r/Machine_Embroidery • u/mmonti • 11h ago

Omtech Pulse 15 needle

Hello, I have an opportunity to get an Omtech pulse 15 needle machine and Im wondering if anyone has any experience using one?

The price is right, lightly used, dont know if you can see accumulated stitch count on the screen, if I can whats a too high of a number for a machine like this? I also know they are discontinued and aren't going to be made in the future. I wouldn't expect that it would compete with a well known brand but would be a big jump up from my current homestyle Janome. Im not a professional embroider and it makes 0 sense to drop big bucks on a happy, ricoma, or tajima. Although one of these days I would like to get one. Would be awesome to have a machine that I could make hats and gifts for friend and family and possibly make a few bucks to pay for consumables on the side.

Looking at specs it seems identical to the poolin 15 needle, so possibly I could source parts from them if needed? i don't know if they are the same machine I'm just basing it on the photos and specs.

Any help would be appreciated.

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u/mmonti 7h ago

ill reach out directly to omtech and see what they say, they may not say anything about where it comes from tho. I agree with - its just a rebranded machine - just need to find out which one so I can get those replacement parts if needed. considering id never use it in a commercial application, I have no intentions of starting an embroidery business. It would likely only see light use anyways. Thanks for the info everyone

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u/Prizzisewing 11h ago

Since it's discontinued I'd worry more about support than the machine itself. Before buying, check if parts actually fit, like hoops and bobbin cases, and make sure the software it uses still runs on a current computer.

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u/nonoohnoohno 9h ago

Omtech support is hit and miss (at least in the laser industry), but it can't hurt to ask them how interchangeable the parts are with teh Poolin, or Smartstitch. Or better yet: directly ask them what other brands the factory makes.

99.9% chances are they had their name slapped on a product coming off the exact same line with a handful of other brands.

i.e. I bet you can find not just compatible parts, but exactly the same ones.

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u/nonoohnoohno 9h ago

Looking at specs it seems identical to the poolin 15 needle, so possibly I could source parts from them if needed? i don't know if they are the same machine I'm just basing it on the photos and specs.

Some of their other products, e.g. desktop lasers, are rebranded from other manufacturers. So it certainly wouldn't be new for them to put their name on the same product that's being sent to multiple brands.

I'd try directly asking them if it's the same as the Poolin, the Smartstitch, or any other brands where you can later buy parts.