1781 / 2688 / 4080 / ­UNIVAL 

­500T
Shaft machines for technical fabrics
Introduction System overview

Innovative technical fabrics with the latest materials, and the
trend towards higher weaving speeds constantly pose new
challenges for weaving mills. ­
Stäubli offers leading-edge
shedding solutions to successfully master these technical
challenges. The wide range of individually configurable shed-
ding systems on offer provides the perfect solution for any
desired fabric. The high-performance units introduced here
are suitable for all fabrics of a technical nature, such as fil-
ters, press felts, wire fabric, base materials for subsequent
coating, etc.
Features Cam Motion 1781 2688 open-shed rotary dobby
­Stäubli shedding machines are noted for the excellent quality This cam motion is suitable for the production of plain This range is used for all types of weaving machine and all
of their materials, long service life, precision, and advanced weaves, and because of its robust construction, it is also types of fabric. The dobby operates on the rotary principle
engineering design. The dobbies and cam motions operate ideal for weaving heavy fabrics. Specially designed for use driving up to 28 units in a single-head machine and up to 56
either on the rotation principle, the closed-shed principle, or with rapier, air-jet, and projectile weft-insertion systems, the units in a double-head machine.
the counter move principle, depending on the application. cam motion 1781 can drive up to 10 lifting units at a 12 mm
The U
­ NIVAL  ­
500T dobby has servo technology enabling pitch.
each individual heald frame to be individually activated to
provide specific shed openings, creating completely new
possibilities.

Special advantages
Each customer receives a solution that meets the particular
requirements and needs in every respect. This applies to all
types of weaving machine, and to all weft insertion systems.
The installation is easy to operate, which reduces operator
training time and hence the time to effective production.
Stäubli delivers innovation and know-how for all weaving
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mills – worldwide.

4080 closed-shed dobby ­UNIVAL ­500T servo dobby

The 4080 dobby is particularly suitable for producing heavy
felt cloth on weaving machines where the system requires
a closed-shed movement. The 4080 single head machine
drives up to 24 units and the double head machine up to 48
units at a 20 mm pitch (special pitches are possible).
This new, innovative technology provides an almost unlimited
range of applications, expansion options and settings. With
a dedicated drive for each individual heald frame, this servo-
motor-controlled dobby is particularly well suited for produc-
ing technical fabrics.

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Cam Motion 1781 Accessories

Applications Adjusting the cams System components QAX shed adjustment

This cam motion is convenient for all plain weaves and is
specially designed for producing heavy fabrics. It is suitable
with rapier, air-jet and projectile weft insertion systems.
Features
Their extremely robust construction, with monobloc housing
and uncompromising use of the highest quality materials,
ensures exceptional reliability and very long service life. It is
extremely easy to carry out maintenance and adjustments
such as changing the weave pattern.
As an option, the machine is available with Type DA 40 auto-
matic pick finder device.
­Stäubli offers a wide selection of cams for weaving machines
of all types. There is a special adjusting device for high-pre-
cision positioning of the cams relative to each other. This
ensures a perfect shed and accurate adjustment of the shed
crossing.
Most cams are adjustable on two sides. Depending how they
are installed, this enables them to provide a warp or weft
effect. The cams for the various machines are interchange-
able. This yields savings in maintenance and stockholding.
The bearings are readily accessible, so the cam shaft is quick
and easy to change when required. The removable bevel
wheel also makes it quick to change the gear ratio. Symmet-
rical or asymmetrical cams are available with repeat lengths
of 4, 5 or 6 picks; this corresponds to pattern repeats of 2, 3,
4, 5 or 6 picks.
Ancillary to the shedding machines, S
­ täubli offers a wide The shed centre line can be quickly and precisely adjusted
range of high-quality intermediate and power transmission with the ­Stäubli QAX shed adjustment connecting bar.
elements, such as harness motions and frame quick link
systems. This ensures all system processes are perfectly
matched.
The high-quality maintenance-free ­Stäubli harness motions
satisfy all a weaving mill’s requirements. No additional main-
tenance work is required with the special sealed ball bear-
ings. This also avoids the fabric getting dirty, especially with
superstructure type machines. QIC/DRC1X frame quick links
These frame quick links enable all heald frames to be auto-
matically inserted and removed at the same time.

Special advantages
■ Robust monobloc housing
■ Integral automatic shed levelling device
■ Quick change of cams and bevel wheel pair
■ Precise transmission of movement to the heald frames
■ Oil bath lubrication or circulation type lubrication,
electronically monitored

Main features
Principle of operation
Field of application
Housing size / Pitch
Adaptation position
Lubrication
Positive complementary cams
Rapier, air-jet and projectile weaving machines
10 lifting units / 12 mm
Low, harness motions e 22 or e23 with VR or DRC quick link systems for the frames
Oil pump lubrication, electronically monitored, externally mounted oil filter

