Picanol, which offers new solutions in the field of weaving for technical fabrics, manufactured its 20.000th OptiMax rapier-weaving machine at its plant Yves, Belgium. Today, the OptiMax is considered as the most advanced and fastest rapier-weaving machine on the market with its speeds of up to 700 picks per minute. Providing high-speed and high-efficiency in the field of weaving, Picanol increased its market share by submitting its positive gripper version of OptiMax. It is available in all widths (up to 540 cm), in particular it opened new perspectives in technical segments such as coating fabrics, primary and secondary carpet backing and geogrids.
Advantage of Energy Cost
There are significant features of Optimax, it can be rapidly and seamlessly used for stiff and bulk yarns and it offers advantages of energy cost. OptiMax, which offers an Ecofill zero waste system, stands out as user-friendly machine thanks to its interactive screen.
The Fastest Rapier Weaving Machine
Johan Verstraete, Vice Chairman Marketing, Sales and Services at Picanol, said that "Our Optimax machine marks a turning point in rapier-weaving machinery sector. The Optimax can be adapted in a wide range for flexible demands of the weaving market thanks to its modular and future-oriented design. OptiMax, which is the fastest rapier machine of the industry, was set in more than 50 countries and for more than 800 customers. We are proud to be able to produce the 20.000th of OptiMax model. Achieving this milestone demonstrates our ability to produce best-in-class, dedicated weaving machines for the world’s most reputable textile manufacturers. This is further proof of the confidence that our customers have in the Picanol brand, its quality, and its rapier technology”
The 20,000th OptiMax was shipped to Bangladeshi company, Sister Denim Composite Ltd.
