Models and Generations Used in U.S. Commercial Shops

For decades, Tajima has been one of the most widely used commercial embroidery machine manufacturers in the United States. While single-head machines helped many shops get started, multi-head Tajima machines became the backbone of production embroidery across the country.

Large contract embroidery shops, uniform suppliers, and apparel decorators rely on multi-head embroidery machines to efficiently produce hundreds or thousands of garments.

At TheEmbroideryWarehouse, we regularly work with Tajima multi-head machines from many different generations that are still operating in production shops today.

Below is a timeline of the major Tajima multi-head machine series commonly used in the United States.

Early Tajima Multi-Head Machines

(Late 1980s – Early 1990s)

TM Series

One of the earliest commercial Tajima embroidery platforms used in production environments. These machines helped establish Tajima as a dominant brand in the commercial embroidery industry.

Typical configurations included:

  • 2 head
  • 4 head
  • 6 head
  • 8 head
  • 12 head

These early machines were mechanically heavy-duty and designed for long production cycles.

TMFX Generation

(Early–Mid 1990s)

The TMFX series became extremely popular in U.S. embroidery shops during the 1990s.

Common models included:

  • TMFX-C1204
  • TMFX-C1206
  • TMFX-C1208
  • TMFX-C1212

These machines introduced improved electronics and controls while maintaining strong mechanical reliability.

Many embroidery shops expanded production during this era using TMFX multi-head machines.

TFMX Generation

(Mid 1990s – Early 2000s)

The TFMX series became one of the most common Tajima multi-head platforms in North America.

Typical models included:

  • TFMX-C1504
  • TFMX-C1506
  • TFMX-C1508
  • TFMX-C1512

The TFMX machines were known for:

  • Strong stitch consistency
  • Reliable cap embroidery
  • Durable drive systems

Many contract embroidery shops still operate these machines today.

TMEX Generation

(Late 1990s – Early 2000s)

The TMEX series expanded Tajima’s multi-head lineup with improved control electronics.

Models commonly seen in the United States include:

  • TMEX-C1504
  • TMEX-C1506
  • TMEX-C1508
  • TMEX-C1512

These machines were frequently used by mid-size contract embroidery shops producing uniforms and promotional apparel.

TEHX Series

(Early–Mid 2000s)

The TEHX series introduced updated control systems and improved production stability.

These machines continued Tajima’s focus on high-volume embroidery environments.

Typical configurations included:

  • 4 head
  • 6 head
  • 8 head
  • 12 head

TFMX-II and Updated Platforms

(Mid–Late 2000s)

As Tajima continued refining its embroidery platforms, updated versions of the TFMX series appeared with improvements in electronics and production efficiency.

These machines were widely used by contract embroidery facilities across the United States.

TFMX-C and TFMX-IIC Series

Later iterations of the TFMX design improved:

  • Machine speed
  • Stitch control
  • Overall reliability

These machines were commonly found in larger embroidery production facilities.

TMBP Multi-Head Series

(Late 2000s – 2010s)

The TMBP series represented a newer generation of Tajima machines designed for modern production embroidery environments.

These machines were commonly configured as:

  • 2 head
  • 4 head
  • 6 head
  • 8 head
  • 12 head

They introduced improved control interfaces and smoother machine operation.

TMBR Series

(2010s)

The TMBR platform continued Tajima’s modernization of multi-head embroidery machines.

These machines focused on:

  • Improved stitch stability
  • Advanced control systems
  • More efficient production operation

TMEZ Series

(Late 2010s – Present)

One of Tajima’s newest multi-head embroidery machine platforms.

The TMEZ series includes modern features such as:

  • Advanced thread control
  • Improved automation
  • Updated digital control systems

These machines are used by large production embroidery facilities worldwide.

Typical Head Configurations

Most Tajima multi-head machines used in the United States were produced in several head configurations:

  • 2 head
  • 4 head
  • 6 head
  • 8 head
  • 12 head

Large contract embroidery facilities often operate multiple 12-head machines to maximize production capacity.

Tajima Multi-Heads Still Running Today

One of the reasons Tajima machines became so popular in the U.S. embroidery industry is their durability. Many machines from the 1990s and early 2000s are still running daily in production shops today.

At TheEmbroideryWarehouse, we regularly service and work with Tajima machines from many generations, including:

  • TM
  • TMFX
  • TFMX
  • TMEX
  • TEHX
  • TMBP
  • TMBR
  • TMEZ

These machines remain a core part of the commercial embroidery industry in the United States.