JUKI DNU-1541
Flat-bed, 1-needle unison-feed lockstitch machine
JUKI specifies system 135x17 needles, Nm 125 to Nm 180, for the DNU-1541; the delivered needle is Nm 160.
Verified compatibility
1 verified relationships.
| Part or system | Relationship | Status | Evidence note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needle System 135x17 | Officially compatible | CONFIRMED | JUKI specifies 135x17, Nm 125 to Nm 180, with Nm 160 supplied. |
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Machine specifications
- Maximum listed speed
- 2,500 stitches per minute
- Needle system
- 135x17
- Needle range
- Nm125 to Nm180
- Needle supplied
- Nm160
- Maximum sewing speed
- 2,500 stitches per minute
- Maximum stitch length
- 9 mm
- Hook
- Horizontal-axis full-rotary double-capacity
About this machine
The JUKI DNU-1541 is the base flat-bed model in the DNU-1541 unison-feed family. It uses system 135x17 needles, a double-capacity horizontal-axis full-rotary hook, up to 9 mm stitch length and a maximum listed sewing speed of 2,500 stitches per minute.
Base model, not the S or -7
JUKI lists three separate DNU-1541 variants. The DNU-1541S adds the safety mechanism, while DNU-1541-7 adds automatic thread trimming and a higher 3,000-stitch-per-minute rating. Those features do not apply to the plain DNU-1541.
Why the family is used for heavy multilayer work
JUKI describes the series around unison feed, large alternating vertical movement and consistent feeding through multilayer material. That is a more useful explanation of the machine's role than calling it simply a heavy-duty sewing machine.
What this machine is used for
- Heavy multilayer materials
- Upholstery-class work
- Leather and non-apparel production
Sources and scope
This record covers the DNU-1541, not the DNU-1541S or DNU-1541-7 variants.
- DNU-1541 Flat-bed Sewing Machine JUKI Corporation · Official industrial machine specification page · Tier 2
- DNU-1541-7, DNU-1541S, DNU-1541 JUKI · Official industrial machine series specification page · Tier 2
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