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Rapier Weaving Machine
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The G6500 is a master of
versatility in fabric production.
It excels in weaving not only
simple, mass-produced goods,
but also exclusive fashion
fabrics and OPW (one-piece
woven) jacquard front and side
airbags.
Sultex G6500 Rapier Weaving Machine – a synthesis of
quality, performance and economy
The Sultex G6500 is
based on ITEMA’s dec-
ades of experience
and expertise. This ra-
pier weaving machine
is a synthesis of proven
technology and pioneer-
ing new developments.
Thanks to the use of
leading-edge CAD tools,
precise matching of the
individual components
was possible from the
outset. Thus, even dur-
ing the design phase,
the machine’s functions
could be simulated,
tested and optimized to
meet the demands of
everyday weaving prac-
tice. To maximize the
productivity of this new
machine, ITEMA engi-
neers focused on low-
load weft insertion and
minimal warp loading.
Available in ten machine
widths from 170 cm to
360cm, the G6500 is the
economically efficient
way to a quality product
for every type of fabric.
With the Sultex G6500, ITEMA sets new standards in rapier
technology. Excellent fabric quality, high machine perform-
ance and low production costs are the three key features
that make this rapier weaving machine the new front runner,
giving today’s weaving industry an advantage in quality and
performance coupled with unprecedented economy.
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Lean design, strong performance
The design of the Sultex G6500 is straight-forward and
compact. The torsionally rigid frame ensures low vibration
even at high machine speeds.
In the G6500, ergonomic
design and user-friend-
liness play a key role
in achieving outstand-
ing results in produc-
tion. Thanks to the low
ma chine height and its
uncluttered design, all
sub-units are easily ac-
cessible. The mainte-
nance-free direct drive
transfers the torque di-
rectly to the main shaft.
Several functions are
controlled by it, adjust-
ment of machine speed,
shed levelling and pick
finding. There are only
a few mechanical parts,
thus ensuring minimal
maintenance costs.
Thanks to the modu-
lar concept, conver-
sions can be carried out
quickly. Thus a high de-
gree of flexibility and
speed of reaction are
achieved that are cru-
cial to success in a com-
petitive environment.In jacquard weaving, up to 12
weft colours give the designer
a wide variety of patterning
options.
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Minimal weft loading – maximum flexibility
First-class fabric quality and high productivity are achieved
primarily by low yarn loading in warp and weft.
A minimum of deflec-
tions, optimally coordi-
nated motion sequences
and low acceleration
values are three of the
outstan ding features of
the G6500. The low weft
tension thus achieved
make it the most reliable
rapier weav ing machine
available. With the elec-
tronic colour selector,
driven by a linear mo-
tor, the feed can be indi-
vidually adjusted for the
yarn to be woven. Fancy
yarns, coarse twists,
elastic yarns, Lurex, silk,
wool and even fine cot-
ton are reliably inserted
in any given mix with top
performance. The ability
to insert two wefts si-
multaneously opens up
a completely new di-
mension in pattern ing
and productivity.
One of the G6500’s major
strengths: the rapier head
inserts any kind of weft and in
freely programmable sequence
reliably. The compact dimen-
sions and the small cross-sec-
tion guarantee optimal running
characteristics at high speeds,
and thus excellent fabric quality.
Dual benefit: the “RotoCut”
electric weft cutter always cuts
the weft at the best possible
moment, irrespective of yarn
type and material. Therefore,
manual setting of the cutting
time is not necessary.
Low weft tension: the weft run
is largely free of deflections.
The colour selector, with 4, 8 or
12 weft feeders, offers almost
unlimited pattern ing options.
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Gentle warp handling – unparalleled fabric quality
The quality of the fabric
produced by the G6500
is essentially a result of
the low loading and the
run of the warp ends.
The rear shed offers nu-
merous setting options
for this purpose.
Close but contactless: high-
precision positioning of the
rapier head close to the reed
results in clean shed separa-
tion, even with clinging warp
ends and a small shed opening
angle.
With its patented support ing
teeth the G6500 is reliable and
superior even with yarns that
are difficult to weave, such as
warp ends with a tendency to
cling.
A wide variety of options for
setting the rear shed allow top-
quality fabric to be woven with
optimum running performance
and low warp loading, with both
symmetrical and highly asym-
metrical rear shed geometry.
mal running characteris-
tics for every application.
In addition, the elec-
tronic warp let-off, con-
trolled by force sensors,
ensures constant warp
tension from the full to
the empty warp beam.
