Weaving

Itema has the right weaving machine for various technical textiles
Itema, the leading global provider of
advanced weaving solutions, including
best-in-class weaving machines, spare
parts and services was present at
Techtextil Frankfurt. Itema offers the
right weaving machine for most types of
woven technical fabrics from agrotech
to geotech, medtech and sport tech to
name just a few.
Weaving machines with well-known
brand name Itema are made at the main
production line for rapier and air jet
product line in Italy, exclusive projectile
loom production line is based in
Switzerland and assembly line for select
products geared for local market in China
completes the entire production portfolio.
Mr. Dominique Baldeck who was
present at Techtextil placed emphasis on
the fact that Itema is the only
manufacturer in the world to provide the
top three weft insertion technologies:
rapier, air jet and projectile, with an
ample product portfolio and a
commitment to continuous innovation
and technological advancement of its
weaving machines.
Itemas product offering features
advanced weaving machines, which
constantly receive accolades from the
growing ranks of customers worldwide.
Technical textile manufacturers that
choose Itema seem to particularly
appreciate the perfect fit of Itema
weaving machine specifications with their
exact requirements of the demanding and
rapidly changing market.

P7300HP Projectile Weaving Machine:

Widest weaving width for
technical fabrics
The P7300HP V8 projectile weaving
machine is the further development of
the P7300HP and is targeted towards
future market needs. The sum of the
technological advances once again
confirm the superiority of the
projectile weaving
machine technology.
The low energy
consumption and its
adaptability to the
ever changing
market make this
projectile weaving
machine a safe

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investment with excellent return on

investment. This projectile weaving
machine is best suitable for technical
fabrics.
Technical features:








Weft yarn is positively controlled

during the complete insertion circle.
No weft yarn waste at all.
Best long term investment, keeps
high residual value.
Lower energy consumption among all
weaving systems.
Customized upgrade kits available.
Best floor space utilization.
Available from 220 cm upto 655 cm.

R9500 Rapier Weaving Machine

The Itema R9500 Rapier Weaving
Machine surpasses the expectation of
weavers worldwide. With the widest
application range, the R9500 is the
backbone of Itema. It is simple to operate
and maintain, while producing
unsurpassed quality providing the highest
added value fabrics.
With virtually no limits to versatility,
the R9500 enables the customer to tap
into various opportunities and penetrate
new markets.
The simple, yet comprehensive,
design of the NCP or New Common
Platform allows easy control of all
technical parameters of the weaving
machine. Radical developments of the
drive and transfer system provide a more
robust machine, which insures a
consistent, high speed transfer at the
lowest vibration pattern.
Wide interchangeability of mechanical
& electrical parts with the Itema A9500
air jet weaving machine reduces
operational costs for customers having
both technologies. This is the modern
machine offering the latest technology
for remote access & control, strategically
designed for easy use & integration into
the most challenging environments.

P7300HP:
Projectile Weaving
Machine.

Mr. Dominique Baldeck at

Techtexil Frankfurt 2015.

Technical features:













Compact and solid structure with low

vibration and requiring less space.
TurboProp system with less moving
parts.
Optimized open shed geometry, less
yarn friction/stress, less stops.
Optimum fabric quality.
Versatility in weft cutter device:
option of either motorized electronic
or rotocut.
Reliable electronic NCP platform
(same as on A9500 airjet machine).
Low maintenance costs, longer oil
interchange, less oil consumption and
less parts subject to weaving.
User-friendly touch-screen with
graphic capability.
Remote loom control via
LoomBrowser.
iPOS Intelligent Productivity
Optimizing System designed to maximize fabric productivity.

A9500 Air Jet Weaving Machine:

Weaving top quality fabrics with highest
performance
The new A9500 Air Jet Weaving
Machine defines a new benchmark with
dependable, high speed performance,
consistent fabric quality and the versatility
to change with market expectations.
A significant percentage of
mechanical and electronic parts are now
fully interchangeable with Itema rapier
models, thus reducing spare parts cost for
customers having both technologies.
With a full color, touch screen and
the latest in technology, the NCP is the
perfect tool to optimize machine
settings having an immediate impact on
quality, while also reducing air
consumption and waste. Remote
Service Software is available for remote
access, control and diagnostic support if
necessary. Without exception, the A9500
is the most user friendly machine.