240098 Needle Bearing for Pegasus W500

The 240098 Needle Bearing is a genuine part for the Pegasus W500 flatbed interlock (flatlock) machine. It supports the needle bar drive shaft, letting it rotate smoothly and precisely at high stitching speed. Best for garment factories running W500 flatlock lines where a worn bearing is causing needle bar noise, vibration or reduced stitch accuracy.

• Genuine Pegasus part number 240098
• Built for the Pegasus W500 flatbed interlock/flatlock machine
• Precision-tolerance bearing for smooth, low-vibration rotation
• Sealed construction helps retain lubrication under continuous running
• Direct OEM fit — no machining or spacer adjustment needed

Use Cases

• Replacing a worn bearing causing needle bar noise or vibration
• Fixing stitch accuracy issues traced to needle bar play
• Routine overhaul of a heavily used W500 flatlock line

Benefits

• Restores smooth, precise needle bar rotation at full production speed
• Reduces the noise and vibration that come from a worn bearing
• A moderate-cost fix that heads off bigger needle bar or shaft damage later

Machine Compatibility

Specifications

How To Replace This Bearing

1. First, switch off the machine and remove the covers giving access to the needle bar drive.
2. Next, mark the shaft’s current position before disturbing anything.
3. Then, remove the retaining components and press out the worn 240098 bearing.
4. After that, press in the replacement bearing evenly to avoid tilting it in its housing.
5. Following this, reassemble the drive components and hand-turn the machine to check for smooth rotation.
6. Finally, run the machine at low speed first, then full speed, checking for noise or vibration before full production.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know the bearing needs replacing?

A grinding or rattling noise from the needle bar area, noticeable vibration at speed, or visible play when you gently move the needle bar by hand with the machine off are the usual signs of a worn bearing.

Is this a job for in-house maintenance or a technician?

Pressing a bearing in and out without tilting it in its housing takes some mechanical care, so factories without an experienced in-house technician often have this done by a qualified sewing machine mechanic to avoid damaging the new bearing on installation.

Can a noisy bearing be lubricated instead of replaced?

Fresh lubrication can quiet a bearing temporarily, but once wear has set in, the internal clearance has usually increased permanently and the noise returns. Replacement is the reliable fix once wear is confirmed.

Will this fit other Pegasus flatlock models?

This is confirmed for the W500 series. Other Pegasus flatlock models may use a different bearing size, so compare dimensions against 240098 before ordering if you’re not on the W500 specifically.

Does this ship with COD and pan-India delivery?

Yes, this bearing ships pan-India with cash-on-delivery available on eligible orders, along with GST billing for business buyers.

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