“At Picanol, we are convinced that it is of utmost importance to keep on innovating, even when market conditions are not favorable. Therefore, we are really excited to emphasize this approach by launching our brand new Supermax rapier machine. This machine is specifically aimed at the Asian markets and once more, we are raising the industry standard to a higher level. Our latest innovation means Picanol is further strengthening its position as the world’s leading weaving machine manufacturer and we continue to offer the best products, technological solutions, and services. And we will demonstrate this with the four machines and digital platform PicConnect we will have on display at our booth,” comments Johan Verstraete, vice president Weaving Machines.

The four Picanol weaving machines on display will be the latest Supermax and Ultimax rapier machines and an OmniPlus-i Connect airjet weaving machine. Our sales and service team will also demonstrate the unique functionalities of our PicConnect. With PicConnect, Picanol is centralizing its digital tools and services in one new fully digital platform. At ITMA ASIA + CITME, visitors will get the opportunity to discover all the benefits and latest features of PicConnect. This will enable weavers to leverage the full extent of the possibilities offered by the Picanol weaving machines.

Details of the Picanol weaving machines that will be on display at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024:

1.  Supermax-4-R 250 Denim

Warp: Co Ne 13/1

Density: 81 ends/inch

Drawing in width: 91 inch

Weft: Co/El Ne 16/1 + 70 den

Density: 49 picks/inch

Highlighted features:   • Recycled yarn ready • Guided Gripper (GC) • Mechanical weft cutter

• Dobby S3018 • QuickStep weft presenter • BlueBox electronic platform

Standard: • BlueBox electronic platform • BlueTouch display • SUMO drive concept

• Climate monitoring • Shed calculation • PicConnect enabled

2.  Ultimax-4-R 360 Coating

Warp: Pes 990 den

Density: 2.8 ends/inch

Drawing in width: 137.8 inch

Weft: Pes 990 den

Density: 2.8picks/inch

Highlighted features: • BlueTouch display • Gripper stroke measurement • on-loom Picascope

• Free Flight with raceboard (VB)• Smart signal lights • Laserstop

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

3.  Supermax-12-J 380 Saree

Warp: Pes 50 den

Density: 190 ends/inch

Drawing in width: 151.6 inch

Weft: Pes 150 den

Density: 48 picks/inch

Highlighted features: • Free Flight with raceboard (VB) • Mechanical weft cutter • BlueTouch display

• Smart signal lights • Climate monitoring • SUMO drive concept

Standard: • BlueBox electronic platform • BlueTouch display • SUMO drive concept

• Climate monitoring • PicConnect enabled

4.  OmniPlus-i Connect-2-P 230 Bottom weight

Warp: Co Ne 16/1

Density: 90 ends/inch

Drawing in width: 78 inch

Weft: Co/El Ne 16/1 + 70 den

Density: 44 picks/inch

Highlighted features: • Adaptive Relay Valve Drive (ARVD II Plus) • AirMaster • Blue22 EasySet prewinders • Pick Repair Automation (PRA II Plus) • Power monitoring • SUMO drive concept

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)

Note: The content of this press release has not been edited by Fibre2Fashion staff.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)