ZAX9200

MASTER

Dream Navigator
since 1909
 Balanced high productivity, value-addition,
and energy saving at a high level
Higher speed operation and extensive reduction in electrical and air consumption

Higher Speed
Outstanding features for ultra
high-speed and low vibration
High speed operation is the essential asset of
air jet looms.
In the ZAX9200, the best designs for beating
stroke and movements of the heald frames
attain clear shedding. Thus, defective shedding
is reduced. In addition to stable operation
at high speeds, faster than the ZAX9100,
the ZAX9200 has low vibration and saves
electricity.

Energy Conservation
i-Weave
With the “i-Weave,” provided as standard
for the ZAX9200, high-speed performance is
accompanied with energy saving by optimizing
the three basics of weft insertion for air jet
looms: nozzle, valve, and control technology.
With a variety of optional devices, higher-
grade performance is available.
The “i-Weave” is the fruit of weft insertion
technology backed by Tsudakoma’s 35-year
accumulated air jet knowledge and our sales
success.

Wider Versatility
Expanding the world of air jet weaving
The ZAX9200 can run with various shedding
motions. With its robust let-off and take-up,
it can weave high-density and high-tension
fabrics. The ZAX9200 can also weave a
maximum of 8 colors while achieving stable
operation and quality improvement for fabrics
using thick yarns due to its twin auxiliary main
nozzles. With a wealth of optional devices
such as the EPL Electronic Planetary Leno
motion, it is flexible and produces advanced
quality fabrics. The ZAX9200 can weave a
wider range of fabrics.
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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.

Ultimate weaving support!

Ultimate weaving support!
“Weave Navigation® System”
The “Weave Navigation® System” that
T s u d a k o m a d e ve l o p e d b e f o r e t h e r e s t
of the world is advanced by adding new
functions and weaving know-how. The “Tune
Navigation” function is especially advanced
for achieving air saving. Due to the optimum
weaving condition setting, high quality fabrics
are produced while saving energy.

Quality Fabric
Pursuit of quality fabric
The ZAX9200 thoroughly pursues high quality.
With the PSS Programmable Start and the
Weave Navigation® System, stop marks can
be prevented.

Harmony with the

Environment
Aiming for eco-friendly looms
In addition to low vibration and energy
saving, Tsudakoma aims to harmonize with
the environment. We continue investigating
noise and vibration reductions, and promote
practical applications.
The new smart air grid function combined with
an air compressor can reduce the energy costs
for the whole weaving mill beyond a single
loom.
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Higher Speed Outstanding features for
ultra high-speed and low vibration
Higher speeds are attained because of the ZAX9200’s robust frame structure,
stable weft insertion, optimized shedding mechanism,
and well-balanced beating structure.

For fancy gingham

■ Soft weft insertion
at high speed
■ Clear shedding ■ Reduced floor vibration Proven benefit based on actual
The beating stroke is shortened and the Using CAE analysis, Tsudakoma designed operation. A 4-link beating motion that
driving parts that are the most essential for a new robust frame structure. By works excellently at ultra-high speed is
the weaving machine to run at high speed employing the offset rocking shaft with used for narrow looms. A 6-link beating
are additionally reinforced. By placing less moment of inertia and a hollow reed motion with more time allowance
the heald frame as close to the cloth fell holder, beating is well-balanced. Floor for weft insertion is used for wider
as possible while keeping the shedding vibration can be reduced. looms, thus achieving more stable weft
amount, the shedding angle is increased insertion.
and defective shedding is reduced. Due
to this, stable operation at high speed is Robust frame structure Twin nozzle valve
attained compared with our conventional
model.
Tsudakoma's optimized designs for the
beating stroke and heald frame operation
together with improved mechanical
elements achieve 5% or more reduction
in electrical consumption.
(Compared with the ZAX9100)

Hollow reed holder Offset rocking shaft

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Energy Conservation Advanced energy-saving

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

■ DSS Option

i -Weave Direct Sub-nozzle System

One valve is provided for one sub-nozzle.
With the “i-Weave” provided as standard for the ZAX9200 optimizing the The sub-nozzle jetting time is reduced
three basics of weft insertion for air jet looms: nozzle, valve, and control compared to the standard twin nozzle
technology, high-speed performance is accompanied with energy saving. valve, making a significant contribution
The “i-Weave” is the fruit of weft insertion technology backed by to air consumption reduction.
Tsudakoma’s 35-year development and sales success on air jet looms.

■ AJC-S Auto Jet Control DSS

Direct Sub-nozzle System
The ZAX9200 is equipped with the air mode (patent-pending) to reduce
air consumption enabling easy setting for energy saving. By controlling
nozzle jetting timing in response to actual weft insertion, air saving is
combined with stable operation.

