Dürkopp Adler H-TYPE 967-180100 ECO DAC – Heavy-Duty Industrial Sewing Machine
Delivery: 30–45 days
The Dürkopp Adler H-TYPE 967-180100 ECO DAC is a high-performance heavy-duty industrial lockstitch sewing machine engineered for extreme sewing applications. Developed for technical textiles and demanding industrial materials, the H-TYPE series combines exceptional penetration force, large material clearance, high presser foot lift, long stitch lengths, and powerful alternating top feed.
Designed to handle extremely thick materials and heavy sewing threads, the H-TYPE 967 provides reliable and consistent sewing performance for applications where conventional industrial sewing machines may not be sufficient.
With its robust construction, integrated sewing drive, automatic thread trimming, automatic backtacking, electropneumatic presser foot lift, XL barrel shuttle hook, and advanced DAC control system, this machine delivers high productivity and impressive sewing dynamics for demanding production environments.

Key Specifications
| Maximum Stitch Length |
15 mm |
| Presser Foot Lift / Clearance |
Up to 30 mm |
| Alternating Top Feed / Foot Stroke |
Up to 12 mm |
| Thread Size |
Extremely Thick Sewing Thread, up to Nm 5/3 |
| Shuttle Hook |
XL Barrel Shuttle Hook |
| Maximum Sewing Speed |
1,000 stitches/min. |
| Machine Type |
Flat-Bed Heavy-Duty Lockstitch Machine |
| Feed System |
Bottom Feed, Needle Feed & Alternating Top Feed |
| Control System |
DAC |
| Operating Panel |
OP1000 |
Designed for Extreme Sewing Applications
The Dürkopp Adler H-TYPE series was developed to meet the increasing demands of technical textiles and heavy-duty sewing applications. The 967 combines powerful feeding and penetration capabilities with a large sewing area, making it suitable for bulky and heavy workpieces.
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Extra-Long Stitch Length: Up to 15 mm for assembly seams and decorative stitching.
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Extremely High Presser Foot Lift: Up to 30 mm provides easier feeding and removal of bulky workpieces.
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Alternating Top Feed: Foot stroke of up to 12 mm helps the machine climb over different material thicknesses.
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Large Sewing Clearance: Approximately 1000 mm wide and 225 mm high clearance facilitates handling of large-area workpieces.
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Heavy-Duty Thread Capability: Designed for extremely thick sewing threads up to Nm 5/3.
Major Features & Advantages
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Excellent Stitch Quality: Produces consistent and tight stitches even when working with extremely thick threads.
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XL Barrel Shuttle Hook: Provides approximately 70% greater bobbin capacity compared with a standard hook, helping reduce bobbin changes during production.
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Powerful Integrated Sewing Drive: Delivers high penetration force for demanding heavy-material applications.
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Automatic Thread Trimmer: Robust thread trimming system provides clean and reliable thread cutting, including when working with thick sewing threads.
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Automatic Backtacking: Helps secure seams and improve production efficiency.
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Automatic Presser Foot Lift: Electropneumatic lifting system facilitates handling of thick and bulky materials.
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Integrated LED Sewing Light: Provides illumination of the sewing area for improved visibility.
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Motor-Driven Bobbin Winder: Integrated bobbin winding system with winding assistant for convenient operation.
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Maintenance Indicator: Helps operators monitor required maintenance intervals.
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Jog-Dial: Electronic needle positioning with functionality similar to an electronic handwheel.
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6-Function Keypad: Ergonomically arranged controls provide convenient access to frequently used functions.
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Two Feeding Lengths: Control system supports two different feeding lengths for greater application flexibility.
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Thread Nipper: Helps provide a neat and controlled seam beginning.
Standard Equipment & Machine Configuration
| Class / Code |
Article No. |
Description |
| 67-100080 |
0967 990006 |
Heavy single-needle lockstitch machine with bottom feed, needle feed, and alternating top feed. |
| DAC-ECO |
9880 967004 |
Motor kit with motor and DAC Eco+, including sewing drive and required connecting and mounting components. Sewing drive mounted at the sewing head. 1 × 230V, 50/60Hz, 800 r/min. |
| 967 E4/0-15 |
0967 E00415 |
Sewing equipment for needle sizes Nm 160–280, maximum stitch length of 15 mm, with non-toothed contact patch on the feeding foot. |
| MG 58-3 |
MG58 400674 |
Stand set with 1160 × 750 mm table top, motor mounted on the sewing head, and one pedal. |
Additional Equipment & Options
| Class |
Article No. |
Equipment |
| 967-100180 |
0967 990001 |
Heavy single-needle lockstitch machine with integrated sewing drive, bottom feed, needle feed, alternating feet, and electropneumatic sewing foot lift. |
| 967 E4/0-15 |
0967 E00415 |
Sewing equipment for needle sizes Nm 160–280 and stitch lengths up to 15 mm. |
| RAP 15-8 |
0967 590014 |
Electropneumatic backtack. |
| 9880 967001 |
9880 967001 |
Integrated LED sewing light. |
| 9850 1089 |
967-100180 / E4 |
Sewing light transformer for dimmable LED sewing lights. |
| MG 58-3 09670010 |
967-100180 |
Reinforced stand kit with 1160 × 750 mm table top and one pedal. |
Integrated Functions
| Function |
Description |
| Machine Type |
Flat-bed machine with integrated sewing drive |
| Feed System |
Bottom feed, needle feed, and alternating top feed |
| Shuttle |
Extra-large barrel shuttle |
| Sewing Foot Lift |
Automatic |
| Thread Trimmer |
Automatic |
| Seam Backtacking |
Automatic |
| Foot Stroke |
Adjustable by dial and during sewing by knee switch, with speed limitation according to foot stroke and feeding length |
| Feeding Length Control |
Two different feeding lengths |
| Thread Nipper |
For a neat seam beginning |
| Needle Positioning |
Electronic Jog-Dial |
| Bobbin Winder |
Integrated, motor-driven |
| Sewing Light |
Integrated LED |
| Maintenance Indicator |
Integrated |
| Control Panel |
OP1000 |
| Stitch Type |
Lockstitch |
Ideal Applications
The Dürkopp Adler H-TYPE 967 is designed for industrial applications requiring exceptional sewing power and material handling capability.
- Technical textiles
- Heavy-duty textile manufacturing
- Automotive upholstery
- Industrial upholstery
- Leather and heavy leather goods
- Heavy-duty bags and luggage
- Protective and safety equipment
- Outdoor and marine textiles
- Mattress and padded products
- Large and bulky textile components
Why Choose the Dürkopp Adler H-TYPE 967?
The Dürkopp Adler H-TYPE 967 is built for manufacturers who require more than a conventional industrial sewing machine can provide. Its combination of high penetration force, 15 mm stitch length, 30 mm presser foot lift, 12 mm alternating foot stroke, XL barrel hook, and integrated electronic drive makes it a powerful solution for extreme sewing applications.
With automated functions and the DAC control system with OP1000 operating panel, the machine combines heavy-duty mechanical performance with modern electronic control for efficient and repeatable production.