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from the OmniPlus-i platform. Digitization, maximum - combination with ultimate quality.
user-friendly at the same time! choose between speed and flexibility. Reaching the flexibility and still running the highest speed. Highlighted features:
Picanol brand new airjet machine, the OmniPlus-i, is required high fabric quality standards becomes even - New Display and signal lamps
however the première Picanol reserved for ITMA - Versatile guided gripper (GCv)
2019 Barcelona. OmniPlus-i is definitely the - Electronic Right Gripper Opener (ERGO)
benchmark in airjet weaving. This further builds on - Electronically controlled filling brake PosiFlex
the solid base of nearly 40 years of experience in - Directly driven pile control system
airjet weaving, during which over 100,000 airjet - Electronically controlled pneumatic pile tensioner
machines have so far been shipped. OmniPlus-i is
combining this extensive airjet expertise with a clear • At the Stäubli booth: TERRYplus Summum 8-J-260
vision of the future! OmniPlus-i is featuring a Highlighted features: The benchmark for terry weaving at the highest
redesigned reed motion, optimized relay nozzle set - New Display and signal lamps possible performance, benefiting from all the strong
ITMA Barcelona will see the world premiere of a Picanol has been taking up its responsibility for up and can be combined with SmartShed, the full - Guided GC gripper Guided Positive Gripper GPG points of Picanol’s extensive Airjet experience.
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) - Waste reduction system LHS (EcoFil 4Colours) - Directly driven pile control system
represents a new benchmark in airjet weaving. This capacity for sustainability. Picanol have proven this Highlighted features: - Quick Style Change (QSC) - Pneumatically controlled backrest (DWC) -
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) - Mechanical Tucking in for tape filling
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 - Waste ribbon winder
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 • OptiMax-i-12-J-190 weaving upholstery
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 The ultimate versatility! No longer a dream, but reality
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 New 8-color main nozzle
airjet at the Stäubli booth. The Picanol booth will be important. Data have to be captured, made - Pick Repair Automation (PRA II plus)
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 - Air consumption monitoring and management
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 system (AirMaster)
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 - Pile height monitoring
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 - Needle roll control
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 thanks to our revolutionary positive gripper system. • At the Bonas booth: OptiMax-i 8-J-190 weaving
availability of resources and skills, as well as the 4.0 in the weaving industry: the self-setting machine Smart performance throughout the complete Decoration fabric
digital revolution, will push us in new directions. is just around the corner. insertion process. Versatility as the new normal. Allows weaving the
highest insertion rates. No Guide-hooks required Highlighted features: widest range of yarns in warp and weft thinkable with
For this reason, Picanol products are designed with a 4) Intuitive Control: Our children inspire us, anymore on widths above T360! - New Display and signal lamps
focus on four principles: especially in their intuitive and effortless handling of Highlighted features: - Flexible Positive Gripper (FPG)
technology. Wireless-ready, robust and designed for possible production speed in this fabric segment. A - New Display and signal lamps - Electronic Filling Tension Control (EFT)
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) - Electronically controlled weft cutter SmartCut
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) • TerryMax-i-8-J-260 weaving Terry
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 The benchmark for terry weaving. No limitations in
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 design, aiming at maximum performance in
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 a negative rapier, combined with maximal digitization.
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 - Free Flight with raceboard (VB)
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. - Electronically controlled weft cutter (SmartCut)
under any given circumstances. The digital loom! A machine driven by data, relying on Highlighted features: - Electronic Righthand side Gripper Opener (ERGO)
the benchmark in various aspects. Picanol will deliver smart performance, always with sustainability in mind. - New Display and signal lamps - Motor driven jacquard
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
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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