Brackets guide for Mighty Hoop frames

These are the hoops that will fit the barudan machines. All of these hoops will not fit every model f Barudan machine. The first thing you need ot do is figure out which type of brackets your particular model uses and which sewing field width. Barudan has two types of brackets that gold the hoops in the machine, and two main sewing field widths for each. Please look at these pictures and determine which bracket type and size you have.

If your machine model starts with BED, BEV, BEX or BEK or is a 2002 or newer machine, it is probably the QS style. The 520 sewing field is the most common, but it would be good to measure your current hoops to make sure this is what you have.

* If the model number starts with BED, BEV, BEX or BEK, it should be QS style

* If the machine is 2002 or newer, it should be one of the above models so should be QS

* If they can sew more than 14” wide, they have to have a 520 spacing

* The models that end in CA are the smaller field machines that can’t use the 11×13” hoops. You will find the CA models in the BEVT and BEXT series.

* 380mm spacing is called STANDARD on Multihead.

* 520mm spacing is called STRETCH on Multihead.

How to determine what the biggest Mighty Hoop that can fit on a Barudan Machine. This is just a reference, it may not work for all models of machines.

* If the largest standard hoop is a 300×290, can only go up to an 8×13” Mighty Hoop

* If the largest standard hoop is a 300×430, can only go up to an 11×13” Mighty Hoop

* If the largest standard hoop is a 330×438, can only go up to a 12.5×15.75” Mighty Hoop

* If the largest standard hoop is a 330×483, can only go up to a 12.5×15.75” Mighty Hoop

* If the largest standard hoop is a 460×434, can go up to our 17×16” Mighty Hoop

The 10×19″ hoop is too large for all barudan machines

Single Head Machines

9-Needle Machines

BEXT-S901CAII would fit an 11×13 with an offset bracket. Offset bracket is MH-BQ520-1113-BKT-O. The offset is 7/8” offset. Cust says he lost about 1.5” off the front of the hoop.

BEXT-S901CAII could not fit the 4.25×13

We found out a BEVT S901 could only use an 8×13, not sure what year the machine was.

We found out a BEDT ZN901 could not use the 10×10, sent an 8×9 to switch out.

15-Needle Machines

A BEVT-S1501 CA II (2014) can only use an 8×13, the 11×13 hits the back of the machine. This machines largest standard hoop is a 300×290.

BEDT-ZN-101 older machines most likely can’t use larger than an 8×13 just like the newer CA models.

BENT-ZQ-201U – A customer stated his machine could handle a 330×438 hoop, we sent him a 12.5×15.75 hoop. The arms on his machine were too short and the hoop hit the back of the machine, so had to go down to an 11×13″ hoop.

BEVT we believe is an Elite Pro 2 and has QS520 spacing.

BEKT-S1501CAII – can only do an 8×13” Mighty Hoop.

BEKT-S1501CII – Can do 17×16” Mighty hoop and all smaller sizes.

BEKT-S1501CBIII – Barudan Elite Pro 3 can use the 13×16 with the QS520 spacing.

Multi-head Machines

Two & Four Head Machines

D-Series – Comes in QS520

BEDYHE-ZQC04 – Can do 460×434, should be able to do 17×16 with BQ520

K-Series – comes in QS520

BEKYS 1504C II – 17×16” works on QS520 stretch machines

X-Series – Comes in QS520

BEXY-Z1504C – Can go up to a 12×15.

Six Head Machines

K-Series – Comes in QS380 (Standard) or QS520 (Stretch)

There is a new hoop in 5-18 for QS380 machines that can use a 460×304 Barudan hoop. It is called the 17×11. Actual inside is 17 3/8 deep by 10 7/8” wide (44cm x 27.5cm)

Machine is BEKY-1506 380 spacing

Part MH-BQ380-1711

THIS INFORMATION IS NOT FOR BROTHER PR/PR/VR MACHINES

The hoops on this page will fit some models of machines, but not all. The first thing you will need to do is to figure out which sewing field widths your model uses. Please look at these pictures and take similar measurements of the existing hoops you use with your machine. Once you know your sewing field size, select the hoop that you are interested in and then select the sewing field option that is the same as your current hoop.

