ZJ-217 and ZJ-516 are two classic skirt pleating machines. One of their differences is ZJ-217 is fantasy machine for over tens pleat patterns while ZJ-516 is well-known for soleil skirt. The other difference is ZJ-217 produces flat accordion and ZJ-516 outputs vertical accordions (i.e., blinds).
ZJ-217 is a must choice to start the pleating business when your budget enables you a trial. Alternatively, ZJ-416 crystal plisse machine is not a bad start as side business.