Industrial sewing machines are equipped with one of two types of sewing machine motors: the Servo motor, and the Clutch motor. Here’s some advice on which one is best for you and your sewing projects.

Servo Motor

The two major advantages of the Servo sewing motor are that you can control the speed of the motor (adjustable between o-3300RPM) and that they are completely silent when the pedal is not engaged.

Some other advantages include:

• They consume 63% less energy than clutch motors
• 1/3 lighter than clutch motors
• Reverse motor rotation with the flick of a switch
• Nothing to wear or adjust
• Adjusted speed remains no matter how hard the pedal is pressed

Many of our customers find that the sewing machine is much easier to control with a Servo motor because of the variable speed. This is especially helpful for beginner sewers but also for users sewing light to medium-weight leather up to a thickness of 5/16″.

Clutch Motor

The main advantage of the Clutch motor is power. Clutch motors are available in 1725 RPM and 3450RPM, 1/2HP or 3/4HP. It is recommended that users sewing heavy materials up to 3/4″ use a 3/4HP clutch motor due to the higher punching power than the Servo motor.

For projects that include heavy material such as for saddles, harnesses, leashes and other thick materials, I recommend the use of a clutch motor. However, if you are looking to sew projects such as leather jackets, clothing, upholstery work, or any other projects requiring slower precision sewing, I recommend the Servo motor.

Raphael,
RaphaelSewing