ISM SV-71 Motor

[Hockeymender]

Was wondering if anyone has any experience with the ISM SV-71 motor. I just received one and am contemplating putting it into service but wanted to get some input from anyone that uses (or has used) this motor. Looking thru the manual the setup seems a bit convoluted, but that may just be my take on it. Welcome any feedback/reviews. 

 

[dikman]

You piqued my curiosity, so I downloaded the manual - lots and lots of options in this one! I was intrigued by the automatic pulley ratio calculation.

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

ISM motors are very good quality, however, this appears to be one of the same sold by many other mfg.  

[Hockeymender]

3 hours ago, Gregg From Keystone Sewing said:

ISM motors are very good quality, however, this appears to be one of the same sold by many other mfg.  

Gregg,

Are you stating this is just a "generic" motor with an ISM label? The little bit of research I've done seems to show that this particular model sells at a higher price than the group of motors that all seem to be alike with different names.  I was under the impression (maybe mistakenly) that this was a better offering. 

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

1 hour ago, Hockeymender said:

Gregg,

Are you stating this is just a "generic" motor with an ISM label? The little bit of research I've done seems to show that this particular model sells at a higher price than the group of motors that all seem to be alike with different names.  I was under the impression (maybe mistakenly) that this was a better offering. 

...and you could be 100% correct, I'm not sure.  

When it comes to motors, the best thing you can do is install it, and see how how it goes in a real world situation.  I've seen too many spec sheets and motors that look great, but just do not perform they way people would like.

What kind of money is this, and I'm not holding you to it?  I don't know anything about this motor and don't claim to, other than ISM motors are really good quality out of Taiwan.

 

 

[Hockeymender]

These motors seem to be selling in the $260-280 range. The others I referenced are in the $110-150 range.

[suzelle]

Hockeymender,

Looks like you scored! I was also curious and looked up the motor, yes they are a bit more expensive than others that look similar.

Hope it works for you, keep us posted!

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

17 hours ago, Hockeymender said:

These motors seem to be selling in the $260-280 range. The others I referenced are in the $110-150 range.

If you get one, I'll be on the lookout for a review, for sure.

 

 

[Hockeymender]

I have the motor. A synchronizer is on the way. The plan is to put this motor on my Pfaff 438 and put it thru the paces to see how it does.

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

1 hour ago, Hockeymender said:

I have the motor. A synchronizer is on the way. The plan is to put this motor on my Pfaff 438 and put it thru the paces to see how it does.

438?? That's not real test, come on!!