{"title":"Kansai Special Needle Plates \u0026 Feed Dogs","description":"\u003cp\u003eKansai Special needle plates, feed dogs and slide plates. Order by the Kansai Special part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-spare-parts\"\u003eKansai Special spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spare-parts\"\u003espare parts from all makers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kansai-special-14-1850-0-needle-plate-a-3-needle-1-4-in","title":"Kansai Special 14-1850-0 Needle Plate A (3 Needle, 1\/4 in)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKansai Special 14-1850-0 Needle Plate A (3 Needle, 1\/4 in)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedle Plate A (3 Needle, 1\/4 in), Kansai Special part number 14-1850-0. This is a flat plate, or a part of the plate, that the fabric rests on as it reaches the needles. Kansai Special shows it in the parts books for NC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the plate whenever you change needles or loopers. Drawing a thread or a fingernail along the edges of the holes and slots shows burrs and rough spots long before the seam does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special part number: \u003cstrong\u003e14-1850-0\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart name: Needle Plate A (3 Needle, 1\/4 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort form of the number: 14-185\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Needle Plates \u0026amp; Feed Dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special parts books that list this part: NC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to replace it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrews no longer hold the plate flat and firm in the bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe thread breaks or frays at the needle plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurrs or scratches around the needle holes or the slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter installing, check the clearance between needles, loopers and plate and the feed dog height as given in the manual for your machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCount the needle holes in the old plate and compare them with the needle count in the name, where there is one. The plate, the feed dog and the presser foot of one set-up are made to work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-needle-plates-and-feed-dogs\"\u003eKansai Special needle plates \u0026amp; feed dogs\u003c\/a\u003e, or see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-spare-parts\"\u003eKansai Special spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRIZZI SEWING MACHINE CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51105712767141,"sku":"KAN-14-185","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7593\/5397\/files\/kp_throat_plate_v2.png?v=1793912249"},{"product_id":"kansai-special-14-4970-0-dfb-1412p-needle-plate-12","title":"Kansai Special 14-4970-0 DFB-1412P Needle Plate (12)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKansai Special 14-4970-0 DFB-1412P Needle Plate (12)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDFB-1412P Needle Plate (12), Kansai Special part number 14-4970-0. This is a flat plate, or a part of the plate, that the fabric rests on as it reaches the needles. The Kansai Special parts books for FX and DFB list this part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe needle plate supports the fabric around the needle holes so that it does not lift with the needle, and it carries the slots for the feed dog. Smooth holes of the right size give clean stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special part number: \u003cstrong\u003e14-4970-0\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart name: DFB-1412P Needle Plate (12)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort form of the number: 14-497\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Needle Plates \u0026amp; Feed Dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special parts books that list this part: FX, DFB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedle plates differ by model, needle spacing and slot layout. A size such as 1\/4 or 3\/16 in the name is usually the needle gauge, and it must match the feed dog, needle clamp and presser foot. One Kansai Special number can serve several related models, so compare the part with the old one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to replace it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkipped stitches, or fabric that is pulled into a hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust or pitting on the surface that snags the fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDents or bends from needle strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit the plate with the feed dog and the presser foot of the same set-up, then turn the handwheel by hand to see that the feed dog moves in its slots without catching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Kansai Special parts for the same machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-02-4940-0-rear-puller\"\u003eKansai Special 02-4940-0 Rear Puller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-12-4990-1-dfb-1412p-needle-clamp-3-16-in\"\u003eKansai Special 12-4990-1 DFB-1412P Needle Clamp (3\/16 in)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-14-4180-0-dfb-1404-needle-plate-48\"\u003eKansai Special 14-4180-0 DFB-1404 Needle Plate (48)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-05-5480-0-lower-knife\"\u003eKansai Special 05-5480-0 Lower Knife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-needle-plates-and-feed-dogs\"\u003eNeedle Plates \u0026amp; Feed Dogs\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-spare-parts\"\u003eKansai Special spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRIZZI SEWING MACHINE CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51105712799909,"sku":"KAN-14-497","price":124.