TQX3 #100 Needle

The TQx3 is an industrial sewing machine needle system specifically designed for button sewing and button attaching machines. It is characterized by its ability to handle the high-speed, repetitive stress of sewing buttons onto various garment types without damaging the fabric or thread.

Technical Specifications
This system features a round shank and a straight blade, optimized for specialized industrial button-sewing equipment.
Shank Diameter: 1.75 mm.
Overall Length: 44.7mm.
Length to Eye: 41.4) mm.
Point Style: Most commonly used with a Heavy Rounded Point (STU) or Normal Round Point (RG). The STU point displaces fabric threads rather than cutting them, which is critical for securing buttons firmly without compromising fabric integrity.

Equivalent Systems
Depending on the manufacturer (such as Schmetz, Groz-Beckert, or Organ), you may see this needle labeled under different designations:175x3CANU 44:152018SY 8727 (Singer)1986

Machine Compatibility
The TQx3 system is used in a wide range of industrial button-sewing machines from major brands:
Brother: CB3 series, LK3-B438E.
Juki: MB-372, MB-373, MB-377.
Dürkopp Adler: 741-15.
Singer: Various industrial button-sewer models