JUKI MH-382 Industrial Tandem 2-Needle Double Chainstitch Sewing Machine is a high-speed flat-bed machine engineered for industrial garment production where strong, durable chainstitch seams and consistent high-speed operation are required.
Unlike a conventional two-needle machine with needles positioned side-by-side, the MH-382 uses a specialized tandem needle arrangement, positioning the two needles in series—one behind the other. This configuration makes the machine suitable for specialized joining and seaming processes in trousers, workwear and other industrial garment applications.
The MH-382 operates at speeds up to 6,000 stitches per minute, making it appropriate for high-volume manufacturing environments and continuous production lines. Stitch length is adjustable up to 4 mm through a convenient dial-type adjustment mechanism.
Instead of rotary hooks and bobbins, the machine uses an industrial rocking-type looper system to produce double chainstitch seams. This eliminates bobbin changes and supports uninterrupted sewing during long production runs. JUKI's looper mechanism uses an inclined-crank design developed for durability and reliable stitch formation.
Light to medium-weight garment materials, with suitability for selected medium/heavier garment operations depending on thread, needle and setup.
JUKI markets the MH-380/MH-382 platform for various chainstitch processes, including lap seaming, decorative stitching and other garment operations.
JUKI also lists an MH-382 attachment specifically for continuous sewing on pocket openings of jeans or working wear, demonstrating legitimate application in those product categories.
JUKI does not specify an official Tex capacity for the MH-382 on its current specification page. Therefore, a Tex range should be presented as an application recommendation, not as a JUKI factory maximum.
Recommended industrial thread types include:
Practical working range: approximately Tex 18–50, subject to needle, looper clearance, material and tension setup.