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7593\/5397\/files\/kp_throat_plate_v2.png?v=1793912249"},{"product_id":"kansai-special-15-4960-0-dfb-1412p-feed-dog-1-4-in","title":"Kansai Special 15-4960-0 DFB-1412P Feed Dog 1\/4 in","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKansai Special 15-4960-0 DFB-1412P Feed Dog 1\/4 in\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKansai Special spare part 15-4960-0: DFB-1412P Feed Dog 1\/4 in. This is the part of the feed system whose stroke sets the stitch length. Kansai Special shows it in the parts books for FX and DFB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLint packs between the teeth, and the teeth themselves wear down slowly, so the loss of grip is easy to miss. Clean the feed dog first; if the teeth are rounded or the fabric still creeps, the part is due for replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special part number: \u003cstrong\u003e15-4960-0\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart name: DFB-1412P Feed Dog 1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort form of the number: 15-496\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Needle Plates \u0026amp; Feed Dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special parts books that list this part: FX, DFB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTooth pattern and pitch are chosen for the work the machine was built for, so a feed dog with the same slot shape can still grip differently. Choose by the full name and number, not by the slot shape alone. Compare the part with your old one or with your machine's parts list, because one number can serve several related models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to replace it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe teeth are flattened, rounded or burred and no longer grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fabric is marked or snagged along the feed path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroken or missing teeth, for example after a needle strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean the lint out of the slots and fit the feed dog with the screws that belong to it. Turn the handwheel by hand and check that the teeth rise through the slots without touching the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Kansai Special parts for the same machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-02-4940-0-rear-puller\"\u003eKansai Special 02-4940-0 Rear Puller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-14-4970-0-dfb-1412p-needle-plate-12\"\u003eKansai Special 14-4970-0 DFB-1412P Needle Plate (12)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-12-4990-1-dfb-1412p-needle-clamp-3-16-in\"\u003eKansai Special 12-4990-1 DFB-1412P Needle Clamp (3\/16 in)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-14-4180-0-dfb-1404-needle-plate-48\"\u003eKansai Special 14-4180-0 DFB-1404 Needle Plate (48)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-needle-plates-and-feed-dogs\"\u003eKansai Special needle plates \u0026amp; feed dogs\u003c\/a\u003e, or see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-spare-parts\"\u003eKansai Special spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRIZZI SEWING MACHINE CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51105712832677,"sku":"KAN-15-496","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7593\/5397\/files\/kp_feed_dog_v2.png?v=1793912220"},{"product_id":"kansai-special-14-8910-0-needle-plate-1-4-in","title":"Kansai Special 14-8910-0 Needle Plate (1\/4 in)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKansai Special 14-8910-0 Needle Plate (1\/4 in)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKansai Special spare part 14-8910-0: Needle Plate (1\/4 in). This is the surface the fabric slides over on its way to the needles and the stitch. Kansai Special lists this part in the books of many machine families, among them NR, RX and WX\/MMX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear on a needle plate shows in the seam before it shows on the plate. Thread that fuzzes or breaks at the same spot, skipped stitches and snagged fabric can all trace back to burrs or dents around the holes and slots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special part number: \u003cstrong\u003e14-8910-0\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart name: Needle Plate (1\/4 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort form of the number: 14-891\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Needle Plates \u0026amp; Feed Dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special parts books that list this part: NR, RX, WX\/MMX, UF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to replace it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDents or bends from needle strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe thread breaks or frays at the needle plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed dog teeth catch on worn, widened slot edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the first seam, change any bent needle and push the needles fully into the clamp, because a single needle strike can dent a new plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plate is made for one needle set-up. Check the gauge and the number of needles against the old plate. The part number is the safest check: the same number can be used on more than one model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Kansai Special parts for the same machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-14-6240-0-needle-plate-6\"\u003eKansai Special 14-6240-0 Needle Plate (6)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-14-5670-0-needle-plate\"\u003eKansai Special 14-5670-0 