Product features
Maximum productivity and efficiency
The M-TYPE flatbed machines with electro-pneumatic full equipment and triple feed are equipped with all M-TYPE-typical performance features and advantages.
In addition to the automatic basic functions such as thread trimmer, automatic backtacking and automatic sewing foot lift, the subclasses of the 868-M CLASSIC Goldline convince with further additional functions for higher productivity and increased sewing comfort.
The additional integrated second thread tension, integrated second stitch length and quick stroke adjustment allow to produce with the highest quality in a particularly flexible and efficient way even for changing and difficult sewing applications. Furthermore, the full equipment of the M-TYPE is complemented by additional comfort functions: The optimum illumination of the sewing area and the maintenance indicator ensure the best possible design of the sewing workstation.
The powerful and effective feeding system with bottom feed, needle feed and alternating top feet guarantees a trouble-free and displacement-free material feed when processing most different fabric thicknesses and structures. The highly efficient sewing parameters combined with a great variety of equipment make the 868-M CLASSIC Goldline an ideal operating equipment for the universal use of decorative stitching operations in three-dimensional applications.
Your benefits at a glance
For challenging corner stitches on the sector of decorative seams a machine with disconnectable needle bars is available

Powerful direct drive integrated in the machine head guarantees low-noise and low-vibration running combined with outstanding performance parameters and high energy efficiency
Integrated second thread tension, integrated second stitch length and quick stroke adjustment for flexible and efficient sewing in changing sewing conditions
The OP1000 control panel enables a user-friendly operation of the automatic machine function
Easy feeding and removing of bulky workpieces thanks to the extremely high sewing foot lift up to 20 mm
Safe climbing over differently high material plies by maximum sewing foot stroke up to 9 mm
New hook technology allows the processing of extreme sewing thread sizes up to Nm 8/3
Needle distances of the twin needle post bed machines up to 30 mm
For topstitching operations in narrow radii, a left-handed post bed machine is the perfect solution. With this special machine subclass, it is possible to sew very close to the edge
Examples of use

Topstitching operations in the production of car seat covers

Topstitching of decorative welting seams

Topstitching of furniture leather
Specifications
| Model | 868-190322-M | 868-290321-M | 868-290322-M | 868-290341-M | 868-390322-M | 868-490322-M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional thread tension, A= Automatic, Ma=Manual | ● A | ● A | ● A | ● A | ● A | ● A |
| Air requirement per stroke / Air pressure [NL] [bar] | 0,7 / 6 | 0,7 / 6 | 0,7 / 6 | 0,7 / 6 | 0,7 / 6 | 0,7 / 6 |
| Available without DA drive / available with separate motor packages | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Bottom feed, needle feed and alternating foot top feed | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Clearance when Sewing/Lifting A = Sewing [mm] max. B = Lifting [mm] max. | A=10 / B=20 | A=10 / B=20 | A=10 / B=20 | A=10 / B=20 | A=10 / B=20 | A=10 / B=20 |
| Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) [mm] | 1.060 / 600 / 1.700 | 1.060 / 600 / 1.700 | 1.060 / 600 / 1.700 | 1.060 / 600 / 1.700 | 1.060 / 600 / 1.700 | 1.060 / 600 / 1.700 |
| Hook to the left of the needle | – | – | – | – | ● | – |
| Integrated 2nd qick stroke adjustment Quick stroke adjustment via knee switch and foot stroke adjustable by dial with simultaneous automatic speed limitation according to the foot stroke and feeding length. | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Integrated 2nd stitch length adjustment | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Integrated DA-direct drive | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Integrated LED sewing light with dimmer | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Lockstitch (301) | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Needle size [Nm] max. | 90-180 | 90-180 | 90-180 | 90-180 | 90-180 | 90-180 |
| Needle system [Nm max.] * depending on the sewing equipment | 134-35 | 134-35 | 134-35 | 134-35 | 134-35 | 134-35 |
| Nominal voltage [V], [Hz] | 1x230V, 50 / 60 Hz | 1x230V, 50 / 60 Hz | 1x230V, 50 / 60 Hz | 1x230V, 50 / 60 Hz | 1x230V, 50 / 60 Hz | 1x230V, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Oil maintenance indicator | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Post bed machine with clearance C [mm] D [mm] | C= 335 / D= 297 | C= 335 / D= 297 | C= 335 / D= 297 | C= 335 / D= 297 | C= 335 / D= 297 | C= 335 / D= 297 |
| Power consumption [kVA] max. | 1,0 | 1,0 | 1,0 | 1,0 | 1,0 | 1,0 |
| Program control, operating panel OP1000 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Rated power [W] max. | 375 W | 375 W | 375 W | 375 W | 375 W | 375 W |
| Seam backtacking A = Automatic, Ma= Manual ***= programmable, stitch length 0,5-6,5mm | ● A | ● A | ● A | ● A | ● A | ● A |
| Sewing foot lift, automatic | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Sewing Material SL = very light / L= light / LM = light to medium heavy / M= medium heavy / MS = medium heavy to heavy / S = heavy | M / MS | M / MS | M / MS | M / MS | M / MS | M / MS |
| Single needle | ● | – | – | – | ● | – |
| Stitch length [mm] max. | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| 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 | 2.500* | 2.500* | 2.500* | 2.500* | 2.500* | 2.500* |
| Stroke of the alternating sewing feet [mm] max. | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Synthetic [Tkt.] max. * = Max. thread size upper thread: Tkt. 10/3, max. thread size Unterfaden: Tkt. 20/3 ** = Max. thread size upper thread: Tkt. 15/3; max. thread size Unterfaden: Tkt. 40/3 | 10 / 3 | 10 / 3 | 10 / 3 | 10 / 3 | 10 / 3 | 10 / 3 |
| Thread trimmer [approx. length of remaining thread in mm] max | ● 15 mm | – | ● 15 mm | – | ● 15 mm | ● 15 mm |
| Twin needle, disengageable Left or right *Sewing equipments available for needle distances [mm] | – | – | – | – | – | ● 6-14 |
| Two needles Needle distance [mm] max. | – | ● 3-30 | ● 3-30 | ● 3-30 | – | – |
| Vertical hook, extra large (XXL, Ø 32 mm) | – | – | – | ● | – | – |
| Vertical hook, large (L, Ø 26 mm) | ● | ● | ● | – | ● | ● |
| Weight, sewing head [kg] | 72-74 | 72-74 | 72-74 | 72-74 | 72-74 | 76 |
● Standard ○ Optional
Catalogue
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