Durkopp Adler 869 Goldline

M-Type | Goldline Triple Feed Cylinder Arm

A premium M-TYPE Goldline cylinder arm sewing machine designed for demanding medium- to heavy-duty sewing applications where high automation, consistent seam quality and strong material handling are key. The 869 Goldline builds on the proven M-TYPE platform with a full suite of automatic functions and operator-focused features, delivering reliable performance on complex, three-dimensional and tubular workpieces.

Cylinder arm design: Slim arm geometry offers excellent access for tubular, curved and hard-to-reach seam areas.

Triple feed system: Needle feed, bottom feed and alternating top feed combine for smooth, displacement-free material transport across a wide range of thicknesses.

Goldline automation package: Comprehensive automatic functions including automatic thread trimming, automatic backtacking, electronic foot lift, programmable needle positioning and jog dial for efficient and repeatable operation.

Heavy-duty capability: Built for continuous industrial use with strong penetration and stable feeding on thick materials and multi-ply assemblies.

User-friendly control: Intuitive Goldline control panel simplifies setup, adjustment and repeatable production.

Generous sewing foot lift: Large foot lift and powerful feed facilitate easy loading and unloading of bulky workpieces.

Wide application range: Ideal for leather goods, soft luggage, upholstery, footwear and technical textile assemblies where advanced automation enhances workflow.

Key Features & Benefits

Flexible and efficient sewing in changing sewing conditions by integrated second thread tension, integrated second stitch length and quick stroke adjustment

Reduced process times due to automatic basic functions like thread trimmer, automatic sewing foot lift and automatic backtacking

Integrated keypad with ergonomically arranged favourite key

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

The machine class 669 reach a very slim machine arm diameter of only 50 mm, which enables the handling of difficulty accessible seam areas

Central oil wick lubrication (minimal lubricating system)

The machine class 869 is available as a 2-needle version

Adjustable bottom feed (with stroke for topstitching operations, without stroke for binding operations)

Examples of use

Topstitching of lap-felled seams in leather goods

Attaching metal rings to tubular filters

Attaching PVC profiles to pre-assembled, three-dimensional headrests

Sewing operations close to the edge from 1mm to the right of the needle with swivel edge guide

Specification

Features

= Standard = Optional

	869-180322-M	869-280-322-M
Stitch length [mm] max.	9	9
Stitches/min.	2800	2800
Sewing Material	Medium - Medium Heavy	Medium - Medium Heavy
Single needle
Twin needle [needle distance max. [mm]]		4-30
Lockstitch (301)
Vertical hook, large (L, Ø 26 mm)
Bottom feed, needle feed and alternating foot top feed
Thread Trimmer [approx. length of remaining thread] [mm] max.	15	15
Seam backtacking, automatic
Sewing foot lift, automatic
Thread nipper for a neat seam beginning
Stroke of the alternating sewing feet [mm] max.	9	9
Integrated 2nd quick stroke adjustment
Integrated 2nd stitch length adjustment
Clearance when Sewing/Lifting [A=sewing / B=lifting] [mm] max.	A=10 / B=20	A=10 / B=20
Additional thread tension	Automatic	Automatic
Program control, operating panel OP1000
Integrated LED sewing light with dimmer
Oil maintenance indicator
Integrated DA-sewing drive
Available without DA drive / available with separate motor packages

* Depending on foot stroke

** Approx. length of remaining thread

Technical

	869-180322-M	869-280-322-M
Air requirement per stroke / Air pressure [NL] [bar]	0.7 / 6	0.7 / 6
Needle system	134-35	134-35
Needle size	90-180	90-180
Thread Type* ** [Tkt.] max.	10/3	10/3
Dimensions (Length x Width x Height) [mm]	1200 x 550 x 1700	1200 x 550 x 1700
Cylinder arm machine with clearance [C=clearance, D=depth] [mm] max.	C=335 / D=125	C=335 / D=125
Nominal voltage [V], [Hz]	1x230V, 50/60 Hz	1x230V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption [kVA] max.	1.0	1.0
Rated power [W] max.	375 W	375 W
Weight, sewing head [Kg]	54-59	54-59

* Max. thread size upper thread: Tkt. 10/3, max. thread size bobbin thread: Tkt. 20/3
** Max. thread size upper thread: Tkt. 15/3, max. thread size bobbin thread: Tkt. 40/3