Product features
Ideal sewing characteristic, universal use, easy handling and high reliability – all these features are required for zigzag machines. The single needle lockstitch zigzag sewing machines classes 523i / 524i with bottom feed fulfil these demands for light and medium weight applications.
Your benefits at a glance
Easy adjustment of zigzag width with low force

More efficiency in production thanks to automatic equipments for thread trimming, back-tacking and presser foot lift
Needle bar positioning on left, middle or right side of the throat plate for universal operations
Automatic lubrication and a reservoir in the machine arm reduce maintenance, guarantee correct lubrication doses and protect the hook against wear
Available with large capacity hook with maximum zigzag width of 10 mm (524i) or standard hook with maximum zigzag width of 6 mm (523i)
Optimized thread trimming system with adjustable bobbin break spring for better stitching results
Examples of use

Hemming of knitting fabric T-Shirts, underwear,

Extremly resilient seams for protective clothing and protectors
Close to the edge processing for patch attaching and ornamental elements

Processing of collar for jacket, blouses, elbow patches
Specifications
| Model | 523i-411 | 523i-447 | 524i-911 | 524i-947 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Available without DA drive / available with separate motor packages | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Bottom feed | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Bottom feed and top puller feed | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Clearance when lifting [mm] max. | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Cotton [Nm] max. | 30 / 30 | 30 / 30 | 30 / 30 | 30 / 30 |
| DA-sewing drive | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) [mm] | 1.060 / 550 / 1.700 | 1.060 / 550 / 1.700 | 1.060 / 550 / 1.700 | 1.060 / 550 / 1.700 |
| Flat bed machine with clearance C [mm] D [mm] | C=265 / 120 | C=265 / 120 | C=265 / 120 | C=265 / 120 |
| Horizontal hook, large (L, Ø 26 mm) | – | – | ● | ● |
| Horizontal hook, small (S, Ø 22mm) | ● | ● | – | – |
| Long arm versions available as a standard Can influence the maximum sewing speed C [mm] D [mm] | – | C=1050 / D=183 | – | C=1050 / D=183 |
| Needle size [Nm] max. | 80-110 | 80-110 | 80-110 | 80-110 |
| Needle system [Nm max.] * depending on the sewing equipment | 134 | 134 | 134 | 134 |
| Nominal voltage [V], [Hz] | 1x230V, 50 / 60 Hz | 1x230V, 50 / 60 Hz | 1x230V, 50 / 60 Hz | 1x230V, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Post bed machine with clearance C [mm] D [mm] | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Power consumption [kVA] max. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Seam backtacking A = Automatic, Ma= Manual ***= programmable, stitch length 0,5-6,5mm | ● Ma | ● Ma | ● Ma | ● Ma |
| Sewing foot lift, automatic | ○ | ● | ○ | ● |
| Sewing foot lift, pedal controlled | ○ | ● | ○ | ● |
| Sewing Material SL = very light / L= light / LM = light to medium heavy / M= medium heavy / MS = medium heavy to heavy / S = heavy | L / M | L / M | M / MS | M / MS |
| Single needle | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Stitch length [mm] max. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 |
| 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 | 20 / 30 | 20 / 30 | 20 / 30 | 20 / 30 |
| Thread trimmer | – | ● | – | ● |
| Throw width [mm] | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
| Weight, complete [kg] | 80 / 90 | 80 / 90 | 80 / 90 | 80 / 90 |
| Weight, sewing head [kg] | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Zigzag double lockstitch (304) | ● | ● | ● | ● |
● Standard ○ Optional
Catalogue
The 523i / 524i documents Dürkopp Adler publishes, on their own site. They open in a new tab.
Open the catalogue · 523i, 524i, 525i, 527i Langarm, Säule/ Long arm, Post bed (PDF)Open the catalogue · 523i, 524i, 527i Flachbett/ Flat bed (PDF)Open the instruction manual (PDF)Open the parts book (PDF)
And the catalogues Dürkopp Adler publishes for their whole range.
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