Product Manual
Company overview
MMS UK was established in 1994 to provide sales and service of specialised industrial sewing machines and associated
products to the industry. In order to ensure that all products are of top quality and a fast and efficient service can be
maintained all development and manufacturing takes place in our factory which is located in Leeds, UK.
The staff at MMS are dedicated to the task of providing excellent products and backup and many have years of experience in the industry.
Our product range includes a full range of profile stitching equipment together with a department devoted to the fast
turnaround of templates. We also have much expertise in the necktie industry with sales and service of all relevant
equipment. Alongside these products we can supply and service AMF Reece button hole and hand stitching machines
and parts. For hand stitching we have a department dedicated to the supply of waxed silk and synthetic thread for use
on machines or for hand sewing.
Since the company was formed we have specialised in button attachment and security. We are therefore able to offer a
solution to virtually any button issue and we can assist in ensuring that reliable and efficient button attachment can be
achieved without the need for unreliable and slow hand sewing. In conjunction with
our button securing partners we are able to offer the ultimate solution to prevent button loss and our high
speed wrapping and heat
fusing machines are the ultimate solution
Our partner in button security
MMS UK
South View Business Centre,
Ghyll Royd, Guiseley, Leeds UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1943 884334
Fax: +44 (0) 1943 884335
www.mmswebsite.com
E-mail: sales@mmswebsite.com
button attachment methods
The different methods of button attachment include hand sewing, lockstitch and chainstitch. Handstitching has obvious
disadvantages such as inconsistency and being a slow, expensive and skilled operation. The common methods of attaching buttons is with a button sewing machine and the options are either lockstitch or chainstitch. Whilst on the face of
it lockstitch seems to be the most appropriate choice in terms of button security it is often not the correct choice.
The table below shows some of the relevant points to consider when making the choice between the two systems.
Lockstitch
Chainstitch
Long shanks are not possible.
Max. Shank length = 2.5mm (fabric thickness dependant)
Long shanks possible
Max. Shank length = 10mm (fabric thickness dependant)
This length is enough for wrapping on a garment
that only requires a short shank (shirt, blouse,
trouser etc.) but it is not possible to use a lockstitch machine if a longer shank is required as the
machine will slip stitches. This limitation also
means that attaching shank buttons is impossible
with lockstitch.
All garment types and buttons possible including
long coat shanks and shank buttons.
The nest of thread behind fabric is bulky and unsightly due to the extra locking thread and four
thread end tails.
Cleaner nest behind fabric as no locking thread and
only two thread end tails
Bobbin will run out of thread on a regular basis. If
this happens buttons will still be sewn on but not
secured with the locking thread - they will fall off.
When the bobbin runs out the operator should
check the previously attached few buttons.
No bobbin to worry about.
Bobbin changes take time therefore reducing output.
Button / backing button combination not possible
due to longer shank requirement.
No bobbin changes therefore continuous output.
Blindstitch operation not viable due to longer
shank requirement and messy shank due to four
tails.
Blindstitch possible.
Longer shank possibility allows for button / backing
button combination.
button shank wrapping machines
MK 11—fully automatic
MK 6 semi automatic
Small and very portable machine ideally suited
to button security in sample rooms or for low
volume production
Fully automatic computer controlled machine that accurately
applies the
TF heat sealable thread to any type
of button shank. The integrated bonding process ensures
lifetime button security. The economic consumption of
thread combined with the extremely fast cycle time makes
this an very cost effective process.
Performance data
MK 6
MK 11
MK 11S
Maximum number of buttons that can be wrapped
with one 20g cone
2,500
6,000
6,000
Maximum number of Buttons per hour
500
1,500
1,500
Handling steps
3
1
1
Heat sealing
one side
all around
all around
Programmable
no
yes
yes
Button support for shank buttons or long shanks
no
yes
no
System diagnostics check
no
yes
yes
Jackets
Trousers/pants
Shirts
Blouses
Coats
Garment with shank button
yes
yes
no
no
no
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
no
Small or sample production
Medium to large production
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
Suitable for :
BAT 15
Button attaching
machine with
backing button for
leather jackets or
coats.
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Backing button holder with instantly interchangeable plates to accommodate different sized buttons.
Instant and precise shank height adjustment from 1mm up to 10mm.
Conventional (without backing button) option.
Any stitch pattern available at the touch of a button.
Fully electronic machine—quiet and fast and energy saving.
Instant selection of pre programmed
stitch patterns
Equipped with the patented button holding clamp which is able to securely hold buttons from 8mm diameter up to 50mm diameter without the need to reposition the clamp in relation
Simple adjustment of shank height. Unique linear
clamping button holder means holding large or small
buttons can be achieved with no adjustment
Operator sews button onto a leather jacket
Backing button plate can be instantly
changed by the operator
BAT 15 shown mounted in tandem with a
mk.11 automatic button shank wrapping
BAT 16
Shank Button
Attaching Machine
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Almost any shank button attachment possible.
