier Equipment
Robert Collier
(205) 485-3891

This is a Strobel KL 316-12 industrial blind-stitch (felling) sewing machine. Key Details:• Brand: Strobel Spezialmasc...
06/11/2026

This is a Strobel KL 316-12 industrial blind-stitch (felling) sewing machine. 

Key Details:
• Brand: Strobel Spezialmaschinen GmbH (German manufacturer, founded 1883, known for high-quality special sewing machines, especially blindstitch and overlock types for garments). 
• Model: KL 316-12 (the “-D” variant often includes a positioner/motor like EFKA and other electronic features).
• Type: Blind-stitch machine with an arm (for easier access to certain areas). It’s designed for two-thread felling (invisible or nearly invisible stitching from the right side). 

Primary Use:
It’s specialized for sewing the underneck (undercollar) of jackets and similar tailored outerwear in garment manufacturing. This creates clean, high-quality invisible hems/fellings on collars, lapels, and other structured parts where you don’t want visible stitches on the exterior. 

Identification:
• The large arm and flatbed design are typical for blindstitch machines that handle curved or bulky garment sections.
• The nameplate clearly shows “STROBEL KL 316-12”.
• It has classic industrial features: heavy cast body, thread stands, adjustment dials/knobs, and set up on a table with power connections.

These are robust, professional-grade machines commonly found in tailoring factories or high-end suit/jacket production. Strobel machines are prized for precision and durability in the clothing industry.

Collier Equipment
Robert Collier
(205) 485-3891

06/11/2026

Coming available soon…

This is a Ge**er XLc7000 (or XLC7000) automated fabric cutting system.

It’s a large-format, computer-controlled CNC fabric cutter made by Ge**er Technology (a well-known company in the apparel, technical textile, and industrial cutting industry).

These machines are widely used in garment factories, furniture upholstery, automotive interiors, and other textile manufacturing to precisely cut large rolls of fabric according to digital patterns.

Key Details from the Images:
• Model: XLc7000 (visible on the control panel and nameplate).
• Manufacturer: Ge**er Technology (now part of a larger group.
• Specifications (from the nameplate):
• Table voltage: 380-480 VAC, 3-phase
• Power: ~47.2 kVA
• Manufactured: July 2012 (Made in China)
• Features visible on the screen:
• Vacuum system (7.7 in Hg)
• Cutting large pattern pieces (numbered 30–68)
• Knife speed (2500 rpm)
• High material utilization (94% pieces cut in the current job)

How It Works:
1. Fabric is rolled out on the long cutting table (often with a vacuum system to hold it flat).
2. A computer loads the marker (digital layout of pattern pieces).
3. The gantry moves a powerful oscillating or drag knife (plus sometimes a drill/punch) to cut the pieces automatically at high speed.
4. The conveyor belt moves the cut pieces forward for bundling.

These are serious industrial machines — very common in mid-to-large scale clothing production. The XLc7000 series is known for being robust and good for high-volume or medium-to-heavy fabrics.

Collier Equipment
Robert Collier
205-485-3891

06/11/2026

Coming available soon…

This is a Ge**er GT5250 (GERBERcutter GT5250) automated fabric cutting machine. 

What it is:
It’s a large, industrial computer-controlled (CNC) conveyorized fabric cutter made by Ge**er Technology (now part of Lectra). These machines are widely used in the apparel, furniture, and technical textile industries to automatically cut large lays (stacks) of fabric according to digital patterns.

Key details from the images:
• Model: GT5250
• Serial Number: 5496
• Date Built: October 2001
• Voltage options: Supports 208/220 VAC, 3-phase or 1-phase, 60 Hz
• Manufacturer: Ge**er Technology, Tolland, Connecticut, USA

Main features (typical for this model):
• Conveyorized table — Fabric feeds automatically through the machine (the “bite” feeding system).
• Vacuum system — Holds the fabric layers firmly in place during cutting (visible in the setup).
• Cutting head — Uses a reciprocating knife (and sometimes a laser or other tools) for precise cuts through stacked fabric, typically up to ~5 cm / 2 inches compressed height.
• Computer control — Patterns are loaded digitally, and the machine optimizes the cut path for speed and efficiency. 

This specific unit was in active use in a garment/textile factory.

These machines are known for high productivity and accuracy in mass production. The GT5250 is a mid-range/low-profile model from the early 2000s that’s still common in many factories today.

