About PEGASUS M700 4THEARD OVERLOCK MACHINE
he Pegasus M700 is a highly durable, industrial-grade overlock sewing machine (serger) designed by the renowned Japanese manufacturer
Pegasus. It is built for high-speed edge trimming, seaming, and overcasting across various fabric types. [
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The technical specifications, core features, configurations, and market availability for this machine are detailed below. [
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Key Specifications & Features
- Stitched Performance: Delivers adjustable sewing speeds between 4,000 to 5,500 stitches per minute (SPM), with some specialized M700 sub-variants pushing up to 6,500 SPM. [1, 2]
- Advanced Oiling System: Features an enclosed needle bar mechanism and a fully automatic lubrication setup to prevent oil leakage and protect delicate garments. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Fabric Versatility: Highly efficient for joining or overlocking fabrics like cotton, net, hosiery, lycra, denim, and light-to-medium weight materials. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
- Drive Options: Available in classic manual belt-driven configurations or upgraded Direct Drive (DD) models equipped with quiet, power-saving servo motors. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Thread Configurations
The Pegasus M700 series is modular, supporting multiple thread paths depending on your factory requirements: [
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- 4-Thread Overlock: Ideal for flexible seams on knitwear and stretch apparel. It utilizes two needles and two loopers.
- 5-Thread Safety Stitch: Combines a traditional 3-thread overlock edge with a secondary 2-thread chain stitch line. Best suited for structural, high-strength seaming on woven fabrics.
- 6-Thread Configuration: Offers maximum flexibility by allowing users to switch easily between 3, 4, or 5-thread stitching using specialized gauge plates. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Pricing and Procurement Info
Pricing varies based on whether the unit is brand new or sourced from the robust secondhand market. Online listings on B2B platforms like
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- Used / Secondhand Units: Typically range from 11,500 to 16,000 for basic heads or partial sets. Complete assemblies featuring an industrial stand table and direct-drive servo motor hover around 18,000 to 20,000.
- Brand New Complete Sets: Typically retail around 26,500 to 45,000 depending on the specific automatic automation grading and thread system chosen.
- Spare Parts Ecosystem: Maintenance parts like the 204367 Gauge Set for 5-thread layouts cost around 950, and replacement 6-thread needle plates cost approximately 200 to 254. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
For guidance on setting up the loopers and managing thread tensions correctly, watch this step-by-step tutorial on threading a multi-thread Pegasus overlock system:
Are you looking to purchase a 4-thread or a 5-thread unit, and do you need a brand new or a pre-owned machine.