{"product_id":"pegasus-253588a00009-thread-retainer","title":"Pegasus 253588A00009 Thread Retainer","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePegasus 253588A00009 Thread Retainer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 253588A00009 in the Pegasus parts list is a thread retainer. It is one of the small parts that the thread passes on its way from the cone to the needles and loopers. Pegasus gives the W600P as the machine for this part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread is softer than the metal it runs over, yet at speed it can still wear a fine groove into a guide or eyelet. The groove then has sharp edges that fray and cut the thread in turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePegasus part number: \u003cstrong\u003e253588A00009\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart name: Thread Retainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Thread Guides \u0026amp; Tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed by Pegasus for: W600P\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePegasus parts catalogues that list this part: W3664P; W600P; W600PC; UT \/ W3600P, W600PC, WX600P and 3 more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to replace it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\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\u003cli\u003eGrooves or burrs are visible where the thread runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck that the thread runs freely through the part and does not catch on its edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread guides are specific to the machine and to their place on the thread path. Where the name carries a letter or a position (upper, lower), keep the same one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Pegasus parts for the same machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pegasus-350208a00009-bed-cover-plate\"\u003ePegasus 350208A00009 Bed Cover Plate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pegasus-007133000009-screw\"\u003ePegasus 007133000009 Screw\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pegasus-240242000009-coil-spring\"\u003ePegasus 240242000009 Coil Spring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pegasus-253586000009-thread-guide\"\u003ePegasus 253586000009 Thread Guide\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\u003eMore in this group: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pegasus-thread-guides-and-tension\"\u003ePegasus thread guides \u0026amp; tension\u003c\/a\u003e. Parts listed for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pegasus-w500-spare-parts\"\u003ePegasus W500\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pegasus-w600-spare-parts\"\u003ePegasus W600\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything from this maker: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pegasus-spare-parts\"\u003eall Pegasus spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRIZZI SEWING MACHINE CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51105727512741,"sku":"PEG-253588A0","price":4.4,"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\/pegasus-253588a00009-thread-retainer","provider":"PRIZZI SEWING MACHINE CO.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}