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Electronic setting o shed crossing

Insertion with

up to 12 colors

Optimized shed geometry in combination with guided

gripper or ree ight insertion system, or unequalledindustrial speeds and maximum yarn riendliness

Accurate, user-riendly machinesetting using the keyboard or

interactive display at insertion side

Reed width o 190, 210, 220, 230, 250, 300,

320, 340, 360, 380, 400, 430 and 460 cm


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I versatile and productive weavingis your objective, now you can besure o real plus value with the

unique, uture-oriented OptiMax.

The OptiMax oers all the possi-bilities or weaving yoursel to the

top in your market. Ready or everynew opportunity. Guaranteeing op-

timum abric quality. Best in classor minimum energy consumption.

Optimizing your precious time. And

creating space to unleash your ut-most creativity.

I you really want to get the mostout o your market, your material,

your energy, your time and yourtalent, the OptiMax provides the

platorm or you to stay ahead.Always. Everywhere.

Sumo main motor with direct

machine drive is standard

Both standard and optional eatures are reerred to in the text and illustrations o this brochure.

Easy width changes


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Never beore has any weaving machine been somodular in design. In the new OptiMax concept,each machine is based on a common platormdesigned to accommodate uture extensions orconversions. This modularity saeguards yourinvestment: no other weaving machine is soeasy to adapt in order to take advantage o newmarket opportunities.

Optimized shed geometryIn developing the OptiMax special attention was paid

to the shed geometry. The short stroke o the sley and

the rames and the redesigned rapier heads, allowthe machine to weave with smaller shed opening. Lessstress is put on the warp ends, resulting in increased

warp riendliness especially in case o flament weaving.The optimized shed geometry leads to uniorm abric

characteristics over the whole width. The location o thesley cams below the abric allows heavier beat-up orces,

so abrics with real high cover actors can be woven withease.

OptiMax can be ftted with a Guided Gripper system or

maximum speeds or a Free Flight system or maximumversatility. Both systems are interchangeable.

Guided Gripper systemThe Guided Gripper system (GC) is the standard solutionor spun yarns. The rapier tape o the newly designed

light-weight Guided Gripper system is perectly guided byone-piece hooks. Together with the small shed and small

rapier head, industrial speeds are obtained that werenever reached beore. The stroke o the guiding hooks

through the lower shed has been optimized or extremewarp riendliness, widening the feld o application in

flament weaving.

Free Flight systemThe Free Flight system (FF) is specially designed orweaving delicate abrics, providing maximum warp

riendliness and flling versatility. Free Flight meansthat the rapier tape is no longer guided by hooks, so

the yarns cannot be damaged by hooks diving into thewarp yarns. The machine has a covered raceboard or

gentle treatment o flament warp yarns, as used ore.g. upholstery weaving, or the rapier is guided by

supporting hooks, as used or e.g. wool or worstedweaving. The stability o the Free Flight rapier head is

assured by an enlarged tape.

Quick Step illing presenter or up to -colorinsertionThe wet presenter is ully modular, allowing you to startwith e.g. 4-color insertion and to add more channels

depending on your needs. OptiMax is available with upto 12-color insertion (specially or necktie, upholstery

and label weaving). The color and weave pattern arecontrolled by microprocessor or jacquard.

Finally, the Quick Step modules are interchangeable, and

there are no mechanical drives, so no maintenance orlubrication is required.


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Exchangeable shed ormationThe OptiMax can be ftted with a positive cam motion,electronic positive dobby or electronically driven jacquard.

The basic machine structure or the cam, dobby and jacquard versions is identical, making it possible to

change the shed ormation system at any time in theuture.

OptiLenoBased on an entirely new uture-oriented concept, theOptiMax also oers the possibility to produce leno abrics

without the need or a superstructure or leno heddles.

