R9500_2 denim: the Denim Rapier Evolution

Now is the time

The world’s greatest denim mills are going to save money, produce quality fabrics, achieve the highest weaving efficiency like never before. A new generation of Itema denim rapier machine will push the boundaries of weaving due to never-before-seen in the industry innovations. The new era of denim weaving starts now with the Itema R9500² DENIM.

The Itema R9500² DENIM features breakthrough devices and enhanced skills that put Itema – once again – one step ahead in the field of denim, guaranteeing an unrivalled competitive advantage in the market to denim mills running the new Itema machine thanks to tangible benefits ensured by brand-new innovations.

Unparalleled Cost Savings

	01 iSAVER™ by ItemaLab™ • Breakthrough mechatronic innovation to eliminate the waste selvedge on the left side of the fabric No warp and weft waste leading to unparalleled cost savings		02 Energy Saving • The optimization of the machine main mechanical components and lubrication system allows a considerable energy consumption reduction. Substantial Cost Savings
	03 New Tape-Hook System • 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. No warp and weft waste leading to unparalleled cost savings

Superior Fabric Quality

SK UltraLight Rapiers

• Specially designed to meet specific indigo fabric needs. The rapiers’ revolutionary design ensures their reduced dimensions and maximum lightness. Streamlined and lightweight, the SK UltraLight Rapiers provide high-precision grip and guarantee superior textile performances.

No warp and weft waste leading to unparalleled
cost savings

Enhanced Itema Shed Geometry

• The worldwide recognized as best-in-class Itema Shed Geometry takes here a further step towards perfect fabric quality. In fact, the smallest shed opening in the market ensures unsurpassed denim quality, hand-feel and appearance.

No warp and weft waste leading to unparalleled
cost savings

Outstanding User-Experience

	06 Optimized Ergonomy • The R9500² denim features a lowered front frame to facilitate machine accessibility for the weaver when carrying out daily textile operations. Improved Machine Accessibility		07 ISD – Independent Selvedge Device • The new design ensures reduced maintenance due to minimized dust accumulation. Reduced maintenance
	08 Itema Textile Help • The Electronic NCP – New Common Platform – features a new important tool for the weaver: the Itema Textile Help customized for denim fabrics. An advanced and at the same time intuitive troubleshooting software that supports the weaver with concrete solutions to easily and quickly overcome the most common textile difficulties that may occur during the weaving cycle. Real-Time Support to Weavers		09 New Ergonomic Rapier Opener • Allowing the weaver to carry out the necessary set-up operations in just a few, quick moves and without the need of additional tools. Easy Set-Up Operations

The saving that you never expected

Since ever rapier weaving technology implicates warp and weft waste formation at both fabric sides. But today, Itema changes the rules of the game.
ItemaLab™, the Itema Advanced Innovation Department, developed a breakthrough device – the iSAVER™ – able to completely eliminate the left-hand weft waste, leading to unparalleled benefits.

HOW IT WORKS

• iSAVER™ is based on the latest and most advanced mechatronic principles which provide weavers with a highly innovative, yet intuitive and simple-to-operate device:
– set-up is possible directly from the machine console
– the device does not hinder in any way the operating speed of the loom
– in case of fabric width adjustments the iSAVER™ stays in its position since the weaver just needs to work on the right side of the fabric by setting an asymmetric width reduction
• working up to four weft colors/yarns, the iSAVER™ features four small clamps that hold the yarn during the weft insertion cycle and that move according to the weft that has to be inserted in the fabric
• by inserting the weft yarns in the fabric without the need of additional yarns, the iSAVER™ eliminates the false selvedge on the left side of the fabric significantly reducing raw material waste leading to never-seen-before cost savings and setting a new benchmark in sustainable weaving.

* considering R9500² denim at maximum production speed
** considering standard yarn costs and limited to weft yarn consumption (not including warp yarn consumption)

Revolutionary, profitable, eco-friendly, easy to operate, innovative.

Only for game changers