The “Semi-Dry-Head“ – with minimum lubrication of the needle bar and hook lubrication – avoids oil stains on the work piece and guarantees quiet running and durability. The unique handwheel for adjusting the sewing foot pressure allows quick and reproducible adaptation to various materials – without any tools! The high-performance technology, the excellent seam quality and the manifold fields of application make the 281 a universal operating resource with high flexibility of use on all sectors of the garment industry.

281 | Premium high speed lockstitch machinewith integrated direct drive
Premium high speed seamer for universal use
Your benefits at a glance
High efficiencyFatigue free workingPerfect stitch formation in combination with lowest tensionNeat seam beginning on the upper side of the material by means of standard thread nipperIntegrated electromagnets for all functions, without compressed airSlightest maintenance demand and fast assembling by perfect "out of the box" concept
High efficiency
By the energy saving integrated direct drive with maximum acceleration and penetration force.
Fatigue free working
Caused by the vibration free, soft and quiet machine run, small sewing head and optimized ergonomic of the handily placed function elements.
Perfect stitch formation in combination with lowest tension
Thanks to the optimized sewing kinematics for light to medium-weight material (281-140342-03) or medium to heavy-weight material (281-160362-03).
Examples of use





Sew back, side and shoulder seams
Technical specifications
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Stitch length4,5
6
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Stitches/min.5.000
4.000
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Sewing MaterialL / M
M / MS
Single needle
Lockstitch (301)
Horizontal hook, small (S, Ø 22mm)
Semi-Dry-Machine Head
Bottom feed
Thread trimmer, automatic
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Seam backtacking A
A
Sewing foot lift, automatic
Thread nipper for a neat seam beginning
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Clearance when lifting, electro magnetic14,5
16
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Clearance when lifting, with knee switch12,5
14
Program control, operating panel OP1000
Integrated LED sewing light with dimmer
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Needle system134
134
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Needle size65-100
90-130
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Synthetic50/3
30/3
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Flat bed machine with clearanceC= 285
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D = 130
C= 285
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D = 130
DA-sewing drive
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Nominal voltage1x230V, 50/60 Hz
1x230V, 50/60 Hz
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Rated power500
500
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Weight, sewing head42
42
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Packaging size (Length, Width, Heigh)785
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300
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694
785
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300
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694
Standard
Optional
Downloads
Parameter Lists

281 / DE
Parameter Lists / PDF 665 KB
281 / CS
Parameter Lists / PDF 898 KB
281 / DE
Parameter Lists / PDF 682 KB
281
Parameter Lists / PDF 1 MB
281 / EN
Parameter Lists / PDF 645 KB
281 / FR
Parameter Lists / PDF 917 KB
281 / HU
Parameter Lists / PDF 874 KB
281 / PL
Parameter Lists / PDF 899 KB
281 / ES
Parameter Lists / PDF 957 KB
281 / ES
Parameter Lists / PDF 835 KBInstructions sewing drive
Operating Instructions
Leaflets
Service Manual
Parts lists
Additional Manuals

Einfasser montieren / DE
Additional Manuals / PDF 1 MB
Fitting instruction for sewing foot lifting solenoid / DE, EN
Additional Manuals / PDF 427 KB
Direct Drive / DE, EN
Additional Manuals / PDF 239 KB
Passenapparat N514 für Näheinrichtung 281 E66/20 / DE
Additional Manuals / PDF 1 MB
0791_281704_DE.pdf / DE
Additional Manuals / PDF 694 KB
Fadenspannungslüftung / DE
Additional Manuals / PDF 1,011 KB
Repairing Instructions Needle Bar Kit 0281 801293 / DE, EN
Additional Manuals / PDF 4 MB
Getriebedeckel tauschen / DE
Additional Manuals / PDF 3 MB
Assembling the binder / EN
Additional Manuals / PDF 1 MB
Conversion instructions for the multi-function pushbutton retrofit kit / EN
Additional Manuals / PDF 4 MB
N514 Fitting Apparatus for 281 E66/20 Sewing Equipment / EN
Additional Manuals / PDF 1 MB
Oil tray with fan / EN
Additional Manuals / PDF 694 KB
Thread tension lift / EN
Additional Manuals / PDF 1,011 KB