Needle Plate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame group: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-needle-plates-and-feed-dogs\"\u003eNeedle Plates \u0026amp; Feed Dogs\u003c\/a\u003e. Same maker: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-spare-parts\"\u003eall Kansai Special spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRIZZI SEWING MACHINE CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51105712865445,"sku":"KAN-14-891","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7593\/5397\/files\/kp_throat_plate_v2.png?v=1793912249"},{"product_id":"kansai-special-14-5670-0-needle-plate","title":"Kansai Special 14-5670-0 Needle Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKansai Special 14-5670-0 Needle Plate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKansai Special spare part 14-5670-0: Needle Plate. This is a flat plate, or a part of the plate, that the fabric rests on as it reaches the needles. The Kansai Special parts books for NW\/NL and BLX list this part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear on a needle plate shows in the seam before it shows on the plate. Thread that fuzzes or breaks at the same spot, skipped stitches and snagged fabric can all trace back to burrs or dents around the holes and slots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special part number: \u003cstrong\u003e14-5670-0\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart name: Needle Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort form of the number: 14-567\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Needle Plates \u0026amp; Feed Dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special parts books that list this part: NW\/NL, BLX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to replace it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrews no longer hold the plate flat and firm in the bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDents or bends from needle strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkipped stitches, or fabric that is pulled into a hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch the machine off and unplug it, clean lint and oil from the bed, and seat the plate flat. Tighten its screws evenly, then turn the handwheel by hand and watch each needle enter its hole without touching the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCount the needle holes in the old plate and compare them with the needle count in the name, where there is one. The plate, the feed dog and the presser foot of one set-up are made to work together. Compare the part with your old one or with your machine's parts list, because one number can serve several related models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Kansai Special parts for the same machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-07-4320-0-lower-knife\"\u003eKansai Special 07-4320-0 Lower Knife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-07-7020-0-upper-knife-left\"\u003eKansai Special 07-7020-0 Upper Knife (Left)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore in this group: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-needle-plates-and-feed-dogs\"\u003eKansai Special needle plates \u0026amp; feed dogs\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything from this maker: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-spare-parts\"\u003eall Kansai Special spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRIZZI SEWING MACHINE CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51105712898213,"sku":"KAN-14-567","price":56.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7593\/5397\/files\/kp_throat_plate_v2.png?v=1793912249"},{"product_id":"kansai-special-14-4180-0-dfb-1404-needle-plate-48","title":"Kansai Special 14-4180-0 DFB-1404 Needle Plate (48)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKansai Special 14-4180-0 DFB-1404 Needle Plate (48)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKansai Special spare part 14-4180-0: DFB-1404 Needle Plate (48). This is the surface the fabric slides over on its way to the needles and the stitch. Kansai Special shows it in the parts books for FX and DFB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedles pass down through the plate, the feed dog rises through it and the presser foot presses the fabric onto it. It is the surface the whole stitch is built on, so dents or wear in it show in the seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special part number: \u003cstrong\u003e14-4180-0\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart name: DFB-1404 Needle Plate (48)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort form of the number: 14-418\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Needle Plates \u0026amp; Feed Dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special parts books that list this part: FX, DFB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to replace it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkipped stitches, or fabric that is pulled into a hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed dog teeth catch on worn, widened slot edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrews no longer hold the plate flat and firm in the bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter installing, check the clearance between needles, loopers and plate and the feed dog height as given in the manual for your machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the name carries a size, such as a fraction of an inch or a number in parentheses, match it exactly. A plate with the wrong spacing puts the needles off-center in their holes. Compare the part with your old one or with your machine's parts list, because one number can serve several related models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Kansai Special parts for the same machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-02-4940-0-rear-puller\"\u003eKansai Special 02-4940-0 Rear Puller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-12-4180-1-dfb-1404-needle-clamp-1-4-1-4-1-4-in\"\u003eKansai Special 12-4180-1 DFB-1404 Needle Clamp 1\/4-1\/4-1\/4 in\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-05-5480-0-lower-knife\"\u003eKansai Special 05-5480-0 Lower Knife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-05-3760-0-leaf-spring-upper\"\u003eKansai Special 05-3760-0 Leaf Spring (Upper)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore in this group: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-needle-plates-and-feed-dogs\"\u003eKansai Special needle plates \u0026amp; feed dogs\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything from this maker: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-spare-parts\"\u003eall Kansai Special spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRIZZI SEWING MACHINE CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51105712930981,"sku":"KAN-14-418","price":60.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7593\/5397\/files\/kp_throat_plate_v2.png?v=1793912249"},{"product_id":"kansai-special-15-4180-0-4-needle-48-feed-dog","title":"Kansai Special 15-4180-0 4-Needle (48) Feed Dog","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKansai Special 15-4180-0 4-Needle (48) Feed Dog\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKansai Special spare part 15-4180-0: 4-Needle (48) Feed Dog. This is the part of the feed system whose stroke sets the stitch length. Kansai Special shows it in the parts books for FX, DFB and NFS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLint packs between the teeth, and the teeth themselves wear down slowly, so the loss of grip is easy to miss. Clean the feed dog first; if the teeth are rounded or the fabric still creeps, the part is due for replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special part number: \u003cstrong\u003e15-4180-0\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart name: 4-Needle (48) Feed Dog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort form of the number: 15-418\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Needle Plates \u0026amp; Feed Dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special parts books that list this part: FX, DFB, NFS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to replace it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fabric is marked or snagged along the feed path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA feed dog that is bent, loose or not level in its slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe teeth are flattened, rounded or burred and no longer grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean the lint out of the slots and fit the feed dog with the screws that belong to it. Turn the handwheel by hand and check that the teeth rise through the slots without touching the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed dogs differ by machine, tooth pattern and needle gauge. A size or a needle count in the name must match your needle plate, needle clamp and presser foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Kansai Special parts for the same machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-02-4940-0-rear-puller\"\u003eKansai Special 02-4940-0 Rear Puller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-14-4180-0-dfb-1404-needle-plate-48\"\u003eKansai Special 14-4180-0 DFB-1404 Needle Plate (48)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-14-4970-0-dfb-1412p-needle-plate-12\"\u003eKansai Special 14-4970-0 DFB-1412P Needle Plate (12)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-05-5480-0-lower-knife\"\u003eKansai Special 05-5480-0 Lower Knife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow high should the feed dog stand above the plate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly as high as the manual for your machine gives. Teeth set too high mark the fabric and wear the foot, and teeth set too low do not feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore in this group: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-needle-plates-and-feed-dogs\"\u003eKansai Special needle plates \u0026amp; feed dogs\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything from this maker: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-spare-parts\"\u003eall Kansai Special spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRIZZI SEWING MACHINE CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51105712963749,"sku":"KAN-15-418","price":37.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7593\/5397\/files\/kp_feed_dog_v2.png?v=1793912220"},{"product_id":"kansai-special-14-6240-0-needle-plate-6","title":"Kansai Special 14-6240-0 Needle Plate (6)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKansai Special 14-6240-0 Needle Plate (6)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedle Plate (6), Kansai Special part number 14-6240-0. This is the plate set into the machine bed around the needles, known as the throat plate. Kansai Special shows it in the parts books for NFS and FSX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe needle plate supports the fabric around the needle holes so that it does not lift with the needle, and it carries the slots for the feed dog. Smooth holes of the right size give clean stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special part number: \u003cstrong\u003e14-6240-0\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart name: Needle Plate (6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort form of the number: 14-624\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Needle Plates \u0026amp; Feed Dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special parts books that list this part: NFS, FSX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to