At ITMA 2023, Picanol, the world’s leading weaving machine manufacturer, will be presenting its latest high-tech weaving machines and services at Booth B201 in Hall 6. ITMA is the world’s most influential textile and garment technology exhibition and it takes place from June 8 – 14, 2023, in Milan (Italy). The eye-catcher at the Picanol booth will be the world premiere of an all-new and revolutionary rapier weaving machine, the Ultimax, that will become available in the first quarter of 2024. In total, Picanol will have 12 machines on display at ITMA 2023. In addition to 6 rapier weaving machines, Picanol will also present 4 airjet weaving machines featuring new developments. Furthermore, a rapier machine in Jacquard execution will be on display at the Bonas booth and an airjet machine in Jacquard execution will be presented at the Stäubli booth.
Innovations in airjet technology
ITMA 2023 will also be the moment that Picanol launches a speed increase on its airjet platform, the OmniPlus-i Connect. This is another example of how Picanol sets the benchmark in the industry. Also on display for the very first time will be a brand-new leno system, the o-Leno, which combines smart performance, user-friendliness, and intuitive control at its best.
Novelties in PicConnect
With PicConnect, Picanol is centralizing its digital tools and services in one new fully digital platform. At ITMA 2023, visitors will be able to discover all the benefits and latest features of PicConnect to leverage the full extent of the possibilities offered by its Picanol weaving machines. Among other things, the recently released features such as alerting, access control, the action center, and the export of monitoring data should catch the attention of many visitors.
Below is the detailed overview of the Picanol machines and highlighted features:
Ultimax-4-R-220 Denim
Warp: Co Nm 17/1, Density: 19 ends/cm, Drawing in width: 210 cm
Weft: PBT Nm 22/1, Density: 18.5 picks/cm
Highlighted features: Recycled yarn ready • EcoFill 4c • Electronic Right Gripper Opener (ERGO) • Gripper stroke measurement • Gripper tape monitoring • Guided Gripper GC • Quick Style Change (QSC)
Standard: BlueBox electronic platform • BlueTouch display • SUMO drive concept • Gripper stroke measurement • Climate monitoring • Shed calculation • PicConnect enabled
Monitor package: Access control • OptiStyle • Raw material use • AutoSens • Gripper tape monitoring
Optimization package: Power monitoring • Harness frame stroke measurement & Shed simulation • On-loom Picascope
Ultimax-8-R-360 Voile
Warp: Pes 76f24/800 dtex, Density: 30 ends/cm, Drawing in width: 336 cm
Weft: Pes 76 dtex + Pes 22 dtex +Pes 167 dtex + Pes 330 dtex + fancy Nm 3
Density: 18- 28 picks/cm
Highlighted features: OptiForce take-up • QuickStep weft presenter • On-loom Picascope • Tension Display (TED) • Electronic Filling Tensioner (EFT) • SmartCut • e-Leno
Standard: BlueBox electronic platform • BlueTouch display • SUMO drive concept • Gripper stroke measurement • Climate monitoring • Shed calculation • PicConnect enabled
Monitor package: Access control • OptiStyle • Raw material use • AutoSens • Gripper tape monitoring
Optimization package: Power monitoring • Harness frame stroke measurement & Shed simulation • On-loom Picascope
Ultimax Terry-8-J-260 Terry towel
Warp: Ground: Co Nm 40/2, Pile: Co Nm 40/2, Density: 11 ends/cm, Drawing in width: 253 cm
Weft: Co Nm 27/1 + Co Nm 40/2 + Cv 500 dtex + Chenille Nm 8.5
Density: 19- 120 picks/cm
Highlighted features: Pneumatic pile backrest • Pile monitoring • Pile formation system • BlueTouch display • Guided Gripper GCv • Needle roller • Needle roll control
Standard: BlueBox electronic platform • BlueTouch display • SUMO drive concept • Gripper stroke measurement • Climate monitoring • Shed calculation • PicConnect enabled
Monitor package: Access control • OptiStyle • Raw material use • AutoSens • Gripper tape monitoring
Optimization package: Power monitoring • Harness frame stroke measurement & Shed simulation • On-loom Picascope
Ultimax-12-J-340 Flat carpet
Warp: Pes 500f144 dtex, Density: 32 ends/cm, Drawing in width: 340 cm
Weft: Chenille Nm 3.5 + Cv Nm 27/4 + BCF 1900f363 dtex
Density: 35 picks/cm
Highlighted features: OptiForce take-up • Free Flight with raceboard (VB) • Electronic Right Gripper Opener (ERGO) • BlueBox electronic platform • BlueTouch display • Smart signal lights • SUMO drive concept
Standard: BlueBox electronic platform • BlueTouch display • SUMO drive concept • Gripper stroke measurement • Climate monitoring • Shed calculation • PicConnect enabled
Monitor package: Access control • OptiStyle • Raw material use • AutoSens • Gripper tape monitoring
Optimization package: Power monitoring • Harness frame stroke measurement & Shed simulation • On-loom Picascope
OptiMax-i Connect-4-P-430 Anti hail
Warp: PE 722 dtex – ø 0.32 mono, Density: 2.9 ends/cm, Drawing in width: 410 cm
Weft: PE 722 dtex – ø 0.32 mono
