The Bernina L 450 Overlocker and Bernina L 460 Overlocker models are both high-quality machines from Bernina, rich in features, perfect for your overlocking needs. While they share many characteristics, there are also several key differences that set them apart. Let’s examine each feature and see how they compare.
Stitch Variations
Both the L 450 and L 460 are highly versatile machines, boasting 16 stitch variations including the 4-thread overlock, 3-thread super-stretch, 3-thread flatlock (wide/narrow), 2-thread overlock (wide/narrow) among others. This allows for a wide range of stitch selection, perfect for all your overlocking projects.
Comfort Features
The comfort features of these overlockers are designed to make sewing a more enjoyable and efficient experience. Both machines have a manual needle threader, lower looper threader, color-coded threading path, lay-in threading system, and handwheel position indicator among others. These features not only simplify the threading process but also add to the overall comfort and ease of use.
Unique to the L 460 model, however, are features like the automatic needle stop up and the safety switch activated when the cover is open or the presser foot is raised. The automatic needle stop up allows for more precision while the safety switch provides an extra layer of safety during operation.
Technical Specifications
The technical specifications of these machines speak to their functionality and performance. Both models have the Micro Thread Control (mtc), 3–9 mm overlock seam width, upper knife drive from below, 2-step presser foot lift with additional front foot lift, and 5-step presser foot pressure, which significantly enhance the quality of your overlocking.
However, one key difference between the two machines is the motor type and sewing speed. While the L450 utilises an AC motor and achieves a sewing speed of 1,200 stitches per minute, the L460 is equipped with a DC motor and offers a superior sewing speed of 1,500 stitches per minute. This could potentially allow you to complete your projects faster with the L 460.
Standard Accessories
Both models come with an array of standard accessories, including the standard overlock presser foot, upper looper converter, cut-offs bin, and a set of needles, among others. The L 460, however, includes the BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) and a slide-on table as standard, enhancing the machine’s versatility and ease of use.
Additional Features and Accessories
In terms of additional features, both models offer a differential feed adjustment, thread cutter, and stitch width adjustment to name a few. For accessories, both models come with a standard presser foot, rolled hem foot, zipper foot, buttonhole foot, blindstitch foot, and overcasting foot.
In summary, while the Bernina L450 and Bernina L 460 Overlockers share many similarities, key differences in comfort features, technical specifications, and standard accessories make the L 460 a slightly more advanced model. Whether you choose the L 450 or L 460 will depend on your specific needs and preferences.