To a great extent, the tightness and the look of your covered buttons—and your production efficiency— depend on the machines and dies you use. You need machines that are right for your production demands and for your operators. No manufacturer offers more proven covering equipment or more experienced technical support than HKG.
Button Covering Equipment
Junior No.1 Machine
COVERS 90 BUTTONS/HR*
This versatile, manually operated covering-cutting machine is our most popular model. Use it with Junior two-piece dies and a short cutter for peak production. A wood cutting block is included.
HEIGHT: 22″
WEIGHT: 13 LBS.
No. 5A Covering Machine
COVERS 450 BUTTONS/HR*
The foot powered toggle pendulum operation frees the operator’s hands for greater efficiency and speed. Use it with HKG three-piece swivel dies to produce higher quality covered buttons. Store your material on the extra wide work table for easier operation.
HEIGHT: 47″
TABLE HEIGHT: 32″
FLOOR SPACE: 20″ X 23″
WEIGHT: 113 LBS.
No. 5PA Covering Machine
COVERS 550 BUTTONS/HR*
Eliminates operator fatigue and boosts production while proving uniform power pressure for consistency tight buttons. the No. 5PA is pneumatically powered. It’s die crimping area is protected by a safety shield.
HEIGHT: 47″
TABLE HEIGHT: 32″
FLOOR SPACE: 20″ X 23″
Air: 80 PSI
WEIGHT: 122 LBS.
No. 7PA Auto-Swivel Covering Machine
COVERS 800 BUTTONS/HR*
As the operator depresses the foot pedal of the No. 7PA, the Handy three-piece dies swivel back and forth, enabling the operator to produce perfectly-covered buttons at maximum efficiency. A safety shield covers the die crimping area.
HEIGHT: 47″
TABLE HEIGHT: 32″
FLOOR SPACE: 20″ X 23″
AIR: 80 PSI
No. 9A Attaching Machine
With the proper dies, this versatile foot operated machine can be used for attaching grommets, snap fasteners, ventilators, or tacks to cap buttons. The smooth pendulum foot pedal action frees the operator’s hands. The wide table has ample room for supplies and material.
Note: The No. 1, 2, and 5A Machines can also be used for attaching.
HEIGHT: 45″
THROAT SPACE: 6″
WEIGHT: 91 LBS.
Electric Button Covering Equipment
No. 300 Machine
COVERS 400-1600 BUTTONS/HR*
Offering more features, easier operation and greater productivity than ever. The six-station indexing die plate is driven directly by a 1/3 hp, 90 volt DC, 60 cycle braking motor. Also — fingertip variable speed control, automatic button counter, power indicator light, safety shield with microswitch braking control, reverse jog button, and enclosed button collection system. Durable, welded construction, easy to maintain.
HEIGHT: 51″
TABLE HEIGHT: 35″
FLOOR SPACE: 31″ X 51″
AIR: 80 PSI
WEIGHT: 280 LBS.
No. 300SH Machine
COVERS UP TO 2500 BUTTONS/HR*
The No. 300SH Machine has the features and design innovations of the No. 300 Machine with one big plus—an aluminum shell hopper for even higher production rates. With a few quick changes, the shell hopper can be adapted to feed shells from sizes 16 to 45.
HEIGHT: 51″
TABLE HEIGHT: 35″
FLOOR SPACE: 31″ X 51″
AIR: 80 PSI
WEIGHT: 300 LBS.
No. 400 Machine
COVERS UP TO 3000 BUTTONS/HR* Our most advanced automatic button covering machine. With twin hoppers to feed both shells and backs, operators achieve highest production rates. A Geneva Motion Drive powers the ten-station die plate smoothly, accurately. Also: dynamic braking; finger-tip variable speed control; 1/3 hp, 90 volt DC, 60 cycle braking motor; automatic button counter; reverse jog button; power indicator light and microswitch safety shield. Offers years of efficient service, minimum maintenance.
HEIGHT: 57″
TABLE HEIGHT: 35″
FLOOR SPACE: 35″ X 45″
AIR: 80 PSI
WEIGHT: 450 LBS.
Dies
Covering Button Dies
Cutting Equipment
Cutters & Cutting Boards
Our sharp, hardened steel cutters are available to match all dies, sizes 22 through 100. Special cutters to size 60 only are required for the 32P Machine. Replaceable cutting boards are available to fit the No. 11, 32P and 40P Machines.
No. 11 Cutting Machine
Our sharp, hardened steel cutters are available to match all dies, sizes 22 through 100. Special cutters to size 60 only are required for the 32P Machine. Replaceable cutting boards are available to fit the No. 11, 32P and 40P Machines.
No. 40P Automatic Cutting Machine
If you need portability in a machine plus high volume, choose the No. 40P. It will fit on almost any bench or table, and the magnetic holding plate makes changing the standard long cutters an easy task. The 40P operates with a two-handed double valve, and comes complete with a long-lasting cutting board.
HEIGHT: 19″
TABLE SIZE: 23″ X 15″
AIR: 80 PSI
WEIGHT: 68 LBS
No. 32P Automatic Cutting Machine
The multiple cutouts produced with each stroke make this the most efficient fabric cutting machine available. The No. 32P has built-in safety. The operator must press palm buttons on separate valves simultaneously to activate the machine. This keeps both hands clear of moving parts.
HEIGHT: 62″
TABLE HEIGHT: 36″
FLOOR SPACE: 23″ X 20″
AIR: 80 PSI
WEIGHT: 215 LBS.
Automatic Tufting Equipment
Junior Tufter Machine
Our smallest automatic tufter is perfect for reversible and semi-attached backs. It pneumatically aligns and compresses cushions up to 10″ thick and 31″ wide in any length, with extension channels available for longer cushions. the table moves nylon rails with stops to easily set vertical and horizontal spacing. The Junior Tufter is available with horizontal bars to hold needles in preset patterns for stationary tufting. The basic model has three ultra thin needles, whit additional needles optional, and requires 60 psi nair pressure.
Major Tufter Machine
The pneumatic cylinders of the Major Tufter compress cushions to near zero thickness. Its nine ultra-thin needles, adjustable for easily set patterns, are carried through the cushion at each stroke. Adding more needles is a simple operation. An exclusive feature permits three different depths of needles penetrations in 1/4″ increments. Buttons may be placed as close as 3″ apart. The frame is angled at 30° to help prevent crushed or shredded cushion fill from shifting. Accommodates 31″ x 31″ cushions and requires 80-100 psi air pressure.
Master Tufter Machine
With a memory that stores up to twelve different dial-selected and easily changed button patterns the Master Tufter is the ultimate machine for high volume tufting. You tuft up to thirty buttons in one of the selected patterns at each pneumatic stroke. The modular design accommodates cushions up to 10″ think, 31″ wide, and 60″ long. The frame is angled ate 30° to help prevent crushed or shredded fill from shifting. The needle and bar arrangement will be custom tailored to your requirements for maximum flexibility and productivity. The Master uses our ultra-thin needles for small perforations and easy cushion penetration. Tufting with the Master is one easy, one person operation.