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2688 rotary dobby

Applications The dobby can be deployed either as a single-head machine
The 2688 range of electronically controlled rotary dobbies is with up to 28 units, or as a double head machine with up to 2
suitable for producing all technical fabrics, especially forming x 28 units, i.e. there are 56 frames with a 10 mm pitch (in the
fabrics. The range includes various types of dobby matched harness motion), with a fabric width of up to approx. 15 m.
to the performance required from the weaving machine, A height-staggered harness motion and an aluminium heald
taking the weaving parameters into account. They can be frame have been developed specially for this purpose.
used on all types of weaving machine, positioned low or high.
Special advantages
Features ■ Robust monobloc housing
The ­Stäubli rotation principle ensures the high-performance ■ Modular construction to enhance accessibility
units have absolutely zero backlash whatever the operating ■ Highest quality components
load or speed. This ensures outstanding operational reliabil- ■ Extremely resilient, consistent and reliable
ity. Its high-precision, robust construction, exceptional reli- ■ Shed opening simple to adjust
ability and unparalleled service life are further compelling ■ Low maintenance
features. ■ Circulation type lubrication
Principle of operation The modulation gear unit converts the uniform rotary move-
Each frame is controlled ment of the weaving machine via a cam and planetary gear
by a rotary unit just 20 mm unit into an oscillating movement of the main shaft.
wide. It converts the uneven
rotary movement of the main Using complementary cams produces precise movement
shaft directly into the linear sequences that satisfy the requirements of all weaving
movement required to drive machines and all applications.
the frame. This is done by
a crank drive mounted on a The modulation gear unit incorporates a pick finder that can
cam running in ball bearings. The ratchet fitted to the outside move the rotary units backwards or forward one pick at a
of this cam links the cam to the driving disk, creating a lifting time with the weaving machine at rest.
movement by gradually turning the cam through 180°. The
ratchet is activated electronically via a pneumatic system. With the pick finder device the frames can also be levelled in
the high, middle and low position.

Main features
System, principle of operation ­Stäubli rotary principle, frame movement for open shed
Control ■ Electronic, via the weaving machine or via an independent control unit synchronized with the
weaving machine
■ Highly reliable new reading-in cylinder with increased lifetime

Drive Mechanical modulation gear unit with cams made of improved material and hardening process, integral
return device, rotary units with optimized surface treatment.
■ 2688 S: for high speeds.
■ 2688 RS: for high warp yarn tension

Field of application
Performance
Adaptation position
Construction
Housing size, pitch
Lubrication, maintenance
Weaving machines for technical fabrics, especially forming fabrics
Maximum allowable speed increased up to 130 min-1 (2688 S) and 85 min-1 (2688 RS)
Right or left, low or in super structure
Robust monobloc housing, reinforced shafts and shaft-fixation with minimized bending, modified
covers for optimal protection of sensors and other elements against dust and damage
For up to 28 lifting units with 20 mm pitch, or double head version for up to 56 lifting units with 10 mm
pitch in the harness motion
Oil circulation lubrication; low maintenance

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4080 closed-shed dobby

Applications Special advantages Principle of operation

The electronically controlled 4080 closed-shed dobby is par- ■ High-quality materials used The weave pattern elec-
ticularly suitable for producing wet felts, press felts and dryer ■ High precision due to state-of-the-art production methods tronics gives the “Frame to
felts, and also for producing forming fabrics. It is specially ■ Very reliable at high speeds and with high warp yarn upper or lower shed” signal
matched to the required performance ranges of the weaving tension via the solenoid valve and
machine – taking into account the weaving parameters. ■ Frame movement on the cross shed principle with stepless the pneumatic cylinder to the
variable frame lift double hook clamping to the
Features ■ Compact, symmetrical construction for universal lifting unit, with any desired
The Model 4080 is an exceptionally compact, low-mainte- adaptability timing and regardless of the
nance special dobby, distinguished by its high capacity and ■ Low noise emission speed.
precise frame movements. It requires no setting or adjust- ■ Simple to operate
ment. Its oil bath lubrication provides silky smooth running. ■ Electronic end position monitoring (optional) The blades trigger the clamping of the pilot-operated double
hook only when it is in the right switching position – in the
closed-shed position. The lifting unit double hook is read
into the lifting blade for the upper or lower shed within a few
milliseconds.

The continuous lifting movement of the blades swivels the

lifting unit and brings all the connected frames into the upper
or lower shed preselected by the weave pattern electronics.

Main features
Principle of operation
Control
Field of application
Adaptation position
Housing design
Housing size, pitch
Lubrication, maintenance
Closed-shed principle
Electronic, via the weaving machine or via an independent control unit synchronized with the weaving
machine
Weaving machines for technical fabrics, especially wet felts and dryer felts
Low, half height or in super structure as required for the weaving machine
Symmetrical monobloc housing
For up to 24 lifting units at 20 mm pitch or 30 lifting units at 16 mm pitch (double head dobby 40 mm
pitch)
Oil bath lubrication; low maintenance, no adjustments required

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­UNIVAL ­500T servo dobby

Applications Special advantages

The ­UNIVAL  ­500T dobby is especially suited for sampling Its very compact format makes it possible to drive a large
and for producing sophisticated, technical or very dense fab- number of frames. The integral special gear unit has mini-
rics with high warp yarn tension. mal backlash. The whole mechanism is of low-maintenance
design, and the directly integrated drive electronics makes
Features for a small footprint and short cable runs.
The servomotor controlled dobby presents a completely new
concept compared with conventional dobbies, one that pro-
vides unlimited freedom in shed formation.
The drive electronics is fitted directly onto the motor housing

All shed parameters (shed opening, movement profile, shed Permanent display of the Display and programming of
operating status shed geometry
closing) are individually set electronically at the control con-
sole, both for each heald frame and for each pick.

The optimized movement sequences serve to maximize

speeds and supply an extremely smooth flow of power to the
heald frames, reducing stress on frames and healds and on
the warp.

The position of the shed crossing of the warp threads can be

defined for each heald frame to suit the specifications of the
fabric to be manufactured. The servo motor and the electron-
ics are both fluid cooled, which increases the power density
and minimizes maintenance. This entirely eliminates the need
to clean fans etc.

The compact design of the drive motors means they require little The height-staggered harness motion provides for up to 56 heald
space frames at a 10 mm pitch

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