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ZAX 9200

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Higher Speed

Energy Conservation

Wider Versatility

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Expanding the world of air jet weaving

The ZAX9200 can run with various sheddingmotions. With its robust let-off and take-up,it can weave high-density and high-tensionfabrics. The ZAX9200 can also weave amaximum of 8 colors while achieving stableoperation and quality improvement for fabrics

using thick yarns due to its twin auxiliary mainnozzles. With a wealth of optional devicessuch as the EPL Electronic Planetary Lenomotion, it is flexible and produces advancedquality fabrics. The ZAX9200 can weave awider range of fabrics.

Outstanding features for ultra

high-speed and low vibrationHigh speed operation is the essential asset ofair jet looms.In the ZAX9200, the best designs for beatingstroke and movements of the heald framesattain clear shedding. Thus, defective sheddingis reduced. In addition to stable operationat high speeds, faster than the ZAX9100,the ZAX9200 has low vibration and saveselectricity.

Balanced high productivity, value-addition,

and energy saving at a high level Higher speed operation and extensive reduction in electrical and air consumption

i -Weave

With the “ i -Weave,” provided as standardfor the ZAX9200, high-speed performance isaccompanied with energy saving by optimizingthe three basics of weft insertion for air jetlooms: nozzle, valve, and control technology.With a variety of optional devices, higher-grade performance is available.The “ i -Weave” is the fruit of weft insertiontechnology backed by Tsudakoma’s 35-yearaccumulated air jet knowledge and our sales

success.

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Ultimate weaving support!

Quality Fabric

Harmony with theEnvironment

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Ultimate weaving support!“Weave Navigation® System”

The “Weave Navigation® System” thatTsudakoma developed before the restof the world is advanced by adding newfunctions and weaving know-how. The “TuneNavigation” function is especially advancedfor achieving air saving. Due to the optimumweaving condition setting, high quality fabricsare produced while saving energy.

Pursuit of quality fabric

The ZAX9200 thoroughly pursues high quality.With the PSS Programmable Start and theWeave Navigation® System, stop marks canbe prevented.

Aiming for eco-friendly looms

In addition to low vibration and energysaving, Tsudakoma aims to harmonize withthe environment. We continue investigating

noise and vibration reductions, and promotepractical applications.The new smart air grid function combined withan air compressor can reduce the energy costsfor the whole weaving mill beyond a singleloom.

The “ZAX9200 MASTER” upgrades the high-speed ability of

Tsudakoma’s best-selling air jet loom the “ZAX9100 Professional.”The ZAX9200 saves resources, energy, and manpower.It is an advanced air jet loom that is worthy of the name “MASTER.”

Tsudakoma’s attention to design details proves the ZAX9200 a hands-on master.

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Higher Speed

Robust frame structure

Hollow reed holder Offset rocking shaft

Twin nozzle valve

Higher speeds are attained because of the ZAX9200’s robust frame structure,stable weft insertion, optimized shedding mechanism,

and well-balanced beating structure.

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■ Clear sheddingThe beating stroke is shortened and thedriving parts that are the most essential forthe weaving machine to run at high speedare additionally reinforced. By placingthe heald frame as close to the cloth fellas possible while keeping the sheddingamount, the shedding angle is increasedand defective shedding is reduced. Dueto this, stable operation at high speed isattained compared with our conventionalmodel.Tsudakoma's optimized designs for thebeating stroke and heald frame operationtogether with improved mechanicalelements achieve 5% or more reductionin electrical consumption. (Compared with the ZAX9100)

■ Reduced floor vibrationUsing CAE analysis, Tsudakoma designeda new robust f rame s t ructure . Byemploying the offset rocking shaft withless moment of inertia and a hollow reedholder, beating is well-balanced. Floorvibration can be reduced.

■ Soft weft insertion at high speed

P r o v e n b e n e f i t b a s e d o n a c t u a loperation. A 4-link beating motion thatworks excellently at ultra-high speed isused for narrow looms. A 6-link beatingmotion with more time allowancefor weft insertion is used for widerlooms, thus achieving more stable weftinsertion.

