Durkopp Adler 272

Single-Needle Lockstitch Machine

A premium single‑needle lockstitch seamer featuring synchronized bottom and needle feed for consistently displacement‑free seams. Its advanced sewing kinematics deliver exceptional stitch formation—even on fine and lightweight fabrics—making it ideal for versatile apparel production.

Needle & Bottom Feed to ensure precision and eliminate fabric shifting, even on varying material thicknesses.

State-of-the-Art Sewing Kinematics achieve excellent stitch quality at top speeds, with minimum thread tension and lower thread stress.

Thread Nipper for Neat Seam Start, pulling the needle thread to the reverse side for clean seam initiation.

DAC classic Control with OP1000 Panel for streamlined operation and quick, intuitive control.

Flexible Equipment Options, including edge trimming, Triflex device, and various sewing attachments for diverse applications.

High Speed Capability—up to 5,000 stitched/min (model-dependent), with 4,000–5,000 spm options available across variants.

Key Features & Benefits

Neat seam beginning on the upper side of the material by means of standard thread nipper (thread clamp)

Universal application by means of a great variety of sewing equipment and attachments

High Quality Durkopp Adler control technology

Optimum sewing results, even on the finest materials

Multi-function push button bar for quick access

Improved stitch formation and flat seams due to extremely low thread tensions

Especially smooth and soft running

Integrated, dimmable LED sewing light as standard

Examples of use

Runstitch and trim collars and cuffs

Topstitching seams

French Sleeve Seams

Finishing outside pockets of men's jackets

Decorative stitching

Attaching and simultaneously cutting the chest piece

Runstitch and trim peak lapel and small parts

Attaching waistbands with simultaneously cutting the edges

Specification

Features

Subclass	Stitch length [mm] max.	Stitches/min	Sewing material	Single needle	Lockstitch (301)	Horizontal hook, small (S, Ø 22mm)	Horizontal hook, large (L, Ø 26 mm)	Bottom Feed and Needle Feed
272-140342-01	4	5000	Light - Medium
272-160362-01	6	4000	Medium - Heavy
272-640642-01	4	5000	Light - Medium
272-740642-01	4	5000	Light - Medium

	Edge trimmer, DC coupled	Edge trimmer, separately motor-driven	Seam backtacking, sewing foot lift and thread cutting, pedal-controlled	Disable backtacking, needle up/down and intermittent tacking, actuated by hand	Thread nipper for a neat seam beginning	Suction device for cutting waste material	2 stitch lengths / 2 thread tensions	Clearance when lifting, electro magnetic	Program control, operating panel OP1000
272-140342-01								8
272-160362-01							Optional	8
272-640642-01						Optional		8
272-740642-01						Optional		8

Technical

Subclass	Air requirement per stroke / Air pressure [NL] [bar]	Needle System	Needle Size [NM] max.	Thread Type* ** [Tkt.] max.	Flat bed machine with clearance	Nominal voltage [V, Hz]	Rated power [W] max.	Weight, sewing head only [Kg]	Weight, complete [Kg]	Packaging size (LxWxH) [mm]
272-140342-01	- / -	797 (max)	70-120	30/3	C= 285 / D = 115	1x230V, 50/60 Hz	500	51	58	780x370x790
272-160362-01	- / -	797 (max)	70-120	30/3	C= 285 / D = 115	1x230V, 50/60 Hz	500	51	58	780x370x790
272-640642-01	- / -	797 (max)	70-120	30/3	C= 285 / D = 115	1x230V, 50/60 Hz	500	51	58	780x370x790
272-740642-01	0.05 / 6	797 (max)	70-120	30/3	C= 285 / D = 115	1x230V, 50/60 Hz	500	51	58	780x370x790

* 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