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Dürkopp Adler

D868 e-⁠con

The DELTA e-con post bed machines with integrated drive and digitally programmable setting elements

D868 e-con

Product features

For perfect top stitch seams

With the new DELTA e-con, it is possible to save 25% of power consumption compared to similar digital competitor machines*, while the sewing results are raised to an even higher level. Thus, the fully digitalized DELTA platform sets new standards in the medium-heavy application range. The sophisticated sewing kinematics in combination with the programmable setting elements ensure perfect and reproducible sewing results - even in particularly demanding materials. At the same time, the DELTA actively supports the sewing process and makes the producton processes much better, faster and more effective. The modular control concept and flexible interfaces further enable easy connection to Industry 4.0 and Poka Yoke applications and make the DELTA the most sophisticated and advanced sewing system in the industry. Convince yourself!

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Your benefits at a glance

Perfect sewing results

Perfect sewing results thanks to optimized sewing kinematics - even in demanding materials.

The superior sewing kinematics of the DELTA are no result of coincidence. Based on the outstanding M-TYPE technology, we have further improved the sewing kinematics of the DELTA and optimized key factors. Whether it is the adjustments to the needle bar stroke, hook position, thread tension or thread trimming kinematics - the sewing results speak for themselves, even and especially in demanding materials.

The key to an efficient, energy-saving and sustainable sewing production

E-CON - efficient, energy-saving and sustainable sewing

e-con represents energy efficient and sustainable industrial sewing solutions by Dürkopp Adler. State-of-the-art technology ensures that your production process is not only efficient, but also eco-friendly. You can reduce your energy consumption and thus your carbon footprint, while still maintaining highest productivity levels.

  • Next level sewing kinematics

  • Energy effcient operation

  • Automatic power saving mode

  • All advantages of the highly advanced DELTA sewing machine platform

  • With the new DELTA e-con, it is possible to save 25% of power consumption compared to similar digital competitor machines*, while the sewing results are raised to an even higher level

MANUFACTURE MORE SUSTAINABLY by reducing your carbon footprint

REDUCE ENERGY COSTS through energy efficient sewing solutions

PRODUCE MORE EFFICIENT with reduced costs and enhanced sewing results

Intuitive machine operation and reduced learning times with the Commander Delta

Intuitive operation and up to 30% shorter teach-in times due to multi-touch control panel.

In order to be able to utilize the immense potential of the DELTA for specific applications, intuitive operation is essential. The innovative control panel Commander Delta was designed exactly for this requirement and enables time savings of up to 30% when teaching the machine operation! The modern multi-touch user interface of the 7 display, allows the simple and intuitive operation of the DELTA in Manual mode as well as in Automatic mode for sewing programs.The main screens of both sewing modes can be customized with freely positionable function tiles. By simply adding or removing tiles, the range of functions is adapted to individual requirements. Pictogram-oriented function tiles simultaneously allow simple and convenient setting of all parameters and relevant machine functions on the control panel and facilitate identification of the parameters sought. In addition to a powerful programming tool, the control panel also features a comprehensive user authorization management system for logged-in machine users. The ability to display media files such as PDF work plans or operating instructions, play video sequences tutorials and a maintenance management system are further examples of the advanced nature of the DELTA operating concept.

Automatic Material Thickness Detection MTD

Automatic optimization of sewing parameters during the sewing process via integrated Material Thickness Detection MTD

The Delta e-con is equipped as standard with a device for measuring the material thickness underneath the sewing feet. With this measured value, essential sewing parameters such as thread tension, stitch length, sewing foot stroke, sewing foot pressure and sewing speed can be actively influenced during the sewing process in order to optimally adapt the sewing result to the requirements. The results are impressive: – No stitch length shortening with increasing material thickness during the sewing process – Optimum adjustment of the needle thread tension while simultaneously reducing the sewing speed and increasing the sewing foot stroke when overstitching cross seams – Optimization of sewing foot pressure and sewing speed for each application

Efficiency and reproducibility due to programmed sewing

Efficiency and reproducibility using program-supported sewing and electronic control elements

Imagine the possibilities you have if you simply write a sewing program for specific sewing applications on the machine's control panel, in which all parameters and settings for specific sewing operations can be preset and chained.

Imagine that you no longer have to interact with the machine in the sewing process to adjust the appropriate sewing parameters for the upcoming seam section, because this happens automatically.

Imagine being able to distribute these programs to all relevant machines in your production - at all your locations worldwide - to ensure that you produce consistently high quality.

Imagine that a product produced some time ago is reissued and you can recall the settings used at that time or a new product is put into production and you can call up the prepared sewing parameters at the push of a button.

