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The BE-1201B-AC single-head embroidery machines are specifically designed for sewing patterns. The editing function has been simplified to cover only those functions which you use most in order to make overall operation easier. All functions can be input from a single control panel, so that operations are easy to understand and simple to carry out. You can embroider a pattern that has already been input simply by selecting the desired pattern from a maximum of 45 patterns.

  • Automatic color change
  • Quick-change 270° cap system
  • Cam-driven, single presser foot for fast, quiet operation
  • Noise reduction feed mechanism
  • Automatic top and bottom thread trimmers
  • Narrow machine design: machine will fit through a 32" door opening (with table assemblies removed)
  • Trace mode for verifying location of designs before sewing
  • Built-in 3.5" floppy disk drive enables the machine to run as an independent stand-alone unit and able to read all popular embroidery machine formats
  • Machine memory of 45 designs (a total of 480,000 stitches)
  • Back up or move forward through the design in increments of 1, 10, or 100 stitches or by color changes
  • Capable of sewing flat, tubular and finished cap items
  • Memory retention after machine shut-off

    Automatic Lubrication System
    Brother’s unique wick oiling system significantly reduces machine maintenance downtime. Oil is poured into a conveniently located reservoir on the machine, and a wick that is threaded through the internal workings of the sewing head delivers oil when and where it is needed, eliminating the time-consuming task of oiling numerous hard-to-reach locations.

    Single Cam-Driven Presser Foot
    Developed by Brother, the cam-driven presser foot allows the machine to run faster and quieter. The precise movement of the cam reacts faster than the previous spring-loaded technology and reduces the noisy pounding of the presser foot on the throat plate. The single presser foot also facilitates increased machine speed and less maintenance.

    Jumbo Bobbin
    Maximize system productivity with fewer bobbin changes with the larger capacity, jumbo “M” style bobbins. Brother perfected the performance of the jumbo bobbin by designing the cams and gears inside the sewing head to accommodate the longer rotation of the larger bobbin.

    Easy-to-use Control Panel
    Start sewing faster with the simple, logical commands found on the control panel. For example, the hoop feed button moves the pantograph out from under the needles for trouble-free applique placement and easier loading and unloading of hoops.

    Memory Retention
    Resume stitching a partially complete design after the machine has been turned off, unplugged, or even after power failure. Shut the machine off to work with a customer, go home for the evening, or even move the machine across town and never lose a stitch or go off registration — another Brother first.

    Individual Cap Frame Adjustment
    Adjust the center point of the cap on each head independently while it’s in the frame and mounted on the machine. Eliminate off-center designs and time-consuming
    framing adjustments with this advanced cap frame driver design.

  • Direct connect to PC - Available with PC, harness and software included with machine or as a single unit which can be connected to other Brother machines or operate independently.
  • Control Software provides real time data regarding production rates, speed, stitch count, time for sew out, production statistics amd much more.
  • Operator can view design, hoop size, set colors, and control needle speed on PC as design is sewing.
  • Store and report production data up to 3 years by hour, day, month, and year. Can be exported to excel file and data can also be viewed graphically. Provides real time updates in status changes.
  • Able to network single or multi-head machine configurations through the control software.
  • Multimedia capable with your computer using CF, USB, CD/DVD and disk drives.
  • Same control software as used with Brother multi-head machine, requires no additional training.
  • Jumbo Bobbin allows maximized productivity with fewer bobbin changes.
  • Automatic color change
  • Quick-change 270° cap system
  • Cam-driven, single presser foot for fast, quiet operation
  • Noise reduction feed mechanism
  • Automatic top and bottom thread trimmers
  • Narrow machine design: machine will fit through a 32" door opening (with table assemblies removed)
  • Trace mode for verifying location of designs before sewing
  • Built-in 3.5" floppy disk drive enables the machine to run as an independent stand-alone unit and able to read all popular embroidery machine formats
  • Machine memory of 45 designs (a total of 480,000 stitches)
  • Navigate through the design in increments of 1, 10, or 100 stitches, by color changes, feed, or specific stitch number, either on the PC or the control panel on the machine.
  • Capable of sewing flat, tubular and finished cap items
  • Memory retention after machine shut-off


