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elna eXpressive
MAGIC AT YOUR FINGERTIPS.
The eXpressive range models are made for thread-intensive embroidery and combine functions for both high-level sewing and quilting projects.
All technical features of these top of the line models will expand your capabilities and deliver extreme stitching precision for both embroidery and sewing work.
Key features
EXTRA-LARGE WORK SPACE AND LED LIGHT
With a very generous sewing and embroidery space, the eXpressive models offer ideal work space for large projects.
With a very generous sewing and embroidery space, the eXpressive models offer ideal work space for large projects and perfect comfort that you will enjoy day after day. In addition, the eXpressive 920 model features a retractable front light that creates a shadow-free work area and reduces eye tiredness.
Key features
REMOVABLE EMBROIDERY UNIT
Moving to and from the embroidery and sewing functions has never been easier with our eXpressive 920, 860 and 850. There is no need to handle the embroidery unit to work in sewing mode.
Moving to and from the embroidery and sewing functions has never been easier with our eXpressive 920, 860 and 850. There is no need to handle the embroidery unit to work in sewing mode, making it easier to use a combination of both features.
These models have been designed to provide perfect stability while sewing and embroidering, thus ensuring maximum comfort.
Key features
LCD TOUCH-SCREEN
A high-definition touch-panel screen that you can easily operate to select or adapt embroidery designs or stitches.
Key features
AUTOMATIC NEEDLE THREADER
The eXpressive 860 and 920 fully assist you with the needle threading task, which can be arduous.
The eXpressive 860 and 920 fully assist you with the needle threading task, which can be arduous. You will save a significant amount of time when changing the thread colours of your embroideries.
Key features
UPPER AND BOBBIN THREAD SENSOR
This function alerts you when the bobbin thread is almost finished or when the thread is broken.
This function alerts you when the bobbin thread is almost finished or when the thread is broken. This system is available in both sewing and embroidery modes!
Key features
FREE-ARM HOOP
With a free-arm hoop you can embroider any hard-to-reach areas.
With a free-arm hoop you can embroider any hard-to-reach areas. The eXpressive 920, 860 and 850 enable the use of this accessory, that is respectively standard and optional on these models. It is perfect for tiny baby projects and also for cuffs, sleeves or any other tubular projects.
elna eXpressive series – 6 models
FEATURES
FEATURES
| TECHNICAL | |||||
| Sewing space | 303.5 x 120 mm | 210 x 120 mm | 280 x 120 mm | - | - |
| Screen type | LCD-HD touch screen | LCD-HD touch screen | LCD-HD touch screen, 800 x 480 px | 5.7 inch Remote Computer Screen (RCS) | 5.7 inch Remote Computer Screen (RCS) |
| Hook | Rotary horizontal + transparent bobbin | Rotary horizontal + transparent bobbin | Rotary horizontal + transparent bobbin | Full Rotary Hook (Industrial) | Full Rotary Hook (Industrial) |
| Auto declutch bobbin winder | with integrated thread cutters | with integrated thread cutters | with integrated thread cutters | - | - |
| Independent bobbin winder | - | - | x | x | x |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Integrated | Automatic | - | - |
| Lighting | 5 LED | 5 LED | 10 LED (front light) | 4 LED Lamps over needle area | 6 LED Lamps in 4 locations |
| Thread tension control | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | - | - |
| Upper feed system | - | x | x | - | - |
| Easy and guided bobbin threader with built-in thread cutter | x | x | x | - | - |
| One-step needle plate conversion | - | x | x | - | - |
| Presser foot lift | - | - | Automatic | - | - |
| Foot pressure adjustment | Manual | Manual | Automatic | - | - |
| Extra-high presser foot lift | Manual | Manual | Automatic | - | - |
| Upper and bobbin thread sensor | x | x | x | x | x |
| Memory | 4MB | 3MB | 4MB | 2MB | 2MB |
| Information messages | x | x | x | x | x |
| Multi-language interface | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| USB port | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| FUNCTION BUTTONS | |||||
| Start / Stop button | x | x | x | x | x |
| Reverse function | - | x | x | - | - |
| Automatic-lock (knot) stitch | - | x | x | - | - |
| Up / down needle position button | - | x | x | - | - |
| Automatic foot pressure adjustement | - | - | x | - | - |
| Automatic thread cutter | x | x | x | x | x |
| Automatic bobbin winder | - | - | x | - | - |
| SEWING | |||||
| Number of stitches | - | 200 | 400 | - | - |
| One-step buttonholes | - | 6 | 13 | - | - |
| Typefaces | - | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Alphabets | - | 1 | 3 | - | - |
| Capital letters and numbers available in 9 mm high | - | x | x | - | - |
| Thread cut memory function | - | x | x | - | - |
| Memory function | x | x | x | - | - |
| Clear function | x | x | x | - | - |
| Max. number of stitches in pattern combination | - | 100 | 100 | - | - |
| Maximum stitch length | - | 9mm | 9mm | - | - |
| Maximum stitch width | - | 5mm | 5mm | - | - |
| Maximum sewing speed | - | 1000 spm | 1060 spm | - | - |
| Variable needle positions | - | 91 | 91 | - | - |
| EMBROIDERY | |||||
| Number of embroidery designs | 160 | 171 | 350 | 50 | 50 |
| Embroidery fonts | 6 fonts, Russian 3 fonts (2&3 letters and emblem) | 3 fonts (2&3 letters and emblem) | 10 fonts, Russian: 3, Japanese: 2 (2&3 letters and emblem) | 10 fonts (2&3 letters monogramming) | 10 fonts (2&3 letters monogramming) |
| Maximum embroidery area | 200 x 280 mm | 170 x 200 mm | 230 x 300 mm | 238 x 200 mm | 238 x 200 mm |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 860 spm | 800 spm | 1000 spm | 800spm | 800spm |
| Direct PC-link | x | - | x | x | x |
| Free arm embroidery | - | x | x | x | x |
| Embroidery unit | Integrated | Removable | Removable | - | - |
| Automatic return after thread break | x | - | x | x | x |
| Flexible stitch travelling | x | - | x | x | x |
| Embroidery editing functions | x | x | x | x | x |
| Preference settings | x | x | x | x | x |