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Commercial Embroidery Machine | Multi-Needle Embroidery | High-Speed Stitching | A987-73
£10.50
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£12.60/ inc vat
- Multi-Needle System
- High-Speed Stitching
- Large Embroidery Area
- Automatic Thread Trimmer
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Product Overview
Thinking about adding that professional, polished touch to your products? This commercial embroidery machine is your new best friend. It’s a robust, high-performance unit designed for businesses that need to produce top-quality embroidered logos, text, and designs consistently and efficiently. Whether you're customising workwear, creating promotional merchandise, or scaling up a craft business, this machine delivers the speed and precision you need to get the job done right.
Perfect for uniform suppliers, promotional gift companies, and ambitious start-ups, the A987-73 bridges the gap between smaller, slower machines and oversized industrial units. It’s packed with smart features like multi-needle capability and high-speed stitching, which means you can tackle complex, multi-coloured designs without the faff of constantly stopping to change threads. This machine is built to handle the demands of a busy production schedule, turning your creative concepts into profitable products.
This isn't just about adding a logo; it's about elevating your brand. The A987-73 industrial embroidery machine empowers you to offer premium personalisation services in-house, giving you full control over quality, turnaround times, and, most importantly, your profit margins. It's the essential tool for any business looking to make a serious, professional impression.
Key Features and Benefits
- Multi-Needle System: Stitch complex designs with multiple colours without stopping to re-thread.
- High-Speed Stitching: Finish jobs faster and increase your daily production capacity.
- Large Embroidery Area: Easily handle bigger projects like jacket backs and banners.
- Automatic Thread Trimmer: Saves you valuable time by cleaning up loose threads automatically.
- Intuitive Touchscreen Control: Makes setting up designs and operating the machine straightforward for staff.
- USB & Network Ready: Load your digital embroidery designs quickly from any source.
- Robust Commercial Build: Designed to withstand the rigours of all-day, everyday use.
- Specialised Collar Flag Setting: Perfectly stitches precise national flags (e.g., Germany) onto collars.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Personalisation
- SKU: A987-73
- Max Stitching Speed: 1,200 Stitches Per Minute
- Needles: 10 (Multi-Needle System)
- Maximum Embroidery Area: 360 x 200 mm
- Control: Full-Colour LCD Touchscreen
- Power: 230V / 500W / Single Phase (Standard 13A Plug)
- Dimensions: 650 x 580 x 550 mm (H x W x D)
- Weight: 45kg
- Supported File Formats: DST, PES, and more
- Connectivity: USB Port, LAN Port
- Key Functions: Automatic Colour Change, Automatic Thread Trimming, German Collar Flag Setting
Expert Review and Insights
From a maintenance perspective, the Personalisation A987-73 is a solid piece of kit. You can tell it’s been designed for commercial use, not just hobbyists. The frame is sturdy, the key components are accessible, and it feels like it's built to run all day without a fuss. For a business, that means reliability and less time spent on tinkering.
Daniel Foster – Maintenance View Profile →
- Pro: Built for volume, the high-speed motor is clearly made for commercial workloads.
- Con: To unlock its full potential, new users should budget time for training.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
Based in Newcastle, 'Geordie Garms', a specialist in custom workwear, needed to speed up their personalisation service to compete for larger, more lucrative contracts.
"We were constantly battling deadlines and the quality from our old machine wasn't always up to scratch. The A987-73 has been brilliant. We can set up a complex, multi-colour logo and just let it run. The speed and reliability are exactly what we needed to grow."
Robert Miller – Operations Manager
After installing the machine, Geordie Garms reduced their average turnaround time on embroidered orders by 40% and successfully won three new corporate accounts.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Ensure the machine is on a sturdy, level table that can handle its weight and vibrations.
- Before first use, carefully remove all transport packaging and securing tape from the moving parts.
- Run a test pattern on a scrap piece of fabric to check tension and alignment.
- Connect to your computer via USB or network to install the necessary design software.
Keeping It Going
- After every 8 hours of use, clean the hook area and bobbin case with a soft brush to remove lint.
- Oil the machine regularly according to the manual's diagram to keep it running smoothly.
- Change needles after every 10-12 hours of embroidery to prevent skipped stitches and fabric pulls.
- Regularly check and tighten hoop screws to ensure fabric remains taut during stitching.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kind of design files can I use with this machine?
A: You can import all standard embroidery file formats, such as .DST and .PES, which are used by the vast majority of digitising software.
Q: How many colours can it stitch in a single job?
A: As a 10-needle machine, it holds ten different thread colours at once and will automatically switch between them according to your design file.
Q: Can this machine embroider onto caps and hats?
A: Yes, absolutely. With the appropriate cap frame attachment, this model is ideal for embroidering on both flat and curved caps.
Q: Is it difficult to thread the needles?
A: This model features a semi-automatic needle threading system which makes the process much faster and simpler than threading by hand.
Q: What is the key daily maintenance required?
A: The most important tasks are regularly cleaning lint from the bobbin area with a soft brush and occasional oiling as per the user manual.
Q: How loud is a high-speed embroidery machine like this?
A: It will be noticeably louder than a domestic sewing machine. We recommend using it in a dedicated workshop or commercial space.
Q: Do I need a special table or stand for it?
A: Yes, a heavy-duty, stable table is essential to minimise vibration, which ensures the best and most consistent stitch quality.
Q: Can it handle very thick fabrics like denim or work jackets?
A: Yes. Its powerful motor and robust construction are designed to handle a wide range of fabrics, from delicate synthetics to heavy-duty workwear.
The Personalisation Advantage: More Than Just Stitches
Investing in a Personalisation commercial embroidery machine like the A987-73 is about future-proofing your business. While the specs show its power, the real value lies in its unwavering reliability. This isn't a machine that needs constant coddling; it's an industrial workhorse designed to show up and perform, day in, day out. This consistency allows you to confidently take on bigger clients and promise tighter deadlines. For a growing business, that's everything. It means fewer rejected items, less wasted material, and a stronger reputation for quality. It’s an investment in your brand's professionalism, enabling you to move from a small-scale operation to a serious contender in the custom apparel and merchandise market.
Explore more from PersonalisationWhy a Multi-Needle System is a Must-Have for Business
Imagine you're embroidering a logo with four different colours. On a single-needle machine, you’d have to stop the machine, unthread the needle, find the new colour, re-thread it, and restart... for every single colour change. It’s slow and fiddly. A multi-needle embroidery machine is like having several machines in one. It holds all your colours at once, and automatically switches between them as needed. It just gets on with the job, leaving you free to prepare the next item. This is how you go from making one or two items an hour to completing an entire batch with precision and speed.
Who Should Buy This?
- Workwear & Uniform Suppliers: Add professional logos to jackets, polos, and aprons quickly and consistently.
- Promotional Merchandise Companies: Ideal for creating branded tote bags, caps, and other textiles for corporate clients.
- Schools & Sports Clubs: Perfect for producing team crests and logos for sports kits and society uniforms.
- Etsy & Small Business Owners: Elevate your handmade products with high-quality embroidery to command a premium price.
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