Itema A9500

Itema New Airjet Weaving Concept


Itema is proud to present the latest technological break-throughs in airjet weaving which now complete our range of airjet weaving machines, providing the right weaving machine to fit perfectly every need of our valuable Customers.

Distinguished from the competition and unique in concept, Itema’s A9500 new airjet portfolio excels through its simple yet efficient design. We listened to our Customers to deliver the maximum in user friendliness, versatility, reliability, efficiency and performance.

Based on the already successful A9500, Itema launches two new airjet models designed for maximum performance: the A9500e, a sturdy essential machine offering the best value for money and the A9500p, the most innovative airjet machine of-fering the highest operating speed on the market.


Our A9500 complete portfolio defines a new benchmark in air-jet technology with dependable, high speed performance, con-sistent fabric quality and the versatility to change with market expectations. Moreover, a significant percentage of mechanical and electronic parts are fully interchangeable with our rapier models, thus reducing spare parts cost for Customers with both technologies.

Without exception, the A9500 cubed portfolio is better than ”State-of-the-Art” when it comes to airjet weaving, whilst at the same time giving you the ultimate choice in best value for money A9500e, best versatility in the market A9500 or best speed A9500p.


Whether you are looking for enhanced usability and user-friendliness, increased versatility, reduced consumption or superior performance and top speed weaving, Itema
has got the right airjet weaving machine for you.
Weaving has never been so easy, and now with the peace of mind of our QRP seal of Quality, Reliability and Performance. Itema’s A9500 range of airjet weaving machines all proudly carry the prestigious QRP seal.

We strongly believe in our weaving machines, therefore, every QRP-certified Itema machine is guaranteed for a period of two years.


Itema is the only producer in the world to extend the warranty.


Our unyielding commitment to R&D, to innovation, and to our Customers inspires us to excel in our extensive product testing.

We are tireless in our search for ways to enable our Customers to meet and exceed their stringent expectations of product performance and solid investment return.

Look for the QRP mark – our testament to how we design, develop, lean manufacture and deliver our product, our unwavering confidence in our product and our guarantee to our Customers.

The new Itema A9500p is, no doubt, the race horse in our airjet portfolio. Born to run fast, A9500p comes fully loaded with Itema’s premium advanced features and sets a new benchmark for speed in your weaving mills.


Not only will the A9500p set you apart from your competitors by giving you the edge with faster and high-tech weaving mill operation, it will also help you save money by significantly reducing your costs. Cutting the power consumption by as much as 30% compared to previous models is now possible, due to a combi-nation of features specially designed with the aim of providing you the most value.
The saving is guaranteed by the iREED,
the new reed tunnel shape and new po-sition of the relay nozzle which optimize the air flow in the reed channel for a high-er efficiency weft insertion. The saving is also due to a reduced air pressure and the single hole relay nozzle, which, at the same time, greatly reduces the need for maintenance of your Itema airjet weaving machine.

The A9500p is standard equipped with Real Time Control (RTC), the patented system to reduce the air consumption optimizing the blowing and the digital Air Consumption Metering that gives you the real time access to air consumption data. Other premium features included
are the automatic nozzle tank pressure
setting on the console, and, last, but not least, the Itema Productivity Optimization System (iPOS) – the patented software to increase the productivity of the machine allowing you to produce more fabric.

Warp stop marks can now be relegated to the past with two new and innovative solutions from Itema loaded onto the A9500p. The newly redesigned, highly sensitive whip roller ensures top speed performance of the loom, whilst reduc-ing warp stops and improving the warp tension control. Furthermore, the brand-new and easy-to-set function Dynamic Fabric Fell Control (DFFC) of fabric shak-ing helps eliminate the problem of stop
marks altogether.

The A9500, combines the experience gathered in the past with the most rev-olutionary machine technology. Airjet A9500 defined a new benchmark with dependable, high speed perfor-mance, mass production, consistent fabric quality and versatility enabling the Customers to embrace rapidly changing market expectations.

The machine is robust and stable, oper-ating with the lowest vibration pattern at high speeds. Positioned in the main lat-eral frames and precisely balanced, the sley motion is available by conjugated cams or by a crank mechanism, depend-ing on the requirements of the Custom-
er. Itema A9500 is the only weaving
machine on the market that offers both options for the sley drive.

The A9500 offers a unique shed geome-try. Positioning of the first frame closer to the reed allows a shorter stroke provid-ing higher speeds and longer life cycles for heddles and harness frames. Longer weft insertion provides less tension on weft yarns, reducing stops and increas-ing efficiency.