BROTHER PR/PRS/VR EMBROIDERY MACHINES

Only the Mighty Hoops inside the Blue line will fit Brother PR machines. Some smaller sizes will fit PRS/VR machines.

The following are notes we have made about Brother PR machines.

Mighty Hoop
- 14×14 Flat will only work on the 10-needle machines
  - Will need a Flat table or Tubular support arm to support hoop
  - Need Split Design software
Brackets
- 5.5 bracket will fit on the 4.375R, 4.25, 4×6, 5.5 and 6.25×8.25
- 7.25 bracket will fit on the 7.25 and 6.5
  - Can also be used on the 6.25×8.25 to give more width (Special Request)
- 8×9 bracket will only fit 8×9
  - Special bracket that only allows the hoop to only go in one way
  - “S:\Public\Instructions\PR Instructions\PR 8×9\pr 8×9 instructions.pdf”
- 9×5 bracket will fit the 9×3, 9×5 and 9×6
  - Special bracket that only allows the hoop to only go in one way
  - “S:\Public\Instructions\PR Instructions\PR 9X5\pr 9×5 instructions.pdf”
- 8×13 bracket comes in 2 different versions and 2 different widths.
  - Tubular style brackets – Used for Shirts, Sweatshirts, Bags and Totes
    - 8×13 Tubular Brackets 6 needle
      - Will work on 6 and 10 needle machines
        
        Approximate 7.25” x 11.5” sew able area
      - Will also be used for the 4.25×13 Horizontal
    - 8×13 Tubular Brackets for 10 needle
      - Will on work on the 10 needle machines
        
        Approximate 7.25” x 11.75” sew able area
    - Flat style Brackets – Used for blankets, quilts, & large jackets that are unzip or unbutton
      - 8×13 Flat Brackets 6 needle
        
        Will work on 6 and 10 needle machines
        
        Approximate 7.25” x 11.5” sew able area
        
        Will also be used for the 4.25×13 Horizontal
      - 8×13 Flat Brackets for 10 needles
        
        Will only work on the 10 needle machines
        
        Approximate 7.25” x 11.75” sew able area
      - 14×14 Flat
        
        Will only work on the 10 needle machines
        
        Must be put on the “B” frame arms

This one is only used on some machines

360mm (MOST COMMON)

Happy machines can go the HP360 (14”)

Happy Voyager – HCS2-12-1

Cannot move their arms out
Biggest MH is a 10×10

Happy Journey – HCH-701

Cannot move their arms out
Biggest MH is an 10×10

HCG-1504B-45-TTC – This is a 360mm width only machine

HCR-1504-45 – HP360 Max width

450mm (VERY RARE)

HCM 806-36T; 6 Head Machines

HCM 806-36T – This is a 450mm wide machine. Not sure if arms move.

Some Happy machines can move their arms out wider

Happy 500 (19 ½”)

See Note Below about Models with “X”

HCGX-1204-45TTC – Testing 13×16 on machine at HP500

Happy 520 (20 ¼”)

Typically, a HCD, HCA or HCU model

Can do 13×16
No 14×16 at HP520
Can do 17×11
Can do the 15×12 with 1.5” offset bkt
17×16” Mighty Hoops

Some HCD2 and HCD3 single head machines can do the 17×16 with 1.5” offset – tested by Jagersma 3-8-18

HCU uses a 1.5” offset bracket

Happy 773 (30.43”)

HCU 1501 – Can do the 10×19

Most Highland machines are HL 500 spacing

Model # Notes

JC1501S – CH500 Brackets ONLY (ok for 1316)

JC1501 – HL489 and HL594 Brackets (ok for 1316)

HM1501C & CT1501 – TJ360, TJ500, TJ600 (Ok 13×16)

HM/D1501C – HL500 12×15 ONLY, 13×16 Hits arms

HME 1501C- HL500 Can Do the 13×16

CX1504 and CX 1506 – HL500 – testing 12×15 at Distinctive EMB through KYS on 5-13-16, they worked.

