bernette 68 AIRLOCK vs PFAFF coverlock 3.0
Technical comparison · Overlock and coverstitch combos
bernette 68 AIRLOCK is the only one of the two showing a measurable advantage, starting with maximum speed; on the other available specs the data does not separate them. On the category's technical index, bernette 68 AIRLOCK ranks #3 of 4, PFAFF coverlock 3.0 #4.
| Parameter |
68 AIRLOCK
bernette
F3 · Advanced
|
coverlock 3.0
Pfaff
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~1000–2200 € | 1255 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight | 8.9 kg | 9.5 kg |
| Power | 75 W | — |
| Voltage | 230 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Maximum threads | 5 | 5 |
| Available stitches | 31 | 23 |
| Stitch types | 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 ratio (minimum) | 0.6 | — |
| Differential feed ratio (maximum) | 2 | — |
| Overlock width (minimum) | 3 mm | — |
| Overlock width (maximum) | 7 mm | — |
| Looper threading | Air (jet-air) | — |
| Needle threader | Manual | Manual |
| Knife drive | — | Upper thread |
| Adjustable cutting width | — | Yes |
| Tension system | — | Automatic |
| Free arm | Yes | Yes |
| Space to the right of the needle | 130 mm | — |
| Knee lifter | Yes | — |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | — | Yes |
| Maximum speed | 1300 spm | 1100 spm |
| Waste collector | Yes | — |
The differences that matter
- Maximum speed: bernette 68 AIRLOCK 1300 spm vs PFAFF coverlock 3.0 1100 spm — bernette 68 AIRLOCK wins (+18%)
Which one to choose
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