The A9500 is an extremely versatile ma-chine and can be supplied with a broad range of key configurations to success-fully produce the most demanding styles. The cam sley drive optimized for wide
machine combined with the new lateral
& central independent selvedge devices and the lateral & central pneumatic tuck-ers for cut reed guarantee perfect quality in wide fabric applications and in double panel weaving.

The A9500 was received very well in some of Itema’s most important mar-kets and the repeat orders of many valu-able Customers worldwide demonstrate
Itema airjet A9500 success.


A sturdy and practical narrow machine designed especially for 2 colors weav-ing offering the best value for money combined with the perfect technical features and the highest speed in the commodity fabric market.

Lean and agile, the A9500e airjet gets top marks for user-friendliness and re-duced downtime. The loom’s usability is further assured by the expert combi-nation of exclusive Itema features, such as the Toy Beam Mounting (TBM) and the mechanical Rotary Leno Device. The new pneumatic control for 2 color weav-ing is based on ITEMA PPC technology launched with success with A9500; the
high capacity tank and the pressure
control with sensor for each weft inser-tion channel in combination with full elec-tronic control of the main nozzles assure reliable and effective weft insertion. In addition, the new single hole relay nozzle assure both a perfectly controlled airflow and low maintenance.

The easy access to the machine is as-sured by features such no upper bar and no front cover: the loading of the machine has never been so easy. Other Itema in-novations embedded on the A9500e are a new and improved whip roller with dou-ble rotating rollers that reduces the warp stops and the stops marks and a brand-new lubrication system.
By adding the A9500e in your weaving mill, you will experience first-hand the un-deniable advantages, unparalleled qual-ity and high performance at a cut-price value, all with the pledge and commit-ment of Quality, Reliability and Performance – QRP of Itema.
iREED and Single Hole Relay Nozzle
The fastest airjet machine on the market. Technologically advanced to guarantee top fabric quality and unrivalled machine performance.
High Sensitive Whip Roller
iREED and Single Hole Relay Nozzle

The new reed tunnel shape in combina-tion with the new single hole relay nozzle optimize the air-flow in the reed channel for an higher efficient weft insertion. The air consumption is lower up to 23% and the air pressure required is reduced. With the single hole relay nozzle the mainte-nance is reduced and it represents the best solution for energy cost saving.


High Sensitive Whip Roller

The new solution of the whip roller is designed for high speed performances. The new cinematic allows a better warp tension control to reduce the warp stops. The whip roller is available with easing motion and elastic motion. The rollers are rotating with a brake to stop the rota-tion of the second roller in case of need. The use of reinforced roller bearings with higher load capacity grant the lifetime of the system.


RTC and Air Metering

The RTC (Real Time Control) and the Air Metering are standard on A9500p. The RTC is a patented software function that controls and automatically minimizes the relay nozzle blowing time by automati-cally setting the timing of each valve for the latest opening and the earliest clos-ing. The RTC brings air consumption saving and allows to overrule inefficient settings done by the technicians. Thanks
to the Air Consumption Metering the air

Automatic Setting of the Relay Nozzle Pressure

iPOS

consumption and the efficiency of the RTC are available on the user interface and air leak testing is possible.
Automatic Setting of the Relay Nozzle Pressure

The pressure on the relay nozzle tank can be set directly on the console. The sys-tem will automatically control the pres-sure of the relay nozzle tank. The setting operations are easier and it is possible to store the pressure value in the style set-ting data. Only qualified personnel will have access to the pressure setting; it avoids extra air consumption due to in-correct settings bringing an air consump-tion saving.

iPOS

Itema Production Optimization System is a patented software to increase the productivity of the machine in terms of fabric produced. The system increases machine productivity by monitoring ma-chine speed and stop level. By simply establishing stop and efficiency parame-ters, the iPOS will monitor the machine’s data over a given period of time. If the machine falls outside these guidelines, the system automatically adjusts the machine’s speed to optimize productiv-ity, increasing production and improving
fabric quality.
Beat-Up Options
Optimized Shed Geometry
Superior performance and fabric quality. Maximum versatility of fabrics, optimizedconsumption and strong productivity.
ELD — The Electronic Leno Device
Beat-Up Options

The beating motion of the A9500 is placed in gear boxes with a dynamic lubrication system. Narrow width ma-chines are available with double conju-gated cams or crank motion. Our Tech-nical Textile Department is available to recommend the optimum drive motion to best suit Customer’s needs.