With the OptiLeno module (patented), it is possible notonly to obtain abrics with S-crossing or Z-crossing othe leno ends, but also to obtain alternatingly S- and Z-

crossing in the same abric, giving an additional specialeect to the design. Even a combination o stripes o leno

and plain weave is possible.

Superstructure-readyIn line with the common platorm philosophy, the

OptiMax is ready to have a superstructure mounted onit. The mountings are identical in all cases, making it

possible to decide at some time in the uture to add e.g. aancy beam or jacquarette.

Fancy beamThe ancy beam is an additional warp beam with aseparate let-o motion. The beam can be top-mounted

or mounted in line (behind the machine on a separatecreel or integrated in the machine rame). The system

is mainly used or warp ends that give a certain aspectto the abric, e.g. seersucker, and which have a dierent

tension and/or a dierent woven length compared to theground beam, e.g. upholstery or ties.

Electronic Right-hand Gripper OpenerImproved control o the wet insertion is aorded by thepositive opening o the right-hand traction-gripper with

the Electronic Right-hand Gripper Opener (ERGO) system.This allows individual setting o the moment o opening

according to each type o wet inserted. Both the lengtho the wet tail can be adjusted and the degree o opening

o the right-hand gripper during the release o the wet.

TuckersThe OptiMax can be equipped either with a versatile

mechanical tucker or with an air tucker, both designed

or high speeds, in line with the high industrial speeds othe machine. Moreover, changing rom a leno selvedgeto tucker or vice versa is easy and quick with repeatable

settings.


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The mechanical components and advancedelectronics o the OptiMax are designed oroptimum abric quality and minimum waste.

Rigid constructionThe OptiMax has two cast-iron side rames connectedby sturdy cross-members. This robust rame and the

perect balancing o the mechanical parts eliminate allvibration, enabling the machine to work continuously

at high industrial speeds in all weaving widths whilemaintaining permanent stability.

High-tech reed drive or powerul beat-upThe sley is driven by 2 sets o conjugated cams with camollowers below the abric, with continuous high pressure

lubrication rom the central lubrication system. A thirdsley cam unit is mounted in case o very wide weaving.

The reed holder itsel is made o light alloy with greatstiness. The sley with its reed holder is perectly

balanced by means o counterweights and provides apowerul beat-up over the whole weaving width. This

results in uniorm abric characteristics over the wholewidth and makes it possible to weave heavier abrics.

Quick Step illing presenter or low illingtensionThe Quick Step flling presenter operates with independent

modules, each consisting o an electronically controlledstepper motor with a presenter needle. Ater the let

gripper has taken the presented yarn, the Quick Stepneedle returns to an intermediary position, so the course

o the flling yarn is straight and the tension o the yarn islow and remains constant (patented).

At a flling break the needle is presented automatically

in the most convenient position or re-threading, thussaving time or the weaver.

The Electronic Disc Cutter cuts every flling yarn always

at the right moment, while clamping the flling.

Programmable Filling TensionerEach prewinder can be equipped with a ProgrammableFilling Tensioner (PFL-TEC). This PFL-TEC (patented) is

microprocessor-controlled and ensures optimum yarntension during the complete insertion cycle. The tension

control makes it possible to weave strong or weakyarns at even higher speeds. It also drastically reduces

the amount o flling stops, and enables you to set anindividual waste length per channel.

Electronic Selvedge SystemThe unique Electronic Selvedge System (ELSY patented)

ull leno selvedge motions are electrically driven byindividual stepper motors. They are mounted in ront othe harnesses, so that all the harnesses remain available

or the abric pattern. The selvedge crossing and patternare programmed on the microprocessor independently o

the shed crossing, even while the machine is in operation,so the result o a resetting can be checked immediately.

Electronic Take-Up and Let-OThe electronically controlled Take-Up (ETU) and Let-O(ELO) are ftted as standard on OptiMax. A heavy duty ETU

motor is optional or heavy abrics.


