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Why use Titanium-coated Needles?

We sometimes receive questions about titanium-coated needles.  Some have concerns that titanium, being so strong, can cause the needle to damage the machine.  If there were a real risk, sewing factories around the world would not use titanium-coated needles.  They do.  A titanium-coated needle is simply that -- a hardened metal needle with an ultra-thin titanium nitride coating.  What exactly is titanium nitride?

Organ Needle's Brochure Explaining Titanium-Coating

Interesting facts about Titanium Nitride coating:

• Hard (harder than carbide, 3X harder than chrome)
• Thin film is typically 3 micrometers or .0001” thick. (Average human hair is .0038" thick)
• Uniform coating with no buildup on edges (no drip spots)
• High Temperature tolerant (can handle friction with no worries)
• Conductive - does not oxidize (no special care needed)
• Is non-toxic and used for medical surgical devices and food processing equipment
• Forms an outstanding bond to the base material that will not blister, flake or chip
• Tools typically last 3 to 10 times longer than uncoated tools
• Gold in color

The question becomes, "why not use a titanium-coated needle?"  With all the above benefits and the cost a mere fraction more than standard needles, it makes sense to be able to use your needle an average of 5 to 8 times longer than a standard needle.

Superior's Topstich Titanium-coated Needle

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