For fancy gingham

Outstanding features for

ultra high-speed and low vibration

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Energy Conservation

■ DSS Direct Sub-nozzle SystemOne valve is provided for one sub-nozzle.The sub-nozzle jetting time is reducedcompared to the standard twin nozzlevalve, making a significant contributionto air consumption reduction.

■ Switchable sub-nozzle blockBy placing the sub-nozzles closeto the weft, lower air pressure forweft insertion can be used whiledamage to the weft is also reduced.This also saves air.

Twin nozzle valve

DSS Direct Sub-nozzle System

The ZAX9200 is compatible with the conflicting tasks of ultra high-speed, low vibration, and energy saving.

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■ Smart Air GridInformation about air pressure and airconsumption is sent to the compressorthrough the TLM. The new Smart AirGrid function combined with an aircompressor can reduce the energy costsfor an entire weaving mill.The Smart Air Grid is a new conceptdesigned by Tsudakoma to reduce airconsumption.

■ ACIAir Consumption Indicator

By indicating air consumption perloom, abnormal settings can beeasily found on the Navi-board.

■ AJC-S Auto Jet ControlThe ZAX9200 is equipped with the air mode (patent-pending) to reduceair consumption enabling easy setting for energy saving. By controllingnozzle jetting timing in response to actual weft insertion, air saving iscombined with stable operation.

With the “ i -Weave” provided as standard for the ZAX9200 optimizing thethree basics of weft insertion for air jet looms: nozzle, valve, and controltechnology, high-speed performance is accompanied with energy saving.The “i -Weave” is the fruit of weft insertion technology backed by

Tsudakoma’s 35-year development and sales success on air jet looms.

Advanced energy-saving

i -Weave

TLM

Looms

Compressor

Insertion curvewith DSS Direct Sub-nozzle System (Option)

Reduction in sub-nozzle jetting by the AJC-S

Reduction in sub-nozzle jetting:when Automatic setting:“Air mode” is chosen

Sub-nozzle jetting timing:when the “AJC-S” is used.

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Easy Operation & Maintenance

The ZAX9200 is provided with thewell-received Weave Navigation®System. The loom itself leads to theoptimum weaving conditions for awide variety of fabrics.

This new system navigates throughreal-t ime weaving for optimumoperation. As a first step toward aloom free from measuring equipment,various loom data are indicated.

In addition to efficient operationand energy saving, it responds toquick style changes. This supportsefficiency. The Weave Navigation®System is also compatible witha network, which can develop aproduction schedule.

Auto CruiseAutomatic adjustment for the loom’s

setting according to the ever-changingweft insertion status provides you with a

comfortable auto cruise in weaving.

Weave Navi® The Weave Navigation® monitors loomoperation while the loom is in operation.It gives advice to improve the operationin various situations, navigating you to

the best weaving possible.

Tune NavigationThe best setting values are automatically entered

for your fabric and loom specifications. Automaticsetting for the warp tension is available in additionto automatic setting for weft insertion. Optimum

mechanical settings are recommended for the tensionroll position, easing amount, and various pressure

settings according to the fabrics to be woven.

Weave TipsWe provide weaving expertise

according to the fabric.

Self Navigation

Excellent self-diagnosis and maintenanceinformation results in easy maintenance.Weft insertion adjustment does not need

measuring equipment.

Trace NavigationWhen solving a problem like a

stop mark, which needs to adjustmultiple setting items, operators need only toadjust one setting to change all the related setvalues to the optimum based on Tsudakoma’s

accumulated weaving experience.

(Navi-board)

Weave Navigation System

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Weave Navigation System

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In addition to pursuing high speed and high quality,Tsudakoma holds the concept of the “Weave Navigator” leading to higher user satisfaction

by providing our accumulated wealth of weaving expertise.

■ TLM Tsudakoma Loom Monitoring systemThe TLM is the LAN system that can easilybe installed using the Ethernet through theLAN port, which is provided on the Navi-board.

