Compatible heavy machines
Replace needles in machines that specifically call for this system; a walking-foot mechanism alone does not confirm the fit.
Schmetz · Heavy industrial machine needles
A specialist system for established heavy-duty setups.
Schmetz 794 needles suit heavy industrial machines specifically requiring the 794 / 7x3 / DYx3 system. This listing is for the regular-point version, not a separately designated leather-cutting point. Confirm your machine specification first, then choose the size that suits the sewing thread and the complete stack of material.
Ten needles in one size, with 200/25 and 230/26 options listed above.
794Needle system
Regular pointCheck application
10 needlesPer pack
Choose it for your project
Proven material combinations
Use the regular point where it is suitable for your material and the machine's approved sewing setup.
Repeat production
Keep the successful needle, thread and material combination recorded, and check another sample whenever the job specification changes.
Product details
| Supplied | One pack of 10 needles in your selected size |
|---|---|
| System | 794 / 7x3 / DYx3 |
| Point | Regular point |
| Size choices | 200/25 or 230/26 |
| Pack | 10 needles |
Choose the required option in the selector above. Each selection is supplied separately; this is not a set of every size shown.
Before you start
- Check the full system and any point suffix in the machine documentation before choosing the needle size.
- Switch off the machine and fit the needle according to the manufacturer's insertion and threading instructions.
- Sew slowly on matching material layers, checking needle clearance, stitch formation and thread condition before continuing.
A regular-point 794 is not the same point as 794 D, LR or S. Do not choose a leather-cutting version or substitute system without checking requirements.
Good to know
Are 794, 7x3 and DYx3 related references?
Yes. Schmetz lists them together for this regular-point system. Always retain any point suffix when matching a needle.
Does a larger size guarantee heavier sewing?
No. Material suitability also depends on the machine, thread, point and setup; stay within the machine manufacturer's specifications.
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