Comparing Single-Head Commercial Embroidery Machines: Everything You Need to Know!

Are you overwhelmed by all the single-head commercial embroidery machines out there? In this episode of Apparel Academy, Ricoma CEO Henry Ma goes over the similarities and differences between each of our four single-head commercial machines so you can make a more informed decision for you and your business. From the control panels to the embroidery areas and everything in between, this episode will answer all your questions about which machine is right for you.
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00:00 Intro
01:31 What is a commercial embroidery machine?
02:12 Machine similarities
03:47 Control panel
05:32 Weight
06:07 Number of needles
08:11 Embroidery area
Henry begins the episode by discussing what makes a commercial embroidery machine different from a semi-commercial embroidery machine.. He discusses how many needles they tend to have, their stitch speeds, and more technical details, as well as what kinds of projects and businesses they’re best suited for.
He then goes over some of the similarities between our four single-head commercial embroidery machines, including what they can embroider, their memory capacity, and more.
Next, Henry discusses the major differences between the machines. He goes over a wide range of factors, including the kind of control panel each machine has, their weight, and the number of needles they have. Henry then goes into how the number of needles affects your efficiency, and how this can improve your overall output. He also explains how certain machines have better protection against thread breaks. And finally, he goes over the differences in embroidery areas between the four machines, and how this makes certain machines better for things like bulk orders, and more.

[@ricomatv]

Which machine would you be purchasing to bring your business to the next level? Share below!

[@treynolds94]

Any Machine with atleast 2 heads or more. And an air compressor or hand held battery opperated dust off instead of buying bulk boxes of dust off cans. Will save alot of money in the short and long term with no worries of constantly cleaning out your machine/s. We have 5 machines total 29 heads. A 12 head tijima, 4 head Ricoma, 1 head Tijima, 4 head baruaden, and 8 head Tijima all our machines have 15 needles except the ricoma and 12 head they have 12.

[@rickvaldez6844]

Hopefully my next machine choice will be a 2 head or a 3 head

[@embroideryandsilaidesign]

Amazing video.....I liked it too much..... really believe me too much.....my words are less infront of this video

[@ricomatv]

We are so glad you loved it!

[@RudeDude563]

Having so many issues with mine MT 1501 have to tinker with it constantly to the point im afraid to take orders. And having really bad time with ricoma support. If i knew better id pay more and buy tajima instead.

[@ricomatv]

Hi, we are so sorry to hear this. Can you please send us a message through our social media? instagram.com/ricomahq/

[@juanmagana2939]

I was aiming towards a mt 2001. But the representative gave me the wrong machine pricing which was the tc 1501. Now seeing this video i don’t understand why he never explained the difference like you did.

[@ricomatv]

Hi Juan. we are so sorry to hear this. Can you send us a message through Instagram so we can look into this? > @ricomahq.

[@fantakamarasheriff9320]

Nice and beautiful machines.What is the cost the 15 needles type 1?

[@ricomatv]

Hi there! Please submit a request with our team so they can help! > info.ricoma.com/contact-us/o?Organic%3A%20Ongoing%20promotion&Organic

[@telugu_facts346]

I love ricomo machine

[@ricomatv]

Thanks for the love!

[@SylviaStevenson-c6e]

Why are there so many videos on the MT 1501 and so few videos on the TC 1501 machine?

[@ricomatv]

Hi! We are in the process of adding more videos. Was there something in particular you wanted to see? :)

[@skhiyatv]

am from south africa where can i purchase one please Help

[@ricomatv]

Hi! Please submit a request to our team so they can help > ricoma.com/US/contact-us

[@laszlobartos6772]

Good evening, If I wanted to print small logos on t-shirts, would it damage the fabric? Small I mean approx 15mm x 15mm. Thank you

[@ricomatv]

Hi! It shouldn't affect the fabric.

[@allayspa4278]

Can you tell me how much is the machine 15 needless

[@ricomatv]

Hi, please submit a request with the team so they can help ----->ricoma.com/US/contact-us (:

[@masoyama4675]

What about RCM-1501?

[@ricomatv]

Hi! Are you referring to the TC?

[@masoyama4675]

I’m not sure, it’s in Dubai, maybe the machine has deferent name here!

[@desmon6781]

He's the CEO?!😮 He looks so young!!

[@ricomatv]

Yes! That's our CEO :)

[@nsubugarogers9305]

CAN I BE YOUR SALES AGENT IN EASTERN AFRICA

[@ricomatv]

Hi there! Please check out the careers page on our website for any open opportunities > ricoma.com/US/careers

[@treynolds94]

Would never recommend a single head commercially unless you have other multihead machines. You will grow out of it so fast. Sitting there watching an hour stitchout with more needing to be done. You will be wishing you had more heads jobs will take so long without any way to speed it up.

[@ricomatv]

We couldn't have said it any better!

[@KG-ml6sp]

@@ricomatv so these machines would not be good buy for me starting up my own business?