| Brand |
Brother |
| Model |
BE-438HX |
| Machine Type |
Direct-drive electronic lockstitch button sewing machine |
| Maximum Sewing Speed |
2,800 stitches per minute (SPM) |
| Maximum Sewing Area |
6.4 × 6.4 mm |
| Stitch Length |
0.05–6.4 mm |
| Button Outer Diameter |
8–30 mm |
| Built-in Sewing Patterns |
64 |
| Maximum Stitches per Pattern |
5,000 stitches |
| Thread Trimming |
Integrated thread trimmer and thread wiper |
| Thread Tension |
Digital thread tension adjustment |
| Lubrication |
Semi-dry lubrication system |
| Control Panel |
Colour LCD touch panel |
| Optional Button Clamp |
SA9303201 for buttons with diameters of 20 mm or larger, as specified in the supplied product information |
Important: Please confirm button compatibility, optional clamp requirements and the exact machine configuration with Ban Soon before ordering. The button clamp listed above is an optional accessory and may incur an additional charge.
Short Remaining Thread Technology
The Brother BE-438HX uses a stepping motor-driven thread trimming system designed to leave shorter thread ends than conventional mechanical systems. This helps reduce the need for manual trimming after sewing, saves finishing time and supports a cleaner appearance around attached buttons.
Short remaining thread after button attachment
Digital Thread Tension – HX Model
The integrated Digital Thread Tension system allows tension settings to be adjusted numerically. This helps operators reproduce preferred settings when changing materials or repeating production jobs, reducing reliance on manual guesswork.
Digital thread tension adjustment
Semi-Dry Lubrication System
The semi-dry lubrication design supplies clean oil to the shuttle hook, helping reduce the risk of oil staining on garments while maintaining lubrication where it is needed. This is particularly useful in production environments where garment appearance and finishing quality matter.
Consistent Button Sewing Patterns
With 64 built-in sewing patterns, the BE-438HX supports a range of button attachment styles. Pattern selection helps production teams maintain consistent results when repeating the same sewing operation across multiple garments.
Button stitch pattern examples
Different button attachment stitch layouts
Smooth and Accurate Button Positioning
The redesigned button clamp is intended to help position buttons quickly and accurately. Proper positioning and the correct clamp configuration support repeatable button attachment and efficient workflow on the production floor.
Intuitive Colour LCD Touch Panel
The colour LCD touch panel uses graphical icons to simplify operation. Operators can create cycle programs and save settings such as sewing patterns, sewing speed, stitch size and thread tension as user programs, helping make repeated production tasks easier to manage.
Colour LCD touch panel interface
Suitable Materials and Applications
Woven Garments
Button attachment for shirts, uniforms and other woven apparel, subject to suitable setup.
Denim and Workwear
Button sewing for selected denim and workwear applications, depending on fabric and button specifications.
Knitwear
Button attachment for suitable knitted garments with appropriate machine settings.
