Van de Wiele + Stäubli: How Loom & Jacquard Work in Harmony for Velvet & Carpet

In velvet and carpet mills, the most productive lines often pair a Van de Wiele velvet weaving

machine with a Stäubli Jacquard loom (Jacquard head). The combination delivers high pile quality, speed, and intricate patterning — ideal for prayer rugs, upholstery velvet, and premium carpets.

Van de Wiele loom + Stäubli jacquard : The Perfect Pair for Velvet & Carpet Weaving

Clear Roles, One Fabric

• Van de Wiele (Loom): Handles shed formation, weft insertion, beat-up, and take-up. Modern Van de Wiele velvet looms are fully electronic, built for face-to-face velvet (plain or Jacquard), and offered up to ~3 m pile width for industrial productivity.

• Stäubli (Jacquard): Mounted above the loom, the Jacquard lifts individual warp ends via harness cords and a comber board, enabling complex motifs at industrial speeds. Stäubli’s velvet-optimized CX/SX/LX/LXL V-series is engineered specifically for velvet applications and high mechanical stress.
  

Typical Velvet Stack in the Real World

A common configuration is a Van de Wiele VMM32, MPS32 or VSI32 and VTR loom with a Stäubli LX head (e.g., LX 3200, LX3201, LX3202) on top. The loom manages pile/ground warps and lancets/knives; the Jacquard selects ends for pile formation and design repeat. Documentation and listings frequently show VMM/MPS machines coupled with Stäubli Jacquards for prayer rugs and velvet.

Why This Pairing Works

1) Velvet-Focused Mechanics (Loom Side)

Van de Wiele’s velvet looms are purpose-built for pile: servo-driven controls, fast quality changeovers, and stable cutting/rapier guidance — all crucial for uniform pile height on face-to-face velvet.

2) High-Hook Pattern Control (Jacquard Side)

For complex motifs, Stäubli offers high-hook models. The LX 2494 targets carpet/velvet with compact 3-position modules (M6T) and up to 8,448 hooks, while the PRO and V-series scale higher — up to 14,336 hooks in velvet configurations — for large repeats and detailed borders.

3) Throughput + Design Flexibility

• Throughput: Loom mechanics keep meters moving;

• Flexibility: Jacquard hook count defines the design repeat & detail;Together, they let you run long, profitable batches (e.g., prayer rugs, hospitality carpet) without sacrificing pattern complexity. The LX 3202 is widely seen on industrial lines (often ~8,192 and ~10,240 hooks installed), balancing speed and motif size.
  

Model Names You’ll See on the Floor

• Van de Wiele: VMM32 (Velvet Master) and MPS32 are common in prayer-rug and velvet applications. Many units in the market are paired with Stäubli heads (PTX/CR/Verdol lineage).

• Stäubli: LX V / LXL V families are velvet-optimized; LX 2494 serves carpet/velvet; LX PRO/LXL PRO scale hook counts for heavier or larger repeats.
  

Choosing the Right Combo (Quick Checklist)

1. End Product: Prayer rug vs. upholstery velvet vs. carpet? (Determines loom width, pile device, knife/lancet setup.)

2. Design Repeat & Detail: Estimate total hooks needed; pick the Stäubli head (e.g., LX V, LX 2494, LXL V) accordingly.

3. Width & Pile Specs: Match reed width and pile height to your article mix (Van de Wiele offers face-to-face velvet up to ~3 m).

4. Service & Parts: Verify availability for harness cords, heald wires, fiber boards, and electronics (controller/modules) in your region or you can look at www.guryaytekstil.com — critical for uptime.
   

Example Production Setups

• Prayer Rugs (seccade): Van de Wiele VMM32/MPS32 + Stäubli LX V for stable pile, crisp borders, and consistent cut quality — a classic combo in the used market.

• Velvet Upholstery: Van de Wiele velvet loom + Stäubli LXL V/LX PRO for wide pile widths and detailed all-over patterns.

• Patterned Carpet: Van de Wiele (carpet platform) + Stäubli LX 2494 to handle heavier constructions with ample hooks.
  

Bottom Line

Think of Van de Wiele as the engineered loom that keeps your meters rolling — and Stäubli as the digital brain that lifts the right ends at the right time. Paired correctly, they deliver profit-friendly throughput and high-value design.

At LoomsForSale.com we source and verify both Van de Wiele velvet weaving machines (VMM, MPS, VSi, etc.) and Stäubli Jacquard units (e.g., LX 3200, LX 3202 or older models CX960) to build an optimized line for your exact article mix.