Product features
Simply close long seams quickly
The sewing unit 1280 offers a very good solution as an ECO version of a sewing unit. Smooth seams are achieved quickly and easily with their special workplace design and the programmable fullness control for the top and bottom feed. Sewing unit 1280 is the economy version of class 1281 without preparation table. It is not only suitable for the production of classic trousers but also for casual wear, as e.g. cotton trousers, "Dockers", "Chinos" and Jeans option. For the processing of medium and heavy Jeans a special sewing head is optional selectable.
Your benefits at a glance
STITCHTYPE
Flexibility by use of double-chainstitch or 4- / 5-thread safety seams alternatively

Alternatively double-chainstitch seams or safety seams with 4 or 5 threads can be sewn. Therefore a change of the sewing equipment is required.
AUTOMATIC FULLNESS DISTRIBUTION
Automatic fullness distribution - Perfect fit
As standard, the sewing units are equipped with automatic fullness distribution by pneumatically controlled top feed and bottom feed. The sewing units can optionally be equipped with step motors for the top and bottom feed control. This allows the programmed recall of different multiple fullness values within a seam.
OPERATING PANEL
Touch screen with graphic display for easy operation and quick access to modifiable parameters
Multi-Touch screen “Commander Pro” with color graphic display for easy programming and quick access to all parameters
Intuitive and flexible user-interface design
User tutorials are available in control panel as video and as PDF format
User guide in control panel is available in 15 languages 200 programs, 40 sequences, max. 14 programs for each sequence can be programmed
STEPPER MOTOR CONTROLLED
Step motor-controlled fullness distribution (option)
The step motor-controlled, progammable fullness distribution (optional) allows the programmed recall of fullness values.
MANUAL SEWING
Equipment for manual sewing in the hip curve section when processing side seam pockets or wing pockets
The equipment for manual sewing in the hip curve section when processing side seam pockets or wing pockets, allows a perfect seam guidance also in the area of the pockets.
MOVABLE EDGE GUIDE
Pneumatically moveable edge guide for trimming the excess lengths of pocket bags in "Casual wear"
CONTOUR GUIDE
Constant seam width due to precise contour guidance
PHOTOCELL
Automatic photocell scanning of seam beginning and seam end
A photocell detects the beginning and the end of the seam and thus ensures that the sewing process runs automatically.
Sewing head for heavy applications e.g. jeans trousers (option)

Special sewing set for trousers side seams with side seam pockets
Semi-automatic processing allows sewing of material plies with unequal contours
Efficient work due to overlapping working method
Examples of use

Trousers side and skirt seams

Trousers inseams

Center back seams

Sleeve closing seams

Lining seams
Specifications
| Model | 1280 |
|---|---|
| 2 stitch lengths / 2 thread tensions | – |
| Adjustable table height | 815-1200 |
| Air requirement per stroke / Air pressure [NL] [bar] | 20 / 6 |
| Differential bottom feed and variable top feed | ● |
| Double chainstitch (401) | ○ |
| Fullness above, flat sewing, fullness below | ● |
| Looper (crossline) | ● |
| Needle size [Nm] max. | 80-110 |
| Needle system [Nm max.] * depending on the sewing equipment | B 27 |
| Nominal voltage [V], [Hz] | 1x230V, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Packaging size (Length, Width, Heigh) [mm] | 1.750 / 1.450 / 1.700 |
| Power consumption [kVA] max. | 1.0 |
| Program control, operating panel with graphic display and touch screen | ● |
| Reflecting light barrier for automatic sewing start at fabric beginning | ● |
| Reflecting light barrier for automatic sewing stop at fabric end | ● |
| Safety seam, 4 threads | ○ |
| Safety seam, 5 threads | ○ |
| Serging width, selectable [mm] max. | 9-12 |
| Sewing Material SL = very light / L= light / LM = light to medium heavy / M= medium heavy / MS = medium heavy to heavy / S = heavy | L / M |
| Stacker | ○ |
| Stitch length [mm] max. | 0,5 – 3,5 |
| Stitches/min. max. *= depending on foot stroke **= depending on foot stroke and stitch length *** = in case of twin needle / three needle version less speed possible – dependent on needle distance ****= selectable per step *****= depending on the use of the stitch loosening device ******= max. 2,500 stitches in combination with conversion kit “Heavy” *******= The sewing speed depends on the type of cam used | 6.500 |
| Synthetic [Tkt.] min.-max. | 100-120 |
| Weight, complete [kg] | 120 |
● Standard ○ Optional
Videos
Catalogue
The 1280 documents Dürkopp Adler publishes, on their own site. They open in a new tab.
Open the catalogue (PDF)Open the instruction manual (PDF)Open the parts book (PDF)
And the catalogues Dürkopp Adler publishes for their whole range.
The file is published and updated by the manufacturer; it is not copied here, so nobody downloads an outdated version.
Data sheets, photos, videos and specifications: Dürkopp Adler.
Tell us the operation you need to solve and we will reply with the right configuration and the lead time.
