Key Specs & Features (ES-T1501C as baseline)
Here are the specs / features for the ES version (especially ES-T1501C) with notes:
| Spec / Feature | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| Heads | 1 (single head model) SWF Canada Inc.+2Stitch It International+2 |
| Needles | 15 needles Stitch It International+2SWF Canada Inc.+2 |
| Max speed | 1,200 stitches per minute (SPM) Stitch It International+2SWF Canada Inc.+2 |
| Embroidery field / stitching area | Flat: ~ 460 mm × 300 mm (≈ 18 × 12 in) MaggieFrameStore+4rigo.si+4SWF Canada Inc.+4 Cap / tubular: supports cap & tubular / hoop frames rigo.si+2Stitch It International+2 |
| Memory / Stitch storage | 40 million stitch memory standard, and some sources mention up to 490 million stitch memory MaggieFrames+3SWF Canada Inc.+3Stitch It International+3 |
| Power / Voltage | 100-240 V (universal / free voltage) SWF Canada Inc. Power usage ~500 W SWF Canada Inc. |
| Stitch length | From 0.1 mm up to ~12.7 mm SWF Canada Inc. |
| Control interface / UI | Color LCD touchscreen, relatively modern (10.4″ LCD in some documentation) MaggieFrameStore+4Stitch It International+4rigo.si+4 |
| Connectivity / Networking | WiFi / wireless design transfer; can network up to many machines MaggieFrameStore+3Stitch It International+3rigo.si+3 |
| Oil / Lubrication system | Standard lubrication / oiling system built in rigo.si+2SWF Canada Inc.+2 |
| Cap / Tubular support | Can do caps, tubular work, flat, etc. It’s versatile in terms of frames. MaggieFrameStore+3rigo.si+3Stitch It International+3 |
| Optional / Advanced features | Quick change cap frames, laser design tracing, hoop selection, power failure recovery, etc. are supported. rigo.si+2SWF Canada Inc.+2 |
Also, the ES-T1202D (dual-head ES model) is marketed as a dual function 2-head machine (1 + 1) — meaning it can run two separate jobs concurrently or run as a combined machine. It has:
12 colors / needles setup. YES Group
Max speed also ~ 1,200 SPM. YES Group
15.1″ color touch screen. YES Group
Stitching field ~ 360 × 270 mm YES Group
So the ES line spans from compact single head to semi-industrial dual function models.
Strengths of the ES-Series
Modern features in compact size: You get WiFi, a modern touchscreen interface, decent memory, etc., in a machine that doesn’t take up the footprint of a full commercial multi-head system.
Versatility: Supports flat, tubular, cap embroidery, so you’re not stuck with only one type of work.
Decent speed: 1,200 SPM is good for many use cases.
Adaptive for growth: The dual function (ES-T1202D) shows SWF’s attempt to let you scale by going from single to multiple heads.
Balanced middle ground: It offers more than the simplest B series in features and flexibility, but may cost less than full high end multi-head beasts.
Trade-offs / What to watch out for
Single head throughput limit: For very large volume work, a single ES head will be slower than a 4/6/8 head commercial machine.
Cost per head: You’ll pay for those extra features, so cost per head might be higher than a pure production multi-head machine.
More features = more things that can need maintenance: The WiFi, touchscreen, networking, etc., add complexity.
Availability in India / spare parts: Some parts (tubular frames, electronic components) might take time to source depending on your location.
Dual head ES may have limitations: While dual function gives flexibility, performance may be less optimal when both heads run heavily loaded jobs simultaneously (depending on design complexity).