The Dürkopp Adler 261-140342-01 is a single-needle, bottom feed lockstitch flatbed industrial sewing machine for light and medium materials. It has automatic thread trimmer, backtack and presser foot lift and a built-in motor: the basic machine for garment making, fast and with little handling between parts.
Delivery time: 2 to 3 weeks
Technical specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Machine type | Flatbed |
| Stitch type | Lockstitch |
| Needles | 1 |
| Feed | Drop feed |
| Materials | Light and medium |
| Maximum speed | 5.000 p/m |
| Stitch length | Up to 5 mm |
| Needle | System 134 (Nm 70-90) or DB×1 |
| Automatic functions | Automatic thread trimmer, backtack and presser foot lift |
| Motor | Built-in; 230 V, 50/60 Hz |
Materials and products
- Shirts and blouses, lightweight garments.
- Trousers, jackets and suits in medium-weight fabric.
- General garment making in woven fabric.
Which workshop it is for
The basic machine in any garment workshop: one needle, straight stitch, bottom feed and high speed. It does the bulk of the seams in clothing, workwear and general garment making on light and medium material, and it is where automatic functions make the most difference, because every second saved is multiplied by thousands of seams a day.
Alternatives in the catalogue
If you are comparing, this is the other machine in the same family: Juki DDL-8000C-SMN-BK. They share the same approach and differ in equipment, number of needles or duty cycle, so it is best to decide by the specific operation you will repeat every day. The full catalogue is in industrial sewing machines.
When should you choose this machine?
- Compared with other lockstitch flatbeds (Juki DDL-8000C): same operation; equipment, price and spare parts network differ.
- Bottom feed versus compound feed (DA 867): for several layers, foam, canvas or leather you need compound feed.
Applications
Clothing manufacture · Shirts and blouses · Suits and jackets · Lockstitch machines · Flatbed machines
Spare parts and technical service
Consumables for the 261 series are in the shop: DA 261 hook, DA 261 bobbin and DA 262 bobbin case. More spare parts in original spare parts. If you have questions about this machine or which one suits your product, write to us via contact.
Frequently asked questions
Is it suitable for leather?
For thin leather in a few layers, yes. For thick leather or several layers you need compound feed: bottom feed only moves the bottom layer and the top ones lag behind.
What do I gain from the automatic thread trimmer?
Seconds per seam, which add up to quite a lot over a working day. And above all consistency: the backtack comes out the same whoever does it.
What maintenance does it need?
Lubrication as the manual says, a new needle before it gets blunt and regular checks of the needle-hook relationship. Most stitch faults are avoided there.
Price, availability and purchase: see this product in the Maquinorya shop. Technical questions before you buy? Send us your case.
Full series and other versions: Dürkopp Adler 261 series
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