Groz-Beckert 135x17 Ballpoint Industrial Needles 10 Pack
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- Needle System: 135x17 same as 135x16, and DPx17
- Finish: Titanium
- Includes: Ten Needles
- Needle tip: R Point (ballpoint)
- Suggested Applications: Standard round-point industrial needle made for sewing woven fabrics and other non-stretch materials such as cotton canvas, denim, upholstery cloth, nylon webbing, and quilting cottons. It’s the go-to choice when you want a clean, straight stitch hole and no cutting or tearing of the fabric fibers.
Scroll down for a list of compatible machines as well as additional helpful advice in finding the right needle for your project.
These needles are compatible with:
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This needle system fits many industrial sewing machines across various brands. For Juki models, it is compatible with machines such as the DNU-1541, DU-1181, LU-1508, JIN-11, LS-1341, and other walking-foot industrial models. Always check your manual to confirm the correct needle system for your machine.
- Not all needle sizes are compatible with every machine. Your machine has a range it is designed to take. You can find your machine under the industrial machines tab, scroll down to the specifications and find that right on Juki Junkies, otherwise check your user manual.
Below is a chart that gives you an idea of what kind of needle size you should use in correspondence with your thread thickness. This gives you a base to work off of, but may need tweaking depending on your specific needs.
| Needle Size (Nm/Size) | Recommended Thread (Tex) | Typical Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 125/20 | Tex 40–60 | Medium-weight woven fabrics, denim, canvas, and light upholstery |
| 140/22 | Tex 40–135 | Heavy woven fabrics, vinyl, webbing, upholstery seams |
| 180/24 | Tex 135–210 | Very heavy canvas, tarps, sails, heavy upholstery, and industrial applications |
Manufacturer: Groz-Beckert
