Louët Megado 16/32-shaft Loom

Louet Megado Loom – the versatile dobby loom for the highest demands

The Megado is the flagship loom from the Dutch manufacturer Louët. With 16 or 32 shafts and five different weaving widths, it offers virtually unlimited possibilities for complex patterns and designs. Since its market launch in 1999, the Megado has enjoyed great popularity among weavers seeking to realize sophisticated projects.

Technical highlights

1) Number of shafts and weaving widths: The Megado is available with 16 or 32 shafts and in five weaving widths: 40 cm, 70 cm, 90 cm, 110 cm and 130 cm.

2) Patented mechanism: An innovative system lifts the rear warp beam, creating a large shed with even tension on the top and bottom.

3) Floating breast beam: The breast beam automatically adjusts to the warp tension to ensure consistent results.

4) Friction brake: The loom allows you to advance the warp without having to get up from the weaving bench.

5) Dobby system – the automatic shaft selection:
The Dobby system takes care of shaft selection during weaving, eliminating the need to manually treadle complex combinations. You no longer have to tie the treadles and can concentrate fully on weaving. The Megado offers two versions:

• Mechanical Dobby: Selection is made via program bars with pins attached to the loom like a chain. Each pin combination defines which shafts are raised. Multiple program bars are required for complex patterns.
• Computer Dobby 2.0: This modern system controls the shaft selection via an integrated minicomputer. It is operated via Wi-Fi and a web interface on your tablet or PC. Patterns in WIF format can be imported via a USB stick and adjusted during weaving.

Material and workmanship

The Megado is made of solid, varnished ash wood. The high-quality workmanship guarantees stability, durability, and an attractive design.

Dimensions and weight

• Megado 40: 91 x 127 x 131 cm, weight approx. 59 kg
  
• Megado 70: 121 x 127 x 131 cm, weight approx. 69 kg
  
• Megado 90: 141 x 127 x 131 cm, weight approx. 76 kg
  
• Megado 110: 161 x 127 x 131 cm, weight approx. 84 kg
• Megado 130: 181 x 127 x 131 cm, weight approx. 92 kg

For models with 32 shafts, the weight increases by approximately 10-13 kg.

Scope of delivery

- Built-in reed box: For easy and precise weaving.
- Stainless steel reed: Suitable for a variety of materials and patterns.
- Texsolv strands: 900 strands for models with 16 shafts and 1700 strands for models with 32 shafts.
- Cross battens: To support the warp winding.
- 2 tie-ups: For a stable war tree.
- 16 warp bars: For organizing the warp threads.

Please note that the weaving bench is sold separately and is not included in the delivery. We would also like to point out that we do not usually have this loom in stock. It is usually only manufactured after Louët receives an order. We will inform you of the exact delivery time after your order has been placed or in advance upon request.

A comprehensive overview of the different Louet loom models can be found in this video: Louet Loom Features with Jane Stafford .