ITEMA Weaving, which is the only supplier of the three leading weaving machine systems that are rapier, air jet and projectile, brings both the machinery and design power of Switzerland and Italy together. ITEMA, which includes Sultex, Vamatex and Somet under its umbrella, performs machinery production every day in Switzerland, Italy and in China for the weaving of every kind of fabric. In addition to the weaving machines, ITEMA, which has a history of 150 years, supplies weaving accessories and spare parts as complements of these lines. More than 200 thousand machines of the company, which operates in more than 100 countries, are used in the sector.
ITEMA has focused its R&D activities on developing solutions for energy saving, waste reduction, noise/vibrations reduction and long lasting reliable products. The ECO (Environmental Care Obligation) Program applied by the company is realized in solutions and machines.
New Air Jet Period in Sultex
It is stated that the new Sultex A9500, put on the market by ITEMA, which has an experience of 25 years in air jet weaving, is a new bench mark. With efficient drive motors and high-tech solutions, the machine is one of the latest examples of energy friendly machines. Besides, the machine attracts attention with its air consumption level. Furthermore, the machine has been improved to reduce the yarn waste generated by the weft insertion. This means a direct reduction of yarn consumption and a saving in the waste reprocessing. The quality ensured in the woven fabrics is considered to be another superior feature of this technology. Various fabric types such as commodity, high-fashion and industrial fabrics are manufactured with the machine, which reduces the return process of the investment thanks to its efficiency.
With its the long weft insertion time and high efficient nozzles A9500, which consumes minimum amount of air while producing top quality fabrics, is appropriate for all types of yarn. The new electronic platform and the color touch secreen of the machine display new functionalities and ensure a more efficient dialogue with the ITEMA Service network. The Sultex A9500 air jet weaving machine is preferred for medium to heavy denim, colored weaving and sheeting applications.
Somet Alpha an Upholstery Expert
Thanks to the universal PGA gripper, Somet Alpha PGA has been greatly developed. With regard to insterting different weft materials, Alpha PGA is the most flexible machine for the upholstery.
The Silver HS Rapier Weaving Machine of Vamatex, offers solutions for the production of high quality shirtings. Thanks to its advanced propeller rapier movement system and the optimized shedding geometry, the machine has been announced as the weaving machine with the highest speed in its field. Compared with the other products, the machine offers advantages such as end users benefit from the highest speed, low maintenance requirements, fast style change and low production cost. The machine has won a reputation within the market as the most suitable model for high quality shirtings and denim production. Silver 501, equipped with a new electronic platform, has a mechanical design renewed in order to ensure continuity and success in the production of denim or similar heavy fabrics.
