Merrow 18-A — Rolled edge crochet sewing machine (220V, motor included)

Description

The Merrow 18-A is a rolled edge crochet stitch sewing machine. It produces the decorative edge that has trimmed blankets and garments for decades.

Merrow invented the mechanised crochet sewing machine, and its stitch remains the quality standard for blanket edging.

The machine sews between 1,000 and 1,400 RPM: it keeps up with a production workshop while remaining suited to home or craft use.

Description

A specially designed guide rolls the material inside the stitch formation. Combined with Merrow’s cam-driven architecture, it produces a regular, clean crochet stitch on any fabric.

The 18-A benefits from nearly a century of refinement. Its simple, robust mechanism needs little maintenance and runs for years without interruption.

With thousands of standard applications, the 18-A covers small to medium production: blanket edges, cushions, shawls, hats and mittens.

Features

• Rolled crochet stitch — classic decorative edge
• Special guide that rolls material into the stitch
• Cam-driven architecture — stitch regularity
• Speed from 1,000 to 1,400 RPM
• Single thread — simple mechanism
• Robust and easy to maintain — little downtime
• Nearly a century of refinement
• American manufacture, hand assembled
• Thousands of standard applications available
• 220V motor included — 1/2 HP
• For production workshops, small businesses or home use

Specifications

• Model: 18-A
• Type: rolled edge crochet machine
• Operating speed: 1,200 SPM (range 1,000 to 1,400)
• Stitch width: 3/8 to 1/2 inch — 1/2 inch standard
• Density range: 4 to 10 stitches per inch
• Standard needle: 10
• Merrow needle range: 8, 10H, 11
• Federal stitch type: rolled crochet
• Number of threads: 1
• Motor required: 1,725 RPM, 1/2 HP, 220V — included
• Manufacture: United States

Application

The 18-A is used in large production facilities, small businesses and homes.

Typical applications:

• Blanket edges — main use
• Cushions and decorative pillows
• Shawls and scarves
• Hats and mittens
• Other knitwear and wool items

It is the reference machine for small to medium production of crocheted edge items.

Manuals and warranty

• Machine built to order — Merrow sews a sample of your material before manufacturing, at no charge.
• Merrow factory service: fixed fee of 299 USD, shipping included — replacement of needle, loopers, cutters and any worn part.
• Spare parts available immediately for all models, including legacy machines.
• Technical support: 165 agents in 65 countries.
• Technical documentation and manual supplied on delivery. Contact our technical service: contact@vesxpress.com

Servo motor

Machine supplied with 220V motor included: 1,725 RPM, 1/2 HP, suited to the European mains. No transformer needed.

• 220V supply — directly on European mains
• 1/2 HP — power matched to the machine load
• 1,725 RPM — rated motor speed
• Single or three phase depending on installation
• Supplied fitted — no adaptation needed