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Complete Needle System Guide for Industrial Singer Sewing Machines

industrial singer sewing machine needle

Complete Needle System Guide for Industrial Singer Sewing Machines

Finding the correct needle system for an industrial Singer sewing machine can be challenging, especially when working with older machine classes and discontinued models. This guide brings together original Singer needle system references and their corresponding standard needle system designations in one easy-to-use resource.

The tables below cover a wide range of industrial Singer sewing machine models, helping restorers, collectors, sewing machine technicians, and enthusiasts quickly identify the correct needle system for their machine. Whether you are servicing a vintage workshop machine or restoring a classic Singer to working condition, using the correct needle system is essential for reliable stitch quality and proper machine performance.

All information has been carefully organized into easy-to-read tables, allowing you to locate your machine model and find its corresponding Singer needle system and standard needle designation quickly and accurately.


Singer Model

 Singer Needle
System		 Standard Needle
System
752117×1
11208316×2
11W1653128×3
12W7–12W1021653128×3
12W211–2244401129×1
12K221–2244401129×1
12W225 / 12K2253303126×3
16 / 16U386116×63
17 / 17U208316×2
17W3303126×3
17W11653128×3
18 / 18U208316×2
19-10205516×87
19-18302731×1
20U (All)1955135×65
21W / 22W / 23W / 24W3303126×3
21W1 / 22W1 / 23W1 / 24W11653128×3
24 / 25 / 26111124×1
26W / 27W / 28W3303126×3
26W1 / 27W1 / 28W11653128×3
29 / 29K374129×3
31 / 31-15205516×87
31W / 31-15W208316×2
31-37 / 31-63302731×1
32-36386116×63
42386116×83
44205516×87
44-37 / 44-60 / 44-62302731×1
46W3303126×3
46W11653128×3
47W621653128×3
47W66 / 47W703303126×3
48W1653128×3
51W1653128×3
52160252×5
52-1160452×7
52-2160152×1
52W / 52K3305126×9
55430155×3
55-1370255×5
56 / 57302731×1
61W / 62W / 65W1451135×1
63 / 88131588×1

The following table continues the list of industrial Singer sewing machine models and their corresponding needle systems. If your machine is not listed above, continue to the next section.

Singer Model

 Singer Needle
System		 Standard Needle
System
63-1 / 88-1136188×9
68 / 69162868×5
68-1 / 69-1162768×3
71 / 79 / 84152671×1
78306016×99
81 / 81U122881×1
95 / 95K131588×1
96 / 96K225416×231
99W1413142×5
103K225416×231
103W3303126×3
107W / 107G1945135×5
107W2 / 107W11 / 107W501989135×8
108W / 108K1451135×1
109W1945135×5
110W / 110K208316×2
111W / 111G3355135×17
111W100 / 111W1501989135×8
112W / 112G1901135×7
112W121 / 112W122 / 112W1231989135×8
112W139 / 112G1393305126×9
113W1901135×7
1143048108×1
131W2925141×1
132K5011216×1
132W1902135×9
133K5021216×7
133W1902135×9
134W / 135W1901135×7
138G208316×2
138W1901135×7
140W / 140G1902135×9
142W1451135×1
143W1901135×7
144W52137×3
145W48047×23
147351862×47
150W1451135×1
151W / 151K1451135×1
152-11351862×47
153W101 / 153W103 / 153W104 /
153K103 / 153K104		3355135×17
153W102 / 153K101 / 153K1021901135×17
154W1901135×7

This section includes additional Singer industrial machine classes together with their original Singer needle system numbers and standard needle system equivalents.

Singer Model

 Singer Needle System Standard Needle System
158111124x1
167W / 167G1901135x7
168W / 168G3355135x17
1752851175x1
175 (Regular Shank Buttons)4531175x7
175 (Short Shank Buttons)4533175x9
175 (Extra Long Shank Buttons)4631175x13
178-12851175x1
188K-1225416x231
195K131588x1
196K225416x231
211W / 211G3355135x17
212G19051905
212W1901135x7
2312774149x1
236W / 236G1653128x3
240W / 240K111124x1
241-1 / 241-11136188x9
241-2 / 241-3 / 241-12 / 241-13227016x257
245227016x257
245-4151516x95
246-1 to 16 / 246-31 / 246K501261151x1
246K42 to 47 / 246K51 / 246K611265151x7
251-1 / 251-11 / 251-21 / 251-24136188x9
251-2 / 251-3 / 251-12 / 251-13 / 251-20 / 251-22227016x257
251-5 / 251-15 / 251-23151516x95
253-2 / 253-11 / 253-201 / 253-211 / 253-3112276149x7
253-12 / 253-212 / 253-213410762x45
256-5152671x1
257-13048108x1
2613651149x3
262-3 / 262-23 / 262-24 / 262-31 / 262-32410762x45
262-253651149x3
269W162868x5
269W7306016x99
269W411901135x7
270151516x95
271K / 271W152671x1
2811955135x65
281-5151516x95
281-6 / 281-21 / 281-24136188x9
300W / 302W326062x57
307G23355135x17

The final table completes this reference guide with the remaining industrial Singer sewing machine models and their compatible needle systems.

Singer Model

 Singer Needle
System		 Standard Needle
System
331K1 / 331K4205516x87
331K5386116x63
336K106 / 336K126136188x9
336K125 / 336K2051955135x65
400W1 / 400W11 / 400W12 /
400W21 / 400W24 / 400W30–33		131588x1
400W18 / 400W28 / 400W35 /
400W36 / 400W38 / 400W110		1901135x7
400W22 / 400W102 / 400W1031945135x5
400W131988x5
402W1001968135x25
402W1011451135x1
410W91451135x1
410W10 / 410W19 / 410W20111124x1
410W11 / 410W1101902135x9
410W1113355135x17
451K11 / 451K25 / 451K31 /
451K41 / 451K45		136188x9
451K101 / 451K105 / 451K1111968135x25
451KX31 / 451KX41 / 451KX42227016x257
451KX33 / 451KX43131588x1
451K131988x5
452K12776149x7
457G19051905
460-12 to 16 / 460K42 to 46
/460K73 / 460K75		14311431
460-20 to 22 / 460K50 / 460K51
/ 460K80 / 460K81		14351435
5522774149x1
5553651149x3
600W136188x9
1300-1 / 1300-2227016x257

This completes the reference list of industrial Singer sewing machine needle systems covered in this guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Singer needle system?

A Singer needle system is the original identification number used by Singer to specify the correct needle type for a particular industrial sewing machine model.

What is a standard needle system?

A standard needle system is the modern designation commonly used by needle manufacturers such as Schmetz, Organ and Groz-Beckert. It allows users to find compatible replacement needles regardless of the original Singer numbering.

Can I use a different needle system?

No. Industrial sewing machines are designed to use a specific needle system. Using an incorrect needle may result in skipped stitches, poor stitch quality or damage to the machine.

Where can I find my Singer machine model?

The model number is usually found on the identification plate attached to the machine or cast into the machine body.

Are these needle system references based on original Singer information?

Yes. This guide is based on original Singer needle system reference data, reorganized into easy-to-read tables for quick identification.

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this guide. However, if you discover an error or have additional verified information, please feel free to leave a comment so the guide can be improved for the benefit of all users.

Last updated: July 2026



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