Ultimax

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Ultimax

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Introduction
The document introduces the Picanol Ultimax, a state-of-the-art weaving machine designed to address the evolving challenges in the textile industry. It highlights Picanol's commitment to providing reliable support and confidence to its users.
Ultimax Features
The Ultimax rapier machine is noted for its innovative design, user-friendliness, precision, and advanced sensor technology. Key features include:
  • Exceptional performance and high-quality output.
  • Preparedness for future sustainability requirements.
  • Enhanced usability through digital integration and sensors.
The machine is built on principles such as Sustainability Inside, Driven by Data, Smart Performance, and Intuitive Control.
Design Principles
Picanol's design philosophy emphasizes connectivity, user-centric design, intuitive controls, and sustainability. These principles are reflected in their machines:
  • Smart Performance: Ensures high speed and efficiency.
  • Sustainability Inside: Prioritizes energy efficiency and resource conservation.
  • Driven by Data: Leverages digitization for effective production management.
  • Intuitive Control: Provides user-friendly interfaces akin to modern technology.
Technical Specifications
The Ultimax includes several technical features to boost performance and sustainability:
  • Gripper systems for speed and versatility.
  • Integrated sensors for monitoring lubrication and temperature.
  • EcoFill feature to reduce waste.
  • SUMO drive concept for energy efficiency.
Conclusion
The Ultimax is portrayed as a forward-thinking solution for weaving challenges, merging innovative design with sustainability and performance. Picanol encourages users to explore the Ultimax via their app, highlighting its potential to foster confidence and growth.
Specifications
The document details features of Picanol weaving machines, such as direct machine drive, OptiSpeed for automatic speed adjustment, and automatic full pickfinding. The sley motion is managed by positive conjugated cam units, with shedding motion options including positive cam motion and positive dobby, and electronic jacquard execution available. Centralized lubrication and cooling systems are included, with oil-air and oil-water heat exchanger options. Power monitoring is supported by a 15.6” BlueTouch interactive display.
Shedding Motion
Machines can support up to 8 harness frames with cam motion and up to 24 with dobby motion. Electronic jacquard and servo-driven jacquarette executions are available, with electronic setting of the crossing moment and shed simulation capabilities.
Lubrication and Cooling
Centralized lubrication with forced circulation of filtered oil is provided, along with oil-air and oil-water heat exchangers for cooling.
Monitoring and Software Tools
The BlueTouch display offers loom monitoring, reporting, and browser functionality. Additional features include an action center, machine manual, sensor dashboard, and shed calculation. PicConnect enables integration with major weaving room monitoring systems.
Safety and Regulations
Picanol machines adhere to international safety and environmental standards, covering ergonomics, noise, vibrations, and electromagnetic compatibility. Safety features include a light curtain, depending on the country of delivery.
Aftermarket and Training
Picanol stresses the importance of using original parts for optimal machine performance and offers training through a Technical Training Center in Ypres. Training can also be conducted at customer locations.
Company Overview
Picanol is a leading manufacturer of high-tech weaving machines, specializing in airjet and rapier technology. The company provides upgrade kits, spare parts, training, and digital services through the PicConnect platform. Headquartered in Ieper, Belgium, Picanol is part of the Picanol Group, a business unit of Tessenderlo Group.
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Catalog excerpts

Ultimax-1

Experience the all-new, revolutionary Ultimax. Make this brochure come alive. Download the Picanol app.

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Ultimax-2

Be confident. Our business environment has always been uncertain and ever-changing. Yet, the speed, intensity, and impact of these changes have increased dramatically over the last few years. In such challenging times, there are two possible ways to respond. Either you take shelter and wait for the storm to blow over or you can, despite everything, keep planning and keep looking for growth. To do so, you need a solid dose of confidence. You need to genuinely believe that you are able to cope with all the challenges the future brings. Such confidence can't be bought. But you can grow it. By being...

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Ultimax-3

Ultimax Are you ready for the ultimate weaving experience? To realize this groundbreaking weaving machine, both our experienced engineers and a new generation of young engineers came together to mix fresh ideas with years of experience. And armed with the latest design techniques, they critically examined and questioned each and every element of the machine. The result is a focused and razor-sharp machine, that is ready to go with audacious speed, precisely reacting to your slightest touch or setting, and faultlessly bringing you top-quality output - both now and in the future. When designing...

