Flexible bag applications
Work with suitable paper, hessian and gunny sacks, plus compatible webbing, using the correct thread and setup.
ZOJE ZJ26 · Portable bag closing
Close the bag.
Keep packing moving.
The ZOJE ZJ26 is a portable bag closing machine for suitable sacks, hessian bags and webbing. Used in bagging applications such as rice, potato and onion sacks, it offers a practical way to bring the sewing machine to the packing job.
Portable bag closer7.2mm stitchSack & webbing work
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.
Portable format
Move the machine between packing positions and guide it along the bag opening as you sew.
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
- ZOJE ZJ26
- Stitch length
- 7.2mm
- Maximum sewing speed
- 1,900 stitches per minute
- Needle system
- D5
- Gross weight
- 7kg
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.
A practical choice for suitable produce sacks and general bagging work. Share the bag construction and number of layers with our team, especially if you plan to sew a folded or bulky opening.
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.
For operating instructions or replacement parts, contact us with your model and machine serial number.