Kansai KL-23 Looper Screw

The Kansai KL-23 Looper Screw is a genuine Kansai Special part that secures the looper or looper thread guide on Kansai coverstitch and multi-needle chainstitch machines. It’s a small fastener, but a loose or stripped one is a common cause of looper play, thread slipping, or a looper that shifts out of its timed position. Best for garment factories running Kansai machines where looper-side stitch quality has started to drift.

• Genuine Kansai part number KL-23
• Sized to the exact thread pitch of the looper assembly mounting point
• Plated finish resists corrosion in factory conditions
• Small enough to fit the tight clearance around the looper mechanism
• Supplied as genuine OEM stock, not a generic hardware substitute

Use Cases

• Replacing a stripped or lost screw during routine looper maintenance
• Fixing looper play or drift traced back to a loose mounting screw
• Stocking spares for a factory’s in-house maintenance kit

Benefits

• Exact OEM thread avoids the stripped mounting holes that come from mismatched hardware
• Keeps the looper securely seated in its timed position for consistent stitching
• A low-cost part that heads off a bigger looper timing repair later

Machine Compatibility

Specifications

How To Replace This Screw

1. First, switch off the machine and open the looper cover for access.
2. Next, note the looper’s exact current position before removing anything.
3. Then, remove the old, stripped or loose screw with a correctly sized screwdriver.
4. After that, fit the KL-23 replacement and hand-tighten first to avoid cross-threading.
5. Following this, confirm the looper hasn’t shifted from its original timed position.
6. Finally, tighten snugly, close the cover and run a test seam to confirm stitch quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know a looper screw is causing my stitch problem?

Loose or skipped stitches on the looper side, a looper that visibly wobbles, or thread that keeps slipping out of the looper eye are common signs. It’s worth checking this screw before assuming a bigger timing fault, since it’s the cheapest and fastest thing to rule out.

Will replacing this screw affect looper timing?

Not if the looper’s position is noted and preserved before removing the old screw. If the looper shifts while the screw is out, timing can be thrown off, so it’s worth marking the position or having someone familiar with looper timing do the job.

Can I use a generic screw instead of the KL-23?

A close-looking generic screw can strip the mounting hole over time if the thread pitch is even slightly off, which then makes the looper harder to secure properly on future services. The genuine part number keeps that risk out of the picture.

How often does this screw need replacing?

It’s not a wear part in the way a looper blade is, but the small mounting screw can strip or get lost during routine servicing. Factories running multiple Kansai machines often keep a few in stock for exactly that reason.

Does this ship with COD and pan-India delivery?

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

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