Collier Equipment
Robert Collier
205-485-3891

Coming available soon…This is a Ge**er XLc7000 (or XLC7000) automated fabric cutting system.It’s a large-format, compute...
06/11/2026

Coming available soon…

This is a Ge**er XLc7000 (or XLC7000) automated fabric cutting system.

It’s a large-format, computer-controlled CNC fabric cutter made by Ge**er Technology (a well-known company in the apparel, technical textile, and industrial cutting industry).

These machines are widely used in garment factories, furniture upholstery, automotive interiors, and other textile manufacturing to precisely cut large rolls of fabric according to digital patterns.

Key Details from the Images:
• Model: XLc7000 (visible on the control panel and nameplate).
• Manufacturer: Ge**er Technology (now part of a larger group.
• Specifications (from the nameplate):
• Table voltage: 380-480 VAC, 3-phase
• Power: ~47.2 kVA
• Manufactured: July 2012 (Made in China)
• Features visible on the screen:
• Vacuum system (7.7 in Hg)
• Cutting large pattern pieces (numbered 30–68)
• Knife speed (2500 rpm)
• High material utilization (94% pieces cut in the current job)

How It Works:
1. Fabric is rolled out on the long cutting table (often with a vacuum system to hold it flat).
2. A computer loads the marker (digital layout of pattern pieces).
3. The gantry moves a powerful oscillating or drag knife (plus sometimes a drill/punch) to cut the pieces automatically at high speed.
4. The conveyor belt moves the cut pieces forward for bundling.

These are serious industrial machines — very common in mid-to-large scale clothing production. The XLc7000 series is known for being robust and good for high-volume or medium-to-heavy fabrics.

Collier Equipment
Robert Collier
(205) 485-3891

Coming available soon…This is a Ge**er GT5250 (GERBERcutter GT5250) automated fabric cutting machine. What it is:It’s a...
06/11/2026

Coming available soon…

This is a Ge**er GT5250 (GERBERcutter GT5250) automated fabric cutting machine. 

What it is:
It’s a large, industrial computer-controlled (CNC) conveyorized fabric cutter made by Ge**er Technology (now part of Lectra). These machines are widely used in the apparel, furniture, and technical textile industries to automatically cut large lays (stacks) of fabric according to digital patterns.

Key details from the images:
• Model: GT5250
• Serial Number: 5496
• Date Built: October 2001
• Voltage options: Supports 208/220 VAC, 3-phase or 1-phase, 60 Hz
• Manufacturer: Ge**er Technology, Tolland, Connecticut, USA

Main features (typical for this model):
• Conveyorized table — Fabric feeds automatically through the machine (the “bite” feeding system).
• Vacuum system — Holds the fabric layers firmly in place during cutting (visible in the setup).
• Cutting head — Uses a reciprocating knife (and sometimes a laser or other tools) for precise cuts through stacked fabric, typically up to ~5 cm / 2 inches compressed height.
• Computer control — Patterns are loaded digitally, and the machine optimizes the cut path for speed and efficiency. 

This specific unit was in active use in a garment/textile factory.

These machines are known for high productivity and accuracy in mass production. The GT5250 is a mid-range/low-profile model from the early 2000s that’s still common in many factories today.

Collier Equipment
Robert Collier
(205) 485-3891

06/10/2026

This is a JUKI DLN-6390-7 industrial sewing machine. 

It’s a high-speed, cylinder-bed, 1-needle, needle-feed lockstitch machine with a large hook (and automatic thread trimmer on the -7 variant). JUKI designed it primarily for bottom hemming (e.g., folding and stitching the hems on jeans, casual pants, and work uniforms). 

Key Features (from the model specs):
• Max sewing speed: Up to 5,000 stitches per minute (often run at 4,500 rpm depending on stitch length).
• Stitch length: Adjustable via gears — common settings include 2.1mm, 2.3mm, 2.8mm, 3.2mm, 3.6mm, etc.
• Cylinder bed diameter: 180mm — the narrow, raised bed allows easy maneuvering of tubular items like pant legs.
• Needle: Uses UY180GVS system (typically Nm140 / #22 for heavy fabrics like denim; range ~Nm90–Nm150).
• Needle bar stroke: 35mm — good pe*******on for heavy materials.
• Presser foot lift: Up to 14mm.
• Made in Japan, with manufacturing number 2D3JB00314.

Collier Equipment
Robert Collier
⁨(205) 485-3891⁩

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