Picanol OptiMax Rapier Head Sending Gripper I II III 3.5 IV Series Matched Jaw OEM Replacement Part

This is the sending-end rapier head for the Picanol OptiMax, supplied across the full OptiMax range: I, II, III, 3.5 and IV series. Each series is matched to its own gripper housing, so the head is chosen by series rather than treated as one universal part.

OptiMax I and II share one gripper housing, while III and 3.5 share another. Getting this pairing right is what decides whether the weft is clamped at the correct point on every pick. A head that fits the tape but not the housing will still run, which is exactly what makes the mistake expensive: the fault appears as intermittent weft breaks and transfer faults rather than an obvious misfit.

The gripper jaw geometry is copied from the original part, so the weft clamping force stays identical to OEM. Mounting holes and body profile are unchanged for a drop-in fit on Picanol OptiMax and OptiMax-II looms, with no loom modification.

Product name: Picanol OptiMax Rapier Head Sending Gripper I II III 3.5 IV Series Matched Jaw OEM Replacement Part

Compatible looms: Picanol OptiMax and OptiMax-II rapier looms

Series covered: OptiMax I, II, III, 3.5 and IV sending grippers

Housing pairing: OptiMax I and II share one gripper housing; OptiMax III and 3.5 share another

Function: sending-end weft gripper (rapier head) on the insertion side

Fit: mounting holes and body profile unchanged, no loom modification

Typical users: weaving mills, rapier repair workshops and spare-parts distributors

Send us the old part number or your series (I / II / III / 3.5 / IV) together with the loom model, and our sales team will match the correct head before shipping.

Five series covered: OptiMax I, II, III, 3.5 and IV sending grippers

Matched jaw profile: gripper jaw geometry copied from the original part

Weft clamping force stays identical to OEM, so picks behave as before

No loom modification: drop-in fit on OptiMax and OptiMax-II looms

Video outgoing inspection recorded for every batch, one year warranty on manufacturing defects

Head identified by series before packing, so I / II, III / 3.5 and IV are never mixed in one carton

Gripper jaw geometry checked against the original part for identical clamping force

Mounting holes and body profile dimension-checked for drop-in fit on OptiMax and OptiMax-II

Video outgoing inspection recorded for every batch, and the video can be sent with the shipping documents

One year warranty against manufacturing defects; damage from wrong series selection or improper installation is excluded

Minimum order quantity: from 1 set

Delivery lead time: 1-3 days after order confirmation

Please state the series (I / II / III / 3.5 / IV) or the old part number, plus your loom model

Express shipping: DHL / FedEx / UPS, with air freight and sea freight for larger orders

Neutral export packing by default; private-label packing available on request

Payment terms: L/C, D/A, D/P, T/T, Western Union

Export documents: commercial invoice and packing list supplied with every shipment

Q1: How do I know which series my loom needs?

A: Send us the old part number or the series marking on the existing head. OptiMax I and II share one gripper housing, III and 3.5 share another, and IV has its own. Our sales team will match it before shipping.

Q2: Will the clamping force be the same as the original?

A: Yes. The gripper jaw geometry is copied from the original part, so the weft clamping force stays identical to OEM and the pick behaves as it did before.

Q3: Does fitting require any loom modification?

A: No. Mounting holes and body profile are unchanged, so the head is a drop-in fit on Picanol OptiMax and OptiMax-II looms.

Q4: Are these original Picanol parts?

A: No. They are aftermarket rapier heads made to OEM dimensions and jaw geometry, interchangeable with the original part but not Picanol-branded.

Q5: What is the minimum order quantity and the lead time?

A: MOQ is 1 set and the delivery lead time is 1-3 days after order confirmation.

Q6: What warranty do you offer?

A: One year against manufacturing defects. Damage from wrong series selection or improper installation is not covered.

Q7: Do you support neutral or private-label packing?

A: Neutral packing is standard. Private-label carton marking and artwork are available on request; please confirm details with sales before shipment.