Most machines use the IN350 bracket.

The following are notes we have made about Janome machines.

All Mighty Hoop sizes are set to the widest arm position on the 4 needle and 7 needle

Sizes that will fit on the 4 needle and 7 needle (JN465)

4.375R, 4.25, 4×6, 5.5, 5×10.25, 6.5, 6.25×8.25, and 4.25×13 Horizontal

7.25 (Needs 3/8” Offset) (PR Version of MH)

8×9 (Needs 5/8” Offset)

9×3 & 9×5 & 9×6 (Needs 7/8” Offset)

8×13 (Needs .5” offset)

The Melco embroidery machines come standard with the Melco 400 and Melco 475 tubular arms spacings. We recommend ordering all Mighty Hoop sizes at the smallest arm position offered.

Melco machines in the past had an option to purchase wider tubular arms. These arms would allow the Melco to use a tubular arm spacing 589mm. See Picture Below. These were discontinued by Melco in 2022 and are not available for purchase.

Only designed for Tubular style machines

Uses Melco brackets

MT400 spacing can go up to 10×10” Mighty Hoop

MT475 spacing can go up to an 15×12 Narrow Wing or 13×15

MT589 spacing – Requires Wider Arms

Max Depth 17×16

Max Width 10×19

Model

Amaya, Bravo, EMT10, XTS

Can go up to an 15×12 (Narrow Wing) or 13×15

Can do the 4.25×16 with a 4.25×13 1.5” offset bracket.

EMT-10T

Can only go up to an 11×13” Mighty Hoop.

Cannot use the Melco Wider Arms

EMT-4T (4 head tubular machine)

Can go out to 475 spacing

Cannot use the special 589 wider arms

EMC

We do make a 5.5” Mighty Hoop for EMC Flat machines as well. Email for information.

You don’t need a measurement for the EM1010 machine. Just choose EM1010 when ordering.

If you have Green hoops, your small hoops probably use the 360mm field. If you have Grey hoops, you probably use 400A brackets. The color of your hoops will not determine the bracket for sure, so please still do the measurement below before ordering.

Most Ricoma have preloaded letter hoops in the control to choose. For Example, A = 12cm B=15cm C=18cm. This is only cosmetic for the user to see the design of the hoop on the screen. The machine would let you sew the whole sew able area.

Single Head Machines

Machines Models before 2020 (Pre-Pandemic) used Tajima 360, 500, and 600 spacing.

Tajima Brackets

Machines Models made in 2020 to present used Tajima style CH400A, 500, and 600 spacing.

It should be noted that most machines still have the TJ360 tubular arm spacing. However, we are recommending the CH400A to stay in line with the 15cm round hoops that come with the machine.

For small hoops you may be able to use the 360, or 400A sewing field, but you probably want to order what you already have so you don’t need to move the arms on the machine when changing from Mighty Hoops to your existing hoops.

Multi-Head Machines

Use CH400A Bracket (The A stands for Tajima style bracket with 1 square cut out)
May be able to move to CH500 spacing on some Multi-head stretch machines

