Barudan

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Barudan is a manufacturer of single and multi-head embroidery machines. The Barudan embroidery machine company is based in Japan, but is a global brand in the embroidery machine industry.

In 1959, Barudan produced its first multi-head embroidery machine in Japan, and the company was officially established in the year 1969. In 1989, Barudan established Barudan China in Hong Kong.

Barudan has produced embroidery machines with 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20 and 24 heads. In The United States most Barudan models are 1, 2, 4, 6 and 12 head.

History, origin and sales

In 1977 Barudan created the first computerized multi-head embroidery machine. Barudan America, established in 1985, rose to popularity in the United States between the late 1980s and the very early 1990s. Barudan produced the first 15-color embroidery machine in 1997.

Barudan, along with Tajima, continues to be a leading maker of embroidery machines for the United States and global markets.

Other Equipment

In addition to Barudan producing single and multi-head embroidery machines, Barudan also produces chenille machines, and machines with sequin devices.

Software Extensions

Barudan DAT (.dat) is the most common software extension for Barudan software and machines. However, Barudan uses several other embroidery software formats.

Embroidery Machines

BEAT Series

The Barudan BEAT Series was a very popular model. The Barudan Beat 106, Barudan Beat 806 and Barudan 906 were probably the most popular BEAT models. The Barudan BEAT models can be upgraded to USB with the BLACKBOX which is an external USB reader.

for the BEAT-4, BEAT 700, BEAT 800 Instructions see, http://www.plrelectronics.com/lab/Barudan/Manual/barudan_beat_instructions.php

BEAT 10X

The BEAT 10X series came in 2 heads and 6 heads. The machine had 5 needles and did not come with trimmers or automatic color change. The machine had a keyboard lettering system that took data packs with gold tooth connectors.

BEAT-IV

BEAT-IV Single Head Keyboard

The BEAT-IV is a Barudan single head.

The machien came in the BEAT-IV-YS version which was had multiple take up levels, turret heads, and 7 needles. The Barudan BEAT-IV-UG was a single take up level machine with 5 needles.

BEAT 70X

Barudan Series 700 and 800 control keyboard

The Barudan 70X model came in the 702, 2 head 5 needle, 704, 4 head 5 needle and the 706, 6 head 5 needle.

The 700 Series was an upgrade from the 100 and featured an upgraded control panel.

BEAT 80X

The Barudan 80X model came in 2, 4 and 6 heads. The machine came in 5 and 7 needles. The machine used the same keyboard system as the 700 Series

The versions with UG in the model number (802-UF) are 5 needle and the UG models (806-UG) are 7 needles.

This machine also came in the YS version which featured independent take-up levers and had 7 needles.

The Barudan 800 Series had automatic trimmers and automatic color changes

The 800 Series was an otherwise an upgrade from the 700.

BEAT 90X

The CONTROL BOX of a Barudan 900 series contains the Hard Drive

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Keyboard or Pennant system for a Barudan 906 with dual FloppyToUSB upgrade

The BEAT 900 Series was very different from the 800 Series. The Barudan 900 series came in the Barudan BEAT 902 2 head and BEAT 906 model. There was a 7 and a 9 needle model.

The Barudan models with YS were 7 needles and the ZN models were 9 needles and were the first 9 needle Barudan introduced. The Z in the ZN stands for Flat Head instead of the Turret head original used. The N in ZN stood for 9 needles. The Turret heads were used to allow more working area. The turret heads were not very commonly used after around 1995 but could still be found on newer machines.

The BEAT 900 series also came with 270 caps, a Color Monitor and 2 disk drives (for reading and writing). the machine also came with lettering fonts and editing software. The machines came with Hard Disk drives that often failed and are now being replaced with flash drives by PLRElectronics. PLRElectronics is one of the only companies than can successfully repair the electronics on these machines.

BEAT Specifications

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Model	Heads	Needles	EMB Space / Head	Max SPM	Pwr Cons.	Years
BEAT 102	1	5	emb Space	SPM	POWEW	1988-1990
BEAT 106	6	5	emb Space	SPM	POWEW	1988-1990
BEAT 702	2	5	emb Space	SPM	POWEW	1990-1990
BEAT 704	4	5	emb Space	SPM	POWEW	1990-1990
BEAT 706	6	5	emb Space	SPM	POWEW	1990-1990
BEAT 802-UF	2	5	emb Space	SPM	POWEW	1990-1992
BEAT 804-UF	4	5	emb Space	SPM	POWEW	1990-1992
BEAT 806-UF	6	5	emb Space	SPM	POWEW	1990-1992
BEAT 802-UG	2	7	emb Space	SPM	POWEW	1990-1992
BEAT 804-UG	4	7	emb Space	SPM	POWEW	1990-1992
BEAT 806-UG	6	7	emb Space	SPM	POWEW	1990-1992
BEAT 802-YS	2	7	emb Space	SPM	POWEW	1992-1994
BEAT 804-YS	4	7	emb Space	SPM	POWEW	1992-1994
BEAT 806-YS	6	7	emb Space	SPM	POWEW	1992-1994

Barudan Legend

Barudan used several codes in their models that described basic features of the machines.

UF

U stands for single take up lever system per head instead of the individual take up levers per needle. The F stands for 5 needles. A UF machine will have a single take up levers for all 5 needles.

UG

U stands for single take up lever system per head instead of the individual take up levers per needle. The G stands for 7 needles. A UG machine will have a single take up levers for all 7 needles.

YS

Y stands for multiple take up lever system per head instead of the single take up levers per needle. These types of machines have the turret head system. The S stands for 7 needles. A YS machine will have a multiple take up levers for all 7 needles.

YN

Y stands for multiple take up lever system per head instead of the single take up levers per needle. These types of machines have the turret head system. The N stands for 9 needles. A YN machine will have a multiple take up levers for all 9 needles.

ZN

The Z models were flat head similar to the Tajima heads. The N stands for 9 needles. A ZN machine will have a multiple take up levers for all 9 needles and have a flat head.

Buying

Barudan embroidery machines tend to be highly rated by the industry. Because of that, Barudan machines are generally more expensive than competing models, but they are very solidly built and have a good resell value. There is a network of embroidery machine technicians available worldwide and parts are typically available even for older models.

Selling

TheEmbroideryWarehouse buys and sells most every make and model of Barudan embroidery machines located within the continental USA. They also purchase parts, parts machines, salvage machines and most everything else related to embroidery equipment.

Repairs

• Embroidery Machine Technician
• PLRElectronics

See also

• FloppyToUSB
• BlackBoxhttp://www.plrelectronics.com/lab/Barudan/Manual/barudan_beat_instructions.php
• BEAT-4, BEAT 700, BEAT 800 Instructions

External links

• FloppyToUSB - Floppy To USB Convertor