Optimized Shed Geometry

self-cleaning and requires no additional bobbin winding.

ISD – The Independent Selvedge Device
The ISD, Independent Selvedge Device, is controlled by the microprocessor and allows the use of different patterns to provide maximum   flexibility

Our A9500 shed geometry provides the perfect combina-tion of a long dwell and stable motion of the harness frames to deliver the widest weft insertion range while providing eco-nomic air consumption and unsurpassed control of weft variation.

Main benefits are:

• Positioning of the first frame closer to the reed allows a shorter stroke providing higher speeds and longer life cycles for heddles and harness frames.

• Longer weft insertion provides less tension/stress on weft yarns; reducing stops / increasing efficiency.


ELD – The Electronic Leno Device

The ELD, Electronic Leno Device, pat-ented by Itema, is a standard feature on the machine. The device provides in-dependent setting for left hand or right hand selvedge construction. Simple, reli-
able and maintenance free.

Selvedge Formation

Stretch Nozzles

A number of options are available for dif-ferent selvedge formations. In addition to standard cutters, melting devices and air tuckers are available. Side and Center tuckers are available for cut reed and full reed weaving; simple & reliable – essen-tially without speed restrictions.

Stretch Nozzles

Use of stretch nozzles, without catch cord, is ideal for easy set-up and use. Elimination of catch cord also provides increased efficiency.

For delicate spun yarns, high twist and full width weaving, an “in tunnel” stretch nozzle can be provided without concern for reed damage.
Unparalleled productivity, designed to respond perfectly to the needs of the grey cotton commodity market.
TBM – Toy Beam Mounting

The new beam mounting system has been designed to use the beams with gear on the barrel. The Customer doesn’t need to handle a different type of beam, thus resulting in a reduction of the invest-ment costs and in a easier management of the weaving room. The load of the ma-chine is secure and easy.


Mechanical Driven RLD

The mechanical rotary leno device is the most required solution for the commodity fabric market.

The new mechanical RLD Rotary Leno Device designed by Itema for A9500e is the simplest and easiest to maintain bet-ter results for this market. The belt driv-ing system is designed for high speed performances.


New Design 2 Colors Pressure Control System

The new system is designed and op-timized for the 2 colors weaving based on PPC technology used by Itema start-ing from A9500. The knob for the relay nozzle tank pressure setting is in an er-gonomic position. The complexity has been reduced for easier and secured settings. The broken weft draw-in in the main nozzle is activated directly on the console: when the machine stops the relevant page appears automatically on the console and just a touch is needed
to fix it.


Mechanical Driven RLD
New Design 2 Colors Pressure Control System

Machine With No Upper Bar Solution
New Optimized Lubrication System for A9500 Basic Performances

The lubrication system is forced for left hand sley cambox and shedding gearbox with pump driven by the machine and, for right hand sley cambox, lubrication is in an oil bath. By design and through extensive testing, the lubrication system significantly reduces energy consump-tion therefore extending the life cycle of mechanical components.


Machine With No Upper Bar Solution

The easy access to the machine for the operators is a key design point of the A9500e. The configuration with No Upper Bar and with No front cover is the best for the operation of the machine. The heald frame guide is assured by the
lateral and the lower guide.

SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal width (mm)
Sley movement
Number of Colors
Pneumatic system
Relay nozzle pressure setting
Relay nozzle
Nozzles
Main motor
Lubrication
Beam
Beam connection
Warp Let-Off
Whip roller
Press roller
Fabric Take-up
1900, 2100, 2300, 2600, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3400, 3600
Double conjugated cams / Crank drive motion 2, 4, 6
• PPC: Pneumatic Pressure Control

• Machine standard equipped with RTC: real time control • Machine standard equipped with Air Metering

• Automatic pressure regulation setting the value by console • Single air tank

• Single and multi holes

• 4 nozzles per valve / 2 nozzles per valve (*)

• Fixed and movable main nozzle

• POLITO nozzles for filament yarn (*)

• BLC Brush Lycra Clamp for elastic yarn (*)

• Direct drive with brushless motor and driver • Automatic pick-finding motion

• Forced lubrication with oil pump

• Single or twin 800/1000/1100mm • Upper beam up to 1000mm
• Width reduction up to 800mm

• SBM: Screw Beam Mounting

• PBC: Practical Beam Connection (*)

• Electronically warp let-off with brushless motor and electronic control (EWC)

• Positive/negative double rotating rollers

• Single roller

• Double rollers (*)

