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Heavy Duty Lockstitch Cylinder Arm

A powerful H‑TYPE cylinder arm single‑needle lockstitch machine developed for extreme heavy‑duty applications where maximum penetration force, stitch reliability and material control are essential. The 969 series is designed for sewing very thick materials and coarse threads, making it ideal for technical textiles, safety equipment, automotive and industrial products.

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Extreme heavy‑duty performance: Engineered for very thick materials and coarse threads, delivering consistent, secure stitches even under the highest loads.

Large barrel shuttle hook: Extra‑large hook with increased bobbin capacity significantly reduces thread changes during long sewing cycles.

Outstanding penetration power: High needle penetration force ensures reliable stitch formation on multi‑layer and dense materials.

Long stitch length: Maximum stitch length up to 15 mm, suitable for assembly seams and bold decorative stitching.

High material clearance: Sewing foot lift up to approx. 30 mm allows easy handling of bulky and rigid workpieces.

Powerful feed system: Alternating top feed with large stroke height ensures smooth feeding over extreme ply differences.

Modern drive and control: Integrated sewing motor with DAC control and multifunction operating panel for precise adjustment and repeatable results.

Industrial versatility: Well-suited to applications such as safety belts, lifting straps, automotive interiors, upholstery and other heavy industrial products.

Key Features & Benefits

High productivity due to the XL barrel shuttle hook - 70% larger bobbin capacity.

Excellent stitch pattern and constantly tight stitches, even when sewing with extremely thick threads up to NM 5/3.

Up to 15mm long stitches for assembly and decorative seams.

The extremely high sewing foot lift up to 30mm facilitates the feeding and removal of bulky workpieces.

The alternating top feed up to 12mm allows the safe climbing over differently high material plies.

The large clearance, 420mm (longarm version 1000mm) wide and 225mm high, facilitates the handling of large area workpieces.

Sewing drive with networkable DAC classic control, including operating panel OP1000 - industry 4.0 "ready".

Electronic needle positioning ("Jog-Dial") with the functionality of an electronic hand wheel.

Max. sewing speed 1250 stitches/min.

Integrated sewing drive for maximum penetration force.

A robust thread trimmer guarantees a safe and clean cutting of extremely thick sewing threads.

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

Examples of use

Functional and decorative seams in technical textiles

Special sewing options in the field of utility furniture

Decorative seams on high-quality bag handles

Attaching of the base parts on golf bags

Functional and decorative seams in three-dimensional heavy leather goods

Special sewing options in the field of utility furniture

Decorative seams on high-quality bag handles

Attaching of the base parts on golf bags

Specification

Features

““ = Standard    = Optional

  969-190080 PURE 969-190180 969-190382 969-190382-100
Stitch length [mm] max. 12 12 12 12
Stitches/min. 800 1000 1250 1000
Sewing Material Medium Heavy - Heavy Medium Heavy - Heavy Medium Heavy - Heavy Medium Heavy - Heavy
Single needle Yes Yes Yes Yes
Lockstitch (301) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Long Arm       Yes
Barrel shuttle hook, extra large (XL) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bottom feed, needle feed and alternating foot top feed Yes Yes Yes Yes
Thread trimmer [mm] max.     Yes 40 Yes 40
Sewing foot lift, automatic Manual Automatic Automatic Automatic
Thread nipper for a neat seam beginning   Optional Optional Optional
Stroke of the alternating sewing feet [mm] max. 12 12 12 12
Foot stroke adjustuble by dial Yes Yes Yes Yes
Quick stroke adjustment via knee switch and hand lever     Yes Yes
Clearance when Sewing/Lifting [mm] max. A=26* / B=30 A=26* / B=30 A=26* / B=30 A=26* / B=30
Additional thread tension     Yes Automatic Yes Automatic
Electronical needle positioning   Yes Yes Yes
Motor driven bobbin winder   Yes Yes Yes
Program control, operating panel OP1000   Yes Yes Yes
Integrated LED sewing light with dimmer   Optional Yes Yes
Oil maintenance indicator   Optional Yes Yes
DA-sewing drive Yes Yes Yes Yes
Available without DA drive / available with separate motor packages Yes      
Long arm versions available as a standard [C=clearance, D=depth] [mm] max.     Optional C=1000 / D=225  

* Depending on foot stroke

** Approx. length of remaining thread

Technical

  969-190080 PURE 969-190180 969-190382 969-190382-100
Air requirement per stroke / Air pressure [NL] [bar.]   0.7 / 6 0.7 / 6 0.7 / 6
Needle system 794/1000H 794/1000H 794/1000H 794/1000H
Needle size [Nm] 120-300 120-300 120-300 120-300
Thread Type* ** [Tkt.] max. 5/3 5/3 5/3 5/3
Braided Yarn 0.8-1.6 0.8-1.6 0.8-1.6 0.8-1.6
Dimensions (Length x Width x Height) [mm] 1200 x 600 x 1700 1200 x 600 x 1700 1200 x 600 x 1700 1900 x 600 x 1700
Flatbed machine with clearance [C=clearance, D=depth] [mm] max. C=420 / D=225 C=420 / D=225 C=420 / D=225 C=1000 / D=225
Nominal voltage [V], [Hz] 1x230V, 50/60 Hz* 1x230V, 50/60 Hz 1x230V, 50/60 Hz 1x230V, 50/60 Hz
Rated power [W] max. 375 W* 375 W 375 W 375 W
Weight, sewing head [Kg] 92 92 92 150

* 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