Brother KE-430HS – Heavy-Duty Electronic Direct Drive Bartack Machine
Rob Patterson
The Brother KE-430HS is a high-performance, electronically controlled bartack machine designed for medium to heavy-weight materials. Built for speed, precision, and durability, it features a direct-drive AC servo motor and a pulse motor-driven feed system that ensures clean, consistent stitching — even on thick or dense fabrics. With a maximum sewing speed of 3,300 stitches per minute, a generous sewing area, and the ability to store and execute complex stitch patterns, the KE-430HS is ideal for reinforcing high-stress areas in garments like jeans, workwear, and uniforms.
Key Features:
- Optimized for medium and heavy-weight materials
- Max. speed: 3,300 stitches/min
- Sewing area: up to 40 mm × 30 mm (approx. 1.57 in × 1.18 in)
- Y-axis intermittent feed (pulse-motor driven)
- Stitch length: 0.05–12.7 mm
- Automatic thread trimming, thread wiper, and digital tension control
- Max. 5,000 stitches per pattern
- 89 preset patterns; expandable up to 500
- Shuttle hook (optional double hook)
- Work clamp lift: Max. 17 mm (0.67 in)
Technical Specifications:
- Model: KE-430HS
- Application: Medium and heavy-weight materials
- Lubrication: Semi-dry
- Max Sewing Speed: 3,000 stitches per minute
- Sewing Area: Max. 40 mm × 30 mm (1.57 in × 1.18 in)
- Stitch Length: 0.05–12.7 mm
- Feed Mechanism: Y-axis intermittent feed (pulse-motor driven)
- Thread Trimmer: Automatic
- Thread Wiper: Included
- Thread Nipper: Optional
- Digital Tension: Standard
- Presser Foot Lift: Max. 17 mm (0.67 in)
- Rotary Hook: Shuttle hook (double optional)
- Motor: AC Servo Motor – 550W Direct Drive
- Power Supply: Single-phase 100V/220V, 3-phase 220V/380V/400V
- Weight: Machine head: approx. 58 kg (127.9 lbs), Control box: approx. 7 kg (15.4 lbs), Operation panel: 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)
- Data Storage: Internal memory with 89 preset patterns (expandable to 500)
- Cycle Programs: 30 cycles (50 programs per cycle)
Why Choose the KE-430HS?
Built for demanding applications, the KE-430HS delivers reliable high-speed bartack performance on heavy fabrics with clean stitching, powerful motor response, and programmable flexibility — making it the dependable workhorse for industrial garment production.