the Denim Rapier Evolution

How do you denim?

Leveraging its consolidated know-how in weaving and the strong expertise in denim, Itema investigated the weaving requirements of the denim mills and collected its customers’ priceless hints. The result of this strategic alliance is a brand-new evolution of the R9500 - the most successful rapier loom in recent history - exclusively dedicated to denim weavers: the R9500denim.

A living fabric and an icon of style: denim is part of million people’s lives. Torn, scraped, washed-out, aged and distressed: denim has been the king of fashion for more than five centuries.

Denim is experiencing a continuous evolution. At first used to produce workwear, denim has now become the undeniable heart of the most prestigious fashion brands’ collections. That’s why, in the complex world of weaving, premium denim remains one of the most demanding and challenging fabrics to produce, requiring breakthrough textile technology in order to fulfill the requests of today’s fast changing market.

Itema launches a unique concept: a new rapier machine dedicated to denim

Reliable and professional, Itema won the challenge of the modern production system, by applying the latest and most effective lean manufacturing and process improvements to guarantee the highest quality standards and fastest time-to-market in all its manufacturing sites.

Thanks to the world-class manufacturing sites in Italy and in China, Itema is close to its customers providing faster deliveries, greater cost savings and the highest quality weaving machines.

Our latest generation R9500denim weaving machine is produced with the same top level, maximum reliability and excellence criteria in all the production sites.

Itema R9500denim: same top quality European machine assembled in Italy or in China

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PERFORMANCE

Maximum speed guaranteed by an avant-garde main motor with oil cooling and superior performance accessories

RELIABILITY

R9500denim components are designed and optimized to operate in the most demanding weaving conditions around the globe.

Maintenance costs are reduced by the latest mechanical and technical developments.

R9500denim has the Itema QRP seal: 2 years warranty

R9500denim: the Denim Rapier Evolution

FABRIC QUALITY

The unique Itema shed geometry, widely recognized as the best in the industry, guarantees excellent fabric quality, in terms of superior hand-feel, denim twill weave and uniform appearance. Compact and smooth denim surface and a darker color effect are undeniable characteristics of the denim woven with the Itema R9500denim.

EASE OF USE

The R9500denim is pre-set with all the specialized mechanical settings prepared to weave denim.

VERSATILITY

R9500denim can weave the widest range of denim fabrics - from super stretch to heavy weight denim and passing through knit effect denim - thanks to the Itema rapier SK weft transfer system, which ensures maximum versatility.

THE ITEMA R9500DENIM SETS A NEW BENCHMARK IN DENIM WEAVING, THANKS TO THE INNOVATIVE CONCEPT OF A FINE-TUNED WEAVING MACHINE PACKED FULL WITH ALL THE TECHNICAL AND TEXTILE PARAMETERS SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO EXCEL IN THIS APPLICATION FIELD, GUARANTEEING:

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R9500denim | what’s new

R9500denim | what’s new

1. STURDY MACHINE STRUCTURESolid, high precision machine framesNo need to fix the machine to the floor

2. THE MOST COMPACT ON THE MARKETReduced machine dimensions and less mechanical partsSpace saved on layoutIncreased Reliability

3. SK TRANSFERReinforced rapier heads and tapes, optimized for denim weft yarnsImproved weavability and flexibility at high speedsSuperior resistance and performance

6. NEW MAIN MOTOR WITH OIL COOLINGHeat recovery due to reduction of motor temperatureHigher machine performance

4. BEST-IN-CLASS SHED GEOMETRYOptimal heald frames positionHigher speed and longer life cycle for heddles and harness framesOptimized beating stroke Ideal to weave the widest range of denim fabricsPerfect Fabric Quality

5. WEFT CUTTERMultiple choice of weft cutters, including mechanical weft cutterReliable and effective also in the most demanding weaving conditions

7. ITEMA QUICK FRAME CONNECTIONRedesigned heald frame connection - DRC10Quicker Style Change

8. ISD - Independent Selvedge DeviceReinforced ComponentsHigher Machine’s Performance: increased speed and efficiency

9. NCP - Benchmark Electronic PlatformEasy control of technical parametersTouch screen user interfaceMulti language machine manuals available in consoleUser FriendlyEasy Settings

10. QRP2 Years Warranty

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SPECIFICATION STANDARD OPTIONAL

Weft Transfer SystemRapier SK:

guided rapiers “monorail” type hooks

Shedding Stäubli Dobby 3020Stäubli Dobby 3060

Stäubli Cam Motion 1681 up to 8 frames

Number of Shafts 12 16

Warp Beam Single beam diameter 1000 mm Single beam diameter 1100 mm

Weft Insertion Electronic weft selector: 4 colors Electronic weft selector: 8 colors

Weft Cutter Mechanical weft cutter ROTOCUT

Pick Density 5-400 Picks/cm

Selvedge Motorized selvedge and leno device

Warp Let Off Electronic controlled let off

Fabric Take UpElectronic controlled take up:

internal cloth roller up to 550 mmElectronic controlled take up:

external batching motion up to 1500 mm

Connectivity

Ethernet interface (with Loom Browser and/or ILMS)

Serial VDI interface: for bi-directional data transmission

Parallel interface: for mono-directional data transmission

Other OptionsReed LED Lamp

LoomCooler

Nominal Width (Machine Width - A)

Overall depth (B)

1900 mm (4500 mm)2100 mm (4700 mm)2200 mm (4800 mm)2300 mm (4900 mm)

with 800mm warp beam 1920mm (*)with 1000mm warp beam 2062mm (*)with 1100mm warp beam 2165mm (*)

*foot boards excluded

For looms assembled in China, all parts imported except accessories

R9500denim | at a glance

the Denim Rapier Evolution

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