Dürkopp Adler 525i-911
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The 525i is an industrial zigzag machine with interchangeable cams, built for ornamental stitching on stretch knitwear, underwear and textile shoe uppers: cams swap in a few minutes, so one pattern gives way to another without rebuilding the machine. It runs single-needle or twin-needle, with the needle distance chosen among 3, 4 or 5 mm depending on the sewing equipment fitted.
Lubrication is automatic, with a reservoir in the arm that doses the oil and protects the hook from wear; the large horizontal hook, with a 26 mm bobbin, cuts down on thread changes. The thread trimmer holds up to 20/3 synthetic thread without losing a clean cut.
It is a machine for light to medium fabric: leather and heavy canvas are not its field, and seam backtacking stays manual, not automatic.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 40.0 kg (88.2 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Power supply | 230 V / 50-60 Hz | manufacturer website |
| Maximum speed | 4400 spm | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch width | 10 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Material weight class | Light, Medium | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum presser foot lift | 12 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Needle system | 134 | Declared by the brand |
| Needle size range | 80-130 | Declared by the brand |
| Lubrication | Automatic | Declared by the brand |
| Automatic functions | Automatic thread trimmer | Declared by the brand |
| Feed type | Bottom feed | Declared by the brand |
| Hook capacity | Large hook | Declared by the brand |
| Thread size range | 20/30 | Declared by the brand |
| Bed type | Flat bed | Declared by the brand |
Pros and cons
In favour
- 19 interchangeable cams to change the decorative pattern in a few minutes. source
- Automatic lubrication with a reservoir in the arm: less maintenance and a hook protected from wear.
- Large horizontal hook with a 26 mm bobbin: fewer thread changes during work.
- Thread trimmer that holds up to 20/3 synthetic thread without losing a clean cut.
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