Single-thread closing
A single needle and looper form a chainstitch seam for suitable bag-closing work.
Newlong NP-7 · Portable bag closing
Reliable bag closing.
Japanese-built quality.
Close sacks and work with suitable webbing using the Newlong NP-7 portable bag closing machine. Made in Japan, this industrial model brings single-thread chainstitch sewing to the packing area, with a carry handle that makes it practical to move between jobs.
Single-thread chainstitchMade in JapanIndustrial sack closing
See the application
A stitched sack, up close.
This real photograph shows white stitching on both sides of a kraft-paper sack seam, making the stitch line and thread finish easy to see.
Bag closing machines sew through the bag material to form a closure. The finished seam varies with the machine’s stitch type, thread, bag construction and setup.
Tell us what you are packing and the bags you use. We can advise on a suitable machine and discuss a sewing sample for your material.
Practical features for your working day.
Pump lubrication
An oil-pump system helps deliver lubricant to the moving mechanism. Follow the machine’s lubrication schedule.
Optional hanger
An optional hanger is available. Ask about a suitable support arrangement for repeated work at one packing position.
Thread setup advice
This model can be set up for UV-resistant bonded polyester thread. Ask us to match the thread and tension to your material.
Specifications at a glance
- Model
- Newlong NP-7
- Stitch length
- 7.2mm
- Maximum sewing speed
- 1,900 stitches per minute
- Gross weight
- 7kg
- Country of manufacture
- Japan
Choose the needle, thread and operating speed for your material and layers. Gross weight is not the handheld machine weight. Maximum speed is a machine rating; actual output depends on handling and the application.
Match the machine to your bags.
Choose it for regular sack-closing work where a portable industrial machine suits your packing process. Suitable applications include paper bags, hessian and gunny sacks, plus compatible webbing.
Plan your setup
Set up for your packing process.
Tell us about your bag material, seam thickness and working position. We can help with suitable thread, needles and an optional hanger.
Thread & consumables
Keep suitable bag-closing thread and the correct replacement needles on hand. Needle systems differ between models; check compatibility when ordering.
Advice, service & support.
Direct Sewing has more than 30 years’ experience selling, servicing and repairing sewing machines. Contact us for help choosing your setup or arranging freight outside Auckland. A one-year return-to-base warranty is included.
Newlong NP-7A reference manual — ask us to confirm applicability to your NP-7 before ordering parts.