Durkopp Adler 261-02
Single Needle Automatic Lockstitch
A versatile, high-performance single-needle lockstitch machine with bottom feed and integrated direct drive. Designed for universal use across light to medium‑heavy garment materials, it delivers precision, efficiency and operator ease of use in industrial sewing environments.
Bottom feed system for reliable fabric handling across a wide range of materials.
Automatic functions include sewing foot lift, backtacking, and thread trimming, with a short-thread trim (max. 3 mm) available, depending on the subclass.
Integrated touch control panel, seamlessly built into the machine arm, for intuitive programming and quick seam selection.
Semi‑Dry lubrication for minimal oil use, maintaining a clean workspace and extended machine life.
Thread nipper ensures clean and accurate seam starts.
Integrated dimmable LED sewing light improves visibility and reduces shadows.
Energy-efficient direct drive motor, offering high performance with cost-effective operation.
Key Features & Benefits
Automatic sewing foot lifting, backtacking and thread trimmer/ short thread trimmer with a thread end length of max. 3 mm (depending on the subclass)
Clean workplace due to minimal oil lubrication of the needle bar and the 'semi-dry' lubrication concept
Accurate seam beginning due to the standard thread nipper
Integrated, dimmable LED sewing light as standard
Integrated touch control panel for programming and calling up of seam programs
USB Slot (can be used for charging)
Convincing price-performance ratio
Integrated, dimmable LED sewing light as standard
Examples of use
Assembly Seams
Top Stitching
Stitch down pleats
Sewing Darts
Specification
Features
| Subclass | Stitch length [mm] max. | Stitches/min | Sewing material | Single needle | Lockstitch (301) | Horizontal hook, small (S, Ø 22mm) | Horizontal hook, large (L, Ø 26 mm) | Semi-Dry-Machine Head | Bottom Feed |
| 261-140342-02 | 5 | 5000 | Light - Medium | |
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| 261-140345-02 | 5 | 5000 | Light - Medium | |
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| 261-160362-02 | 7 | 4000 | Medium - Medium Heavy | |
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| Subclass | Thread trimmer | Short thread trimmer | Seam backtacking | Sewing foot lift, automatic | Thread nipper for a neat seam beginning | Clearance when lifting, electro magnetic [max.] | Clearance when lifting, with knee switch [max.] | Program control, integrated touch panel | Integrated LED sewing light with dimmer | DA-sewing drive |
| 261-140342-02 | 5mm | Automatic | |
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9mm | 12mm | |
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| 261-140345-02 | 3mm | Automatic | |
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9mm | 12mm | |
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| 261-160362-02 | 5mm | Automatic | |
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9mm | 12mm | |
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Technical
| Subclass | Needle bar stroke [mm] max. | Needle System | Needle Size [NM] max. | Thread Type* ** [Tkt.] max. |
Flat bed machine with clearance [mm] max. | Nominal voltage [V, Hz] | Rated power [W] max. | Weight, sewing head only [Kg] | Weight, complete [Kg] | Packaging size (LxWxH) [mm] |
| 261-140342-02 | 31 | 134 | 70-90 | 50/3 | C= 285 / D = 130 | 1x230V, 50/60 Hz | 550 | 36 | 43 | 713x250x558 |
| 261-140345-02 | 31 | 134 | 70-90 | 50/3 | C= 285 / D = 130 | 1x230V, 50/60 Hz | 550 | 36 | 43 | 713x250x558 |
| 261-160362-02 | 35 | 134 | 90-110 | 30/3 | C= 285 / D = 130 | 1x230V, 50/60 Hz | 550 | 36 | 43 | 713x250x558 |
* Max. thread size upper thread: Tkt. 10/3, max. thread size bobbin thread: Tkt. 20/3
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