Specific Model Numbers

CHT Models (make a 2,4,6,8 head machine)
- Has 400mm spacing on all machines
- Use CH400A brackets
- 12×11 will work at this spacing
CHT-W Models can move arms to 500mm
- Use CH400A and TJ500
- Most likely can do 12×15 w/TJ500
MT Series
- MT1501 and MT1502
  - Newer MT1501 and 1502 (2020 to present versions) are coming with CH400A, 500, and 600
  - Older MT1501 and MT1502 before 2020.
  - They both use TJ brackets at the 360,500, and 600 spacing.
  - Can do 13×16 at the TJ600 spacing
  - 425×16 sleeve hoop is offset. Suggest 425×13.
  - Can do a 10×19 at TJ600 spacing.
- MT-2001-8S – Release 2021
  - Single Head Machines
  - TJ360, CH400A, TJ500, and TJ600
  - Max Hoop 10×19 or 13×16
- MT-2002-8S – Release 2021
  - Two Head Machines
  - TJ360, CH400A, TJ500, and TJ600
  - Max Hoop 10×19 or 13×16
- MT-2003-8S – Release 2021
- Three Head Machine
- TJ360, CH400A, TJ500, and TJ600
- Max Hoop 10×19 or 13×16
SWD 1501
- Bracket style is TJ360, TJ500 and TJ600.
- Ch400A on new machines made in 2020 and after
- OK – 14×16 with .5” offset
- OK – 17×16 with 2” Offset
EM1010
- CH10 brackets
MCC-061201 – Chenille Machines
- CH400A – Arms do not move on the machine
- Max 10×10, 4.25×13 sleeve also fits
- No 17×11, 12×11
RCM1201-PT: Cust only had a 360 and 600 spacing. The machine is about 8 years old.
Also 1501PT in France could only do 360 and 600 TJ brackets
120XC multi head in France confirmed 400a
New 10 needle, we made brackets for the same hoops as the PR.

all brackets will be 436mm or 17.165 since the machine doesn’t recognize the hoop size.

Sewing Field Measurement

360mm (13 7/8”)
- Can only go up to a 10×10” Mighty Hoop
388mm (15 ¼”) VERY RARE
- Can only go up to a 10×10” Mighty Hoop
- Extra arm option that could be purchased on single heads Compacts from the 360 spacing.
392mm (15 7/16”)
- Can only go up to a 10×10” Mighty Hoop
- All UH Multihead machines and dual function multihead machines
- Can do SWF392-1711-O (3/4” Offset)
- 12×11 is too square for these machines
448mm (17 5/8”)
- Can go up to an 11×13” Mighty Hoop (No 12×15)
- Only 2 head dual-function multihead machines
- 9” series
- We are sending all 9×3, 9×5, and 9×6 with PR version of hoop. May be able to normally use version with bumps but we don’t think this is needed. If customer wants bumps, you can do an exchange.
BT 902D
- Only comes with Plastic Arms – Stopped making machine in 2005
- Always send SWF448-S for special plastic bracket
- Can use an 11×13 with SWF448-OS (Offset 7/8”)
BT1202D
- MA-6, MA-12, MAN-12, MAS-12
- The 9” tall series needs PR version – Pic Here
- Uses MH-SWF448-55-BKT
- Discontinued to use SWF448-95-BKT (5/8” Offset) 6-30-21
- Better to sell 8×13
- 11×13” only with offset bracket – Not Recommend
- 8×9 is ok with no offset bkts or PR version of hoop
- No 10×10 hits back of machine
494mm (19 7/16”) ALSO KNOW AS SWF500
- All UK Multihead machines
- Can do 12×11
AT1201C – Hits back of machine, Need a ¼” offset bracket.
- Can do 12×15 (No Offset)
- Can do 17×11 with ¾” offset
- Can do 15×12 Narrow Wing (MH-SWF500-1512)
- Full Size Single Heads (No C at end of Model #)
E-U, E-T, A-T, B-T
- Can do 12×15. (No 13×16)
KX1501C – 500 & 622 (24.5”)
- Cannot do 13×16 at 500mm, not sure about 12×15
- Has a 622mm spacing as well as 500. Can use 10×19 and 13×19 on that arm spacing.
498mm (19 5/8”)
- Single Head Compact – Has C at the end of model #
E-T, A-T, B-T Compact Single Head
- Can do a 12×15 with 1” offset
- The 12×11 needs to be offset as well (the 11×13 has 1” of clearance in the back)
622mm (23.5”)
- On the KX1501C machine
- Can use a 10×19 or 13×16.