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Ultimax-4

Our design principles: how we build our machines. Today’s world is all about connectivity, user-centric design, intuitive controls, self-learning capacities, and sustainability...to name just a few. When designing a new machine, we take these ever-evolving requirements as benchmarks for all our innovations and improvements. That’s why Smart Performance, Sustainability Inside, Driven by Data, and Intuitive Control have become the basic principles of any Picanol weaving machine. Together, they enable you to follow your weaving instincts and get the best possible results on all our platforms. Smart...

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Ultimax-5

Robust structure and optimal shed geometry - the solid basis for performance The completely new loom structure relies on the proven Picanol concept combining two solid side frames that are connected by large-section cross rails. The sley is driven by conjugated cams located under the fabric line to guarantee equal beat-up force over the full width. New take-up concept, your guarantee for top fabric quality In line with the robust structure of the design, the OptiForce take-up ensures optimum fabric uniformity and quality. Smart Performance Maximize your output Weave all kinds of weft yarn with...

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Ultimax-6

Eliminate your left-hand side waste This is possible with EcoFill and without any limitations for the color pattern. Minimize your right-hand side weft waste Improved control of weft length is assured by positive opening of the right-hand side gripper with the ERGO (Electronic Right Gripper Opener). ERGO allows individual setting through the display of the gripper opening timing per weft channel. Designed to weave recycled yarns The machine has been developed for the increasing use of recycled yarns in weaving. You can be confident regarding the shift toward recycled yarn that is taking place....

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Ultimax-7

The highest level of digitization The 15.6" BlueTouch display is the perfect tool for both handling and visualizing your data. This is clearly illustrated with examples such as the Sensor dashboard and the Action center with Logbook functionality. The reliable electronic platform, ready for Industry 4.0 The BlueBox electronic platform enables improved data handling. In combination with the well-known reliability, this sets the benchmark for electronic platforms in the market. Artificial Intelligence in your weaving mill PicConnect is the gateway to all of Picanol’s digital services, from industrial...

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Ultimax-8

Enjoy operating the machine In addition to the various user-friendly features that are standard on all Picanol machines, handling the machine is made even easier thanks to a range of innovative design features. Full and quick data control at your fingertips The advanced 15.6" BlueTouch display allows quick access and control of all settings. With features such as Access control, help functionality, and others, the BlueTouch display sets new standards in the market. Clear visibility of the machine status The light combination of the LED signal torch and the LED strip on the push buttons is synchronized....

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Ultimax-9

Positive cam motion (P) max 8 harness frames - • • automatic shed levelling - • • Positive dobby (R) max 20 or 24 harness frames, with levelling - • • Execution for electronic jacquard (J) - • • Execution for servo-driven jacquarette - • • AKM - electronic setting of the crossing moment • - - Harness frame stroke measurement & Shed simulation (dobby- or cam-motion) - •/package •/package Lubrication Centralized lubrication, forced circulation of filtered oil to all major • - - drive functions Cooling system Oil-air heat exchanger Oil-water heat exchanger Power monitoring Interactive display 15.6”...

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Ultimax-10

Standard Optional Aftermarket! Selvedge formation Selvedge systems ELSY LHS / center / RHS - independent electronically controlled selvedge system e-Leno (rotary fabric tying) LHS / RHS MTI - Mechanical Tucking-In LHS / center / RHS EcoFill 4C (wasteless system LHS) * Selvedge cutters Electronic cutter LHS / RHS center Hotwire cutter LHS / center / RHS Temples Cylinder temples Full-width temple Monitoring and software tools BlueTouch display Loom monitoring and reporting • - - Browser functionality • - - Action center (including Logbook) • - - Machine manual + Context based assistance • - - Sensor...

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Ultimax-11

Training is part of the deal Picanol makes with its customers Well-trained employees are a real asset to your company. Skilled staff make your machines run at optimum performance, producing excellent fabric quality and resulting in superb plant efficiency. We feel it is our duty to help your employees to improve their skills and knowledge. Hence, in 2015 we decided to invest in a state-of-the-art Technical Training Center in Ypres. Three fully equipped rooms (each with weaving machines, cut models, mini workshop etc.) cover a total area of 270 m2. This new knowledge center allows Picanol to train...

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