bernette 48 FUNLOCK vs bernette 68 AIRLOCK
Technical comparison · Overlock and coverstitch combos
bernette 68 AIRLOCK is the best value for money in its class. bernette 68 AIRLOCK is ahead on space to the right of the needle; beyond that the two differ in stitch types and looper threading, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, bernette 68 AIRLOCK ranks #3 of 5, bernette 48 FUNLOCK #4.
| Parameter |
48 FUNLOCK
bernette
F2 · Intermediate
|
68 AIRLOCK
bernette
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~450–1000 € | ~1000–2200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | — | 8.9 kg |
| Power | — | 75 W |
| Voltage | — | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Maximum threads | 5 | 5 |
| Needle system | ELx705 | — |
| Available stitches | 23 | 31 |
| Stitch types | Narrow 3-thread overlock, 3-thread stretch overlock, 3-thread flatlock, 2-thread flatlock, 3-thread rolled hem, 2-thread rolled hem, 2-thread wrapped edge, Chain stitch, 4-thread safety stitch, 5-thread safety stitch | 2-thread overlock, 3-thread overlock, 4-thread overlock, Narrow 3-thread overlock, 2-thread rolled hem, 3-thread rolled hem, 2-thread flatlock, 3-thread flatlock, 3-thread stretch overlock, 2-thread wrapped edge, Triple coverstitch, Double coverstitch (wide), Double coverstitch (narrow), Chain stitch, 4-thread safety stitch, 5-thread safety stitch |
| Differential feed | Yes | — |
| Differential feed ratio (minimum) | — | 0.6 |
| Differential feed ratio (maximum) | — | 2 |
| Overlock width (minimum) | 3 mm | 3 mm |
| Overlock width (maximum) | 7 mm | 7 mm |
| Looper threading | Manual | Air (jet-air) |
| Needle threader | — | Manual |
| Knife drive | Lower | — |
| Free arm | — | Yes |
| Space to the right of the needle | 87 mm | 130 mm |
| Knee lifter | — | Yes |
| Maximum speed | 1300 spm | 1300 spm |
| Waste collector | — | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Space to the right of the needle: bernette 48 FUNLOCK 87 mm vs bernette 68 AIRLOCK 130 mm
- Stitch types: bernette 48 FUNLOCK Narrow 3-thread overlock, 3-thread stretch overlock, 3-thread flatlock, 2-thread flatlock, 3-thread rolled hem, 2-thread rolled hem, 2-thread wrapped edge, Chain stitch, 4-thread safety stitch, 5-thread safety stitch · bernette 68 AIRLOCK 2-thread overlock, 3-thread overlock, 4-thread overlock, Narrow 3-thread overlock, 2-thread rolled hem, 3-thread rolled hem, 2-thread flatlock, 3-thread flatlock, 3-thread stretch overlock, 2-thread wrapped edge, Triple coverstitch, Double coverstitch (wide), Double coverstitch (narrow), Chain stitch, 4-thread safety stitch, 5-thread safety stitch
- Looper threading: bernette 48 FUNLOCK Manual · bernette 68 AIRLOCK Air (jet-air)
Which one to choose
Choose bernette 68 AIRLOCK if…
you value space to the right of the needle. It is the best value for money in its class.
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