Providing integrated services all over the world, Itema has introduced distinguished technologies in denim segment with its innovative machinery group it has exhibited in Istanbul.
It has introduced Airjet weaving machinee A9500, rapier terry weaving machine R9500 Terry, RP500 for curtain fabrics and R9500², a new generation rapier denim weaving machine that offers an important value for users in a wide range in denim weaving field.
Making a presentation regarding the weaving machinery of Itema preferred by the leading fabric manufacturers of Turkey, Christian Straubhaar, Group Sales Director at Itema, states they focus on values such as efficiency, energy saving and superior performance that they provide to users through R9500² Denim. Explaining the technical specifications of R9500² Denim during his presentation, Straubhaar provides examples from companies such as Berteks Tekstil, İpeker Tekstil, Koton Tekstil, Osman Canlı Tekstil, Ozanteks Tekstil, RB Karesi, Sürü Tekstil, Yedeks Tekstil, Öz-eli Tekstil, which have gained important advantages by benefiting from the latest weaving technologies of Itema. Carlo Rogora, CEO of Itema Group, has expressed their satisfaction with the interest shown to Itema in Turkey and further states they will continue to deliver solutions that add value to users.
Second Generation In Denim Weaving
The R95002denim is set to define a new benchmark in denim weaving delivering extraordinary, yet tangible benefits to denim weavers guaranteeing unparalleled cost savings, superior fabric quality and outstanding user-experience. The R9500² Denim, with its advanced capabilities, is featured in production with the competitive advantage it offers in the field.
The R9500² achieves the highest performance levels in terms of wear resistance, weft feed system, fabric quality and components. These two elements are the key targets when it comes to denim weaving. The new SK UltraLight Rapiers, specially designed to meet specific indigo fabric needs, feature a revolutionary design which ensure their reduced dimensions and maximum lightness. Streamlined and lightweight, the SK UltraLight rapiers further enhance the Itema Shed Geometry - widely recognized in the industry as the best-in-class -allowing an even smaller shed opening leading to unsurpassed fabric quality.
Redesigned and optimized, the tape-hook system provides the remarkable benefit of significantly extending components’ lifetime. The new Itema tapes developed by Lamiflex, an Itema Group company specializing in composite materials, feature an innovative configuration with a triple layer of carbon fiber leading to maximum reliability and represent the first result of the research and development cooperation between the two companies after the acquisition of Lamiflex by Itema.
Great strides have also been made to guarantee an outstanding user-experience, such as the optimized machine ergonomy with a lowered front frame to facilitate loom accessibility, the new ergonomic rapier opener and, last but not least, the new Itema Textile Help dedicated to denim fabrics, a troubleshooting software that - loaded directly on the machine console - provides real-time support to the weaver to quickly overcome the most common textile difficulties that may occur during the weaving cycle.
Era of Saving In Weaving Through R9500² Denim
Saving is the crucial point of the R9500² denim. Not only the optimization of the main mechanical components allows a considerable energy consumption reduction but the machine is equipped – in world premiere – with a revolutionary, never-before-seen in the industry device that eliminates the waste selvedge on the left-hand side of the fabric thus leading to unparalleled savings.
Designed and developed by ItemaLab – the Itema advanced innovation department, the iSAVERTM combines the most innovative mechatronic principles and provides the saving that the weaver never expected that would have been possible to get. Working up to 4 weft colors and ensuring maximum user-friendliness, the device can be admired during ITM.
Among the other machinery exhibited on the booth of ITEMA is the airjet weaving machine A9500 and rapier weaving terry machine R9500 Terry and they attract a great deal of attention. Another innovation exhibited in Istanbul by ITEMA is the RP9500 rapier terry machine featuring with its wide version for curtain fabrics. Preferred for furnishing and upholstery fabrics, ITEMA showcases the versatility of R9500 by weaving sophisticated curtain fabrics.