• Electronically controlled take-up motion with brushless motor and electronic control (ETD)

• Weft density from 10 to 150 picks/cm

• Weft density from 3 to 50 picks/cm (*)

(*) Option


1900, 2100, 2300, 2600, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3400, 3600

Double conjugated cams / Crank drive motion

2, 4, 6

• PPC: Pneumatic Pressure Control • RTC: real time control (*)
• Air Metering (*)

• Manual

• Single air tank

• Single and multi holes • 4 nozzles per valve

• Fixed and movable main nozzle

• POLITO nozzles for filament yarn (*)

• BLC Brush Lycra Clamp for elastic yarn (*)

• Direct drive with brushless motor and driver • Automatic pick-finding motion

• Forced lubrication with oil pump

• Single or twin 800/1000/1100mm • Upper beam up to 1000mm
• Width reduction up to 800mm

• SBM: Screw Beam Mounting

• PBC: Practical Beam Connection (*)

• Electronically warp let-off with brushless motor and electronic control (EWC)

• Positive/negative double rotating rollers

• Single roller

• Double rollers (*)

• Electronically controlled take-up motion with brushless motor and electronic control (ETD)

• Weft density from 10 to 150 picks/cm

• Weft density from 3 to 50 picks/cm (*)
1900, 2300

Double conjugated cams

• 2PC: 2 Pressure Control

• Manual

• Single air tank

• Single Hole

• 4 nozzles per valve

• Fixed and movable main nozzle
• Direct drive with brushless motor and driver • Automatic pick-finding motion
• Forced lubrication by pump and oil bath
• Single 800, 1000(*)

• Width reduction up to 800mm
• TBM: Toy Beam Mounting

• SBM: Screw Beam Mounting (*)
• Electronically warp let-off with brushless motor and electronic control (EWC)
• Positive/negative double rotating rollers
• Single roller
• Electronically controlled take-up motion with brushless motor and electronic control (ETD)

• Weft density from 10 to 150 picks/cm

• Weft density from 3 to 50 picks/cm (*)


Machine control


iPOS

FAR
Connectivity

Shedding machine

Heald Frames

Warp Stop Motion
Reed

Feeders
• Leno with motorized ELD

• Leno with motorized RLD (*)

• Lateral and central tuckers for cut reed version (*)

• ISD: independent selvedge device, motorized, for lateral and central selvedge (*)

• Central cutters for multi panel weaving (*) • Thermo cutters for welded selvedges (*)

• Color touch console • USB memory stick

• Standard

• Option (*)

• Monodirectional connection (*) • Bidirectional connection (*)
• ILMS (*)

• Positive cam motion up to 8 levers without/with levelling device

• Positive cam motion up to 10 levers with levelling device • Rotary dobby up to 16 levers
• Alumimum profile 140*9 or 155*9 • Hybrid with carbon reinforcement

ITEMA A36C, A68C

• Standard profiled reed • iREED (*)

• Prefeeders with funnel and brake and separated windings

• Multiple weft insertion (*)


(*) Option
• Selectable main motor parameters • Selectable main motor parameters • Selectable start/stop angle • Selectable start/stop angle
• DFFC: dynamic fabric fell control • DFFC: dynamic fabric fell control

• Leno with motorized ELD

• Leno with motorized RLD (*)

• Lateral and central tuckers for cut reed version (*)

• ISD: independent selvedge device, motorized, for lateral and central selvedge (*)

• Central cutters for multi panel weaving (*) • Thermo cutters for welded selvedges (*)

• Color touch console

• USB memory stick
• Leno with mechanical RLD
• Color touch console

• USB memory stick
• Option (*)
• Option (*)
• Monodirectional connection (*) • Bidirectional connection (*)
• ILMS (*)
• Positive cam motion up to 8 levers without/with levelling device

• Positive cam motion up to 10 levers with levelling device • Rotary dobby up to 16 levers
 Alumimum profile 140*9 or 155*9 • Hybrid with carbon reinforcement

ITEMA A36, A36C, A68C

• Standard profiled reed



• Prefeeders with funnel and brake and separated windings

• Multiple weft insertion (*)
• Monodirectional connection (*) • Bidirectional connection (*)
• ILMS (*)

• Positive cam motion up to 8 levers without/with levelling device

• Rotary dobby up to 16 levers

• Aluminium profile 155x9mm

ITEMA A36

• Standard profiled reed

• Prefeeders without funnel and brake

• Prefeeders with funnel and brake (*)

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