Overlocks AstraLux: models and recommendations for selection

Dozens and hundreds of companies offer sewing equipment. But not all of them can boast of a well-deserved good product. Relatively rare exceptions are AstraLux overlocks, which it's time 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 delivered even to the EU countries, which is a kind of quality mark. The trademark is owned by one of the Singaporean investment companies. The actual production for the brand is carried out by the world leader in the sewing market - Taiwanese concern Zeng Hsing Industrial.

The AstraLux 820D is an excellent overlocker capable of working with 3 or 4 strands at the same time. Structurally, the system is designed for 14 sewing operations. Provided with color cues for efficient threading. Unfortunately, there is no trim tray here. But there is a sleeve platform that expands the capabilities of users.

The standard delivery set includes:

• large and small screwdrivers;
• tweezers;
• needle threader;
• oiler and oil for her;
• a convector that allows you to switch to two-strand mode.

A good alternative could be Over pro 730. It also allows for 3-4 threads and 14 work steps. Almost all people will like the snow-white case. The fabric will be fed in a differentiated manner. The knife has top and bottom drives. The thread tension must be controlled manually. Cutting it and controlling the pressure of the fabric will also come in handy for the job. The nominal sewing speed is 1200 stitches in 60 seconds. A tray for cutting is provided.The illumination of the work surface is done very competently.

It is also useful to take a closer look at the Cover pro 860. This excellent rug can sew 2-5 strand stitches along with regular rug stitches. The threading of the sewing material is illustrated with color schemes on the body. Due to the differentiation of delivery, there is almost no threat of wrinkling or excessive tension. The system is designed for light and medium fabrics, can perform up to 20 operations, sew stitches up to 0.5 cm wide.

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

AstraLux 822D - a household overlock, suitable for overcasting fabric edges. With its help, you can do 20 different operations. It will turn out to sew in an elastic band and make a blind seam. Differential transport of the fabric makes it easier to work with elastic material. The knife can be turned off; the tension of the threads is manually adjustable.

AstraLux 8000CL suitable for those who need to process the edges and the wrong side as quickly and efficiently as possible. With the help of this device, it will turn out to make overcast seams for 2-5 threads, as well as a rolled seam. Narrow overlock stitching is not a problem. Over 20 different operations are available to users. Among them there are 3 cover stitches and flatlock sewing. The differential feed is suitable for classic or designer edging. You can sew the fabric using a chain stitch. Up to 1300 stitches are sewn in 60 seconds.

The looper is threaded automatically. An internal two-thread converter is provided. The upper knife is turned off if desired. The attractive features of this model are ultra-modern design, sophisticated security system and complete readiness to work.

Overlock Over pro 777 is liked by almost all consumers. It can carry out 15 different operations, including hemming the bottom. Effective lighting of the work surface is provided. The overlock weight is 8 kg. It can work with 2, 3 or 4 threads at the same time (depending on the selected mode).

End the review with the appropriate model Over pro 999. This overlocker is equipped with a soft cover and can carry out 15 working steps. The model is 0.28 m high and 0.33 m wide. The overlock weight is 6 kg. He will be able to make a 2-4 thread stitch, rolled seams and a flat flatlock.

So, the AstraLux company can offer overlocks with different characteristics. When choosing them, you should pay attention to such a moment as the lifting height of the overlock foot. If it is small, you will not be able to thread in and sew thick fabric. It is also worth considering fiber densitythat the machine will be able to process. There is no need to chase too high functionality, but it is also unreasonable to purchase overlocks on the principle “the cheaper the better”.

Consumer-grade devices must be bought if it is supposed to work no more than 2-3 hours every day. With a greater load, only industrial technology will help out. For most household sewing jobs, three-thread modifications are enough. But with a larger number of threads used at the same time (there may be 4 or 5), it will turn out to make the seams more beautiful and stronger.

In the next video you will find the threading and setting of each seam on the AstraLux Over Pro series.