In addition to the six sword looms, Picanol will also introduce four pneumatic looms with new innovations. In addition, a rapier during Jacquard execution will be on display at the Bonas booth and a jet in the jacquard performance will be showcased at the Staubli booth, Picanol said in a statement. newspapers.
At ITMA 2023, Picanol will showcase its latest looms, including the launch of its new rapier loom, the Ultimax. In total, 12 machines will be on display, including six rapier looms and four air looms. Picanol will also deploy speed boosts on the OmniPlus-i Connect jet platform and the new leno system, o-Leno.
Johan Verstraete, vice president, looms, explains: “Picanol has sold more than 130,000 sword looms worldwide since the launch of our first sword loom, and we challenged ourselves to further improve the OptiMax-i weaver platform. Connect your current and very successful. The result is the all-new Ultimax rapier loom focusing on three key benefits—ultimate performance and high-quality output, ready to meet the sustainability requirements of the future, and easiest to use thanks to maximum digitization. In addition, the classic Picanol exterior design of the machine has been completely disrupted, so that from the outside it is clear how revolutionary Ultimax is on the inside.
“Creating a worthy successor to the OptiMax generation of rapiers, of which there are more than 60,000 units running worldwide, is a real challenge. But combining 85 years of experience with new ideas and technologies has resulted in the brand new and revolutionary Ultimax rapier. It excels in the areas of performance and quality. It was designed with sustainability in mind and a high degree of digitization resulting in unprecedented ease of use.”
At ITMA 2023, Picanol is also set to launch an acceleration solution on its jet platform, OmniPlus-i Connect. This is another example of how Picanol sets the standard in the industry. Also on display for the first time will be an all-new leno system, the o-Leno, that combines intelligent performance, user-friendliness and intuitive control at its finest.
With PicConnect, Picanol is centralizing its digital tools and services on an entirely new digital platform. At ITMA 2023, visitors will be able to explore all the benefits and latest features of PicConnect to take full advantage of the possibilities offered by its Picanol loom. Among other things, recently released features such as alerts, access control, action center and monitoring data export will catch the attention of many visitors.
Ultimax-4-R-220 Denim uses warp yarn with Co Nm 17/1 with a density of 19 ends/cm and a drawing width of 210 cm. The weft is PBT Nm 22/1 with a density of 18.5 threads/cm. Among its standout features are the readiness for recycled yarn, the EcoFill 4c and the Electronic Right Gripper Opener (ERGO). It also includes gripper stroke measurement, gripper tape tracking, Guided Gripper GC and Quick Style Change (QSC). Standard features include the BlueBox avionics platform, BlueTouch display and SUMO drive concept, along with climate monitoring, warehouse computing and PicConnect support. The monitoring package includes access control, OptiStyle, raw material usage, AutoSens and clamping tape monitoring, while the optimization package provides energy monitoring, mining frame stroke measurement, warehouse simulation and Picascope on the loom.
Ultimax-8-R-360 Voile uses a Pes 76f24/800 dtex warp with a density of 30 threads/cm and a drawing width of 336 cm. Its weft is a combination of Pes 76 dtex, Pes 22 dtex, Pes 167 dtex, Pes 330 dtex and Fancy Nm 3 with a variable density of 18-28 pick/cm. Its standout features include OptiForce receiver, QuickStep weft guide, Picascope on loom, Tension Display (TED), Electronic Fill Tensioner (EFT), SmartCut and e-Leno. The same standard, monitoring and optimization packages as Ultimax-4-R-220 Denim.
The Terry Ultimax Terry-8-J-260 Towel is designed with a Co Nm 40/2 ground curvature and a Co Nm 40/2 pile warp, both with a density of 11 threads/cm and a drawing width of 253 cm. . Weft yarns combine Co Nm 27/1, Co Nm 40/2, Cv 500 dtex and Chenille Nm 8.5, with densities ranging from 19 to 120 yarns/cm. Its special features include pneumatic pile backrest, pile monitoring, pile forming system, BlueTouch display, GCv Guided Clamp, needle roller and needle roller control. Standard, monitoring and optimization packages are the same as those of Ultimax-4-R-220 Denim.
Ultimax-12-J-340 Flat Mat, OptiMax-i Connect-4-P-430 Hail Resistant, OptiMax-i Connect-4-R-540 Coating, TerryPlus-i Connect-6-D-260 Towel, OmniPlus -i Connect-4-D-340 Sheeting, OmniPlus-i Connect-4-D-190 Car seat and OmniPlus-i Connect-4-P-190 Bottom weight (100% recycled fiber) are all equipped with parameters Unique techniques and outstanding features tailored to their specific application requirements. However, they all share the same standard features, including the BlueBox avionics platform, BlueTouch display, SUMO drive concept, climate monitoring, warehouse computing, and PicConnect support. Monitoring packages typically include access control, OptiStyle, raw material usage, AutoSens, and tape monitoring. The optimization packages are designed for energy monitoring, harness stroke measurement, warehouse simulation and Picascope on textile machines. Some models also include smart economy and automation packages for enhanced performance and energy efficiency.
All looms at Picanol’s booth will be connected to PicConnect, the statement added.
While the OmniPlus-i Connect-4-J-220 African brocade fabric will be on display at Staubli, hall 6, booth A201b, the OptiMax-i Connect-12-J-190 will be on display at Vandewiele/Bonas, hall 10, booth B201c.
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