JUKI DLN-9010ASHWB/AK118 Industrial Single-Needle Direct-Drive, High-Speed Needle-Feed Lockstitch for Heavy-Weight Materials with Automatic Thread Trimmer

JUKI DLN-9010ASHWB/AK118 — 1-Needle, Direct-Drive, High-Speed Needle-Feed Lockstitch for Heavy Materials with Automatic Thread Trimmer & Auto-Lifter

What Sets JUKI DLN-9010ASHWB/AK118 Apart

• Needle Feed for Accurate Pitch and Less Slippage
  The needle-feed mechanism works in step with the improved bottom feed, so the top cloth is carried rather than dragged, keeping stitch length accurate and preventing upper-layer shift. Even on slippery or hard-to-feed sections, this pairing produces smooth seams without gathering.
  
  

• Convertible Needle-Feed / Bottom-Feed
  The feeding system can be switched from needle feed to conventional bottom feed by a simple adjustment and gauge change, allowing the same head to run as a precision needle-feed machine or as a standard lockstitch, depending on the operation.
  
  
• Dry-Type Needle Feed and Minute-Oil Frame Lubrication
  The machine uses a dry-type needle-feed mechanism that does not require oiling, while only a minute quantity of lubricant is delivered to the hook and needle bar. Eliminating the oil pan reduces the risk of leaks and staining and helps maintain a clean sewing environment.
• Compact Direct-Drive AC Servomotor for Reliable Power
  A compact AC servomotor is connected directly to the main shaft in a true direct-drive system, giving quick start/stop response with less vibration and better power transmission than a belt drive.
• 300 mm Needle-to-Arm Space for Easier Handling
  With 300 mm from needle to machine arm, operators gain extra room to position and rotate panels, which simplifies handling of larger garment parts and awkward seams.
• 15 mm Presser-Foot Lift for Thick Assemblies
  The presser foot lifts to a maximum of 15 mm; used together with needle-up stop, this extra clearance makes it easier to load and unload layered or heavier assemblies on the bed.
  
• Micro-Lifter for Difficult Materials
  A built-in micro-lifter keeps the presser foot slightly floating above elastic or otherwise hard-to-sew fabrics, helping reduce material slippage and minimizing marks or damage from foot pressure.
• Pedal-Driven Auto-Lifter for Faster Handling
  The AK118 auto-lifter raises the presser foot by pedal operation, so lifting and repositioning workpieces is quicker and requires fewer hand movements between seams.
  
• Automatic Thread Trimmer for Faster Cycles
  A trimming mechanism cuts thread about 1.5× faster than the previous design while retaining high reliability, so seam ends are finished cleanly with less cycle time loss.
• Thread Wiper + Automatic Reverse Feed for Clean Starts and Stops
  The built-in wiper pulls the needle thread away after trimming, and the automatic reverse-feed function performs programmed backtacks at the beginning and end of seams, securing stitches and reducing loose tails that need manual cleanup.
• Safety Switch for Maintenance
  If the head is tilted while the power remains on, a safety switch disables machine drive so it will not run even if the pedal is pressed, helping protect operators and technicians during threading, cleaning or service.
  
  

Included Components

• SC-920A Control Box
  Control box with built-in energy-saving mode reduces power draw by about 20% while the motor is at rest, trimming electricity use on lines where many heads sit in standby.
  
  

• CP-18A Operation Panel
  The panel centralizes setup for functions such as automatic reverse-feed stitching and multi-layer stitching and provides core production readouts. Target and actual piece counts, machine availability, pitch time, average stitch speed and a bobbin counter are all displayed, giving a concise picture of each station’s performance.
  
  

How This Improves Your Workflow

• More Control Over Heavy, Difficult Materials
  Needle feed with optimized bottom feed keeps thick or multi-layer assemblies from creeping or gathering, so stitch length and seam geometry stay stable even on demanding heavy-weight programs.
• Higher Output With Less Operator Fatigue
  Direct-drive motor, automatic thread trimming, programmed reverse, wiper and pedal-driven auto-lifter remove many repetitive motions from the cycle, letting operators maintain speed and focus on guiding bulky parts instead of fighting the machine.
• Cleaner Process and Fewer Stain-Related Defects
  The dry-type needle-feed mechanism and minute-oil lubrication to the hook and needle bar run without an oil pan, sharply reducing the risk of oil leaks and marks on high-value pieces.
• Better Use of Each Station on the Line
  With wider working space, high foot lift, a micro-lifter and convertible needle/bottom feed, one machine can cover flat panels, bulky stacks and different heavy styles without dedicated “special” heads. That flexibility makes it easier to reassign machines between operations, shift capacity to urgent orders and rebalance the line without major disruption.

Who Benefits Most

✔ Outerwear & Jacket Factories – heavy coats, parkas, padded jackets, canvas and twill outerwear; visible topstitching on fronts, yokes, collars and flaps

✔ Denim, Chino & Workwear Producers – jeans, heavy chinos, canvas pants, coveralls; side seams, inseams, rises, waistbands and reinforcement rows

✔ Uniform & Corporate Apparel Manufacturers – security and service uniforms, industrial garments, military-inspired styles in dense suiting and twill, with stable seam pitch and clean runs

✔ Heavy Shirt & Overshirt Lines – flannels, overshirts, shackets with long, visible seams on fronts, plackets, pockets and yokes

✔ Textile Accessories & Soft-Goods Workshops – fabric totes and shoppers, canvas organizers, aprons, light protective garments and other heavy woven items where stitch alignment and appearance are critical