NORMAL ROUND POINT "R"

Schmetz DPX5 / 135X5 Industrial Sewing Machine Needles – R Point – For Lockstitch Machines (Stitch Class 300)

The Schmetz DPX5 / 135X5 needle is a widely used industrial needle designed for double lockstitch applications (stitch type class 300). It features the standard R (normal round point), which has a slim, conical shape that penetrates materials smoothly and precisely.

This R-point design is highly versatile, making it suitable for a wide range of fabrics—from light wovens to laminated and coated materials. The chrome-coated finish improves wear resistance and allows for consistent, high-speed stitching in industrial sewing environments.

Compatible Needle Systems:

DPX5, 135X5, 135X7, DPX7, DPX134, PFX134, MTX797, 797, 1844, SY 1901, SY 1955
CANU: 20:05 1

Technical Specifications:

• Point Style: R – Normal Round Point (slim, conical shape)

• Shank Diameter: 2.00 mm

• Overall Length: 38.9 mm

• Length to Eye: 33.9 mm

• Coating: Chrome

• Needle Form: Straight with single groove and scarf

• Stitch Type Class: 300 – Double Lockstitch

Recommended For:

✔ Light woven fabrics
✔ Coated materials
✔ Heavy woven fabrics (e.g. tent awnings)
✔ Laminated fabrics with soft plastic or thin card
✔ Leather/textile combinations
✔ Films and foils

Typical Uses:
✓ Tents and awnings
✓ Shirts and workwear
✓ Upholstery and coated textiles
✓ Laminated packaging
✓ Leather-trimmed garments