With the DELTA and its electronic setting elements, this is already a reality today! Sounds complicated? Actually it is not. Sewing programs can be created, tested and saved very easily and directly at the machine on the control panel by drag and drop and parameter entries. When the sewing program is called up, the display shows the progress within the sewing programs, so that it is always clear in which section sewing is currently taking place and what will follow next. Another big advantage of the electronic control elements: The DELTA does not require expensive compressed air as an operating medium!

Prepared for the future - The sewing system

Flexible and future oriented - The digital sewing system for the future

The DELTA is not only the most advanced sewing machine in the world - it is an innovative and fully digitalized sewing system. Equipped with numerous integrated interfaces, the modular control concept and the most innovative technologies, it is the perfect platform for the production systems of today and tomorrow.Plug & Play retrofit of additional equipments, easy networkability with I4.0 solutions via QONDAC, interfaces to Poka-Yoke error prevention systems or corresponding workstation peripherals and software updates that make it possible to react flexibly to developments in the future and provide additional features and benefits.With the DELTA, you are definitely best prepared for the future.

Highest Machine Availability

Reduced machine downtime due to active maintenance and repair support

Reduce your downtimes through easy error fixing via guided repair. The DELTA not only gives you error messages, but also visually Apoints out solutions to problems!At the same time you can reach highest machine availability due to individual preventive maintenance. In addition to the preset maintenance periods, the DELTA can be individually enriched with your own expertise and best practises in maintenance. This prevents errors before they occur.

Outstanding performance parameters

  • Up to 4,000 stitches/minute (subclass-dependent)

  • Optimized working area due to increased clearance of 350 mm x 128 mm and simultaneously reduced machine footprint

  • Outstanding operating concept

Always on the Safe Side - with M-TYPE DELTA Poka Yoke Equipment

Always on the Safe Side - with DELTA Poka Yoke Equipment

The high level of digitalization and the large number of interfaces of the DELTA enable a significant increase in process reliability, quality results and production output through error prevention by use of additional Poka Yoke equipment.

-Prevent errors in your production and identify malfunctions at an early stage. -Compose your Poka Yoke functionality as you need it for your individual operations. The corresponding equipment can be selected as options for the DELTA. -Important signals from or for the machine can be sent out to and received by third-party systems via integrated interfaces. -Optimized workstation design for sensor hardware-Profit from the networkability of the DELTA and communicate Poka Yoke settings over the network to your machines Your advantages -Never again use the wrong sewing thread on the lower or upper thread-Never again use wrong sewing material -Never again forget to sew enclosed parts e.g. labels or sew them in the wrong place. -Never again use wrong settings for digitally adjustable parameters-Recognize wrong stitches at an early stage.

Programmable height-adjustable work tables (optional)

Programmable height-adjustable work tables provide an ergonmic and individual working position. After logging in, the table moves to the preprogrammed height (e.g. sitting position, standing position or alternative position.)

  • 3 preselectable table positions programmable per user

  • Selection of the desired table position by login with subsequent approach of the height

  • Manual adjustment of the table height by touchkey function on the Commander Delta

  • Visualization of the currently measured table height value

Personalized to your individual needs

The comprehensive user management allows you to customize the M-TYPE DELTA to meet specific personal needs.Log in and get your workstation automatically set up based on your preferences. Starting with the right height of the table top, your individual control panel configuration or your user profile that gives you access to exactly those areas that are relevant and useful for you.

Solid cast core in an innovative and service friendly design.

For the DELTA we have relied on the inner cast core concept that has proven itself for years!The new housing allows easier access to the inner components as well as weight saving while the sability of the machine is guaranteed.

Outstanding performance in the standard package

Outstanding equipment packages are an integral part of the M-TYPE DELTA platform as the flagship technology of the industry.The standard scope of M-TYPE DELTA therefore includes the following equipment, among others:

  • Electronic control elements thread tension, sewing foot stroke & pressure, stitch length

  • Electromotor-driven bobbin winder

  • Electronic jog dial / needle positioning

  • MTD - material thickness detection for automatically optimized sewing parameters during the sewing process D867

  • Configurable touch control panel

  • Integrated LED sewing field and forearm illumination- Oil warning display

  • Freely programmable favorite keys

  • Various interfaces & programmable and individually assignable inputs/outputs

A wide range of additional equipment options completes the portfolio and enables perfect configuration according to individual requirements.

Examples of use

Processing of technical textiles

Topstitching of furniture leather

Sewing of complex 3-dimensional products

Topstitching of decorative welting seams

Automotive Seating: topstitching in seat covers

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