bernette 62 AIRLOCK vs Elna easycover

Technical comparison · Coverstitch machines

In brief

bernette 62 AIRLOCK is ahead on maximum speed; beyond that the two differ in looper threading, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Elna easycover ranks #2 of 7, bernette 62 AIRLOCK #5.

Parameter
bernette 62 AIRLOCK 62 AIRLOCK bernette F2 · Intermediate
Elna easycover easycover Elna F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price ~1000–2200 € ~450–1000 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) — 41.4 × 24.3 × 33.5 cm
Weight — 8.6 kg
Category specs
Coverstitch width — 3 mm, 6 mm mm
Chain-off for coverstitch — Yes
Needles, maximum — 3
Available stitches — 14
Stitch types Double coverstitch (wide), Double coverstitch (narrow), Chain stitch —
Differential feed ratio (minimum) — 0.5
Differential feed ratio (maximum) — 2.25
Stitch length (minimum) — 1 mm
Stitch length (maximum) — 4 mm
Looper threading Air (jet-air) Assisted
Needle threader Manual Manual
Free arm Yes Yes
Space to the right of the needle 130 mm —
Knee lifter Yes —
Adjustable presser foot pressure Yes Yes
Maximum speed 1300 spm 1000 spm

The differences that matter

  • Maximum speed: bernette 62 AIRLOCK 1300 spm vs Elna easycover 1000 spm
  • Looper threading: bernette 62 AIRLOCK Air (jet-air) · Elna easycover Assisted

Which one to choose

Choose bernette 62 AIRLOCK if…

you value maximum speed.

See the bernette 62 AIRLOCK sheet →

Choose Elna easycover if…

you prefer this set-up — looper threading: assisted.

See the Elna easycover sheet →

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