As well as monitoring operation of thelooms, bi-directional communicationsupports loom-to-loom setting datatransfer and dobby pattern data transfer.You can accurately accumulate your ownweaving know-how because the loomadjustment data and mechanical settingsare controlled by the host computeraccording to the fabric.(Note: For the functions of the WeaveNavi®, Weave Tips, browsing the manuals& parts catalog, the TLM is indispensable.)

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■ Easy operationThe ZAX9200 is revised for the operator’scomfort. Ease of operation includes easieraccess, pressure regulators arranged at ahigher position, adjustment of the healdframe height using the frame height setter,

and a reduced number of the requiredtools.The driving elements for positive easingmotion are located outside the main frameto simplify adjustment and maintenance.The ETU Electronic Take-Up motionis now standard. Pick density can bechanged through the Navi-board withoutchanging pick change gears. In addition,the ETU can accommodate multiple pickdensity as well as reducing stop marks forquality fabrics.All these improvements reduce time forstyle changes.

■ i -StartIn addition to the conventional kickbackfunction that controls the cloth fell justbefore the loom restarts, compensatingthe let-off and take-up speeds just afterthe loom starts makes stopmarks lessprominent.A new function is added: By changingthe warp tension that was decreasedduring loom stop back to the tension justbefore the loom starts, stopmarks causedby a decrease in warp tension can beeliminated.

■ Take-up press rolllift up with a simplehandle (Patented)

■ Pressure regulatorsarranged at a higherposition

■ Easy maintenanceOn the Navi-board, the ZAX9200 withthe Weave Navigation® System displaysinformation about maintenance, suchas the position and parts for periodicreplacement.

■ TSC Tsudakoma Style Change system

The TSC serves the need of weaving awide variety of fabrics in small quantitiesand quick changes. This is a labor-savingsystem that allows one operator to changea fabric style in a short time.

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■ Adjustable guide barNo need to cut the guide bar accordingto the reeding width. Provided with themechanism which can adjust its length,the time required for style changes isgreatly reduced. The adjustable guide

bar is in the reed air guide and supportsthe cloth fell leading to stable operation.(Patent-pending)

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Reed

Sub-nozzle

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■ APR Automatic defective Pick Remover

When the loom stops due to a defectivepick such as tip trouble or bent pick, theAPR automatically removes the defectivepick and re-starts the loom. Efficiencyis improved and loom assignment peroperator is increased.

■ WBS Weft Brake System

The WBS sharply reduces the peak tensionthat occurs at the end of weft insertionin order to prevent weft breakage andlooseness. This system is best for extra-wide weaving which invites higher peaktension. It is also helpful for yarns whichmay cause broken picks. Tsudakoma’sunique pullback function equipped withthe WBS system reduces tip troublesdrastically. The WBS contributes to stablehigh-speed operation and fabric quality.Automatic setting is available through theNavi-board.

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■ 8-color weft selectionThe FDP-AIII free drum pooling systemis superior in responding to high-speeds.Its advancing reel system separates weftyarns positively and is useful in weavingeven long hairy yarns like worsted yarnswithout difficulty. The ZAX9200 canweave a much wider range of wefts.It stabilizes insertion with less yarnbreakage even at high-speed weaving orextra-wide weaving.Optional weft selection up to 8 colors isavailable.

■ i -WBS Weft Brake System

By adjusting the braking force to the weftaccording to weft insertion conditions,energy saving is attained and brokenpicks are reduced. Stable weft insertioncontributes to high ef ciency and qualityfabric weaving.

■ PSC Programmable Speed Control

Up to eight kinds of loom RPM can beindependently set. Formerly the loomRPM was restricted in case of difficultweft yarns. The PSC automatically adjuststhe RPM to the optimum for each yarnkind. Thus, productivity is dramaticallyincreased. The loom RPM is changedwithin one pick.

■ 3-eyed feelerThe 3-eyed feeler, a reflective sensor,detects any colored spun and filamentyarns ensuring stable weft insertion. Thisfeeler does not require a special reed foreach reeding width.

