Barudan commercial embroidery machine

With a broad presence in Japan and overseas, Barudan offers commercial embroidery machines specialized for industrial use. This webpage focuses on the company’s features and key models.

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https://barudan.co.jp/

Key Features of Bardan

Founded in Japan in 1959, Barudan is a long-established manufacturer. Its founder, Yoshio Shibata, is also known for developing Japan’s first embroidery machine. The company has continued to drive technological development over the years—for example, it developed the world’s first computer-controlled embroidery machine in 1977. Its history-backed technical capabilities and track record continue to be reflected in its current products.

Barudan offers a wide range of models, from small to large, and all are designed with industrial use in mind. With a highly durable build, the machines are designed to handle embroidery on thick materials and continuous operation. In addition, Barudan has offices and a dealer network in Japan and overseas, providing a system for close support—from pre-installation consultations to post-installation follow-up.

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Lineup of Featured Embroidery Machines from Bardan

BEKT-S501CAII V250 with clamp frame

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A clamp frame comes standard, making fabric changes and positioning smoother. The main unit is compact and sized for easier installation in limited spaces. With a maximum embroidery field of 250 mm x 250 mm, it can handle a wide range of work, from everyday production to small items.

With a 5-needle configuration, it is easier to work on multi-color designs while keeping the number of thread colors needed manageable. Embroidery data can be transferred via USB, LAN, or Bluetooth, allowing flexible use depending on the work environment and workflow. Operation is icon-based and easy to understand, making it a practical model for on-site use.

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• Maximum speed: 1,200 rpm (product frame) / 1,000 rpm (hat frame)
• Number of heads: 1
• Number of needles: 5
• Maximum embroidery field: 250 x 250 mm
• Weight: Not specified
• Power consumption: 225 W

Finished product examples

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BEKT-S1502CII

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This is a dual-head commercial embroidery machine. Compared with single-head models, it offers higher production efficiency and can support a wide range of output levels, from small runs to high-volume production. It features a small-diameter cylinder, making it possible to embroider in tight areas such as pockets. Multiple dedicated frames are included, allowing embroidery on a variety of items, including garments, hats, shoes, and socks.

Each head is equipped with 15 needles, making it suitable for embroidering complex designs. It also includes features that display the current frame in use on the screen and automatically position embroidery designs in the frame.

• Maximum speed: 1,100 rpm (product frame) / 1,000 rpm (hat frame)
• Number of heads: 2
• Number of needles: 15
• Maximum embroidery field: 460 x 304 mm
• Weight: Not specified
• Power consumption: 225 W

Finished product examples

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https://barudan.co.jp/post-product/product10/

BEKS Series

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Designed with mass production in mind, this series offers a wide range of configurations, with 9 needles and 10 to 28 heads. It also has a large maximum embroidery field, making it well suited for large-scale work such as apparel production and high-volume patch production. Another strength is its ability to handle a wide range of materials, from lightweight to heavy.

The head section uses a compact rotary design, and the improved visibility when changing fabric or frames makes operation easier. It also includes mechanisms that help keep quality consistent, such as needle number lock, as well as features that support higher production efficiency, such as a matrix function useful for high-volume patch production.

• Maximum speed: 1,000 rpm
• Number of heads: 10 to 28
• Number of needles: 9
• Maximum embroidery field: 450 to 1,500 mm (H) x 243 to 500 mm (W)
• Weight: Not specified
• Power consumption: 700 to 1,900 W

Finished product examples

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Summary by the Editorial Team

Barudan is a manufacturer that draws on technical capabilities built over a long history to offer robust embroidery machines designed with industrial use in mind. With a lineup that ranges from small to large machines, including multi-head models, it gives the impression of being able to support a variety of business scales—from production sites built around mass output to environments where precision is a priority. With a broad network of overseas locations and dealers, another reassuring point is that it has a system in place that makes post-installation follow-up easier to access.

On the other hand, the best manufacturer and model will vary depending on the production volume needed and the items being handled. To make the selection process more reliable, it can be helpful to compare this webpage with the features and lineups of other companies as well.

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