What happens if you adjust the tension on a sewing machine?
Because poorly adjusted tension can ruin any sewing project. You might end up with huge loops of thread on the bottom of the fabric or find the lower bobbin thread pulled to the top of the fabric. The stitches may even be too loose or too tight, causing the fabric to pucker.
When to remove slack adjuster from S-cam?
Do not manually adjust automatic slack adjusters after initial adjustment unless you are doing a complete brake overhaul. Never use an impact wrench to adjust. If you do, internal slack adjuster damage may occur. Grease the slack adjuster if required. When re-lining brakes, remove the slack adjuster from the S-cam.
What do you need to know about slack adjusters?
Be safe and check the slack adjuster movement. Often, improper adjustment is due to operator negligence. Should you require any additional information, contact Wheelco customer service to assist you. Automatic Slack Adjusters operate in the same manner that manual slack adjuster does but with one key difference.
What are the tension discs on a sewing machine?
The tension discs squeeze the thread as it passes between them, while the tension regulator controls the amount of pressure on the discs. On older machines, there are only two tension discs, controlled by a screw or knob.
Do not manually adjust automatic slack adjusters after initial adjustment unless you are doing a complete brake overhaul. Never use an impact wrench to adjust. If you do, internal slack adjuster damage may occur. Grease the slack adjuster if required. When re-lining brakes, remove the slack adjuster from the S-cam.
Be safe and check the slack adjuster movement. Often, improper adjustment is due to operator negligence. Should you require any additional information, contact Wheelco customer service to assist you. Automatic Slack Adjusters operate in the same manner that manual slack adjuster does but with one key difference.
The tension discs squeeze the thread as it passes between them, while the tension regulator controls the amount of pressure on the discs. On older machines, there are only two tension discs, controlled by a screw or knob.
What happens when you change the tension on a sewing machine?
Using a thicker thread without resetting the dial will increase the pressure and cause the upper thread flow to decrease, unless you’ve got a newer machine that makes automatic upper-tension adjustments. Since the bobbin tension is not self-adjusting, the lower tension may need to be adjusted manually to match.