Feeler head Weft

Reed

Re ector 2

Re ector 1

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Receiver

Receiver

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Tension

Picks

Crank angle0 Crank angle

With WBS

With i -WBSWithout WBS

Without i -WBS

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Within 1 pick

800 rpm 800 rpm

700 rpm

600 rpm

650 rpm

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■ 6-link crank sheddingBy increasing the number of links fromfour to six, a dwell angle is given forlower shedding.Due to this, there is a tension differencebetween the upper and lower warp sheetsat beating.Higher pick density is realized comparedto the 4-link crank shedding.Weaving range is expanded from poplinto broadcloth.

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■ ZTN Needle-less Tuck-in device

Wefts are tucked in the edge by air,instead of a tuck-in needle. Adjustmentcan be done without interferencebetween the reed and a tuck-in needle.No wear or failure of mechanicalparts is generated and maintenancebecomes easier. The tuck-in device canbe adjusted by entering values on theNavi-board. Fine tucked selvage can beformed easily.

■ ZT Tuck-in device

■ CCL Catch Cord-LessThe weft entered in the stretch nozzle iscaught and held by an ejector mouth andis cut by a selvage cutter for several picks.Catch cords are not required, reducingconsumption in resources. No problemsabout catch cords occur and operabilityimproves.

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■ EPL Electronic Planetary Leno motion

The planetary leno selvage motion isdriven by the exclusive servo motors thatare independent on the right and left.The shedding timing and the rotatingdirection of the planetary gears can be seton the Navi-board. Free positioning of thebobbins during maintenance improvesoperations.

■ EIS Electronic IndependentSelvage motion

There are fewer consumable parts thanthe conventional mechanical motion.High speed is available. The sheddingamount, the shedding timing, and theshedding pattern can be set on theNavi-board. The EIS is user-friendly andversatility increases. (Patented)

The ZAX9200 can run with various kinds of shedding motions.With a wealth of optional devices in addition to its full basic performance as a loom,

the ZAX9200 can weave a wide range of fabrics using multi-colors, high-density, high-tension, or fancy yarn.

6-link crank shedding

4-link crank shedding

Option

Option

Option

Option

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Item Specification Option

Reed space

Nominal (cm) 190, 210, 230, 250, 280, 340 150, 170, 360, 390

Useful Reedingwidth

Same as nominal width.Maximum reduction: 60 cm (for 250 cm or narrower loom) 80 cm (for 280 cm or wider loom)

Maximum reduction: 80 cm (for 190 ~ 250 cm)

Weavablerange

Spun: Ne 100 ~ Ne 2.5Filament: 22 dtex ~ 1350 dtex

Weft Selection 2 Colors, 4 Colors, 6 Colors 8 Colors

DrivingStarting method

Direct start of rush-start motor drive PSC Programable Speed ControlPSS Programmable StartPush-button operation with both handsSlow inching with an inverter (Forward, reverse)

Motor capacity 2.7kw, 3.0kw, 3.7kw, 5.5kw

Weft insertion

Main and sub-nozzles combined systemAuxiliary main nozzle, Stretch nozzle Twin auxiliary main nozzles

Weft insertioncontrol

i -WeaveAJC-S Auto Jet ControlSwitchable sub-nozzle block

ACI Air Consumption IndicatorFirst pick controlSolenoid valve with built-in manifolds (Two sub-nozzles /valve)Independent sub-nozzle timing control by colorSub-nozzle boosting systemIndependent auxiliary main nozzle timing control

WBS Weft Brake Systemi -WBS Weft Brake SystemFIC Fuzzy Insertion Control

Main nozzle clamperDSS Direct Sub-nozzle System

Measuring & storageFDP-AIII Free Drum Pooling (With advancing reel system) Balloon breaker

SheddingCrank shedding: 4 shaftsPositive cam shedding: Up to 8 shaftsPositive dobby shedding (Electronic, Floor-mounted): Up to 16 shafts

