EMT16X Embroidery Machine

Melco Commercial Embroidery

Melco EMT16X

Next generation of commercial embroidery machine.

  • 16 needles for colour flexibility and efficient production
  • Networkable multi-head modularity
  • High-speed pantograph (1,500 stitches per minute)
  • Patented Acti-Feed™ thread control with auto-tension
  • 14.1″ × 3.25″ wide angle cap frame
  • Large 15.7″ × 16.1″ sewing field
  • Powerful PC-based Melco OS
  • Easily stitches on leather, denim, vinyl and more
  • Laser alignment and positioning
  • Sturdy, all-metal wheeled cart
Melco EMT16X 16-needle commercial embroidery machine on its wheeled cart
16 Needles
1,500 Stitches / min
15.7″ × 16.1″ Sewing field
14.1″ Wide angle cap frame

16 Needles and Infinite Possibilities

Don’t let your embroidery machine limit your business potential. With the Melco EMT16X you have powerful tools at your disposal that allow you to take on jobs that others might have to turn away.

Whether you’re stitching different projects simultaneously in a multi-head configuration, tackling tricky-to-hoop projects with a narrow lower arm and Melco Fast Clamp Pro, or flying through stitches at a blistering speed, you can be confident you’ll be delivering the highest quality products in the shortest amount of time, making both your customers and your bottom line happy. Enter the 21st-century world of the EMT16X and be amazed at what this American-engineered marvel can do for your embroidery business.

Learn about the Melco EMT16X embroidery machine

Several Melco EMT16X machines networked together in a multi-head configuration

Multi-Head Modularity

Unlike traditional multi-head embroidery machines, the Melco EMT16X takes a modular approach. This means that to add more heads, you simply network additional EMT16X machines together.

Acti-Feed automated thread tensioning system on the Melco EMT16X

Acti-Feed

This automated thread tensioning system provides simplified operation, reduced thread breaks, and consistent results. Just input fabric type and hoop size and let Acti-Feed™ handle the rest — no need to manually adjust tension knobs with the EMT16X.

The narrow, rounded lower arm of the Melco EMT16X

Advanced Lower Arm

A rounded, narrow lower arm design makes it easy to embroider hard-to-reach areas like pockets and baby clothes. The EMT16X also features a self-sharpening carbide cutter and an easy-access bobbin case, so routine maintenance never slows down production.

Embroidered caps stitched on the Melco EMT16X

Hats and Caps

Hats are one of the most popular personalization items, and one of the many areas where the EMT16X excels. With the included Melco Cap Driver and a 270-degree sew field, you’ll be able to create any customized hats your customers need.

A large design stitched on the Melco EMT16X sew field

Large Sew Field

Take advantage of the huge 15.7″ × 16.1″ sewing field on the Melco EMT16X to create large, eye-catching personalized projects like blankets and jacket backs.

Live demo of the EMT16X embroidery machine

EMT16X Specifications

Needles 16
Maximum speed 1,500 stitches per minute
Sewing field 15.7″ × 16.1″
Cap frame 14.1″ × 3.25″ wide angle, 270° sew field
Thread tensioning Patented Acti-Feed™ automatic tensioning
Operating system Melco OS (PC-based)
Modularity Networkable — add heads by networking additional EMT16X machines
Positioning Laser alignment and positioning
Trimming Self-sharpening carbide cutter, easy-access bobbin case
Materials Leather, denim, vinyl and more
Included Melco Cap Driver, sturdy all-metal wheeled cart

Specifications subject to change. Contact us to confirm the current configuration for your order.

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Get in touch!

Tel: (403) 205-2692
Toll free: 1-888-805-8631
Email: orders@embroiderysystems.com