  • US Warranty 90 Days labor on defects in materials and workmanship.
  • Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor
Specifications
  • Machine type: Single-head cylinder arm
  • Number of needles: 12 of Schmetz DBxK5 Size 11
  • Maximum sewing speed: 1,200 spm
  • Network capability: Connect multiple machines up to 4 to one computer for networking
  • Stitch length: (0.1mm – 12.7mm)
  • Rotary hook: Jumbo “M” style magnetic bobbins
  • Maximum field size for: X-axis “width” Y-axis “height”
  • Flat: 450mm 300mm
  • Tubular: 450mm 300mm
  • Border: 450mm 300mm
  • Wide area caps: 360mm 85mm
  • Power source/consumption: Single phase 120V, 220V, 230V, 240V
  • Dimensions:At delivery: 34”(W) x 29”(L) x 55”(H)
  • Gross Weight: 507 lbs
  • After setup: 41”(W) x 40”(L) x 58”(H)
  • Net Weight: 195 kg. / 430 lbs
Included Accessories
USA Added Exclusive Starter Kit: $1500 Value
  • Dakota Collectibles Treasure Chest of 5000 Designs with CD Catalog of all 30,000 Designs.
  • BES Training CD Video
  • Fast Frames 7 in 1 Set
  • 12 Spools of Madeira King Size 5000 Yards Each, Poly
    Embroidery Threads
  • 100 Fil-Tec Magnetic Core Prewound White, Cardboard Sided Bobbins
  • Towa Jumbo Big M Size Bobbin Case Tension Gauge
  • Alex Gooseneck Lamp with Magnetic Base, 110V, 20W
  • Box of 100 75/11 DBxK5 Needles
  • Box of 100 90/14 DBxK5 Needles
  • Blank Cap for Hat Equipment
  • Blank T-Shirt with Pocket
  • 50 of 12x12" Sheets Stabilizer Backing
  • 50 of 12x12" Sheets Cutaway Stabilizer Backing
  • 28" x 25 Yards Cutaway stabilizer Backing Roll
  • 25 of 12x12" Sheets Water Soluble Stabilizer Backing
  • 4.5" x 25 Yards Stick-On Stabilizer Backing
  • 50 of 12x12" Sheets Tearaway Stabilizer Backing
  • 28" x 25 Yards Roll Tearaway Stabilizer Backing
  • 75 of 4x16" Sheets of Tearaway Stabilizer Backing
  • High Mortality Parts Kit: Presser Foot, Bobbin Case, Spacers for Thread Trimmer Movable Knife
  • Brother PAS Parts, Accessories and Supplies Catalog
  • Curved Embroidery Scissors
  • Scissor Snips
  • Scissor Shears
  • Seam Ripper
  • Pint of Oil
  • Oil Bottle
  • Brother Pen Point Oiler
  • Lint Brush
    Factory Standard Hoop Accessories:
  • Tubular Frame Holder Base Set
  • 2 of 70mm Oval Tubular Frames
  • 2 of 100mm Oval Tubular Frames
  • 2 of 130mm Oval Tubular Frames
  • 2 of 160mm Round Tubular Frames
  • 2 of 230x240mm Tubular Frames
  • 2 of 280x300mm Tubular Frames
  • 2 of 480x300mm Tubular Frames
  • Cap Frame Driver
  • Cap Frame Guage
  • 2 of Cap Frames
  • Extension Table Assembly
    Factory Standard Accessory Kit:
  • Accessory Bag
  • 3 Glass Fuses: 5A-ET, 3.15A-HT, 8A-TLC
  • 4 Phillips and Flat Head Screw Drivers: 1.9x52mm, 3.4x70mm, 5.5x190mm, 2x100mm
  • 6 Hexagonal Allen Wrenches: 5mm, 4mm, 3mm, 2.5mm, 2mm and 1.5mm
  • 3 Open End Wrenches: 10&12mm, 7&8mm, and 5.5mm
  • 10 Piece Needle Pack S15629
  • Embroidery Scissors
  • Pincette Tweezers
  • Small Oiler
  • White Grease Tank 30
  • Off-Set Z-Type Screwdriver
  • Bottom Dead Center Needle Guage
  • Timing Positioning Bar Pin
  • Extra Presser Foot A
  • Movable Thread Trimmer Knife Spacers
  • Lint Brush
  • Spool Net 160L
  • 12 Spool Base Mats
  • Extra Bobbin Case
  • Extra Bobbin Case Backlash Spring (not used with Fil-Tec Magnetic Core Bobbins)
  • Extra Bobbin Case Flat Tension Spring
  • Extra Bobbin Case Flat Tension Spring Adjusting Screw
  • Extra Bobbin Case Flat Tension Spring Set Screw
  • Black Grease Tank BR2







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icon Automatic Lubrication System
Brother’s unique wick oiling system significantly reduces machine maintenance downtime. Oil is poured into a conveniently located reservoir on the machine, and a wick that is threaded through the internal workings of the sewing head delivers oil when and where it is needed, eliminating the time-consuming task of oiling numerous hard-to-reach locations.

icon Single Cam-Driven Presser Foot
Developed by Brother, the cam-driven presser foot allows the machine to run faster and quieter. The precise movement of the cam reacts faster than the previous spring-loaded technology and reduces the noisy pounding of the presser foot on the throat plate. The single presser foot also facilitates increased machine speed and less maintenance.

icon Jumbo Bobbin
Maximize system productivity with fewer bobbin changes with the larger capacity, jumbo “M” style bobbins. Brother perfected the performance of the jumbo bobbin by designing the cams and gears inside the sewing head to accommodate the longer rotation of the larger bobbin.

icon Easy-to-use Control Panel
Start sewing faster with the simple, logical commands found on the control panel. For example, the hoop feed button moves the pantograph out from under the needles for trouble-free applique placement and easier loading and unloading of hoops.

icon Memory Retention
Resume stitching a partially complete design after the machine has been turned off, unplugged, or even after power failure. Shut the machine off to work with a customer, go home for the evening, or even move the machine across town and never lose a stitch or go off registration — another Brother first.

icon Individual Cap Frame Adjustment
Adjust the center point of the cap on each head independently while it’s in the frame and mounted on the machine. Eliminate off-center designs and time-consuming framing adjustments with this advanced cap frame driver design.

icon Quick-Change Tubular Frame Holder
Two-piece tubular frame holder allows for quick and easy conversion from small to large tubular frames. Frame holder can be adjusted to accommodate a wide range of frame sizes, from large jacket back frames to small sock and pocket frames.

icon Quick-Change Cap Frame
All-in-one cap driver and frame assembly allows for quick and easy conversion from sewing caps to flat or tubulargoods, again minimizing machine downtime. Sew designs from “ear to ear” with the wide-area 270-degree frames.

icon Flat Frame and Removable Table Top
The table provides additional support when stitching flat goods such as towels or blankets.

icon Border (sash) Frame (optional)
Frame for sewing unfinished goods for patches or all-over embroidery patterns.