Product features
Basic model with convincing price/performance ratio
Thanks to outstanding performance parameters, the subclasses of the machine series M-TYPE ECO lockstitch post bed machines with bottom feed and driven roller presser foot offer high functionality and flexibility – at an attractive price.
The robust and effective bottom feed system guarantees a trouble-free material feed when processing different leather thicknesses and structures.
The DAC eco control is equipped with convenient basic functions such as needle positioning, soft start and realization of a pedal-operated single stitch.
The subclasses of the M-TYPE ECO machine series are suitable for universal sewing operations in the field of leather shoe uppers, especially for heavy sewing as well as in the automotive industry.
Your benefits at a glance
Lubrication system with central oil tank and oil pump

Excellent seam quality and strong material feeding due to bottom feed system with roller presser foot

Double needle machine is available also with bottom + needle feed + flat foot, for tape attaching or heel seam

Convincing price-performance ratio
Available as 1- and 2-needle version
Needle change without tools (single needle machines)
Large capacity hook (L, 26mm bobbin) available
Examples of use

Various operations on heavy leather uppers


Joining of synthetic and leather materials
Specifications
| Model | 838-170020 | 838-270020 |
|---|---|---|
| Air requirement per stroke / Air pressure [NL] [bar] | 0,7 / 6 | 0,7 / 6 |
| Bottom feed and wheel top feed, wheel diameter [mm] | ● 35 | ● 35 |
| Clearance when lifting, electro magnetic [mm] max. | 12 | 12 |
| Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) [mm] | 1.060 / 550 / 1.715 | 1.060 / 550 / 1.715 |
| Lockstitch (301) | ● | ● |
| Needle size [Nm] max. | 120-230 | 120-180 |
| Needle system [Nm max.] * depending on the sewing equipment | 134 LR | 134 LR |
| Nominal voltage [V], [Hz] | 1x230V, 50 / 60 Hz | 1x230V, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Post bed machine with clearance C [mm] D [mm] | C= 280 / D= 300 | C= 280 / D= 300 |
| Power consumption [kVA] max. | 1 | 1 |
| Seam backtacking A = Automatic, Ma= Manual ***= programmable, stitch length 0,5-6,5mm | ● 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 | S / M | S |
| Single needle | ● | – |
| Stitch length [mm] max. | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 2.000* | 2.000* |
| Thread trimmer | ● | ● |
| Two needles Needle distance [mm] max. | – | ● 1,6-3,2 |
| Vertical hook, large (L, Ø 26 mm) | ● | ● |
| Weight, complete [kg] | 120 | 122 |
| Weight, sewing head [kg] | 59 | 61 |
● Standard ○ Optional
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