Exclusive Reichmann distributor · Mountain expertise since 1985
The ski workshop,
as Chatex designs it.
Exclusive Reichmann distributor for France and manufacturer of its own workshop range (CUB grinding machine, P.TEX polyethylene, EKONET and SKIBRILL products): Chatex equips workshops from A to Z, from the automatic tuning robot to the waxing station, with the standards of a family business born in 1927.
Automated robots
Service robots that combine grinding, edge tuning and waxing at World Cup quality, ski after ski. Distributed, installed and supported by Chatex.
3 machines
SF-4 Race
1 module
The modular tuning robot, in stone grinding configuration.
In 1-module configuration, the SF-4 Race is a fully automatic stone grinding machine for skis and snowboards. Choose a wide stone to handle both skis and boards, or a double-stone module mounted in parallel for higher throughput on skis. This is the scalable base of an automate that grows with the workshop.
- Fully automatic stone grinding robot
- Wide stone for skis & snowboards, or double-stone module
- Reproducible finish, ready to ride straight away
- Scalable base, expandable up to 4 modules
SF-1
The full automate: over 100 pairs of skis per hour.
The SF-1 is Reichmann's high-throughput grinding automate: it fully processes over 100 pairs of skis per hour, from preparation to finishing. Belt grinding, base flattening on a first stone then structuring on a second, ceramic side edge tuning, tuning and deburring, hot waxing, buffing and drying: the entire service chain runs in a continuous flow. Automatic loading and unloading on a Paternoster carousel, touchscreen control with remote maintenance. The answer to very high volumes, for all skis from 100 cm up.
- Full automate: over 100 pairs of skis/hour
- Belt grinding, 2 stones, ceramic edge tuning, waxing & drying
- Automatic loading/unloading on Paternoster carousel
- 3 skis processed simultaneously, guiding without suction
- Touchscreen with internet-based remote maintenance
Slope Master
Version S
The most compact stone grinding robot, without compromise.
The Slope Master S is a fully automatic stone grinding machine designed for small spaces. Its extra-wide stone is dressed in three zones — pre-grinding, base polishing and structure polishing — to deliver the performance of a two- or three-stone machine without any intermediate dressing. Save time, money and space in the workshop.
- Ultra-compact automatic stone grinding robot
- Extra-wide stone, dressable in three zones
- Performance of a 2-to-3-stone machine, no intermediate dressing
- Simple installation and easy maintenance
Combined grinding & edge tuning
Belt, stone and edge tuning brought together on a central machining station, to handle every step of ski and snowboard servicing in a reduced footprint.
3 machines
Profi 4 Vario
Combined belt and stone machine for a full service, without fatigue.
The Profi 4 Vario combines a pneumatic belt grinder and a pneumatic stone grinder in a single machine, compact enough to mount against a wall. Its 350 mm stone applies pre-grinding and finishing side by side on the skis, while the Vario belts pre-grind and structure in a single pass. With the optional edge tuning device (87° to 90°), it becomes the workshop's central machining station.
- Combined belt + stone, pneumatic assistance
- 350 mm stone: pre-grinding and finishing side by side
- Vario belts to pre-grind and structure in one pass
- Optional edge tuning, 87° to 90°
- Touchscreen with structure simulation
Profi B
B Vario
All-in-one: edge grinding, pre-grinding and structure.
The Profi B Vario combines edge grinding, pre-grinding and structural grinding in a single machine, at an attractive price. Its Vario belt technology (New Base Technology) pre-grinds skis and boards while structuring them, with a finish close to stone grinding. The structured Vario belt also handles convex and concave snowboards perfectly.
- Edge grinding + pre-grinding + structure, all-in-one
- Ceramic Vario belts, finish close to stone grinding
- Structuring of convex/concave skis and snowboards
- Compact build, minimal maintenance
- Touchscreen control panel
Profi S
S350
350 mm stone grinding machine, World Cup-level structures.
The Profi S350 was born from collaboration with the race departments of several manufacturers, World Cup specialists and snowboard federations. Equipped with parameter-driven race structures for alpine skiing and snowboarding, it delivers, thanks to its triple stone storage and automatic pressure adjustment over the full length, the most precise structures for every ski shape.
- 350 mm stone grinding machine, skis and snowboards
- Parameter-driven race structures
- Triple stone storage, self-adjusting pressure
- Factory library of reproducible structures
- 8" touchscreen with preview and advisor
Edge tuning
Dedicated edge tuning machines — from fully automatic mirror finishing to the compact base unit for any workshop.
3 machines
DTS-U II Race
Fully automatic edge tuning, mirror finish.
The DTS-U II Race takes edge tuning to the next level. Thanks to HQT technology, it processes side and base edges simultaneously in a single operation, with the signature mirror finish, ready to use. The result: longer edge life, the best gliding properties and maximum safety on the slope.
- Simultaneous side + base edge tuning (HQT)
- Mirror finish, ready to use straight away
- Edge Sanding Plate for efficient edge pre-grinding
- Tool-free disc change (SwitchFix system)
- Precise, fast angle adjustment, touchscreen
KFM-U
Base edge finishing, in a reduced footprint.
The KFM-U is the steel edge finishing machine that guarantees perfect base edges and optimal turning behaviour for alpine skiing. Its circumferential polishing discs refine the base edges without rounding them or creating cross scratches, in a single operation. Automatic feed and mechanical lifting device ensure consistent results; supplied as standard in a mobile version.
- Base edge finishing, optimal turning behaviour
- Circumferential discs, no rounding or scratches
- Polishing and deburring of both edges in one pass
- Automatic feed and mechanical lifting
- Mobile version as standard, small footprint
KSM
The compact base for side edge processing.