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your energy

Energy saving technologies have been deve-loped and implemented on the OptiMax,taking into account the rules and regulationsconcerning the environment. The OptiMax isequipped as standard with the energy-efcientSumo motor.

Consuming less energy with the Sumo mainmotorThe oil-cooled Sumo main motor drives the weavingmachine directly, without belt or clutch and brake. The

combination o the highly energy-efcient Sumo motor

with the direct drive (patented) o the main shat andshedding motion results in power savings o morethan 10% in comparison with conventional clutch and

brake confgurations. Moreover, the energy cost or airconditioning is also reduced as the Sumo motor dissipates

less heat in the weaving mill.

The speed o the motor is controlled electronically, withouta requency converter, thus reducing power consumption

and permitting greater exibility. The very short drivetrain is simple and compact, and the machine is up to ull

speed right rom the very frst pick.

Removing heat with water cooling system(patented)Fast running machines generate more heat than theirslower predecessors. The consequences o this are

particularly important in regions with a hot climate. As theweaveroom temperature rises, it gets harder to maintain

the required air humidity at weaving machine level.Another consequence is that the sides o the warp tend

to dry out because o heat radiation rom mechanisms inthe machine rames. With the water cooling option, hal

o the thermal load produced by the weaving machineis extracted rom inside the machine. In this way, a

new air-conditioning installation can be kept small andenergy efcient, or an existing installation could still be

compatible with high-speed weaving on OptiMax.


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The OptiMax weaving machine is based on anentirely new concept, as a uture-orientedplatorm whose components are designed orhigher operating speeds and top productivity.

Unique Sumo main motor system (patented)itted as standardWith the Sumo motor it is possible to continuously adaptthe machine speed pick by pick to match the strength o

the flling yarn. This combination o the Sumo motor withelectronic settings makes it easy to obtain the highest

possible industrial speeds, taking into account the yarn

quality, number o harnesses and weaving pattern, andconsiderably reduces the set-up times.

Style changes in a minimum o timePicanol has included many unique eatures on the

OptiMax to keep machine downtimes ultra-short. Theyinclude the Picanol Quick Style Change system, the quick

harness connections, the roll-away flling creel, the hand-operated quick snap locks or warp beam and cloth rolls,

and the use o the microprocessor or modiying crossingtime settings or selvedges and shed. These all increase

the time available or what OptiMax is meant or in thefrst place: producing quality cloth at high speeds.

Fast width changes

Special attention has been paid to ast width changes,which may be either symmetrical or asymmetrical. All

the components to be moved on the let and on theright are mounted on a single support whose position

can be easily varied. Sotware-assisted procedures areavailable in case the transer position o the rapiers is

to be modifed. The cylinder temples on top o the abrichold the cloth at ull width and are easy to set. For special

abrics, ull-width temples can be ftted.

Electronic setting o shed crossingA maximum number o settings can be carried out onthe microprocessor. The electronic setting o the closed

shed position (AKM) a unique Picanol eature allowsthe weaver to control the aspect and hand o the abric

without even touching the drive train o or instance thedobby. A ew simple keystrokes on the display are all it

takes to let OptiMax reset its crossing point. The crossingtime not only inuences the abric quality, it also has an

impact on stop fgures.

Quick Style Change

The Quick Style Change (QSC) system (patented) enablesa style change to be carried out by a single person in lessthan 30 minutes. The style change is done by replacing

the entire rear part o the split rame, with the warp beam,backrest and support, warp stop motion, harnesses and

reed. All the settings involved in preparing the article onthe warp side are done beore the style change, outside

the weaveroom. The quick and easy adjustment o thebackrest board (patented) is also unique.


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Automatic ull pickindingThe machine has an automatic ull pickfnder drivenby the Sumo main motor. In case o a broken pick the

machine stops and only the harness rames are broughtin motion automatically so as to ree the broken pick,

without the reed touching the beat-up line.

