Overlock AstraLux: models and recommendations for selection

Sewing equipment is offered by tens and hundreds of firms. But not all of them can boast a deservedly good product. A relatively rare exception is the AstraLux overlocks, which you need to get to know better.

This company occupies one of the leading positions in the field of sewing equipment in Russia and other CIS countries. Its products are even delivered to EU countries, which is a kind of quality mark. The trademark owners are the owners of one of Singapore's investment companies. Actual production by brand order is carried out by the world leader in the clothing market - Taiwanese concern Zeng Hsing Industrial.

AstraLux 820D is an excellent overlock capable of working with 3 or 4 threads simultaneously. Structurally, the system is designed for 14 sewing operations. Color tips are provided for effective threading. Unfortunately, there is no tray for trimming. But there is a sleeve platform that extends the capabilities of users.

The standard package includes:

• large and small screwdrivers;
• tweezers;
• needle threader;
• oiler and oil for her;
• convector, allowing you to switch to dual-thread mode.

A good alternative could be Over pro 730. It also allows you to work with 3-4 threads and perform 14 work operations. The snow-white case will appeal to almost all people. The fabric will feed differentially. The knife has drives above and below. The thread tension must be controlled manually. Its cropping and control of the fabric clamp is also useful for work. The standard sewing speed is 1200 stitches in 60 seconds. A trim tray is provided. Highlighting the work surface is very well done.

It is useful to take a closer look at Cover pro 860. This superb carpet can make 2-5 thread stitches, along with regular carpet stitches. Dressing of sewing material is illustrated by color schemes on the case. Due to the differentiation of the feed, there is almost no risk of wrinkles or excessive tension. The system is designed for light and medium fabrics, can perform up to 20 operations, make stitches up to 0.5 cm wide.

Returning to the classic overlocks, it is worth noting AstraLux 710. This machine will be able to use 2 to 4 threads in 15 different sewing operations, including creating a flatlock seam. It is equipped with a default sleeve platform. The working surface is highlighted. The total mass of the structure is 8 kg.

AstraLux 822D - household overlock suitable for overcasting fabric edges. With it, you can do 20 heterogeneous operations. It will turn out to sew in an elastic band and to make a secret seam. Differential transport of fabric facilitates work with elastic material. The knife can be turned off; thread tension is adjusted manually.

AstraLux 8000CL Suitable for those who need to process the edges and the inside as quickly and efficiently as possible. Using this device, it will be possible to make overcast seams for 2-5 threads, as well as a role seam. Narrow overlock stitching is not a problem. Over 20 different operations are available to users. Among them there are 3 stitch seams and flatlock sewing. The differential conveyor is suitable for classic or designer edging. You can sew fabric using a chain stitch. Up to 1300 stitches are done in 60 seconds.

The looper is charged automatically. An internal two-thread converter is provided. If desired, turn off the upper knife. An attractive feature of this model is its ultra-modern design, a well-thought-out security system and complete readiness for work.

Overlock Over pro 777 Almost all consumers like it. On it you can perform 15 heterogeneous operations, including hemming the bottom. Effective illumination of the work surface is provided. Overlock weight is 8 kg. It can work with 2, 3 or 4 threads at the same time (depending on the selected mode).

Complete the review appropriately model Over pro 999. This overlock is equipped with a soft case and can carry out 15 work operations. The height of the model is 0.28 m and the width is 0.33 m. The weight of the overlock is 6 kg. He will be able to make a stitch with 2-4 threads, role seams and a flat flatlock.

So, AstraLux can offer overlocks with different characteristics. When choosing them, you should pay attention to such a moment as the height of the overlock foot. If it is small, it will not work to refill and flash thick fabric. It is also worth considering fiber densitywhich the device will be able to process. It is not necessary to chase too high functionality, but also to acquire overlocks on the principle “the cheaper the better” is also unreasonable.

Household devices must be bought if it is supposed to work no more than 2-3 hours every day. With a greater load, only industrial equipment will help out. For most home sewing, three-thread modifications are enough. But with a larger number of simultaneously used threads (there can be 4 or 5), it turns out to make the seams more beautiful and stronger.

In the next video, you will be threading and setting up each seam on the AstraLux Over Pro overlock series.