replace it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust or pitting on the surface that snags the fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkipped stitches, or fabric that is pulled into a hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed dog teeth catch on worn, widened slot edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch the machine off and unplug it, clean lint and oil from the bed, and seat the plate flat. Tighten its screws evenly, then turn the handwheel by hand and watch each needle enter its hole without touching the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedle plates differ by model, needle spacing and slot layout. A size such as 1\/4 or 3\/16 in the name is usually the needle gauge, and it must match the feed dog, needle clamp and presser foot. Compare the part with your old one or with your machine's parts list, because one number can serve several related models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Kansai Special parts for the same machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-07-6340-0-lower-knife\"\u003eKansai Special 07-6340-0 Lower Knife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-07-6310-0-upper-knife\"\u003eKansai Special 07-6310-0 Upper Knife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-19-6190-0-looper\"\u003eKansai Special 19-6190-0 Looper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-19-6170-0-spreader-looper\"\u003eKansai Special 19-6170-0 Spreader Looper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-needle-plates-and-feed-dogs\"\u003eKansai Special needle plates \u0026amp; feed dogs\u003c\/a\u003e, or see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-spare-parts\"\u003eKansai Special spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRIZZI SEWING MACHINE CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51105713160357,"sku":"KAN-14-624","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7593\/5397\/files\/kp_throat_plate_v2.png?v=1793912249"},{"product_id":"kansai-special-15-5530-0-tractor-type-feed-dog-16","title":"Kansai Special 15-5530-0 Tractor Type Feed Dog (16)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKansai Special 15-5530-0 Tractor Type Feed Dog (16)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKansai Special spare part 15-5530-0: Tractor Type Feed Dog (16). This is the part of the feed system whose stroke sets the stitch length. This part appears in the Kansai Special parts books for DLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feed dog is what actually drives the fabric. When the teeth flatten, the stitch length becomes uneven, the fabric slips and the layers creep apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special part number: \u003cstrong\u003e15-5530-0\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart name: Tractor Type Feed Dog (16)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort form of the number: 15-553\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Needle Plates \u0026amp; Feed Dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special parts books that list this part: DLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to replace it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroken or missing teeth, for example after a needle strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fabric is marked or snagged along the feed path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric slips or feeds unevenly and the stitch length varies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the feed dog together with the needle plate when both are worn, and set the feed dog height as given in the manual for your machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed dogs differ by machine, tooth pattern and needle gauge. A size or a needle count in the name must match your needle plate, needle clamp and presser foot. One Kansai Special number can serve several related models, so compare the part with the old one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Kansai Special parts for the same machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-10-9180-0-looper-holder-assembly\"\u003eKansai Special 10-9180-0 Looper Holder Assembly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-12-5600-1-dlr-1502vhd-needle-clamp-3-8-in\"\u003eKansai Special 12-5600-1 DLR-1502VHD Needle Clamp (3\/8 in)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow high should the feed dog stand above the plate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly as high as the manual for your machine gives. Teeth set too high mark the fabric and wear the foot, and teeth set too low do not feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame group: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-needle-plates-and-feed-dogs\"\u003eNeedle Plates \u0026amp; Feed Dogs\u003c\/a\u003e. Same maker: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-spare-parts\"\u003eall Kansai Special spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRIZZI SEWING MACHINE CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51105713193125,"sku":"KAN-15-553","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7593\/5397\/files\/kp_feed_dog_v2.png?v=1793912220"},{"product_id":"kansai-special-15-5600-0-feed-dog-3-8-in","title":"Kansai Special 15-5600-0 Feed Dog (3\/8 in)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKansai Special 15-5600-0 Feed Dog (3\/8 in)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKansai Special spare part 15-5600-0: Feed Dog (3\/8 in). This is the toothed part under the needle plate that moves the fabric from stitch to stitch. This part appears in the Kansai Special parts books for DLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feed dog is what actually drives the fabric. When the teeth flatten, the stitch length becomes uneven, the fabric slips and the