Prewinder Switch-OThe OptiMax has a piezoelectric flling detector that stops

the machine in case o a flling break. With its optionalPrewinder Switch-O (PSO) system, the machine carries

on weaving even i a flling break occurs on the bobbin

creel or one o the prewinders.

Optimized harness rames and connectionsThe harness rames, connections and guides (DRC-2 andDRC-30) have been designed or weaving at high speeds.

With the harness connection no manipulations have tobe carried out under the abric line when connecting the

rames to the drive system in a single movement, and theunique harness height adjustment is done entirely at the

top o the harness rames (patented).

Easy warp gaiting and cloth doingThe warp beam is driven by an electronically controlledlet-o system via a separate gearwheel that remains onthe machine. Fitting the warp beam and changing the

cloth roll are done by means o quick connections: notools are required.

Picanol Batching MotionThe Picanol Batching Motion (PBM) systems have beendesigned or economical production o large cloth rolls.

They ensure excellent abric rolls and their operation issimple and efcient, with protection against too low or

too high tension.

Perect lubricationLubrication is by means o a central oil circulation

system controlled by pressure, temperature and fltercontamination sensors. Constant and adequate fltering

o the oil ensures perect lubrication. Bearings or the

beat-up shat are part o the orced oil lubrication circuitand are thus maintenance ree.


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your talent

With the OptiMax, we have created thepossibilities that weavers need to deploy andrealize their utmost creativity. The machine isexceptionally ergonomic and oers immediatecontrol o all possible settings or optimumabric quality.

An ergonomic machineThe OptiMax weaving machine is unusually low at the

ront. The slight slope provides very easy access or theweaver. The pushbuttons are conveniently located, and

all main settings are carried out above the abric line.

The flling area is easily accessible rom all sides, andall prewinders can be reached rom the ront. The

shed opening and the height o the harness ramesare adjusted rom the outside, with easy accessibility,

because the shedding motion stands ree at the right-hand side and is not obstructed by the package creel or

prewinders. Connecting the harness rames to the drivesystem is done in a single movement, thanks to the quick

connections (DRC-2 and DRC-30).

Maximum controlAll the machine unctions are controlled by the micro-processor. Using the sel-explanatory menus on thedisplay, the operator can start the machine and carry out

fne adjustments easily.

Mechanical settings have wherever possible beenreplaced with electronic ones. The electronic settings

have several advantages: they are very accurate, canbe checked directly, and are easy to transer rom one

machine to another.

The microprocessor records, analyses and stores allthe production data. The weaving machine itsel can be

linked to a central monitoring system (or example asintegrated in LoomGate) by an Ethernet or bidirectional

connection.

Interactive touchscreenAs an alternative to the keyboard display there is alsoan interactive touchscreen, which has the advantage

that several article settings can be stored locally on thedisplay. A transponder card gives immediate access to

the machine settings, which can be transerred rom thedisplay to a computer or vice versa using USB memory

sticks.

Picanol PC SuitePicanol PC Suite is a collection o PC sotware applica-

tions.

LoomGate makes it possible to communicate betweenthe PC and the weaving machines over the network. Using

LoomGate, machine settings are transerred rom the PCto the machines and vice versa, the weaving machine can

be updated with new sotware, or the current settingsand operating parameters o the weaving machines

can be consulted. LoomGate also includes a monitoringunction to consult and process machine data and shit

production data on the PC.

Picanol Pattern Editoris used to create new designs onthe PC, or transer to the weaving machines. PicanolStyle Administration is used to prepare settings whilethe weaving machine is running another style. EasyStyle

helps to select the optimum machine settings: itgenerates the best settings or the specifc style chosen,

based on Picanols broad weaving experience. OptiStyleprovides on-loom tools to improve efciency or quality

in a ast, interactive way: just enter the problem andcorrective measures are suggested, taking into account

the actual machine settings and specifcations.


