ZSKRacer

State-of-the-art free-arm multi-head embroidery machines built for high-volume production and special requirements.

With the new RACER series embroidery machines, ZSK sets the global standard for free-arm embroidery. Developed and manufactured in Germany, this machine concept guarantees the shortest payback times thanks to its maximum embroidery speed. RACER multi-head machines impress with extreme embroidery precision, flexible operating modes, and proven durability.

Whether tubular fabric or cap production, flatbed or border embroidery, all operating modes are available — and switching between applications is quick and effortless. For applications that regularly require more than twelve colors and large embroidery fields (e.g. flag embroidery), the RACER XL adds an enlarged embroidery field and 24 needles.

We set new standards

The series is equipped with the thinnest free arm in the embroidery industry. This enables jobs that were previously impossible — such as shirt pockets or shoes. The machines embroider without a "picker" on the front, so fabrics no longer get caught in the hook and remain undamaged. Rely on quality production with the smallest gaps on the free arm.

Special features of the RACER series

• Smallest free arm in industrial embroidery
• Height-adjustable fabric pressers
• T8 control unit
• Memory for approx. 80 million stitches
• Built and designed for 24/7 production
• Upper and lower thread monitor
• Contour tracking with lowered needle
• Integrated design editor
• Automatic error analysis
• High value retention
• Automatic reverse stitch function
• Low noise
• Accepts all common industrial embroidery codes
• Windows-based networking
• Made in Germany

ZSK free-arm multi-head embroidery machines for special requirements

For high-volume orders, rapidly changing motifs, and special requirements, ZSK multi-head embroidery machines are the perfect solution. In the areas of promotion and advertising materials, corporate fashion, clubwear, and the customization of textiles, the RACER leaves nothing to be desired.

Areas of application

The RACER series is suitable for processing a wide variety of textiles. Embroider garments such as T-shirts, polo shirts, jackets, trousers, caps, gloves, socks, or shoes. Many other products — leather goods, bags, name tags, logos, VIP wristbands, aprons, borders, towels, or flags — can also be designed with RACER machines.

Diverse application opportunities

Flat embroidery

Flat embroidery with border frames meets the highest standards in all areas of application, offering almost endless possibilities for optimally presenting your motif.

Cap

The cap extension enables efficient cap embroidery in small series — ideal for producing the most individual caps.

Shoes

Embroider a sports shoe with a name, favorite team, or player — making it a unique and very personal object.

Stencil frame

Create name badges efficiently, with easy handling and little effort — with different or repeated names.

Shirt pocket frame

Embroider shirt pockets with personal initials, a company logo, or fashionable appliqués — an expression of personality or corporate identity.

Trouser frame

Refine trousers and set fashionable accents with almost unlimited possibilities — giving the garment more expression and individuality.

Magnetic frame

Magnetic frames in various sizes embroider different areas of objects — from clothing to stuffed animals.

Cylinder

The cylinder frame embroiders round, closed items such as jacket sleeves, socks, gloves, and bracelets — for names, logos, or fashion applications.

Sequin device

With unique precision and an outstanding 1,000 stitches per minute, embroider sequins in different sizes and rhinestones to create beautiful designs.

Pearl facility

Expand the boundaries of bead embroidery and further enhance the appeal of your designs.

Cord embroidery device

Vary colors and cord thicknesses to give patterns an exciting look and feel.

Drill

A knife automatically cuts a small hole that the needle and thread can enlarge and stitch around — increasing the value of your designs.

T8 control unit

• Intuitive and logical user guidance
• Built for networked working
• Accepts all common industrial embroidery codes
• 14 user languages to choose from
• Memory for up to 80,000,000 stitches
• Supports barcode scanners

Intelligent PC software for your sample data

• First-class monogram technology
• BasePac — the modular software
• EPCwin — the software for professionals

RACER XL — large format, 24 needles

The ZSK 24-needle full-size single-head bridge-style machine has the same open back frame design as multi-head machines, making it the most versatile and industrious commercial single-head on the market. The bridge-type build provides a sturdy and virtually vibration-free platform — the preferred model for production environments. With the unique 24-needle and large-field system, ZSK is the only manufacturer worldwide that offers such a machine. It excels at web-based, low-volume, high-output custom production, specialty production, and sampling.

Smallest tubular arm in the industry

The new curved tubular arm allows the narrowest of textiles to be embroidered, including hard-to-reach areas like shirt pockets, fronts of shoes, baby items, and shirt cuffs. The arm has also been extended 20 mm to fit a wider range of materials.

Specifications

Configuration	Single-head bridge-style, 24 needles (RACER XL)
Stitch speed	Up to 1,000 stitches per minute
Free arm	Smallest in industrial embroidery; new extended tubular arm (+20 mm)
Control unit	T8 — networked, 14 languages, barcode-ready
Memory	~80,000,000 stitches
Software	BasePac, EPCwin
Operating modes	Tubular, cap, flatbed, border
Origin	Made in Germany
Duty cycle	Built for 24/7 production

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Documents

• ZSK Machines Brochure (PDF)