Insertion curve
with DSS Direct Sub-nozzle System (Option)
(cm)
190
Sub-nozzle jetting timing:
Reduction in sub-nozzle when the “AJC-S” is used. Twin nozzle valve
jetting by the AJC-S

Reduction in sub-nozzle jetting:

when Automatic setting:
“Air mode” is chosen
0
0 90 180 270 360O

■ Switchable sub-nozzle block ■ Smart Air Grid

By placing the sub-nozzles close ■ ACI Information about air pressure and air
consumption is sent to the compressor
to the weft, lower air pressure for Air Consumption Indicator through the TLM. The new Smart Air
weft insertion can be used while Grid function combined with an air
By indicating air consumption per
damage to the weft is also reduced. compressor can reduce the energy costs
loom, abnormal settings can be
This also saves air. for an entire weaving mill.
easily found on the Navi-board.
The Smart Air Grid is a new concept
designed by Tsudakoma to reduce air
consumption.

Looms

TLM
Compressor

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 Easy Operation & Maintenance

Weave Navigation® System

The ZAX9200 is provided with the This new system navigates through In addition to efficient operation
well-received Weave Navigation® real-time weaving for optimum and energy saving, it responds to
System. The loom itself leads to the operation. As a first step toward a quick style changes. This supports
optimum weaving conditions for a loom free from measuring equipment, efficiency. The Weave Navigation®
wide variety of fabrics. various loom data are indicated. System is also compatible with
a network, which can develop a
production schedule.

Auto Cruise
Automatic adjustment for the loom’s
setting according to the ever-changing
weft insertion status provides you with a
comfortable auto cruise in weaving.

Self Navigation
Excellent self-diagnosis and maintenance
information results in easy maintenance.
Weft insertion adjustment does not need
Weave Navi® measuring equipment.
The Weave Navigation® monitors loom
operation while the loom is in operation.
It gives advice to improve the operation
in various situations, navigating you to
the best weaving possible.

Weave Navigation®System
Trace Navigation
When solving a problem like a
stop mark, which needs to adjust
Tune Navigation multiple setting items, operators need only to
(Navi-board) adjust one setting to change all the related set
The best setting values are automatically entered
values to the optimum based on Tsudakoma’s
for your fabric and loom specifications. Automatic
accumulated weaving experience.
setting for the warp tension is available in addition
to automatic setting for weft insertion. Optimum
mechanical settings are recommended for the tension Weave Tips
roll position, easing amount, and various pressure We provide weaving expertise
settings according to the fabrics to be woven. according to the fabric.

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Ultimate weaving support

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 ■ Easy operation ■ Adjustable guide bar Option

Tsudakoma Loom Monitoring system The ZAX9200 is revised for the operator’s No need to cut the guide bar according
The TLM is the LAN system that can easily comfort. Ease of operation includes easier to the reeding width. Provided with the
be installed using the Ethernet through the access, pressure regulators arranged at a mechanism which can adjust its length,
LAN port, which is provided on the Navi- higher position, adjustment of the heald the time required for style changes is
board. frame height using the frame height setter, greatly reduced. The adjustable guide
As well as monitoring operation of the and a reduced number of the required bar is in the reed air guide and supports
looms, bi-directional communication tools. the cloth fell leading to stable operation.
supports loom-to-loom setting data The driving elements for positive easing (Patent-pending)
transfer and dobby pattern data transfer. motion are located outside the main frame
You can accurately accumulate your own to simplify adjustment and maintenance.
weaving know-how because the loom The ETU Electronic Take-Up motion
adjustment data and mechanical settings is now standard. Pick density can be
ar
are controlled by the host computer changed through the Navi-board without deb
according to the fabric. le gui
changing pick change gears. In addition, tab
s
(Note: For the functions of the Weave the ETU can accommodate multiple pick Adju
Navi®, Weave Tips, browsing the manuals density as well as reducing stop marks for
& parts catalog, the TLM is indispensable.) quality fabrics.
All these improvements reduce time for
■ Easy maintenance style changes.

■ i-Start
On the Navi-board, the ZAX9200 with
the Weave Navigation® System displays
information about maintenance, such In addition to the conventional kickback
as the position and parts for periodic function that controls the cloth fell just
replacement. before the loom restarts, compensating Reed
the let-off and take-up speeds just after
the loom starts makes stopmarks less
prominent.
A new function is added: By changing
the warp tension that was decreased
during loom stop back to the tension just
before the loom starts, stopmarks caused Sub-nozzle
by a decrease in warp tension can be
eliminated.
■ TSC ■ Pressure regulators ■ Take-up press roll
Tsudakoma Style Change system arranged at a higher lift up with a simple
The TSC serves the need of weaving a position handle (Patented)
wide variety of fabrics in small quantities
and quick changes. This is a labor-saving
system that allows one operator to change
a fabric style in a short time.