layers creep apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special part number: \u003cstrong\u003e15-5600-0\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart name: Feed Dog (3\/8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort form of the number: 15-560\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Needle Plates \u0026amp; Feed Dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special parts books that list this part: DLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the name gives a position, such as main, front or rear, keep the same one. Feed dogs for different positions can look alike but are not interchangeable. The part number is the safest check: the same number can be used on more than one model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to replace it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA feed dog that is bent, loose or not level in its slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe teeth are flattened, rounded or burred and no longer grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroken or missing teeth, for example after a needle strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean the lint out of the slots and fit the feed dog with the screws that belong to it. Turn the handwheel by hand and check that the teeth rise through the slots without touching the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Kansai Special parts for the same machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-12-5600-1-dlr-1502vhd-needle-clamp-3-8-in\"\u003eKansai Special 12-5600-1 DLR-1502VHD Needle Clamp (3\/8 in)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-10-9180-0-looper-holder-assembly\"\u003eKansai Special 10-9180-0 Looper Holder Assembly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-15-5530-0-tractor-type-feed-dog-16\"\u003eKansai Special 15-5530-0 Tractor Type Feed Dog (16)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore in this group: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-needle-plates-and-feed-dogs\"\u003eKansai Special needle plates \u0026amp; feed dogs\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything from this maker: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-spare-parts\"\u003eall Kansai Special spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRIZZI SEWING MACHINE CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51105713258661,"sku":"KAN-15-560","price":158.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7593\/5397\/files\/kp_feed_dog_v2.png?v=1793912220"},{"product_id":"kansai-special-15-4970-0-feed-dog-12","title":"Kansai Special 15-4970-0 Feed Dog (12)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKansai Special 15-4970-0 Feed Dog (12)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKansai Special spare part 15-4970-0: Feed Dog (12). This is one half of the feeding pair: it grips the fabric from below while the presser foot holds it from above. The Kansai Special parts books for FX and DFB list this part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith every stitch the feed dog rises through the slots of the plate, grips the fabric against the presser foot and moves it forward. Tooth pattern and size decide how well it grips and how evenly the fabric travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special part number: \u003cstrong\u003e15-4970-0\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart name: Feed Dog (12)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort form of the number: 15-497\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Needle Plates \u0026amp; Feed Dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special parts books that list this part: FX, DFB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTooth pattern and pitch are chosen for the work the machine was built for, so a feed dog with the same slot shape can still grip differently. Choose by the full name and number, not by the slot shape alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to replace it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA feed dog that is bent, loose or not level in its slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric slips or feeds unevenly and the stitch length varies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fabric is marked or snagged along the feed path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSew a test seam on a scrap of the fabric you sew and look at the stitch length. Adjust the feed dog height only as far as the fabric needs, because teeth set too high mark the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Kansai Special parts for the same machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-02-4940-0-rear-puller\"\u003eKansai Special 02-4940-0 Rear Puller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-14-4970-0-dfb-1412p-needle-plate-12\"\u003eKansai Special 14-4970-0 DFB-1412P Needle Plate (12)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-15-4960-0-dfb-1412p-feed-dog-1-4-in\"\u003eKansai Special 15-4960-0 DFB-1412P Feed Dog 1\/4 in\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-12-4990-1-dfb-1412p-needle-clamp-3-16-in\"\u003eKansai Special 12-4990-1 DFB-1412P Needle Clamp (3\/16 in)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-needle-plates-and-feed-dogs\"\u003eNeedle Plates \u0026amp; Feed Dogs\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-spare-parts\"\u003eKansai Special spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRIZZI SEWING MACHINE CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51105713291429,"sku":"KAN-15-497","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7593\/5397\/files\/kp_feed_dog_v2.png?v=1793912220"}],"url":"https:\/\/prizzisewing.com\/collections\/kansai-special-needle-plates-and-feed-dogs.oembed","provider":"PRIZZI SEWING MACHINE CO.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}