{"product_id":"kansai-special-41-1170-0-thread-guide","title":"Kansai Special 41-1170-0 Thread Guide","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKansai Special 41-1170-0 Thread Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread Guide, Kansai Special part number 41-1170-0. This is part of the thread path, and the thread rubs against it at every stitch. The same part number is used across many Kansai Special machine families, for example NW\/NL, NR and RX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt industrial sewing speed the thread slides through these parts very fast. A smooth, rounded edge lets it pass without drag, while a rough edge shows up quickly as fraying, thread breaks or uneven stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special part number: \u003cstrong\u003e41-1170-0\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart name: Thread Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort form of the number: 41-117\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Thread Guides \u0026amp; Tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansai Special parts books that list this part: NW\/NL, NR, RX and 7 more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome machines carry several guides with the same name at different places on the thread path. Note where the old part sits before you take it out, for example near the cone, the tension unit or the needle. 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\u003eTension varies from stitch to stitch although the settings are unchanged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA take-up or release part sticks or moves stiffly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWobble at the mounting, or a stripped or damaged screw hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you start, switch the machine off and unplug it. While the old part is out, check the neighboring guides for grooves and clear the lint from the thread path.\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-41-1050-0-spring-post\"\u003eKansai Special 41-1050-0 Spring Post\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kansai-special-41-7020-0-spring-light\"\u003eKansai Special 41-7020-0 Spring (Light)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe thread keeps breaking at the same place. Could a guide be the cause?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A fine groove or burr on a guide, eyelet or take-up cuts the thread. Pull a length of thread through each part on the path by hand; a part that drags or snags the thread is worn and best replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kansai-special-thread-guides-and-tension\"\u003eKansai Special thread guides \u0026amp; tension\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":51105716666533,"sku":"KAN-41-117","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7593\/5397\/files\/kp_thread_guide_v2.png?v=1793912248","url":"https:\/\/prizzisewing.com\/products\/kansai-special-41-1170-0-thread-guide","provider":"PRIZZI SEWING MACHINE CO.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}