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ZAX-e Air Jet Looms have enjoyed a well-deservedreputation for stable operation at ultra-high speedsand have widened the versatility for fabrics of almost all kinds. Now, terry fabrics with a nice touch andfeeling are covered by the ZAX-e.Tsudakoma also has the top-selling exclusive terry-weaving loom. The ZAX-e Terry inherits the weavingy technology proven on the ZA207Ti and the ZAX-Terry. It improves on the basic requirements ofproductivity, quality, energy conservation and quick response to produce a high-quality terry towel withoutstanding characteristics.Provided with the iT-Board that includes TsudakomaT- ’sweaving know-how, the ZAX-e Terry attains trueuser-friendliness.

● ZAX-eTerry with Electronic Jacquard

● ZAX-eTerry with Electronic Dobby

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High Quality Terry Towels with Good Touch and Good FeelingTsudakoma’s ZAX-e-e Terry Air Jet Loom achieves stable performance at high speeds y and excellent versatility resulting in reduced weaving costs.The iT-Board that consolidates loom operations attains true user-friendliness.T-

The air passage from the electromagnetic valves to the sub-nozzle is minimized by positioning electro-magnetic valves with built-in manifolds directly on the front top stay, which is integrated with the air tank. The response at high-speed is elevated, while air consumption is reduced.

Rocking shaft

Intermediate rocking supporter

Reed

Sub-nozzle

Air tank

Electromagnetic valve withbuilt-in manifolds

Box frame

■ Frame structure for ultra-high speed

■ PSC Programmable Speed ControlUp to eight kinds of loom RPM can beindependently set for a border and a pileweaving section respectively. Formerly, the loom RPM was restricted by a border weaving section. The PSC automaticallyincreases the loom RPM for other thanthe border weaving section in order toimprove productivity. It changes theRPM within 1 pick. Moreover, versatilityis also widened by weaving specialborders.

With the aid of TMCS (TsudakomaMemory Card System), importantweaving conditions such as fillinginsertion, let-off and take-up can bechanged with ease simply by substitutingmemory cards.

■ Correspondence with QR -Quick Response

Higher running speed is obtained byadopting the terry motion with cloth fellshifting system.The robust frame structure, mainly composed of a strong box frame on bothsides and beams, has less vibration andhigher durability at high speed. Theintermediate rocking supporters arestandard equipment.They ensure smooth and powerfulbeating even at high speed, promisingexcellent quality for terry towel.

Example

Border weaving

Within 1 pick

Pile weaving Pile weaving

600rpm 600rpm

350rpm

450rpm

400rpm Weft tension

0 360°Crank angle

Without WBS

With WBS

■ Terry Motion achieves 　 high-speed.The WBS sharply reduces peak

tension that occurs at the end of filling insertion in order to prevent filling breakage and selvage looseness. The WBS precisely controls brake timing and brake stroke according to the yarn release timing detected by the FDP sensor.

■ WBS weft brake system Option

Option 3indicates optional equipment.

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The 3 eyed feeler, a reflective sensor,The 3-eyed feeler a reflective sensorTh 3 d f l fl tiy y paccurately detects any colored spunaccurately detects any colored spun

and filament yarns ensuring stableand filament yarns ensuring stabled fil t i t blfilling insertion. This feeler does not filling insertion This feeler does notf frequire a special reed whose overallrequire a special reed whose overallrequire a special reed whose overalllength is determined according to thelength is determined according to thel h i d i d di h

greeding width.reeding width

■■■ 3 eyed feeler3-eyed feeler3 eyed feeler OOOOpption■■■ ETUETUETU (Electronic Take Up)(Electronic Take-Up)(Electronic Take Up)■■■ Excellent versatilityExcellent versatilityExcellent versatilityThe pick density is automaticallyThe pick density is automaticallyTh i k d it i t ti ll

y y gcontrolled by synchronizing the take-controlled by synchronizing the takeup motor rotation with the loom speed.up motor rotation with the loom speed.t t ti ith th l dEight different pick densities areEight different pick densities areffchangeable while the loom is runningchangeable while the loom is runningchangeable while the loom is runningand makes it possible to handle filling and makes it possible to handle fillingd k i ibl h dl filliyyarns of different thickness and toyarns of different thickness and tochange fabric constructions.change fabric constructionsh f b i t ti

