Lockstitch comparison
JACK 5558G vs JACK A6F-E: which lockstitch machine should you buy?
A side-by-side look at two lockstitch machines from our catalog: the specifications each one lists, where they differ, and which kind of production each suits. Both are used for shirts, wovens, garments.
JACK 5558G
Lockstitch machine with a built-in edge cutter and piping device, running up to 4000 s.p.m. for shirts, suits, pants and down jackets.
JACK A6F-E
Digital needle-feed computerized lockstitch with a sealed oil pan and a large 300mm sewing space — feeds smoothly with no short thread tail.
Key differences
- Both list the same top speed of 4000 s.p.m.
- Series: JACK 5558G — Lockstitch, edge cutter; JACK A6F-E — Lockstitch, needle feed.
- Needle: JACK 5558G — DBx1, 11-18#; JACK A6F-E — DBx1, 11-18# / DPx5, 18-21#.
- Availability: JACK 5558G — Order on request; JACK A6F-E — Order on request. Call to confirm today's stock.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | JACK 5558G | JACK A6F-E |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Lockstitch, edge cutter | Lockstitch, needle feed |
| Needle | DBx1, 11-18# | DBx1, 11-18# / DPx5, 18-21# |
| Max sewing speed | Up to 4000 s.p.m. | Up to 4000 s.p.m. |
| Feature | Built-in edge cutter and piping device | — |
| Best for | Shirts, suits, pants, down jackets | Shirts, suits, pants, down jackets |
| Availability | Order on request | Order on request |
| Sewing space | — | 300mm, large operating area |
| Lubrication | — | Sealed oil pan, no oil stains |
Highlighted rows differ. A dash means the catalog does not list that specification for the machine; ask us and we will confirm it.
Which one fits your work?
Choose the JACK 5558G if…
Lockstitch machine with a built-in edge cutter and piping device, running up to 4000 s.p.m. for shirts, suits, pants and down jackets.
- Built-in edge cutter
- Integrated piping device
- Runs up to 4000 s.p.m.
Choose the JACK A6F-E if…
Digital needle-feed computerized lockstitch with a sealed oil pan and a large 300mm sewing space — feeds smoothly with no short thread tail.
- 300mm sewing space
- Sealed, stain-free oil pan
Swami Enterprises is an authorized JACK dealer and importer. Bring your own fabric to the Chanakya Place showroom and sew on both before you decide.
Questions buyers ask
What is the difference between the JACK 5558G and the JACK A6F-E?
Both list the same top speed of 4000 s.p.m. Series: JACK 5558G — Lockstitch, edge cutter; JACK A6F-E — Lockstitch, needle feed. Needle: JACK 5558G — DBx1, 11-18#; JACK A6F-E — DBx1, 11-18# / DPx5, 18-21#.
Which is better, the JACK 5558G or the JACK A6F-E?
It depends on your fabric, operation and daily volume. The JACK 5558G is described as: Lockstitch machine with a built-in edge cutter and piping device, running up to 4000 s.p.m. for shirts, suits, pants and down jackets. The JACK A6F-E is described as: Digital needle-feed computerized lockstitch with a sealed oil pan and a large 300mm sewing space — feeds smoothly with no short thread tail.
What is the price of the JACK 5558G and the JACK A6F-E?
Prices depend on the model, quantity and the day. Call +91 99713 36656 or request a quote for today's price on either machine.
Can I see both machines before buying?
Yes. Visit the showroom at Chanakya Place, New Delhi. Call +91 99713 36656 first so the team can confirm which models are on display and in stock.
Not sure which to pick?
Tell us your fabric, operation and daily volume. A specialist will recommend one, with today's price.