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Wider Versatility Expanding the world of
air jet weaving

■ 8-color weft selection Option ■ WBS Option ■ i-WBS Option

The FDP-AIII free drum pooling system Weft Brake System Weft Brake System
is superior in responding to high-speeds. The WBS sharply reduces the peak tension By adjusting the braking force to the weft
Its advancing reel system separates weft that occurs at the end of weft insertion according to weft insertion conditions,
yarns positively and is useful in weaving in order to prevent weft breakage and energy saving is attained and broken
even long hairy yarns like worsted yarns looseness. This system is best for extra- picks are reduced. Stable weft insertion
without difficulty. The ZAX9200 can wide weaving which invites higher peak contributes to high efficiency and quality
weave a much wider range of wefts. tension. It is also helpful for yarns which fabric weaving.
It stabilizes insertion with less yarn may cause broken picks. Tsudakoma’s
breakage even at high-speed weaving or unique pullback function equipped with
extra-wide weaving. the WBS system reduces tip troubles
Optional weft selection up to 8 colors is drastically. The WBS contributes to stable
available. high-speed operation and fabric quality.
Automatic setting is available through the
Navi-board.
Picks
50
Tension Without WBS
With i-WBS
With WBS

Without i-WBS
0
200 o 250 o
Crank angle
0 Crank angle 360 ゜

■ PSC Option ■ APR Option

Programmable Speed Control Automatic defective Pick Remover
Up to eight kinds of loom RPM can be When the loom stops due to a defective
independently set. Formerly the loom pick such as tip trouble or bent pick, the
RPM was restricted in case of difficult APR automatically removes the defective
weft yarns. The PSC automatically adjusts pick and re-starts the loom. Efficiency
the RPM to the optimum for each yarn is improved and loom assignment per
■ 3-eyed feeler Option
kind. Thus, productivity is dramatically operator is increased.
The 3-eyed feeler, a reflective sensor, increased. The loom RPM is changed
detects any colored spun and filament within one pick.
yarns ensuring stable weft insertion. This
feeler does not require a special reed for Example
each reeding width. 800 rpm 800 rpm

700 rpm
Reflector 1
tter Receiver
Emi 650 rpm
Reflector 2
Receiver 600 rpm
Weft Within 1 pick
Feeler head
Reed Section A Section B Section A

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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.

■ EIS Option ■ CCL Catch Cord-Less Option ■ ZTN Option

Electronic Independent The weft entered in the stretch nozzle is Needle-less Tuck-in device
Selvage motion caught and held by an ejector mouth and Wefts are tucked in the edge by air,
There are fewer consumable parts than is cut by a selvage cutter for several picks. instead of a tuck-in needle. Adjustment
the conventional mechanical motion. Catch cords are not required, reducing can be done without interference
High speed is available. The shedding consumption in resources. No problems between the reed and a tuck-in needle.
amount, the shedding timing, and the about catch cords occur and operability No wear or failure of mechanical
shedding pattern can be set on the improves. parts is generated and maintenance
Navi-board. The EIS is user-friendly and becomes easier. The tuck-in device can
versatility increases. (Patented) be adjusted by entering values on the
Navi-board. Fine tucked selvage can be
formed easily.

■ EPL Option
Electronic Planetary Leno motion
The planetary leno selvage motion is
driven by the exclusive servo motors that
are independent on the right and left.
The shedding timing and the rotating
direction of the planetary gears can be set
on the Navi-board. Free positioning of the
bobbins during maintenance improves
operations.
■ ZT Tuck-in device Option

■ 6-link crank shedding Option

By increasing the number of links from

four to six, a dwell angle is given for
lower shedding.
Due to this, there is a tension difference
between the upper and lower warp sheets 0
at beating. 6-link crank shedding
Higher pick density is realized compared
to the 4-link crank shedding.
Weaving range is expanded from poplin
to broadcloth. 4-link crank shedding

