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Two brand new Picanol Rapier

machines premiered in Shanghai OmniPlus-i-4P-190-bottom weight

Optimax-i-8-j-190

GTMax-i-3.0S 4-R-230 Denim
The new GTMax-i 3.0S sets the benchmark for
competitive and qualitative weaving – and it’s
also available in 240 and 250 cm reed width
for ultimate stretch fabrics.

GTMax-S-8-R-380 Silk
The new GTMax-S with its dedicated silk OmniPlus-i-4P-280-sheeting
execution offers you the perfect solution for
weaving top-quality fabrics.

OptiMax-i-4-R-220 Worsted
A machine driven by data and focusing on
sustainability inside.

OmniPlus-i-4-P-190 Poplin
A proof that even light fabric segment can
benefit from the OmniPlus-i platform.
Digitization, maximum flexibility and running
the highest speed.

TerryMax-i-8-R-260 Terry towel OptiMax-i -4R-220-denim
The benchmark for terry weaving. No
Following the highly successful ITMA Europe in 2019, and Intuitive Control - guide us in all our ventures. limitations in design, aiming at maximum
ITMA ASIA + CITME was the textile machinery Inspired by these four principles, our R&D team has performance in combination with ultimate
industry’s first major exhibition in two years. developed exciting innovations like GTMax-i 3.0S and quality.
GTMax-S,” said Johan Verstraete, Vice President
Picanol premiered two new rapier machines: The Weaving Machines. OmniPlus-i-6-D-220 Ladies wear
brand new GTMax-i 3.0S was displayed in a Airjet equipped with a SmartShed. This is
four-color dobby execution, weaving a denim style. In total Picanol exhibited two air-jet weaving Picanol’s direct driven shedding motion and
The latest GTMax-S with an eight-color dobby machines, four rapier weaving machines for flat combines the best of different worlds:
machine in 380 cm reed width weaving a silk fabric fabrics, and one rapier machine for weaving terry performance, flexibility & energy effectiveness.
attracted many visitors. towels. Furthermore, there was an additional rapier
machine in jacquard execution at the Bonas booth. OptiMax-i-4-R-540 Coating
“We are always eager to help our customers by A new milestone in weaving coating fabrics.
providing the best technologies available on the Picanol also demonstrated an OptiMax-i gripper Free Flight gripper-system extended till 540
market for air-jet and rapier machines, as well as an machine in free flight execution of 540 cm width at cm at highest insertion rates. No guide-hooks TERRYplus Summum
outstanding local service and support team. The four the exhibition. This state-of-the-art machine required anymore on widths above 360 cm!
development principles of Picanol - Smart represents a significant innovation breakthrough for
Performance, Sustainability Inside, Driven by Data, specific technical segments.

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