AVL A-Series – Professional Production Loom

AVL A-Series: The Ultimate Production Loom for Complex Hand Weaving.

The AVL A-Series is the most versatile and extensively configurable loom on the market – the preferred tool of professional weavers worldwide. With weaving widths from 76 cm to 183 cm, up to 40 shafts, fly shuttle options, multiple warp beams, and automatic cloth take-up and warp advance, the A-Series sets new standards in artisan production. Made from sustainably sourced hardwood in Chico, California, USA.

• ✔ Five weaving widths – 76 cm (30") to 183 cm (72") for every production requirement
• ✔ Up to 40 shafts – Compu-Dobby® 5 or mechanical dobby system
• ✔ Fly shuttle – single, double, or four-box options
• ✔ Automatic warp beam advance – up to 100 yards per warp possible
• ✔ Up to three warp beams usable simultaneously
• ✔ Automatic warp tension – set it once, stays constant
• ✔ Automatic cloth take-up & storage – no interruption to your weaving rhythm
• ✔ Sustainably crafted hardwood – Made in USA, built for a lifetime

Why the AVL A-Series?

Production quality in handweaver quality. The A-Series was built from the ground up for producing fabric. The automatic warp tension system keeps tension consistent throughout an entire project – from meter one to 100 meters. The result: even, reproducibly high-quality cloth, pick by pick.

Maximum speed and efficiency. Fly shuttle, automatic cloth storage, and automatic warp advance mean you weave without ever stopping. No winding, no pausing, no lost concentration. Professional weavers use the A-Series for meter after meter of world-class fabric.

Unlimited design possibilities. With the Compu-Dobby® 5 and 40 shafts or a mechanical dobby system up to 24 shafts – you choose the technology that fits your way of working. All .wif files are compatible.

Comfort that lasts. The open frame design makes threading, sleying, and weaving comfortable and accessible. Electronic or pneumatic shaft lift systems can be retrofitted to reduce treadling to a light click.

Technical Specifications

	76 cm (30")	102 cm (40")	122 cm (48")	152 cm (60")	183 cm (72")
Height	178 cm	178 cm	178 cm	178 cm	178 cm
Total width	114 cm	140 cm	157 cm	188 cm	218 cm
Depth	167 cm	167 cm	167 cm	167 cm	167 cm
Weight (8 sh.)	163 kg	167 kg	190 kg	223 kg	235 kg
Weight (40 sh.)	198 kg	202 kg	230 kg	242 kg	266 kg

What's Included & Options

Your professional foundation – included in delivery:

• Base frame in your chosen weaving width and shaft count – individually configured, tailored to your project
• Adjustable weaving bench – perfectly positioned for every weaving style and body type
• Built-in tool holder – everything in its place, always within reach
• Illustrated manual – clear, practical, ready to use from day one
• AVL full warranty & 100% customer satisfaction guarantee – built for a lifetime, backed from the start

Required choices at time of order:

• Reed – underslung or overhead beater, matched to your weaving technique
• Warp beam – sectional beam for long production warps or smooth beam for shorter projects

Retrofittable upgrades available on request:

• Compu-Dobby® 5 – up to 40 shafts, full software control with WeavePoint, Fiberworks & .wif
• Mechanical dobby system – up to 24 shafts, low-maintenance and reliable without computer technology
• Fly shuttle – single, double, or four-box for maximum weaving speed
• Lift Assist (electric or pneumatic) – turns strenuous treadling into a light click
• Automatic warp advance – weave up to 100 yards in one go without removing the warp
• Rotating temple system – even cloth edges, even at large weaving widths
• Second or third warp beam – for complex multi-layer, pickup, and double weave projects

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I weave in one go on the A-Series? With the 1-yard sectional beam and automatic warp advance, up to 100 yards (approx. 91 m) is possible without removing the warp.

Is the A-Series for home weavers or only professional operations? Both. It's robust enough for production use, but also ideal for ambitious home weavers seeking the highest quality and maximum possibilities.

Compu-Dobby or mechanical dobby – what to choose? The Compu-Dobby® 5 allows up to 40 shafts and full software control. The mechanical system offers up to 24 shafts without computer technology – robust and low-maintenance for pure production environments.

Can the A-Series be used with a fly shuttle? Yes. Single, double, and four-box fly shuttles are available as options. Combined with automatic cloth advance, the A-Series achieves excellent weaving speeds.