There’s no yarn it can’t weave.
There’s no fabric it can’t create.
There’s no better rapier machine.
Fashion apparel, technical and home textiles, shirting, wool, and silk, and much more: there are really many fabrics that enrich everyday life. And there is no fabric that weavers cannot create with the Itema R9500EVO.
The most successful rapier weaving machine in recent history has undergone a new evolution. The R9500EVO comes to the market with significant improvements that further enhance textile mastery, eco-efficiency, performance through digitalization, and easy weaving.
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The latest generation EVOConsole with touch, full glass, capacitive display offers wi-fi and Bluetooth connectivity and is prepared for data analysis and IoT functionalities
MyWeave is the new Itema mill monitoring system that provides both textile and production parameters management.
The front cover has been completely redesigned to enhance ergonomics for weavers. Pushbuttons panels are now integrated into the cover and are easy to reach from different parts of the machine’s front frame, thus ensuring total control of the machine functioning in all weaving widths.
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The machine lubrication system and main mechanical components have been optimized to guarantee a considerable energy consumption reduction.
The Itema R9500EVO is equipped in its standard configuration with a direct drive motor with oil cooling which ensures a double valuable advantage: reduced maintenance and energy saving.
The ACIMIT Green Label Certification testifies how the R9500EVO is an environmentally friendly machine by meeting stringent parameters.
The Weft Selector has been further optimized to ensure maximum ease of use and accessibility. The device support features a new design that allows quick operations and provides excellent reliability.
• Rotocut Weft Cutter
Featuring a rotary blade, it allows a perfect cutting time at the same moment of the filling yarns ensuring best results and optimal efficiency.
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Motorized Weft Cutter
Ideal solution when weaving complex styles and multiple weft configurations, providing unbeatable versatility and textile efficiency.
The Itema best-in-class shed geometry is worldwide renowned for its uniqueness. Featuring the smallest shed in its category, the Itema shed geometry guarantees zero stop marks thus leading to superior fabric quality and top fabric hand-feel even when running at the highest speeds.
The evolution of the Itema SK Weft Transfer with guided hooks comes here further optimized to meet any weaving need maximizing performances and versatility.
The FPA – Free Positive Approach – Weft Transfer with no guiding elements in the shed comes here in multiple rapiers versions to reach unbeatable machine and textile performance.