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 ■ Specifications
Item Specification Option
Nominal (cm) 190, 210, 230, 250, 280, 340 150, 170, 360, 390
Reed space Same as nominal width.
Useful Reeding
Maximum reduction: 60 cm (for 250 cm or narrower loom) Maximum reduction: 80 cm (for 190 ~ 250 cm)
width
80 cm (for 280 cm or wider loom)
Weavable Spun: Ne 100 ~ Ne 2.5
range Filament: 22 dtex ~ 1350 dtex
Weft Selection 2 Colors, 4 Colors, 6 Colors 8 Colors
Direct start of rush-start motor drive PSC Programable Speed Control
Starting method PSS Programmable Start
Driving Push-button operation with both hands
Slow inching with an inverter (Forward, reverse)
Motor capacity 2.7kw, 3.0kw, 3.7kw, 5.5kw
Main and sub-nozzles combined system
Twin auxiliary main nozzles
Auxiliary main nozzle, Stretch nozzle
i-Weave
・AJC-S Auto Jet Control
・Switchable sub-nozzle block WBS Weft Brake System
Weft insertion Weft insertion ・ACI Air Consumption Indicator i-WBS Weft Brake System
First pick control FIC Fuzzy Insertion Control
control
Solenoid valve with built-in manifolds (Two sub-nozzles/valve) Main nozzle clamper
Independent sub-nozzle timing control by color DSS Direct Sub-nozzle System
Sub-nozzle boosting system
Independent auxiliary main nozzle timing control
Measuring & storage FDP-AIII Free Drum Pooling (With advancing reel system) Balloon breaker
Negative cam shedding: Up to 8 shafts
Crank shedding: 4 shafts Auto-leveling (Positive cam)
Positive cam shedding: Up to 8 shafts Positive cam shedding: Up to 10 shafts
Shedding
Positive dobby shedding (Electronic, Floor-mounted): Up to 16 shafts ESS Electronic Shedding System: Up to 16 shafts
Jacquard shedding Selvage-name Jacquard
6-link crank shedding
Double roll electronic let-off (ELO),
Twin beam, Double beam
Let-off i-Start (with kickback function), With positive easing
Flange diameter 800mm, 914mm, 1000mm, 1100mm
ETU Electronic Take-up, with automatic density change function
(8 kinds of densities)
Maximum on-
loom take-up 600 mm (Cam, dobby, Jacquard shedding), 520 mm (Crank shedding)
Take-up diameter
Pick density 5.9 ~ 118.1 picks/cm (15 ~ 300 picks/inch)
Woven length counter Display on Navi-board (meter, yard), with preset counter function
Temple Top-mounted type
Take-up press roll lift up with a simple handle operation Adjustable guide bar
Crank type beating, multiple sley sword beating:
4 links (Reed space up to 230 cm)
Beating 6 links (Reed space 250 cm or more)
Offset rocking shaft with intermediate supporter
Weft supply Floor mounted for 4 packages (2 colors), Floor mounted for 8
stand packages (4 colors), Floor mounted for 10 packages (6 colors)
EPL Electronic Planetary Leno motion
ZTN Needle-less Tuck-in device
Selvage
Planetary leno motion (Left & right, intermediate)
formation
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 cord
Cutter Mechanical cutter Electrical cutter
Lubrication Oil bath system for main driving parts, centralized lubrication (Manual grease) Centralized lubrication (Automatic grease)
Reflective weft feeler Package sensor, pick-tail sensor
Weft yarn
One-head system, two-head system 3-eyed feeler
Row number indication function, left & right
Warp yarn Electric 6-row contact bar system
Stop motion area indication function
Others Stop motion for selvage and catch cord yarn SGS Safety Guard Sensor
Stop cause Indication by message on Navi-board
indication 4-color multi-function indication lamps
Automatic data setting, recommended setting indication, optimum
weaving condition information
Weave Navi-board Automatic control, troubleshooting, self-diagnosis function
Navigation
Operating data indication, maintenance data indication
System
Network Weaving advice, operation manual & parts catalog browse
application TLM Tsudakoma Loom Monitoring system
APR-C Automatic defective Pick Remover
Automation
TSC Tsudakoma Style Change system
Note: For details, please contact a Tsudakoma dealer or our sales staff.
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■ Dimensions
Unit: mm

1015 B

H
　 Flange diameter Crank, Cam Dobby
800 1,762 1,882
L 914 1,828 1,948
1,000 1,894 2,014
H 1,942

　Reed space　(cm) 150* 170* 190 210 230 250 280 340 360* 390*
Crank shedding (3.0kw) 3,810 4,010 4,210 4,410 4,610 4,810 5,110 5,710 5,910 6,210
W Positive cam (1781) 4,085 4,285 4,485 4,685 4,885 5,085 5,385 5,985 6,185 6,485
Floor-mounted positive dobby 4,239 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 3,900
B 2,110 2,310 2,510 2,710 2,910 3,110 3,410 4,010 4,210 4,510

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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