SWF MODEL NOTES

If a model number that has a “D” at the end. This is referring to Dual Function

If there is a “C” at the end of the model number. This is the compact version of the commercial single head machines

SINGLE HEAD MACHINES

MA-6, MA-12, MAN-12, and MAS-12 are the home versions of the single head machines. SWF448 BKTS

Max Hoop is 8×13

Can make an 11×13 work with offset bkt

Not recommend as it hangs off the front too much

9×3, 9×5, and 9×6 Hoop will work with PR Version of Hoop

Uses standard 55 bkt. No offset bkts needed

10×10 will not fit, Hits Back of Machine

Max SWF Hoop size that comes with machine is 39×26. We do make a fixture. SWF 39×26

MAS-15 – Full size machine branding like the MAS-12 for sewing dealers able to sell SWF

Similar to the ES1501C

Use SWF498 brackets

Full size single heads have no letter at the end of the model number.

Can be AT, BT, E-U, E-T, and E-S

Will have movable arms from 360 and 494

Compact Single Heads with a C at the end of the model number

Will have a set arm spacing, most common 498

Use to give out another arm set for 360 or 388

Arms are not moveable

AT-1201 or AT1501, B 1501 (2002)

Can move its arms like a Tajima machine

360, 500, and 600 spacing’s

E-U Single Head – Bridge Type Machines

Comes in a 901, 1201, & 1501

Can do a SWF500-1711-0 (3/4” Offset)

KX1501

Can do SWF500 and SWF622 tubular arm spacing

13×16 or 10×19 at the SWF622 spacing

Multi-Head Machines

UH or UK models.

UH is the SWF392 spacing.

Can be a dual function machine

17×11 will work on all UH Models with ¾” offset

UK is the SWF500 spacing.

Arms are adjustable to the 360 spacing. Unlikely that the customer will move the arms.

UK model does not make a dual function

12×15 OK (No offset needed)

17×11 will work on the UK Models with ¾” offset

Dual Function machines

2 head dual functions (Also called 1×1) will be SWF448

BT902D

BT1202D

Larger Multihead dual function will be SWF392 (UH Model numbers with a D at the end of model#)

4 head (2×2), 6 head (3×3), 8 head (4×4), 12 head (6×6)

12-Head Embroidery Machine (Very Old)

Model # SWF/B-UI1212-45

15cm hoop was about 425mm or 16.75” wide

No Bracket at this time has been made.

Possible can use SWF360

You dont need to measure for Tajima SAI machine - just choose TJSAI option when ordering.

12×15 or 13×16 will work on most single head machines at the 600mm spacing

10×19 will work on all 600mm spacing

17×16 will only work on your machine if you have 475×450 or bigger hoop that came with your Tajima Single Head Machine

Single Head Embroidery Machines Model Info

Tubular Arm Positions

360mm, 500mm, 600mm

TMEX 1501C

Max Hoop – TJ500 – 12×15

THEX 1501C

Max Hoop – TJ500 – 12×15

TMEX 901C

Max Hoop – TJ500 – 12×15

TUMX 1501C

Max Depth Hoop – 13×16
Max Width Hoop – 10×19

TEMX 1501

Max Depth Hoop – 13×16
Max Width Hoop – 10×19

TEJT 1501C

Max Depth Hoop – 13×16
Max Width Hoop – 10×19

TMBP-SC1501

Max Depth Hoop – 13×16
Max Width Hoop – 10×19

TMBR-SC1501

Max Depth Hoop – 13×16
Max Width Hoop – 10×19

TMBU-SC1501

Max Depth Hoop – 13×16
Max Width Hoop – 10×19

TWMX-C1501 (SUMO)

Max Depth Hoop – 17×16
Max Width Hoop – 10×19

TFMX-C1501

Max Depth Hoop – 13×16
Max Width Hoop – 10×19

TMEZ-SC1501

Max Depth Hoop – 11×13

TMARK-K 1501

Max Depth Hoop – 14×16
Max Width Hoop – 10×19

TFMX-II-SC1501

Max Depth Hoop – 14×16
Max Width Hoop – 10×19

Multi-Head Embroidery Machines

Standard Spacing (360mm or 14”)

