Dürkopp Adler 869 M-TYPE ECO – Cylinder Arm Single-Needle Lockstitch Sewing Machine with Vertical Hook
The Dürkopp Adler 869 M-TYPE ECO is a professional single-needle cylinder-arm lockstitch sewing machine designed for functional and decorative sewing on tubular, curved, and bulky workpieces. With its DA direct drive, integrated DAC eco M-TYPE control, bottom feed, needle feed, and alternating presser feet, the machine delivers reliable feeding and consistent stitch quality for demanding industrial applications.
The machine features a 78 mm diameter cylinder arm and a large vertical two-piece hook, making it particularly suitable for sewing bags, soft luggage, leather goods, handbags, and other tubular workpieces. The bottom-feed stroke can be disengaged for binding operations, providing greater flexibility for specialized applications.
Key Specifications
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Model: Dürkopp Adler 869 M-TYPE ECO
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Model / Subclass: 869-180020-M-TYPE
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Machine Type: Single-needle cylinder-arm lockstitch machine
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Arm Diameter: 78 mm
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Hook: Large vertical two-piece hook
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Feed System: Bottom feed, needle feed and alternating presser feet
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Maximum Stitch Length: 9 mm
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Maximum Sewing Speed: 2,800 stitches/min.
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Maximum Presser Foot Lift: 20 mm in high needle position
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Adjustable Foot Stroke: Up to 9 mm
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Maximum Thread Size: Up to Nm 10/3
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Drive: Integrated Dürkopp Adler direct drive
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Control: Integrated DAC eco M-TYPE
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Bottom Feed Stroke: Disengageable for binding operations
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Safety Feature: Safety clutch
Key Features & Benefits
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Cylinder Arm Design: Ideal for sewing tubular, curved, and hard-to-reach workpieces.
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Triple Feed: Bottom feed, needle feed, and alternating presser feet provide reliable material feeding.
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Large Vertical Hook: The large vertical two-piece hook supports demanding sewing applications and heavy thread sizes.
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Direct Drive: Integrated DA direct-drive technology provides efficient and responsive machine operation.
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DAC eco M-TYPE Control: The control system is integrated into the direct-drive housing for a clean and compact machine design.
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9 mm Stitch Length: Suitable for functional seams and decorative stitching.
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20 mm Presser Foot Lift: Facilitates the feeding and removal of bulky workpieces.
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Adjustable Foot Stroke: Foot stroke can be adjusted by dial according to the sewing application.
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Disengageable Bottom Feed: Allows the bottom-feed stroke to be disconnected for binding applications.
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Safety Clutch: Helps protect the hook mechanism from damage in the event of a sewing obstruction.
DAC eco M-TYPE Control
The DAC eco M-TYPE control system has been specifically designed for M-TYPE ECO machines equipped with Dürkopp Adler direct-drive technology. The control is integrated into the direct-drive housing, creating a compact and streamlined machine configuration.
DAC eco M-TYPE Advantages
- Integrated direct drive with DAC eco M-TYPE control.
- Supports sewing with extreme thread sizes up to Nm 10/3.
- Excellent stitch formation, including consistent and tight stitches with large stitch lengths and heavy threads.
- High sewing foot lift for easier handling of bulky workpieces.
- Disengageable bottom-feed stroke for binding operations.
- Lubrication system with adjustable hook lubrication.
Typical Applications
The Dürkopp Adler 869 M-TYPE ECO is designed for functional and decorative seams in tubular workpieces and is particularly suitable for products where a cylinder-arm machine provides easier access than a conventional flat-bed machine.
- Handbags
- Leather goods
- Soft luggage
- Bags
- Tubular workpieces
- Decorative stitching
- Functional seams
- Binding operations
- Medium to heavy industrial sewing applications
Featured Sewing Applications
Universal decorative stitching on handbags


Low-tension binding operations for bags and soft luggage using a moving binding device.

Machine Equipment
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Single Needle: Single-needle industrial lockstitch configuration. |
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Triple Feed: Bottom feed, needle feed, and alternating presser feet. |
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Large Vertical Hook: Large two-piece vertical hook for demanding industrial sewing applications. |
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Presser Foot Lift: Knee-operated presser foot lift with up to 20 mm clearance in the high needle position. |
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Manual Seam Backtacking: Seam backtacking is actuated by hand. |
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Adjustable Foot Stroke: Foot stroke can be adjusted by dial for different sewing requirements. |