Durkopp Adler 272
Single-Needle Lockstitch Machine
A premium single‑needle lockstitch seamer featuring synchronized bottom and needle feed for consistently displacement‑free seams. Its advanced sewing kinematics deliver exceptional stitch formation—even on fine and lightweight fabrics—making it ideal for versatile apparel production.
Needle & Bottom Feed to ensure precision and eliminate fabric shifting, even on varying material thicknesses.
State-of-the-Art Sewing Kinematics achieve excellent stitch quality at top speeds, with minimum thread tension and lower thread stress.
Thread Nipper for Neat Seam Start, pulling the needle thread to the reverse side for clean seam initiation.
DAC classic Control with OP1000 Panel for streamlined operation and quick, intuitive control.
Flexible Equipment Options, including edge trimming, Triflex device, and various sewing attachments for diverse applications.
High Speed Capability—up to 5,000 stitched/min (model-dependent), with 4,000–5,000 spm options available across variants.
Key Features & Benefits
Neat seam beginning on the upper side of the material by means of standard thread nipper (thread clamp)
Universal application by means of a great variety of sewing equipment and attachments
High Quality Durkopp Adler control technology
Optimum sewing results, even on the finest materials
Multi-function push button bar for quick access
Improved stitch formation and flat seams due to extremely low thread tensions
Especially smooth and soft running
Integrated, dimmable LED sewing light as standard
Examples of use
Runstitch and trim collars and cuffs
Topstitching seams
French Sleeve Seams
Finishing outside pockets of men's jackets
Decorative stitching
Attaching and simultaneously cutting the chest piece
Runstitch and trim peak lapel and small parts
Attaching waistbands with simultaneously cutting the edges
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) | Bottom Feed and Needle Feed |
| 272-140342-01 | 4 | 5000 | Light - Medium | |
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| Edge trimmer, DC coupled | Edge trimmer, separately motor-driven | Seam backtacking, sewing foot lift and thread cutting, pedal-controlled | Disable backtacking, needle up/down and intermittent tacking, actuated by hand | Thread nipper for a neat seam beginning | Suction device for cutting waste material | 2 stitch lengths / 2 thread tensions | Clearance when lifting, electro magnetic | Program control, operating panel OP1000 | |
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Technical
| Subclass | Air requirement per stroke / Air pressure [NL] [bar] | Needle System | Needle Size [NM] max. | Thread Type* ** [Tkt.] max. |
Flat bed machine with clearance | Nominal voltage [V, Hz] | Rated power [W] max. | Weight, sewing head only [Kg] | Weight, complete [Kg] | Packaging size (LxWxH) [mm] |
| 272-140342-01 | - / - | 797 (max) | 70-120 | 30/3 | C= 285 / D = 115 | 1x230V, 50/60 Hz | 500 | 51 | 58 | 780x370x790 |
| 272-160362-01 | - / - | 797 (max) | 70-120 | 30/3 | C= 285 / D = 115 | 1x230V, 50/60 Hz | 500 | 51 | 58 | 780x370x790 |
| 272-640642-01 | - / - | 797 (max) | 70-120 | 30/3 | C= 285 / D = 115 | 1x230V, 50/60 Hz | 500 | 51 | 58 | 780x370x790 |
| 272-740642-01 | 0.05 / 6 | 797 (max) | 70-120 | 30/3 | C= 285 / D = 115 | 1x230V, 50/60 Hz | 500 | 51 | 58 | 780x370x790 |
* Max. thread size upper thread: Tkt. 10/3, max. thread size bobbin thread: Tkt. 20/3
** Max. thread size upper thread: Tkt. 15/3, max. thread size bobbin thread: Tkt. 40/3
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