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Single Needle Automatic Lockstitch

The H867 is a reinforced flatbed lockstitch machine from the medium-heavy M‑TYPE series, ideal for demanding industrial sewing tasks. Engineered for heavy materials and high-thread resilience, this powerful machine combines precision, flexibility, and reliability in one robust platform.

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Wide and high clearance: 335 mm flatbed width (or 700 mm for long-arm versions) and 160 mm height allow easy handling of large or bulky materials.

Triple-feed system: Combines bottom feed, needle feed, and alternating top feed for consistent material control across varying thicknesses.

Long stitch capability: Up to 12 mm stitch length—ideal for heavy seams and decorative topstitching.

High foot lift: Up to 25 mm lift, simplifying loading and unloading of large or bulky workpieces.

Substantial foot stroke: 9 mm foot stroke supports seamless transition over layered material surfaces.

3XL vertical hook system: Accommodates threads up to Nm 8/3 with greatly increased bobbin capacity.

Robust thread trimmer: Ensures clean and reliable cutting of thick sewing threads (in CLASSIC variants).

Strong stitching speed: Up to 1,800 stitches per minute—delivering both power and efficiency.

Network-ready controls: Powered by the DAC classic system with OP1000 panel, Industry 4.0 compatible.

 ECO and CLASSIC variants:

  • ECO: Basic yet durable with electropneumatic foot lift.
  • CLASSIC: Adds auto backtacking, thread trimming, LED lighting, maintenance indicator, and ergonomic keypad.

Twin-needle models available: Click here for the Durkopp Adler H867 twin-needle models.

Key Features & Benefits

The large clearance, 335 mm wide (long arm version 700 mm) and 160 mm high facilitates the handling of large area workpieces

Powerful and effective feeding system with bottom feed, needle feed and alternating top feed

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

The extremely high sewing foot lift up to 25 mm facilitates the feeding and removing of bulky workpieces

The sewing foot stroke up to 9 mm allows the safe climbing over differently high material plies

New hook system with 3XL bobbin for thread sizes up to Nm 8/3 max.

Max. sewing speed up to 1,800 stitches/min

Robust thread trimmer guarantees a safe and clean cutting of extremely thick sewing threads

Sewing drive with networkable DAC classic control incl. operating panel OP1000 – Industry 4.0 „ready”

Single needle or twin needle available

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

The extremely high sewing foot lift up to 25 mm facilitates the feeding and removing of bulky workpieces

Examples of use

Safety and functional seams in technical textiles

Decorative single felled seams in the upholstery production

High-quality decorative stitching operations

Stitching through large area upholstered pieces

Specification

Features

““ = Standard    = Optional

  H867-190060 H867-190060-70 H867-190162 H867-190162-70 H867-190362 H867-190362-70
Stitch length [mm] max. 12 12 12 12 12 12
Stitches/min 1800* 1800* 1800* 1800* 1800* 1800*
Sewing material Medium - Medium Heavy Medium - Medium Heavy Medium - Medium Heavy Medium - Medium Heavy Medium - Medium Heavy Medium - Medium Heavy
Single needle
Longarm (70cm)      
Lockstitch (301)
Vertical hook, extra large (3XL, Ø 40 mm)
Bottom feed, needle feed and alternating foot top feed
Thread Trimmer** [mm] max.     15 15 15 15
Seam backtacking Manual Manual Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
Sewing foot lift
Thread nipper for a neat seam beginning    
Stroke of the alternating sewing feet [mm] max. 9 9 9 9 9 9
Foot stroke adjustable by dial        
Foot stroke adjustable by dial with simultaneous automatic speed limitation        
Integrated 2nd quick stroke adjustment        
Integrated 2nd stitch length adjustment        
Clearance when Sewing/Lifting A=15 / B=25 A=15 / B=25 A=15 / B=25 A=15 / B=25 A=15 / B=25 A=15 / B=25
Additional thread tension Manual Manual Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
Electronic needle positioning  
Integrated LED sewing light with dimmer
Oil maintenance indicator    

* Depending on foot stroke

** Approx. length of remaining thread

Technical

  H867-190060 H867-190060-70 H867-190162 H867-190162-70 H867-190362 H867-190362-70
Air requirement per stroke / Air pressure [NL] [bar] 0.5 / 6 0.5 / 6 0.7 / 6 0.7 / 6 0.7 / 6 0.7 / 6
Needle System 7x23 / 328/794 7x23 / 328/794 7x23 / 328/794 7x23 / 328/794 7x23 / 328/794 7x23 / 328/794
Needle Size [NM] max. 140-230 140-230 140-230 140-230 140-230 140-230
Thread Type* ** [Tkt.] max. 8/3 8/3 8/3 8/3 8/3 8/3
Braided Yarn max. 0.8-1.2 0.8-1.2 0.8-1.2 0.8-1.2 0.8-1.2 0.8-1.2
Flat bed machine with clearance [mm] max. C= 335 / D= 160 C= 700 / D= 160 C= 335 / D= 160 C= 700 / D= 160 C= 335 / D= 160 C= 700 / D= 160
Nominal voltage [V, Hz] 1x230V, 50/60 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. 375 375 375 375 375 375
Dimensions (Length x Width x Height) [mm] 1060 x 600 x 1700 1600 x 600 x 1700 1060 x 600 x 1700 1600 x 600 x 1700 1060 x 600 x 1700 1600 x 600 x 1700
Weight, sewing head only [Kg] 62 70 64 70 64 70

* 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