ensitmike Report post Posted September 1, 2019 Hey all. I've been looking around for a new motor for several of my machines but can't seem to find anything larger than 1.5 in the sewing machine world. Does anyone know of a machine mountable motor that is 3-4 amps? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesc Report post Posted September 1, 2019 1.5 amps sounds like a domestic sewing machine motor..what is the sewing machine ?..servo motors ( running on 110v ) at 3/4 hp draw around 5-6 amps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ensitmike Report post Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) 22 minutes ago, mikesc said: 1.5 amps sounds like a domestic sewing machine motor..what is the sewing machine ?..servo motors ( running on 110v ) at 3/4 hp draw around 5-6 amps. Hey Mike, yea, you're right. Most of the machine mountable motors I run across are standard domestics. 1-1.5 amp. I'm looking to replace the motors on my Singer 29-4, Husqvarna Viking 33-10, Singer 119-2, and my Pfaff 130. I'd like to keep them all portable so that I can pull them off the shelf whenever needed--so machine mountable is important. Ideally I'd LOVE something like this 3.7 amp motor. It has been discontinued though. It is mounted to a table here but is small enough that I could create a bracket and machine mount it. Unfortunately, I cant find anything similar. Edited September 1, 2019 by ensitmike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesc Report post Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) You can mount any servo motor on the top of the table in the same position as the one you show in your photo..Won't take up any more space than that one does..A few here have their servo motors mounted on the "topside"..Cost of the motor..around $120.00 or so without needle positioner..Lot of models to choose from,They will all mount to a bracket to be portable..They only weigh about 4 to 5 kg max..If you want to avoid trailing wires ( to the settings box ) The one that wiz recommends ( family sew ) has the speed controller ( rotary knob type ) on the motor. Edited September 1, 2019 by mikesc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ensitmike Report post Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, mikesc said: You can mount any servo motor on the top of the table in the same position as the one you show in your photo..Won't take up any more space than that one does..A few here have their servo motors mounted on the "topside"..Cost of the motor..around $120.00 or so without needle positioner..Lot of models to choose from,They will all mount to a bracket to be portable..They only weigh about 4 to 5 kg max..If you want to avoid trailing wires ( to the settings box ) The one that wiz recommends ( family sew ) has the speed controller ( rotary knob type ) on the motor. The only problem with most servos is the massive motor control box. The ones without the box, like the family sew or rex are 3x the size of the one pictured. It's been tough finding the perfect motor. The one pictured was by Sailrite, but unfortunately they stopped making them. I have servos on my tables. A rex specifically, which is almost identical to the family sew. This application would specifically be for mounting to the machine itself though. Edit: Another problem with servos that I forgot about is that they use a mechanical lever for motor speed control rather than an electric or current restricting pedal. Edited September 1, 2019 by ensitmike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesc Report post Posted September 1, 2019 In that case, how about a stepper motor, Uwe and someone else have both posted systems with small stepper motors mounted behind the machine as per the example that you show.Failing that.. Aliexpress.. My servo motors are all "Jack"..which do have the pitman rod ( although that can be set up differently ) and the control box, not massive, but I understand what you mean, it would get in your way.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgg Report post Posted September 1, 2019 Why not give "Current Applications" a call they are the company who manufactured the motor shown in the photo and they are still in business in Watertown, NY ( https://www.currentapps.com/ ). kgg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nausicaa Report post Posted November 29, 2019 (edited) Hi, I'm also looking to replace the motor on my Bernina 117 and Pfaff 130 by more powerful and slowest ones. Of course I want to keep them both portable as well. I have been looking around into the web and found these videos and I must admit I'm quite impressed by the power and the speed this guy was able to get with its Power Cat motor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkZPrK7GUI8 https://youtu.be/GXL5cpbddyE?t=225 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp8aaWFDirE By any chance anybody has heard about it already or tested it ? It looks like a stepper motor with speed controller or am I wrong ? thks in advance. Bertrand Edited November 29, 2019 by Nausicaa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted November 29, 2019 Quote Hi, I'm also looking to replace the motor on my Bernina 117 and Pfaff 130 by more powerful and slowest ones. Those are domestic/home cloth garment sewing machines, not industrial leather sewing machines. This forum deals with industrial leather sewing machines. There is no comparison between the itsy bitsy motor on that machine and the huge motors used on industrial leather sewing machines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