Heavy fabric weights possible.
Blind or clean showstitch option.
Simple to operate.
electronic machine—quiet, fast and efficient .
Equipped with the patented button holding clamp which is able to securely hold buttons from 8mm diameter up to
40mm diameter without the need to reposition the clamp in relation to the needle.
remote button loading—simple and
fast
Unique linear button holder. Large or
small buttons held with no adjustment
Precise stitching on light or heavy fabric
simple garment loading
BAT 16 shown mounted in tandem with a
mk.11automatic button shank wrapping
BAT 18
Jacket Button
attaching machine
with showstitch
option
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Showstitch option to give high quality ‘tailored’ appearance to back of
jacket fabric.
Instant and precise shank height adjustment.
Conventional stitched through or showstitch option.
Any stitch pattern available at the touch of a button.
Fully electronic machine—quiet and fast.
Instant selection of pre programmed
stitch patterns
Equipped with the patented button holding clamp which is able to securely hold buttons from 8mm diameter up to 50mm diameter without
the need to reposition the clamp in relation to the needle.
Security showstitch
TF wrapping
Simple and precise loading of jacket
fabric
BAT 20
Button attaching and
wrapping machine
chainstitch or
lockstitch
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Revolutionary combined system - chainstitch or lockstitch button attachment with normal sewing thread +
wrapping with elastomeric heat sealable thread - one fully automatic cycle which drastically reduces handling time
and any operator errors.
Extremely economical use of wrapping thread - up to 6,000 buttons / 20 gram cone.
Automatic heat sealing included in the cycle.
Showstitch option to give the high quality ‘tailored’ look (BAT 20 CJS) .
Instant and precise shank height adjustment.
3 easily selectable options—button attach, button wrap or attach and wrap.
Any stitch pattern available at the touch of a button.
Fully electronic machine—quiet and fast.
High speed - 3.5 second cycle time giving a production capacity of up to 750 buttons per hour.
Automatic button loader - during the sewing/wrapping cycle the operator places the button in the loader to enable
fast and precise button transfer to the jaws without any wasted handling time.
Incorporates the latest Juki electronic chainstitch or lockstitch button sewing machine or Durkopp electronic
lockstitch.
The process
Normally a button is attached using a chainstitch or lockstitch machine and then shank wrapping is carried out on a
separate machine which involves two handling operations. Using the BAT 20 these two process’s are combined into one
high speed operation which, since it is all automatically controlled, leaves nothing to operator error and ensures that
each button is perfectly attached and wrapped.
Button attachment on jacket fronts can be achieved using a regular button attaching machine however the nest of
stitches behind the fabric is visible and ugly. Using the BAT 20 CJS these buttons can be attached ‘cleanly’ with just one
‘show stitch’ on view behind the fabric. This security show stitch is one feature that clearly indicates the quality of the
attachment.
Result : visible button attachment quality which is protected against button loss for the lifetime of the garment.
Technology
The BAT 20 is based upon either Juki or Durkopp electronic button sewing machines. These
machines are seamlessly integrated into the BAT 20 system meaning that the total running
cycle is electronically controlled and monitored.
Via a touch screen display the operator is easily able to select various options such as the
number of wraps, button loader on or off, sewing only, wrapping only, sewing and wrapping
together.
A full system check is also available via the touch screen.
All BAT machines are equipped with the patented button holding clamp which is able to securely hold buttons from 8mm diameter up to 50mm diameter without the need to reposition
the clamp in relation to the needle
Other products and services available from MMS
Profile stitching machines
The fastest and most accurate method stitching many types of component
is to use an automatic template machine. Once the template is produced
to the stitch line pattern the operation is simple and unskilled. Fabric is inserted into the template and the machine drives this at the same time as
stitching and trimming the fabric.
A full range of machines are available ranging from a basic manual version
to a fully automatic machine capable of handling jacket fronts.
Templates
Templates can be manufactured from e-mailed stitch line patterns within
hours in our high tech facility.
Typical applications
Packet flaps, epaulettes, collars, cuffs, jacket fronts., bow ties.
Buttonholes
Supply and specialist service of all types of button hole machine. We are
the experts so please contact us with any questions you may have.
Specialist thread for jackets and coats
We stock a full range of wax coated thread (silk of polyester) for
either hand sewing or machine sewing.
AMF thread: Full range of colours and sizes in stock. Designed
specifically for use on:
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AMF 59-83 / Deco 2000 Pick Stitch machine
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AMF 84-4 EBS Button Sewing machine
Hand sewing thread : Waxed hand sewing thread designed
specifically for use by high quality tailors.
Neckties
A full range of equipment is available for almost every operation in a factory producing neck ties.