Industrial zigzag · walking foot · adjustable servo speed
For sail, canvas and outdoor-product work that needs more than a straight seam, the Eagle Special EA146RB zigzag walking foot sewing machine combines adjustable zigzag stitching with walking-foot material handling.
Three-step zigzag capability, reverse stitching and a variable-speed servo motor give you useful control over both the stitch pattern and the pace of sewing.
See the difference
One stitch crosses each diagonal between the left and right needle positions.
Three needle points—start, centre and end—form two stitches along each diagonal.
Illustrations show stitch structure; dots represent needle penetrations. They are not photographs or a scale guide. Actual width, spacing and appearance depend on the stitch setup, material and thread. Changing the step pattern requires the appropriate mechanical setup.
Zigzag carries the stitch across the seam rather than following a single straight line. A three-step pattern uses several smaller stitches as it travels across each side of the zigzag, giving a different stitch structure for suitable sail and outdoor-fabric work.
The supplied zigzag step-adjustment kit supports the machine’s stitch-pattern setup. This is a mechanical machine, not a touchscreen machine with one-touch stitch programmes.
The walking foot helps advance suitable heavier and layered materials through the sewing area. This is useful for canvas, coated fabrics and assemblies that are harder to guide evenly under a conventional presser foot.
Test your actual material, thread and seam construction before production, particularly at reinforced sections and folded joins.
A practical option for workshops working with sails, outdoor canvas, suitable PVC products and leather goods. The flat-bed layout supports panels around the needle, while the 27cm × 10cm working space provides room to manage the material.
Choose the stitch type, width and length for the job rather than assuming one setting suits every seam. Material density, needle size, thread and the number of layers all affect the result.
The energy-saving servo motor has an adjustable maximum speed, with pedal control for sewing at the pace the work needs. Reduce speed around corners, through thicker joins and when testing a new stitch setup.
The motor remains quiet while idle, making pauses for repositioning less intrusive.
| Model | Eagle Special EA146RB / 146RB |
|---|---|
| Machine type | Industrial flat-bed zigzag walking foot sewing machine |
| Stitch capability | Zigzag with three-step capability and supplied step-adjustment kit |
| Stitch controls | Adjustable width and length; reverse stitching |
| Maximum stitch length | 5mm |
| Maximum presser-foot lift | 10mm |
| Maximum sewing speed | 2,500 stitches per minute |
| Working space | 27cm length × 10cm height |
| Needle system | 135x17 / DPx17 |
| Motor | Energy-saving servo motor with adjustable speed |
| Bobbin | Large capacity |
| Material applications | Suitable heavy-weight canvas, sail materials, PVC, outdoor products and leather goods |
For replacement needles, see DPx17 / 135x17 industrial needles. Select the needle size and point to suit the material and thread.
These are Consew-branded 146RB-series documents, not an Eagle-specific manual. They are retained as reference material; confirm the details against your Eagle machine before using adjustment instructions or ordering parts.
Consew 146RB-1A-1, 2A-1 and 3A-1 operating instructions.
View 146RB-series operating reference (PDF)Consew 146RB and related-series illustrated parts list. Part compatibility must be checked for the Eagle model.
View 146RB-series parts reference (PDF)Many walking foot machines sew straight stitch only. The Eagle 146RB adds zigzag and three-step zigzag capability for work that needs a stitch travelling across the seam.
Instead of making one long diagonal stitch from side to side, the needle forms several smaller stitches across each diagonal. The stitch pattern must be set up correctly for the machine and the intended work.
Yes, suitable sail, canvas and outdoor-product work are key applications. Match the thread, needle, stitch pattern and settings to the seam, and test any reinforced or multi-layer sections.
No. This is an industrial mechanical zigzag walking foot machine with servo-motor speed control, not a programmable embroidery or pattern-sewing system.
Yes. Order online with Direct Sewing; nationwide New Zealand freight is available for the built-up workstation.