Density: 2.9 picks/cm
Highlighted features: Guided Positive Grippers (GPG) • Waste ribbon winder • Waste ribbon detection • Direct Warp Control (DWC) with rolling tubes 4 • New filling cutter for coarse yarns
Standard: BlueBox electronic platform • BlueTouch display • SUMO drive concept • Climate monitoring • Shed calculation • PicConnect enabled
Monitor package: Access control • OptiStyle • Raw material use • AutoSens • Gripper tape monitoring
Optimization package: Power monitoring • Harness frame stroke measurement & Shed simulation
OptiMax-i Connect-4-R-540 Coating
Warp: Pes 1.100f210 dtex – TO, Density: 7 ends/cm, Drawing in width: 530 cm
Weft: Pes 1.100f210 dtex – TO
Density: 7 picks/cm
Highlighted features: Free Flight with raceboard (VB) • Electronic Right Gripper Opener (ERGO) • Direct Warp Control (DWC) • BlueTouch display • Smart signal lights • Laserstop
Standard: BlueBox electronic platform • BlueTouch display • SUMO drive concept • Climate monitoring • Shed calculation • PicConnect enabled
Monitor package: Access control • OptiStyle • Raw material use • AutoSens • Gripper tape monitoring
Optimization package: Power monitoring • Harness frame stroke measurement & Shed simulation
TerryPlus-i Connect-6-D-260 Terry towel
Warp: Ground: Co Nm 40/2, Pile: Co Nm 34/2, Density: 23 ends/cm, Drawing in width: 248 cm
Weft: Co Nm 40/2 + Co Nm 24/1, Density: 19.5 – 144 picks/cm
Highlighted features: Pile formation system • Pile monitoring • Pneumatic pile backrest • SmartShed • AirMaster • Needle roll control • Pick Repair Automation (PRA II Plus)
Standard: BlueBox electronic platform • BlueTouch display • SUMO drive concept • Climate monitoring • Shed calculation • PicConnect enabled
Monitor package: Access control • OptiStyle • Raw material use
Smart savings package: Power monitoring • AirMaster with integrated air consumption meter • Adaptive Relay Valve Drive (ARVD II Plus)
Automation package: Pick Repair Automation (PRA II Plus) • Prewinder Switch-Off (PSO) • AutoSpeed • Harness frame stroke measurement & Shed simulation
OmniPlus-i Connect-4-D-340 Sheeting
Warp: Co Nm 102/1, Density: 72 ends/cm, Drawing in width: 301 cm
Weft: Co Nm 68/1, Density: 41 picks/cm (Double pick)
Highlighted features: Twinjet • Air Tucking-In (ATI) • Electronic Selvedge System (ELSY) • SUMO drive concept • Sensor dashboard • OptiStyle • PicConnect enabled
Standard: BlueBox electronic platform • BlueTouch display • SUMO drive concept • Climate monitoring • Shed calculation • PicConnect enabled
Monitor package: Access control • OptiStyle • Raw material use
Smart savings package: Power monitoring • AirMaster with integrated air consumption meter • Adaptive Relay Valve Drive (ARVD II Plus)
Automation package: Pick Repair Automation (PRA II Plus) • Prewinder Switch-Off (PSO) • AutoSpeed • Harness frame stroke measurement & Shed simulation
OmniPlus-i Connect-4-D-190 Car seat
Warp: Pes 167f48 * 2 dtex, Density: 27 ends/cm, Drawing in width: 180 cm
Weft: Pes 167f48 * 2 dtex, Density: 27 picks/cm
Highlighted features: SmartShed • Blue11 EasySet prewinders • Picanol Knot Extractor (Full PKE) • Adaptive Relay Valve Drive (ARVD II Plus) • CordLess • Quick Style Change (QSC) • Raw material use
Standard: BlueBox electronic platform • BlueTouch display • SUMO drive concept • Climate monitoring • Shed calculation • PicConnect enabled
Monitor package: Access control • OptiStyle • Raw material use
Smart savings package: Power monitoring • AirMaster with integrated air consumption meter • Adaptive Relay Valve Drive (ARVD II Plus)
Automation package: Pick Repair Automation (PRA II Plus) • Prewinder Switch-Off (PSO)• AutoSpeed • Harness frame stroke measurement & Shed simulation
OmniPlus-i Connect-4-P-190 Bottom weight (100% recycled yarn)
Warp: Pes/Co recycled (67/33) Nm 17/1, Density: 23.7 ends/cm, Drawing in width: 167 cm
Weft: Pes/Co recycled (67/33) Nm 28/1, Density: 26 picks/cm
Highlighted features: o-Leno • Blue22 EasySet prewinders • Pick Repair Automation (PRA II Plus) • hybrid harness frames • Shed angle indicators • BlueTouch display • Access control
Standard: BlueBox electronic platform • BlueTouch display • SUMO drive concept • Climate monitoring • Shed calculation • PicConnect enabled
Monitor package: Access control • OptiStyle • Raw material use
Smart savings package: Power monitoring • AirMaster with integrated air consumption meter • Adaptive Relay Valve Drive (ARVD II Plus)
Automation package: Pick Repair Automation (PRA II Plus) • Prewinder Switch-Off (PSO) • AutoSpeed • Harness frame stroke measurement & Shed simulation
PicConnect corner
Visit the PicConnect corner of our booth to discover everything you need to know about this platform. All of the weaving machines at our booth will be connected to PicConnect.
OmniPlus-i Connect-4-J-220 African damask (Stäubli – Hall 6 – Booth A201b)OptiMax-i Connect-12-J-190 (Vandewiele/Bonas – Hall 10 – Booth B201c)
Picanol to unveil revolutionary rapier machine at ITMA