The G6500 can be
e quipped with various
warp tensioning systems:
controlled back rest
roller
roller.
Horizontal compensa-
tion for the shedding
motion ensures that the
set rear shed geome-
try is exactly maintained.
This results in minimal
warp loading and opti-
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Performance
With a machine speed
of up to 700 rpm and
a max imum weft inser-
tion rate of 1520 m/m,
the G6500 is the top
performer among ra-
pier weaving machines.
Focus on customer benefit
Flexibility
The G6500 was de-
signed for a broad range
of styles. It can be set
up very quickly and flex-
ibly to meet changing
market requirements.
Economic efficiency
The straightforward en-
gineering design and
a correspondingly low
number of mechanical
parts, as well as the
short set-up times, help
to keep running costs
to a minimum.
Quality
By minimizing stop-
pages and thanks to the
reproducible settings,
excellent fabric qual-
ity of a consistently high
standard is achieved.
Weaving environment
The low vibration level
and standardized in-
terfaces to the weav-
ing accessories and pro-
duction management
systems mean that the
G6500 can easily be
installed in an existing
weaving facility.
Your benefit:
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Variable shed geom-
etry
Variable shed opening
angles and setting op-
tions result in unprec-
edented precision of
the shed geometry.
Weft insertion
The weft path is yarn-
friendly, with only a
few deflections.
Electronic Weft Cutter
With the “RotoCut” elec-
tronically controlled weft
cutter, the timing of weft
cutting is automatically
optimized.
Direct drive
A minimum-mainte-
nance direct drive trans-
mits the power directly
to the main shaft.
Terminal
Thanks to modern
touch-screen technol-
ogy with clear menu
guidance, operation is
simplicity itself.
Space requirement
Extremely compact ra-
pier weaving machine
with smallest footprint
and lowest overall height
fits in any weaving room.
Our solutions:
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Well equipped for tomorrow’s markets
With its modular design concept and the substantial scope
it offers for expansion, the Sultex G6500 is a rapier weaving
machine geared to the future – a safe long-term investment.
Choice of shedding
machines
The equipment options
for the G6500 include an
electronic jacquard ma-
chine and a variety of
positive dobbies with
up to 24 shaft drives.
The uncompromis-
ingly modular design al-
lows the G6500 to be
adapted any time to
meet new require-ments.
The warp tensioning
system, for example,
with single-sprung back
rest roller can be con-
verted to the mechan-
ically-positive driven
variant, or vice versa,
within just 30 minutes.
Quick and easy set-
ting for selvedge
formation
Separately driven, elec-
tronically controlled sel-
vedge forming units en-
sure clean selvedge
forma tion. The timing
of shed closure for the
left and right selvedges
is freely programma-
ble via the terminal,
thus guaran-teeing op-
timal running character-
istics irrespective of the
weft yarn. Fine adjust-
ments are made on the
selvedge forming unit it-
self. The effect can thus
be judged immediately.
The electronically con trolled
selvedge forming unit can be
adjusted at the terminal while
the machine is running. Fine
adjustments are made on the
unit itself.
When the G6500 is equipped
with an electronic jacquard
machine, the patterning options
are virtually limitless.
Reliable and maintenance-free:
the integrated pick finder cou-
pling on the direct drive.
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Short set-up times – the key to productivity
The G6500’s short set-up and changeover times make it a
leader in productivity and flexibility. It is thus an ideal rapier
weaving machine for a market in which weavers face the
dual challenge of rapidly changing requirements and short
times to market.
Opening the warp beam bear-
ings to change the beam could
hardly be simpler. No tools are
needed.
Short style setting
times
With mechatronic so-
lutions and reproduci-
ble settings, the G6500
can be reset to pro-
duce a different style
very quickly, and the fab-
ric quality is right from
the very first metre on.
Style changes: fast
and (almost) without
tools
On the G6500, you can
change styles or warps
fast – and almost with-
out tools. Thanks to
the practical quick-ac-
tion couplings, the en-
tire shaft assembly can
be fitted or removed
quickly and easily. When
carrying out a quick
style change, the warp
stop motion is just
as easy to replace.
The G6500 can be e quipped
with a race board or supporting
teeth, which can be
switched quickly.
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User-friendly control
Besides excellent textile characteristics, the state-of-the-art
control system is a persuasive argument in favour of the
G6500.
Logically arranged push but-
tons facilitate the operation of
the weaving machine.
