The simplicity of the 1401 made it, if not a modern ruggedized machine, fairly reliable in stressful conditions.
Phillips set out to produce a reliable machine that was cheaper than most of its rivals.
There's no argument that since the 1960s the Japanese have led the motorcycling world in terms of producing efficient, reliable machines.
The result is an incredibly complicated, surprisingly reliable machine.
But even reliable machines need proper service and support.
Manufacturers know how to build reliable machines, and people know how to use them.
The YA-1 established a reputation as a well-built and reliable machine.
They are smaller, lighter, more efficient and reliable than other singly fed electric machines.
In service, it gained recognition as a very safe and reliable machine.
With various partners in the 19th century he manufactured reliable sewing machines using the latter shuttle type.