AVL Jacquard System 2004

Electronic Jacquard on an AVL Loom

 

Choices, choices, choices. Now that jacquard heads have become a firm part of the AVL line of weaving equipment, weavers have more choices than ever before. One could, in fact, conceivably move from a four harness, six treadle loom, through a Compu-Dobby, and eventually end up on a jacquard … and all on the same loom!

1688 Hooks On a 48" Loom

So weaving has come full-circle. The AVL Jacquard System yields unprecedented design freedom and the latitude to create an unlimited variety of motifs and fabrics. Monsieur Jacquard, himself, would be impressed.

The AVL Jacquard brings electronic jacquard weaving and design into the most important realm of all - affordability. The marriage of AVL's renowned loom design with a remarkable mini-valve pneumatic jacquard technology results in a particularly adaptable and efficient device.

The AVL Jacquard System gives you individual control over each thread, thus yielding the equivalent of an unlimited number of "harnesses". The design possibilities are endless. Just look at these features:

• Jacquard Modules of 336 hooks yield a greater design and configuration flexibility.
• Extra-Sturdy AVL-style loom construction; a wood and steel combination.
• Capacity to Weave up to 230 picks per minute.
• Flexible Warp Density(unlike other jacquards, the AVL Jacquard System can be set for any warp density with our own Dial-A-Sett™ System in a matter of minutes ... with NO cast-outs).
• Up to Eight jacquard heads for a total of 2688 hooks can be used on any loom.
• Easy to Service. The AVL Jacquard System is designed to be accessible. Each jacquard head is hinged so it can drop down making it easy to see and take care of.
• Built-in Software. JacqPoint controlling software (by the author of WeavePoint) comes with every AVL Jacquard. JacqPoint reads the new J1P format, which is currently supported by ArahWeave and Pointcarré and is being made available to the entire jacquard world. JacqPoint can also import bitmaps from most paint programs like PhotoShop.
• Ultimate Design Capability ... draw, paint, or scan your images ... the AVL Jacquard can weave it.

Best of all, the AVL Jacquard System is still an AVL Loom.

• Automatic warp tension
• Automatic cloth storage
• Standard, overhead, or sliding beater or …
• Choice of one, two, or three beams … Sectional or Standard or a combination
• Automatic Cloth Advance (AVL's new style system introduced in 2001)

The AVL Jacquard System: A Closer Look

AVL has been building jacquard looms since the mid 90's. In the past, we used heads from other companies. The current AVL Jacquard System is the first to be built entirely by AVL Looms.

AVL's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chico, California is the locus of the effort. The keen machining and critical tolerances that are essential to a smooth running jacquard are easily accomplished by AVL's computer numeric controlled cutting machines.

Five Heads On a 48" Loom

The AVL Jacquard uses tiny (10 mm) electronic pneumatic valves to select hooks. Each hook has its own valve and cylinder. Signals are sent from the computer to the head telling the hook to lift. The loom itself is capable of selecting 230 picks per minute.

Control of the loom is accomplished with JacqPoint, weave software by Bjorn Myhre, author of WeavePoint. But you're not limited to JacqPoint. Why? Because JacqPoint has a simple file format, known as J1P, that can be adopted by almost any jacquard software. Popular programs such as JacqCAD MASTER®, Pointcarre, and ArahWeave have created an export function to J1P. Or you can create an image in a Paint Program and "pour" it into JacqPoint. Whatever your method, the sky's the limit.

Jacquard Rug Loom

Dial-A-Sett: What is it?

Changing the warp sett on a jacquard loom has traditionally been a problem. Not anymore. With Dial-A-Sett, it's never been easier. The System consists of a series of 28-hole "comber strips suspended about two feet above the warp plus a set of rods above the strips. Rods are moved, the sett is dialed in, and within an hour, you can change the warp sett - with no need to cast out.

Therefore, with the AVL Jacquard System, you can always use all available hooks. It's a true breakthrough.

AVL Jacquard System Package

With your AVL Jacquard System, you will receive:

• AVL Jacquard. Choose 1, 2, 3, 4, or more 336-hook heads.
• A specially designed AVL loom frame from 30" to 60".
• Illustrated Instruction Manual
• Dial-A-Sett.
• Complete one-year warranty on all Jacquard parts and labor. Two years on all Loom parts and labor.
  

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