Jacquard shedding

Negative cam shedding: Up to 8 shaftsAuto-leveling (Positive cam)Positive cam shedding: Up to 10 shaftsESS Electronic Shedding System: Up to 16 shaftsSelvage-name Jacquard6-link crank shedding

Let-off Double roll electronic let-off (ELO),i -Start (with kickback function), With positive easing Twin beam, Double beam

Flange diameter 800mm, 914mm, 1000mm, 1100mm

Take-up

ETU Electronic Take-up, with automatic density change function

(8 kinds of densities)Maximum on-loom take-updiameter

600 mm (Cam, dobby, Jacquard shedding), 520 mm (Crank shedding)

Pick density 5.9 ~ 118.1 picks/cm (15 ~ 300 picks/inch)Woven length counterDisplay on Navi-board (meter, yard), with preset counter functionTemple Top-mounted type

Take-up press roll lift up with a simple handle operation Adjustable guide bar

Beating

Crank type beating, multiple sley sword beating: 4 links (Reed space up to 230 cm) 6 links (Reed space 250 cm or more)

Offset rocking shaft with intermediate supporterWeft supplystand

Floor mounted for 4 packages (2 colors), Floor mounted for 8packages (4 colors), Floor mounted for 10 packages (6 colors)

Selvageformation Planetary leno motion

EPL Electronic Planetary Leno motionZTN Needle-less Tuck-in device(Left & right, intermediate)ZT Tuck-in device (Left & right, intermediate)2/2 selvage motion, Center leno

Waste weft removal Catch-cord type (2-roll type), catch cord type (Gear type) Independent shedding motion for catch cordCutter Mechanical cutter Electrical cutterLubrication Oil bath system for main driving parts, centralized lubrication (Manual grease)Centralized lubrication (Automatic grease)

Stop motion

Weft yarnReflective weft feeler Package sensor, pick-tail sensorOne-head system, two-head system 3-eyed feeler

Warp yarn Elect ric 6-row contact bar system Row number indication function, left & rightarea indication functionOthers Stop motion for selvage and catch cord yarn SGS Safety Guard SensorStop causeindication

Indication by message on Navi-board4-color multi-function indication lamps

WeaveNavigationSystem

Navi-board

Automatic data setting, recommended setting indication, optimumweaving condition information

Automatic control, troubleshooting, self-diagnosis functionOperating data indication, maintenance data indicationNetworkapplication

Weaving advice, operation manual & parts catalog browseTLM Tsudakoma Loom Monitoring system

Automation APR-C Automatic defective Pick RemoverTSC Tsudakoma Style Change systemNote: For details, please contact a Tsudakoma dealer or our sales staff.

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■ Specifcations

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■ Dimensions

Reed space ( cm) 150* 170* 190 210 230 250 280 340 360* 390*

WCrank shedding (3.0kw) 3,810 4,010 4,210 4,410 4,610 4,810 5,110 5,710 5,910 6,210Positive cam (1781) 4,085 4,285 4,485 4,685 4,885 5,085 5,385 5,985 6,185 6,485Floor-mounted positive dobby4,239 4,439 4,639 4,839 5,039 5,239 5,539 6,139 6,339 6,639

A 1,500 1,700 1,900 2,100 2,300 2,500 2,800 3,400 3,600 3,900B 2,110 2,310 2,510 2,710 2,910 3,110 3,410 4,010 4,210 4,510

Flange diameter Crank, Cam Dobby

L800 1,762 1,882914 1,828 1,948

1,000 1,894 2,014H 1,942

Unit: mm

Note 1: For details of other specifications, please ask Tsudakoma.Note 2: When the flange diameter is 914 mm or more, liners are required.Note 3: Figures in the “W” section are the dimensions for a 2-color loom with the WBS or for a 4-color loom. For other specifications, please ask Tsudakoma.

Note 4: The specifications with the nominal reed space of 150 cm, 170 cm, 360 cm, and 390 cm are optional.Note 5: Photographs, drawings and data in this brochure are subject to change for improvement without notice.Note 6: Photos in this brochure partially include optional equipment.

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