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from the OmniPlus-i platform. Digitization, maximum
user-friendly at the same time! choose between speed and flexibility. Reaching the flexibility and still running the highest speed.
Picanol brand new airjet machine, the OmniPlus-i, is required high fabric quality standards becomes even
however the première Picanol reserved for ITMA
presents a brand new benchmark in airjet weaving. This further builds on

2019 Barcelona. OmniPlus-i is definitely the

the solid base of nearly 40 years of experience in

airjet weaving, during which over 100,000 airjet
airjet machine machines have so far been shipped. OmniPlus-i is Highlighted features:
combining this extensive airjet expertise with a clear

vision of the future! OmniPlus-i is featuring a

- Guided GC gripper
up and can be combined with SmartShed, the full
ITMA Barcelona will see the world premiere of a Picanol has been taking up its responsibility for redesigned reed motion, optimized relay nozzle set - New Display and signal lamps
brand new airjet machine, the OmniPlus-i, which years. the machines are conceived with a built-in electronic controlled shedding motion. - Electronic Right Gripper opener (ERGO)
represents a new benchmark in airjet weaving. This capacity for sustainability. Picanol have proven this Highlighted features: - Quick Style Change (QSC)
further builds on the solid base of nearly 40 years of with the pioneering Sumo Drive concept, introduced In total, Picanol will have 12 machines on display at easier with the increased inbuilt stability of the - New Display and signal lamps - Waste reduction system LHS (EcoFil 4Colours)
experience in airjet weaving, during which over in 1996, and up until today still the most energy ITMA Barcelona: 5 airjet machines and 5 rapier insertion system. - Blue22 EasySet Prewinders
100,000 airjet machines have so far been shipped. In efficient main drive available. Sustainability is also machines at the Picanol booth. Furthermore, a rapier Highlighted features: - Digital shedding motion (SmartShed) • OptiMax-i-4-R-460 weaving a coating fabric
total, Picanol will have 12 machines on display at about waste management. Picanol not only reduce machine in Jacquard execution will be on display at - New Display and signal lamps - Air consumption monitoring and management
ITMA Barcelona. In addition to 5 new airjet weaving waste but try to avoid it completely. The EcoFill the Bonas booth and a terry airjet at the - Blue11 EasySet Prewinders system (AirMaster) A new milestone in weaving coating fabrics, Free
machines, Picanol will also present 5 rapier weaving feature serves here as an excellent example. Stäubli booth. - Air consumption monitoring and management Flight gripper-system extended until 460 cm at
machines with many new developments. system (AirMaster) • OmniPlus-i-4-P-190 weaving Bottom Weight The
Furthermore, a rapier machine in Jacquard execution 3) Driven by Data: Everybody realizes that in the next Below our detailed overview of the machines and - Automatic Relay Valve Drive (ARVD II Plus) proven standard for weaving of bottom weight.
will be on display at the Bonas booth and a terry decades digitization will become ever more highlighted features: - Pick Repair Automation (PRA II Plus) Specified with the focus of reaching the highest
airjet at the Stäubli booth. The Picanol booth will be important. Data have to be captured, made
located in Hall 4, Booth 101. accessible and usable for production optimization • OmniPlus-i-4-D-190 weaving a Car Seat fabric • OmniPlus-i-4-P-280 weaving Sheeting
and artificial intelligence. Since the first introduction A machine loaded with all the features that set the A clear example of a high end sheeting style. Thanks
In an ever-changing world, the needs of the weaving of electronics on weaving machines in the 70s, to the unique air tucking in maximum width flexibility
mills as well as the expectations of the operators are Picanol has been at the forefront of digitization. With is guaranteed. With the new OmniPlus-i the practical
evolving rapidly. The increasing awareness regarding every new machine, Picanol continue to be a
environmental topics, increasing costs and the trendsetter in this field and to further deploy Industry
availability of resources and skills, as well as the 4.0 in the weaving industry: the self-setting machine
digital revolution, will push us in new directions. is just around the corner.
highest insertion rates. No Guide-hooks required
For this reason, Picanol products are designed with a 4) Intuitive Control: Our children inspire us, anymore on widths above T360!
focus on four principles: especially in their intuitive and effortless handling of Highlighted features:
technology. Wireless-ready, robust and designed for possible production speed in this fabric segment. A - New Display and signal lamps
1) Smart Performance: Performance is the first maximum instant readability, the new generations will benchmark for our new principles. Smart clear demonstration of the potential of the new - Pneumatically controlled backrest (DWC)
requirement for any weaving machine or feature, and not accept anything less than that. This user centric Performance, Sustainability Inside, Driven by Data OmniPlus-i. - Laserstop warp stop motion
the most obvious indicator is the theoretical design is also integrated in the concept of Picanol and Intuitive Control. OmniPlus-i, our new Highlighted features: - Electronic Righthand side Gripper Opener (ERGO)
maximum speed. Very often, however, the gap machines, making all operations and interventions benchmark. running speeds are lifted to an even higher level. - New Display and signal lamps
between this theoretical speed and the effective intuitive, easy and self-explanatory. Highlighted features: Highlighted features: - Blue22 EasySet Prewinders • OptiMax-i-4-P-540 weaving Ground Backing
speed under real life circumstances is huge. That’s - New Display and signal lamps - New Display and signal lamps - Air consumption monitoring and management Our answer to weavers looking for versatile machines
why Picanol conceive the machines around the As a proof of Picanol commitment to these four - Blue11 EasySet Prewinders - Blue22 EasySet Prewinders system (AirMaster) to weave a wide range of Technical Fabrics. Thanks
principle of ‘Smart Performance’: an intelligent machine principles, Picanol will present the latest - Digital shedding motion (SmartShed) - Air consumption monitoring and management - Waste cord free RHS (Cordless) to Guided Positive Grippers, Agro-textiles in a range
design combined with self-learning software, allowing developments in rapier and airjet technology. When it - Waste cord free RHS (CordLess) system (AirMaster) from ground covers to open anti-hail nets
the best possible practical speed and real performance comes to rapier technology, Picanol once again sets - PosiJet main nozzle - Air Tucking In device for continuous reed • OptiMax-i-4-R-220 weaving Denim become possible.
under any given circumstances. the benchmark in various aspects. Picanol will deliver The digital loom! A machine driven by data, relying on Highlighted features:

the proof, on a denim application, that a machine can • OmniPlus-i-4-R-190 weaving a parachute fabric • OmniPlus-i-4-D-190 weaving Poplin smart performance, always with sustainability in mind. - New Display and signal lamps
2) Sustainability Inside: When it comes to waste Weaving light filament fabrics without having to A proof that even light fabric segment can benefit
prevention and energy consumption reduction, be performant, versatile, sustainable, digital and

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