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Single Needle Automatic Lockstitch

The D867 e‑con is a fully digitalised, energy‑efficient flatbed lockstitch machine from the advanced DELTA e‑con platform. Engineered for medium‑heavy duty applications, it delivers exceptional sewing quality while reducing power consumption by up to 25% compared to similar digital competitors. The D867 e‑con combines precise kinematics, programmable settings, and seamless connectivity for industry-leading performance and sustainability.

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Energy-efficient digital drive: Up to 25% lower power consumption versus comparable machines.

Advanced sewing kinematics: Ensures reproducible, high-quality seams—even in challenging materials.

Material Thickness Detection (MTD): Automatically adjusts sewing parameters during operation for optimal results.

Touchscreen operation with fast setup: Multi-touch interface reduces teach-in time by up to 30%.

Poka Yoke ready and Industry 4.0 compatible: Modular control architecture facilitates seamless integration with error-prevention and network systems.

Robust build with large hook options: Choose XL (Ø 28 mm) or XXL (Ø 32 mm) hook sizes for extended cycle times and less bobbin change downtime.

Flexible feed configurations: Available in single‑ or twin‑needle versions, with long‑arm options (700 or 1000 mm clearance).

Twin-needle models available: Click here for the Durkopp Adler D867 e-con twin-needle models.

Key Features & Benefits

E-CON - efficient, energy-saving and sustainable sewing

Perfect sewing results thanks to optimized sewing kinematics - even in demanding materials.

Intuitive operation and up to 30% shorter teach-in times due to multi-touch control panel.

Automatic optimization of sewing parameters during the sewing process via integrated Material Thickness Detection MTD

Efficiency and reproducibility using program-supported sewing and electronic control elements

Flexible and future oriented - The digital sewing system for the future

Outstanding performance parameters

Solid cast core in an innovative and service friendly design.

Always on the Safe Side - with DELTA Poka Yoke Equipment

Personalized to your individual needs

Outstanding performance in the standard package

Programmable height-adjustable work tables (optional)

Available as a longarm machine. Best seam quality and ergonomics due to extended clearance even for large-area workpieces.

Intermittent or continuous puller transport ensures perfect material transport for transport-critical and large-area sewing material.

Up to 12mm long stitches for standard seams and decorative topstitching

The varied range of sewing equipment, attachments and optional equipment guarantees the optimum equipment solution for nearly all sewing operations

Examples of use

Flexible sewing applications in medium-heavy duty materials

Automotive Interior & Seating - Decorative and assembly seams

Large-area sewn material parts, e.g. awning or tent panels

Safety-related seams in airbags and seat belts

Leather applications and luxury accessories - Decorative and assembly seams

Upholstery - Decorative and assembly seams

Processing of technical textiles

Processing of large work-pieces

Specification

Features

““ = Standard    = Optional

  D867-190922-01 D867-190925-01 D867-190929-01 D867-190942-01 D867-190945-01
Stitch length [mm] max. 12 12 12 12 12
Stitches/min. 4000* 3500* 4000* 3500* 3500*
Sewing Material Medium - Medium Heavy Medium - Medium Heavy Medium - Medium Heavy Medium - Medium Heavy Medium - Medium Heavy
Single needle
Lockstitch (301) ““ ““ ““ ““ ““
Vertical hook, large (XL, Ø 28 mm) ““ ““ ““    
Vertical hook, extra large (XXL, Ø 32 mm)       ““ ““
Bottom feed, needle feed and alternating foot top feed ““ ““ ““ ““ ““
Automatic thread trimmer [mm] max. 15   32 15  
Short thread trimmer [mm] max.   5     5
Thread nipper for a neat seam beginning ““   ““
Bobbin thread monitor
NSB – “Neat Seam Beginning”      
SSD - “Skip Stitch Detection”  
MTD - Automatic material thickness detection ““ ““ ““ ““ ““
Stepper motor-driven stitch length adjustment with simultaneous speed limitation according to the feeding length ““ ““ ““ ““ ““
Stroke of the alternating sewing feet [mm] max. 9 9 9 9 9
Stepper motor-driven foot stroke and quick stroke adjustment ““ ““ ““ ““ ““
Clearance when Sewing/Lifting [mm] max. A= 10 / B= 20 A= 10 / B= 18 A= 10 / B= 20 A= 10 / B= 20 A= 10 / B= 18
Stepper motor-driven sewing foot lift and sewing foot pressure ““ ““ ““ ““ ““
Stepper motor-driven, programmable thread tension ““ ““ ““ ““ ““
Electronic needle positioning ““ ““ ““ ““ ““
Stepper motor driven electronical backtack
Motor-driven bobbin winder ““ ““ ““ ““ ““
Storage capacity for setups/seam programs 999 999 999 999 999
Individual programmable complex seam sections 30 30 30 30 30
Program control, operating panel Commander DELTA ““ ““ ““ ““ ““
Underarm LED lighting with dimmer ““ ““ ““ ““ ““
Integrated LED sewing light with dimmer ““ ““ ““ ““ ““
Oil maintenance indicator ““ ““ ““ ““ ““
DA-sewing drive ““ ““ ““ ““ ““
Long arm versions available as a standard
e-con ““ ““ ““ ““ ““

* Depending on foot stroke

** Approx. length of remaining thread

Technical

  D867-190922-01 D867-190925-01 D867-190929-01 D867-190942-01 D867-190945-01
Needle system 134-35 134-35 134-35 134-35 134-35
Needle size [NM] max. 90-180 90-160 90-180 90-180 90-160
Thread Type* ** [Tkt.] max. 80/3 - 10/3 80/3 - 15/3 80/3 - 10/3 80/3 - 10/3 80/3 - 15/3
Flat-bed machine with clearance [mm] C=350 / D=128 C=350 / D=128 C=350 / D=128 C=350 / D=128 C=350 / D=128
Nominal voltage [V], [Hz] 1x230V, 50/60 Hz 1x230V, 50/60 Hz 1x230V, 50/60 Hz 1x230V, 50/60 Hz 1x230V, 50/60 Hz
Rated power [W] max. 375 375 375 375 375
Dimensions (Length x Width x Height) [mm] 1060 x 600 x 1700 1060 x 600 x 1700 1060 x 600 x 1700 1060 x 600 x 1700 1060 x 600 x 1700
Weight (sewing head) [Kg] 56-58 56-58 56-58 56-58 56-58

* 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