Industrial machine record
Reliable Barracuda 500BW
Industrial walking-foot lockstitch machine
Reliable specifies needle system 135x17 for the Barracuda 500BW.
Verified compatibility
| Part or system | Relationship | Status | Evidence note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needle System 135x17 | Officially compatible | CONFIRMED | Reliable specifies 135x17 needle system for the Barracuda 500BW. |
| Reliable 57BWFD Straight Stitch Feed Dog | Officially compatible | CONFIRMED | Reliable lists 57BWFD as the straight-stitch feed dog for Barracuda BW-series machines, including the 500BW. |
| Reliable 57WAKNURLED Knurled Feed Dog | Officially compatible | CONFIRMED | Reliable lists 57WAKNURLED as a knurled feed dog for the Barracuda 500BW. |
Machine specifications
- Needle system
- 135x17; sizes 14-22
- Maximum speed
- 800 RPM
- Maximum stitch length
- 6 mm
- Feed
- Walking foot
What this machine is used for
A manufacturer-documented machine record with verified technical details and system relationships.
- Canvas
- Leather
- Webbing
Sources and scope
Compatibility is limited to facts explicitly stated in the cited manufacturer documentation.
- Barracuda 500BW Reliable Corporation · Official product or support page · Tier 2
- Barracuda Accessories and Parts Reliable Corporation · Official accessories collection · Tier 1
Last checked: August 2026. See how SewFitGuide verifies compatibility.