Consew 206-RB4 oiling mechanism and sewing speed?

[sojourner999]

Hi,

I have a lead on a consew 206rb-4.  Does this model have to be run at high speed to keep it oiled correctly?  I understand some models need to be run at high speed.  This will be my first industrial and I don’t see myself either wanting to or being able to run it at high speed. 
 

Can anyone confirm what type of oiling system this has and if it has to be run at high speed to push the oil through the system?

Thanks!

[MtlBiker]

16 minutes ago, sojourner999 said:

Hi,

I have a lead on a consew 206rb-4.  Does this model have to be run at high speed to keep it oiled correctly?  I understand some models need to be run at high speed.  This will be my first industrial and I don’t see myself either wanting to or being able to run it at high speed. 
 

Can anyone confirm what type of oiling system this has and if it has to be run at high speed to push the oil through the system?

Thanks!

You really need to oil this machine yourself manually.  Every few (I think 8 or so) hours of sewing.  It's very easy, especially all the oiling spots are identified with a red dot.  At least most of them are.  I always tend to oil a little extra in places which have motion.  This model does not have any automatic oiling system (high speed or not), just some wicks and oiling spots.

The 206RB-5 was my first industrial machine and I love it!  I don't know how the model 4 is different but I'm sure it's a great machine.  My suggestion would be to make sure it's in great shape and hasn't been used in a high volume factory situation.  If it has a servo motor that would be great but you can always change a clutch motor to servo yourself for less than $150.

Good luck!
 

[kgg]

 

This may help, I don't see a pump.

https://usermanual.wiki/ACE-EASTMAN-PDF/Consew206Rb4PartsBook.1436973753

khh

[sojourner999]

Thanks for the info and parts link!  The pic of the machine (from the seller) looks good.  Doesn’t look worn to me.   I am picking it up tomorrow.  The person selling it had an automotive upholstery business.  He is getting out of the business due to a physical issue.  
 

i am excited as it looks good, seems to be a fair deal on it, and it is a made in Japan model.  Plus, no need to run at high speed.

I’m sure I’ll be filled with questions after I get it and start t9 get it set up for my use.

thanks!

[suzelle]

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Congratulations. Made in Japan, great! I just bought a made in Japan Consew too, fixing here up. Congrats to us both!!!! Mine is not a 206RB, but similar.

 

[sojourner999]

49 minutes ago, suzelle said:

 

Congrats to you!

[suzelle]

15 hours ago, sojourner999 said:

Congrats to you!

Thank you sojourner999! Hey, can you post pics of your new Machine? Would love to see it.

[sojourner999]

Here it is.  After a test run and pre-purchase inspection (thanks @kgg!), it is now at my house.  I couldn’t upload to forum  (files too big), so I shared an iCloud album with 3 pics.  Any issues seeing the pics, please advise.

Consew 206RB-4   TH**** S/N

much more to do, clean, oil, buy a servo motor, check timing, buy extra bobbins and thread, get it set up and start sewing.

Edited March 7, 2022 by Northmount
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[sojourner999]

Thanks to @kgg for sharing invaluable input for what I should look out for while purchasing a used industrial.   

[sojourner999]

23 hours ago, suzelle said:

7 hours ago, suzelle said:

Thank you sojourner999! Hey, can you post pics of your new Machine? Would love to see it.

Pic posted.  Do you have any pics to post?  Interested in your Consew.