SmartWeave –
intelligent pattern
data program ming
“SmartWeave” offers fab-
ric designers intelligent
support in the prepara-
tion of weave designs and
pick repeats. The pre-
pared pattern data are
combined with the set-
ting parameters of the
style and transferred to
the G6500 via data car-
rier or intranet. Once the
data has been trans-
ferred the machine can
be set up quickly.Weaves,
pick sequences and set-
ting parameters can
of course also be pro-
grammed and/or modified
directly at the terminal.
Network-ready touch-
screen terminal
The G6500’s control in-
ter-face is a user-friendly,
Internet-ready touch-
screen terminal. The log-
ical structuring, with
self-explanatory picto-
grams, guides the oper-
ator to the desired func-
tion simply and with
a minimum of keying.
Thanks to the G6500’s
Internet capability, re-
mote interrogation of the
machine parameters is
SmartWeave is operated via
graphical screen menus. The
logical design is extremely
use-friendly.
possible. This allows po-
tential improvements
to be rapidly identi-
fied and put into effect.
Touch-screen control: with clear
user prompting and easy-to-
understand pictograms the
G6500 can be operated safely
and efficiently.
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World-class weaving machines – worldwide after sales servi-
ce tailored to your needs
Based on close customer contacts, ITEMA ensures that
support for its partners and customers continues after they
purchase their weaving machines. ITEMA service is not lim-
ited to merely commissioning the machines. It also ensures
that they remain fully functional and available throughout
their service lives, to give the user complete satisfaction.
Project consulting
If desired, our experts
will draw up plans for op-
timal positioning of your
weaving machines, and
advise you on the mod-
ernization of an existing
production facility or the
planning of a new one.
Production economics
Our broad-based
knowledge of weaving
process es is a safe foun-
dation for investment
and profitability analy-
sis on any scale. The re-
sults are a dependable
guide for rational invest-
ment decisions reflect-
ing a genuine need.
Weaving trials
Our Textile Centres in It-
aly, Switzerland, China,
India, Japan and the
USA make the large
body of weaving knowl-
edge obtained from re-
search, development
and processing avail-
able to you. At ITEMA,
you can test any yarn on
any machine you want.
The results will guide
you to the most suita-
ble weaving system.
Training
Correct training is cru-
cial for optimal utiliza-
tion of our weaving sys-
tems. We train your
operating personnel ei-
ther on the spot at your
facility, in special courses
at ITEMA, or at one
of the training centres
we operate around the
world. Besides the ba-
sic courses we offer, we
can collaborate with you
to develop training con-
cepts to suit your organ-
ization or to meet other
specific requirements.
Computer Based
Training
ITEMA’s Computer
Based Training is the
key to independent, on-
the-spot basic and fur-
ther training. Based on
the “learning on the job”
principle, it teaches how
to carry out settings, ad-
justments and checks,
via clear, easy-to-under-
stand videos, anima-
tions and illustrations.
With regard to both con-
tent and method the
course is profession-
ally designed and makes
learning a pleasure.
Textile Technical Con-
sulting
In order to enhance fab-
ric quality, increase pro-
ductivity, and optimize
process es and operating
results, we offer com-
prehensive plant anal-
yses. Our spe cial ists
analyze your plant’s or-
ganization, the weaving
process, upstream and/
or down-stream pro-
duction stages, logis-
tics, air-conditioning and
cleaning in order to op-
timize your operation.
Customer Support
Service
Supplying you quickly
and reliably with spare
parts, components and
accessories is one of
the most important serv-
ices offered by ITEMA.
With the “ELSPACEnet”
(Electronic Spare Part
Cat alogue via Internet)
and “EDOSnet” (Elec-
tronic Direct Order-
ing System via Internet),
our spare parts logis-
tics are continuously
adapted to custom-
ers’ and market require-
ments, thus ensuring
fast and comprehensive
availability and supply.
Upgrading
Thanks to their mod-
ular design, our weav-
ing machines can be
upgrad ed at any time
to meet changing mar-
ket requirements.
Our specialists will be
glad to advise you.
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ITEMA Weaving is a Business
Unit of the ITEMA group with
operations in Italy, Switzerland
and China. Our experienced
team develops and manufac-
tures state of the art weaving
machinery. All our products are
sold and serviced worldwide.
Our brand names Sultex,
Somet and Vamatex are well
known to anybody in the textile
industry. Also Savio (automatic
winders), Loepfe (yarn clear-
ers), BarcoVision (MES and
automatic inspection systems),
SEDO-Treepoint (Dyehouse au-
tomation) and Eutron (industrial
electronic products) are brand
names of the ITEMA Group.