The KSM is the steel edge grinding machine that provides the starting point for side edge work, in a reduced footprint. Its 86° to 90° angle adjustment allows the side edge to be tailored to each customer's needs. Optional extras: double support roller for snowboards and a stable machine stand.
- Side edge tuning, 86° to 90° angle adjustment
- Precise processing in a reduced footprint
- Optional double support roller for snowboards
- Optional base edge tuning device
Laser structure
Base structuring reinvented by laser: absolute precision, perfect reproducibility and dry processing.
1 machines
LS-1 Race
Laser structure: precise, reproducible, customisable.
The LS-1 Race reinvents traditional stone grinding. Laser technology produces precise structures, reproducible to the last detail, in every imaginable variation — straight cuts, angles, arcs, and even 3D effects thanks to variable depth. Environmentally friendly dry processing, with customisation down to a logo or the customer's name.
- Precise laser structures, identically reproducible
- Straight cuts, angles, arcs and 3D depth effects
- Dry processing, environmentally friendly
- Custom marking (logo, customer name)
- Large touchscreen with keyboard and mouse
Base repair
Camera-guided automatic base repair: only what needs re-filling gets treated, fast and clean.
1 machines
Polymat Pro
Automatic base repair, targeted and grinding-free.
The Polymat Pro automates base repair for skis and snowboards. Using camera technology, it precisely maps the width, length and depth of scratches and fills them locally: minimal material and energy consumption, gliding properties and wax absorption preserved. Since the base is not fully re-coated, no additional grinding is required.
- Camera-based damage detection, targeted local repair
- Minimal material and energy consumption
- No additional grinding required after repair
- Very little smoke or fumes, compact vertical design
- Intuitive interface and remote maintenance
Waxing & maintenance
Waxing machines for every workshop — roller, infrared or cold liquid wax — completed by Chatex's in-house consumables: P.TEX polyethylene, biodegradable EKONET degreaser and SKIBRILL base renovator, for lasting glide and fast service.
4 machines
BWM 350 C Digital
Roller waxing machine, temperature adjustable to the degree.
The BWM 350 C Digital lets you set the waxing temperature yourself, to the degree, between 80 and 100 °C, and keep it constant regardless of the workshop's ambient temperature. Its waxing roller applies exactly the right amount of wax, reducing consumption compared with ironing. Compact, quiet and energy-efficient, it suits every ski fleet as well as small workshops.
- Temperature adjustable to the degree, 80 to 100 °C
- Waxing roller: even, economical application
- Long-Life structural brush
- 230 V single-phase connection, low power consumption
- Compact, quiet, optional mobile cabinet
Race Waxer
Premium waxing machine for an extra-durable finish.
The Race Waxer is designed for Optiwax Glide Tapes, among the hardest and most durable waxes on the market, already used in the World Cup. The thin wax layer on a paper backing transfers easily onto the ski once heated, for a significantly reduced consumption compared with an iron. An integrated structural brush allows immediate brushing, making the ski ready to ride in an instant.
- Designed for Optiwax Glide Tapes
- Strongly reduced wax consumption
- Integrated structural brush for immediate brushing
- Extra-durable, World Cup-level result
- Fast support for cross-country skis and roll loading
Glide Master
Cold liquid wax, biodegradable, no heating or brushing.
The Glide Master applies GigaGlide glide product, a biodegradable alternative to wax for all skis and snowboards. Two rollers spread the liquid evenly and scrape off the excess in a few seconds, with no heating or brushing. A single application delivers up to seven days of glide, even in extreme snow conditions — a clean, healthy and environmentally friendly process.
- Biodegradable GigaGlide liquid wax, cold application
- Applied in seconds, no heating or brushing
- Up to 7 days of glide per application
- No dust, heat or fumes — clean operation
- Flexible tabletop model, optional canister stand
Wax Future Wall Speed
Infrared waxing machine: deep penetration, wall-mounted.
The Wax Future Wall Speed waxes skis and boards by infrared, at the push of a button. Infrared radiation drives more wax deeper into the base, for perfect gliding properties over long distances. Several programs and speeds are available, and the optional wall-mounting frees up valuable floor space in the workshop.
- Infrared waxing: deep penetration and effect
- Up to 40 pairs of skis per hour
- Selectable programs and speeds, one or two lamps
- Economical wax consumption
- Optional wall mounting, saves floor space
Binding adjustment & hygiene
Essential workshop utilities: standards-compliant binding adjustment and fast disinfection of rental equipment.
2 machines
Diatronic IV
Binding testing and adjustment compliant with DIN ISO standards.
The Diatronic IV is a modern binding adjustment and testing device that delivers precise electronic results in a very short time, in compliance with current DIN ISO standards. Touchscreen, linear positioning laser and a clamping device independent of ski shape make it a comfortable, reliable tool serving skier safety.
- Binding testing and adjustment compliant with DIN ISO
- Touchscreen and linear positioning laser
- Clamping independent of ski shape
- Cyclic repetition of the release test
- Integrated thermal printer
Disinfection Unit
Fast disinfection of ski boots and helmets.
The Disinfection Unit ensures the best possible hygiene for rental businesses, in a reduced footprint. A light press of the boot against the disinfection bar spreads the product directly inside. The Disinfection Plus version adds a disinfection wand for helmets — boots and helmets become hygienically fresh again for the next rental.
- Fast disinfection of ski boots
- Two disinfection bars for a pair
- Plus version: helmet disinfection (2-in-1)
- Up to ~6000 pairs with a 5-litre canister
- Reduced footprint, economical application
A workshop project?
From selection to commissioning, Chatex stays by your side.
Advice from our regional sales team, quotes, installation, training and dedicated after-sales service: we integrate the machine — Reichmann or our own range — into your day-to-day reality. Come see it running in our showroom in Albertville (73).
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