Can only go up to a 10×10 Mighty Hoop

Stretch Spacing (500mm or 19.5”)

Can go up to 11×13

May go bigger based on Model # below

2-Head

TFHX-II-C1502 – 12×15 with 1” offset

TMFX-II-C1202 – 12×15 with 1” Offset TJ500

TMAR-K1502C – 13×16” w/ TJ500

TFMX-C902 – 13×16 w/ TJ500

4-Head

TFHX-II-C1504 – 12×15 w/ TJ500 1” offset

TMFX-II-C1504 – 12X15 w/ TJ500 1” offset

TMFX-C904-S – 12×15 w/ 1” offset

TFMX-II-C1504 – 13×16” w/ TJ500

TMAR-K1504C – 13×16” w/ TJ500

6-Head

TFHX-II-C1506 – 12×15 w/1” offsest

TMAR-K-C1506-W – 12×15

TFMX-ll-SC 1506- 10×10 largest

10×18 if they can use a 310×510

TFMX–II-C1506 – 12×15” w/TJ500 needed offset

8-Head

12-Head

TFGN-C1212 – 460mm Width

No 11×13 – Max 10×10

18×10 Mighty Hoop

This hoop will be the maximum width we can make for a Tajima 360mm wide machine and will fit any machine that can use the TFA2-510×310 hoop

ZSK400 is preferred for 12×11 Mighty Hoop. The 12×11 was designed to max out the ZSK400 spacing.

Single Head Machines

Sprint 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 Machines

Have ZSK400 and ZSK495 tubular arm spacing
Can go up to an 11×13” or 12×11” Mighty Hoop at the ZSK495 spacing.
Can move their arms from ZSK400 to ZSK495.
4.25×13 can be used but with a 1.5” offset
4.25×16” and 3.25×12” will not work as well.
Sprint 6 can do 12×15 with wider arms

Wide area machines

Sprint 7L and Sprint 7XL

Comes standard with wider arms.

Single Head (1W, 1WL, 1XL (24 Needle))

all come with 400 and 495 arms spacing
Can go up to a 13×16 at ZSK495

Multi-Head Machines

RACER Machines (JAFA machines also apply)

S Model - “ S ” stands for STANDARD

Model numbers with the letter “ S ” can only do the ZSK400 spacing.
Models only come in a 400mm spacing
12×11 will fit at 400

W or WL - “ W ” stands for WIDE

Model numbers with the letter “ W ” can only do the ZSK495.
Models can move their arms from 400mm to 495mm (They do come with a bracket extension to make the ZSK400 spacing work.)

RACER 6W (12 Needle), RACER II 6W (18needle) (495×500)

Can do 14×16 at ZSK495

RACER 8S

only comes in 400mm

4.25×16 work on all machines, no loss of sewing area

USED EMBROIDERY MACHINES AVAILABLE NOW

Single Head Machines

Multi-head Machines

THIS INFORMATION IS NOT FOR BROTHER PR/PR/VR MACHINES

BROTHER PR/PRS/VR EMBROIDERY MACHINES

The following are notes we have made about Brother PR machines.

360mm (MOST COMMON)

450mm (VERY RARE)

Happy 500 (19 ½”)

Happy 520 (20 ¼”)

Happy 773 (30.43”)

Only designed for Tubular style machines

Uses Melco brackets

Model

Amaya, Bravo, EMT10, XTS

EMT-10T

EMT-4T (4 head tubular machine)

EMC

Single Head Machines

Multi-Head Machines

Specific Model Numbers

Sewing Field Measurement

SWF MODEL NOTES

Single Head Embroidery Machines Model Info

Tubular Arm Positions

Multi-Head Embroidery Machines

2-Head

4-Head

6-Head

8-Head

12-Head

Single Head Machines

Wide area machines

Sprint 7L and Sprint 7XL

Multi-Head Machines

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