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Technical

specifications

Standard equipment

Reed widths

GC version: 190, 210, 220, 230, 250, 300, 320, 340, 360,

380, 400, 430 and 460 cmFF version: 190, 210, 220, 230, 250, 300, 320, 340 and 360 cm

Width reduction

80 - 100 cm depending on reed width

Perormance

Filling insertion rates up to 1700 m/min depending on

style and machine width

Yarn range

Spun yarns: Nm 200 - Nm 3 (Ne 118 - Ne 1.8), Free Flight:up to Nm 1

Filament yarns: 22 den - 3,000 den (25 dtex - 3,300 dtex)Free Flight version, warp yarns: sized, unsized, twisted,

non-twisted, intermingled flament

Filling selection

1 - 12 colors or yarn types (flling presenter with insertion

position) [patented]

Filling monitor

Piezo-electric flling detector

Double pick prevention (anti-two)

Filling cutter

Electronic Disc Cutter (EDC)

Reed motion

Positive coupled cam units, 2 or 3, depending on machinewidth

Shedding motion

Positive cam, max. 8 harness rames, 12-mm pitchElectronic rotary dobby or 12, 20 or 24 rames, 12 mm

pitch with levellingElectronic jacquard

Electronic setting o the crossing moment (AKM)

Let-o motion

Load-cell electronically controlled warp let-o system (ELO)

Warp beam diameter

805, 1000, 1100 mm

Warp stop motion

6 bar electrical 25-mm pitch

8 bar electrical 16-mm pitch

Backrest

Single roller, general purpose

Cloth take-up

Electronically controlled take-up system (ETU)Diameter o cloth roll: 550 mm (warp beam 805 mm),

600 mm or larger beams

Machine drive

Sumo main motor with direct machine drive [patented]

Pickfnding

Automatic ull pickfnding [patented]

Machine controls

LCD screen with keyboardPush buttons on ront panel

Lubrication

By orced circulation o fltered oil to all major driveunctions

Grouped grease points or manual lubrication o harnessmotion mechanism

MonitoringSel-diagnosisStop distribution reporting

Connection provided or major weaving room monitoringsystems

Saety

Light curtain (depending on country o delivery)Protection guard over take-up rollers

Regulations

In designing OptiMax, Picanol has taken into accountcurrent international regulations concerning saety (me-

chanical and electric) and the environment (ergonomics,noise, vibrations, and electromagnetic compatibility).

How to read the name

OptiMax-FF-4-R 190Reed width: 190 cm

Shed ormation:P: cam motion

R: dobbyJ: jacquard

Number o flling colors: 1 - 12FF: Free Flight version mainly or flament yarns

GC: Guided Gripper version mainly or spun yarns


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Optional equipment

Insertion

Prewinder Switch-O (PSO)

Pneumatic eeder threading upIntegrated flling brakes (PFL/TEC) [patented]

Mechanical flling cutterElectronic Right-hand Gripper Opener (ERGO) [patented]

Selvedge ormation

Independently electronically controlled (ELSY) [patented]Mechanical or airtucked selvedges

Welded selvedgeCentral selvedge

Shedding motion

OptiLeno: continuous or alternating S/Z ull-width leno

systemAutomatic levelling device on cam motion

Jacquarette

Warp beam

Fancy beam on top or in line (integrated in machine rame,

or on separate creel)

Backrest

Double backrest rollers with possibility to add drag rollers

Warp stop motions

Individual selvedge stop motionsSectional warp stop motions

Cloth take up

PBM system or diameters up to 1,500 mmPBM with integrated inspection tableFabric illumination

Heavy duty electronic take-up motorTake-up directly over pressure roller or open abrics

Temples

Full-width temple

Watercooling system [patented]

O-loom automationQuick Style Change system (QSC) [patented]

Control

LCD touch screen with color display

Ethernet connectionPicanol PC Suite

4613 mm 2009 mm

Dimensions OptiMax 4-R 190


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