The M-Type series makes a vision come true: a platform of sewing machines for medium weight applications creating a new dimension of functionality and flexibility for all kinds of operations of the medium-heavy duty sector. As the first model of the M-Type series the lockstitch flat bed machine class 867 has set new standards.

"The M-Type series is much more than a new class of sewing machines", says Dietrich Eickhoff, Division Manager Industrial of Durkopp Adler. "With the new platform concept of the M-Type series we have sustainably changed the sewing technology on the medium- heavy duty sector", he adds.

The platform concept of the M-Type series is revolutionary. For the first time in the sewing technology a series has been conceived which does not only comprehensively cover the customers requirements and demands, but also combines technical innovation with the maximum quality standard typical of Durkopp Adler. This configuration also convinces by a transparent pricing in connection with a high-grade technological concept. Dietrich Eickhoff: "With the M-Type we have perfected the Durkopp Adler principle, The customer only pays for what he really needs".

Above all, the deciding factor for pricing is that - due to the platform design - 80 percent of the parts used for the machines of the M-Type series are identical in construction.

To begin with, the M-Type series has been launched with class 867 with high-performance equipment features. Functionality and upgradeability levels are available in the variants Eco and Classic with optional XXL hook. The Eco variant offers state-of-the-art technology as basic version without automatic functions. The Classic variant is the standard version with all known automatic functions plus the typical M-Type features.

Technologically class 867 sets new standards. Some of the features are:

The 335 mm wide and 125 mm high clearance facilitates the handling of large-area work pieces Excellent stitch pattern and a constantly tight stitch formation, even with large stitch lengths and extremely thick threads Due to outstanding performance parameters a very high output can be achieved with the machines of the M-Type series Stitch lengths up to 12 mm for standard seams and decorative stitching A powerful feeding system with bottom feed, needle feed and alternating feet guarantees a trouble- and displacement-free material feed when processing most different material thicknesses and structures New lubricating system with integrated oil level warning lamp (Classic version) Integrated sewing lamp for a shadow-free lighting of the sewing point The extremely high sewing foot lift facilitates the feeding and removing of bulky work pieces

The high top feed stroke allows safe climbing over thick material plies The slim sewing head and the large clearance facilitate the handling of difficultly accessible seam sections Integrated 6-function keypad with ergonomically arranged sensor key (Classic version) A complete range of sewing equipment, attachments and optional accessories offers the optimum equipment solution for nearly all applications.

Further models of the M-Type platform are the post bed machine class 868 and cylinder arm machines.