Jack or Juki: which is better for a garment factory?
Neither brand is better at every job. We are the authorised distributor for both, and on matching models the speeds are close. Choose by the features each station needs and the machines your mechanics know.
- Choose Jack if you want machines that sense the fabric and set themselves (A5E-B AMH2) or an AI overlock for thick seams (C7 Urus), with a 2-year warranty from us.
- Choose Juki if your mechanics already know Juki heads, or you want Juki's direct-drive DDL-7000A on a line that already runs Juki.
- Run both if you are adding to an existing line; one brand per operation keeps parts and settings simple.
Matching models by job
| Job | Jack | Juki |
|---|---|---|
| Shirts: seams, collars, cuffs | A5E-B AMH2: auto trim, AI fabric sensing, 5,000 spm | DDL-7000A: auto trim, direct drive, 5,000 spm |
| Trousers: seams, pockets, flies | A5E-B AMH2: 11.3 N·m, 18 layers of denim | DDL-7000A: AH-7 heavy version, 4,000 spm |
| Shirts: buttonholes | JK-1790: 4,200 spm | LBH-1790AN: 4,200 spm |
| Shirts: buttons | JK-T1903: 2,700 spm | LK-1903C: 2,700 spm |
| Trousers: bartacks | JK-T1900: 3,200 spm | LK-1900C: 3,300 spm |
| Knitwear: seams | C7 Urus: 7,000 spm, 4 threads, AI feed | MO-6814S: 7,000 spm, 4 threads |
| Knitwear: hems (flatlock) | W4-D-01GB: 5,500 spm | MF-7523: 6,500 spm |
| Denim: thick seams | C7 Urus denim versions: 6,000 spm | MO-6816S denim builds: 6,500 spm |
| Uniforms and workwear: heavy layers | H2-A walking foot | DU-1181N walking foot |
| Plain seams, no automatic features | F6: 5,000 spm | DDL-8100e: 4,500 spm |
Max speed (spm, stitches a minute) as each maker rates it.
Jack A5E-B AMH2 or Juki DDL-7000A?
Both are direct-drive lockstitch machines with an automatic thread trimmer, rated at 5,000 spm with a 5 mm stitch and a 13 mm knee lift. The A5E-B adds Jack's AI fabric sensing, which sets the penetration and feed force for each fabric, plus a dry head with a sealed oil pan and a 305 mm arm. The DDL-7000A comes in two builds: AS-7 for light to medium fabric and AH-7 for heavy fabric such as denim.
Jack C7 Urus or Juki MO-6814S?
Both are 4-thread overlocks rated at 7,000 spm. The C7 Urus senses each thick seam and raises the feed force up to 9.2 N·m, and it has automatic modes and a voice guide. The MO-6814S is Juki's 4-thread overlock for knit seams on T-shirts, polo shirts and sportswear.
Who makes them?
Juki is a Japanese company, founded in Tokyo in 1938, with factories in Japan, China and Vietnam. Jack is a Chinese company, founded in 1995 and based in Taizhou.
What changes the running cost?
- Drive: the Jack A5E-B and the Juki DDL-7000A both have the motor in the head; Juki rates the DDL-7000A at 210 VA.
- Power supply: the A5E-B runs on 220 V, 50-60 Hz; Juki builds the DDL-7000A for single-phase or 3-phase 220 V.
- Oil: the A5E-B's dry head and sealed oil pan mean it never leaks oil onto the fabric.
What about parts, service and warranty?
We supply genuine parts for both brands from Sharjah, quoted by part number, and our technicians install both and train your operators and mechanics. Al Borj is the authorised distributor for both Jack and Juki, and Jack machines from Al Borj come with a 2-year warranty.
How do you quote?
Send the garments you make, the fabric and your daily target on WhatsApp at +971 6 533 3413. We can quote the same line in Jack and in Juki, with tables, stands, delivery and installation, so you compare the full cost. Price on request; we reply usually within one working day.
Questions and answers
Which is better, Jack or Juki?
Neither is better at every job, and on matching models the speeds are close. We are the authorised distributor for both; Jack machines from Al Borj come with a 2-year warranty.
Jack A5E-B or Juki DDL-7000A?
Both are direct-drive lockstitch machines with automatic trim at 5,000 spm. The A5E-B adds AI fabric sensing, a dry head with a sealed oil pan and a 305 mm arm; the DDL-7000A has a heavy AH-7 build for denim.
Jack C7 Urus or Juki MO-6814S for knitwear?
Both run 4-thread seams at 7,000 spm. The C7 Urus adds an AI feed for thick seams, automatic modes and a voice guide.
Jack F6 or Juki DDL-8100e?
Both are plain lockstitch machines with no automatic trimmer: the DDL-8100e at 4,500 spm, belt-driven from a motor under the table, and the F6 at 5,000 spm with the motor in the head. The F6 replaces the Jack F4 and F5.
Are Juki machines made in Japan, and where is Jack from?
Juki is a Japanese company with factories in Japan, China and Vietnam; Jack is a Chinese company based in Taizhou. The country of manufacture is on each machine's plate, and we confirm it before you order.
