Product features
The lockstitch zigzag machine class 525i with inter-changeable cams is specially designed for ornamental shape stitching in ready- made overgarment and ladies underwear made of elastic materials as well as for ornamental stitching in textile footwear. Machine can be used for light to medium heavy weight textile and leather materials.
Your benefits at a glance
Needle position and backtacking setting by push buttons

More efficiency in production thanks to automatic equipments for thread trimming, back-tacking and presser foot lift
Single and twin needle decorative seams with 19 available pattern cams which can be exchanged in few minutes
Optimized thread trimming system with adjustable bobbin break spring for better stitching results
Thread trimmer ensures secured cutting, also for thick threads up to 20/3
Automatic lubrication and a reservoir in the machine arm reduce maintenance, guarantee correct lubrication doses and protect the hook against wear
Easy adjustment of zigzag width
Examples of use

Back seam stitching on shoe uppers. The spring mounted guiding nose on the throat plate ensures equal seam margin from the edge.
Specifications
| Model | 525i-911 | 525i-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 |
| Cotton [Nm] max. | 30 / 30 | 30 / 30 |
| DA-sewing drive | ● | ● |
| Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) [mm] | 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 |
| Horizontal hook, large (L, Ø 26 mm) | ● | ● |
| Long arm versions available as a standard Can influence the maximum sewing speed C [mm] D [mm] | – | C=750 / D=117 C=750 / D=183 C=1050 / D=183 |
| Needle size [Nm] max. | 80-130 | 80-130 |
| Needle system [Nm max.] * depending on the sewing equipment | 134 | 134 |
| Nominal voltage [V], [Hz] | 1x230V, 50 / 60 Hz | 1x230V, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Post bed machine with clearance C [mm] D [mm] | ○ | ○ |
| Power consumption [kVA] max. | 1 | 1 |
| Seam backtacking A = Automatic, Ma= Manual ***= programmable, stitch length 0,5-6,5mm | ● 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 |
| Single needle | ● | ● |
| Stitch length [mm] max. | 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 | 4.400* | 4.400* |
| 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 |
| Thread trimmer | – | ● |
| Throw width [mm] | 10 | 10 |
| Two needles Needle distance [mm] max. | ○ 3 / 4 / 5 | ○ 3 / 4 / 5 |
| Weight, complete [kg] | 80 / 90 | 80 / 90 |
| Weight, sewing head [kg] | 40 | 40 |
| Zigzag double lockstitch (304) | ● | ● |
● Standard ○ Optional
Catalogue
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