A maximum of six different colors areA maximum of six different colors areA i f i diff t lg gavailable for the filling. The filling available for the filling The filling

selection is commanded by electronicselection is commanded by electronicl ti i d d b l t idobby or Jacquard, which also controlsdobby or Jacquard which also controlspatterning warps.patterning warps.patterning warps

The ground warp tension is set on the iT-Board for each density. Thus, thepick density at the border is wellcontrolled.

Two pile heights are freely selectable toenlarge terry weavability.

■ Independent sub-nozzle timing control by color

Setting different jetting timings of thesub-nozzles by color according tofilling yarn kind when using filling ofdifferent kind or different thicknesscontributes to stable performance,improvement in fabric quality andenergy conservation.

■ Multiple ground warp tension control OOption

■ Two-pile heights OOption

gResponding to diversified fabricsR di t di ifi d f b iR di di ifi d f b iResponding to diversified fabrics.

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Reflector 1 Reflector 2

Lightreceiver

Lightemitter

Lightreceiver

Filling

Feeler head

5Option indicates optional equipment.

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reliability, now operates even faster. Thereliability, now operates even faster. Theli bilit t f t Thcatch-cordless type is simple incatch-cordless type is simple inoperation and maintenance and it is operation and maintenance and it isoperation and maintenance and it iseconomical at the same time. Tuckedeconomical at the same time Tuckedi l h i T k d

g yselvages are beautifully formed even selvages are beautifully formed evenwhen weaving a multi panel fabric ofwhen weaving a multi-panel fabric ofh i lti l f b i fmore than double.more than double

■■■ ZT tuckerZT tuckerZT tucker■■■ ZTN needle less tuck in deviceZTN needle-less tuck-in deviceZTN needle less tuck in deviceFor tuck selvage formation, fillings are tucked in the edge by the force of air,For tuck selvage formation fillings are tucked in the edge by the force of airF t k l f ti filli t k d i th d b th f f i

pinstead of conventional tuck-in needle movement. No mechanical parts areinstead of conventional tuck in needle movement No mechanical parts areconsumed. Maintenance and adjustments become easier.consumed. Maintenance and adjustments become easier.d M i t d dj t t b i

OOOOpptionOOOOpption

Versatility in terry weaving is enlargedby 4-pick terry motion, in addition to 3-pick motion.

■ 4-pick terry motion OOption

■Top menu

Easy-to-see graphic display. All the operations are possible on the display. The desired page is displayed quickly.

■Setting

A dobby pattern can be entered and corrected on the iT-Board. Colors and densities are also entered on the display.

Reports are displayed with a graph by reasons for loom stoppage. Therefore, the cause that was previously hard to analyze can be easily identified.

■Report Shift report

Dobby pattern setting Dobby pattern・Selection

16 kinds of dobby patterns can be managed on the iT-Board, and the time for a style change is shortened.

■Setting

iT-Board is mounted on the ZAX-T- e Terry air jet loom. Because Tsudakoma has nearly 100 years of loom technology experience, the iT-Board is designed for ease of use. The iT-Board is a touch-type operation board with conspicuous color-coded graphics. Automatic data setting, automatic diagnosis and controlling functions are greatly expanded and improved and necessary information can be viewed with the fewest keystrokes, allowing quick action.

iT-Boardintelligent Technology - Board

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Switches that are frequently used for beam replacement are gathered. Operation mistakes such as mixing up the ground and the pile beams and tightening and loosening the yarns are prevented.

■Switch [ELO/ETU operation]

The description of loom stops is displayed chronographically and by cause. Loom trouble tendency is displayed and troubleshooting is easy.

■Maintenance

■Maintenance

[Troubleshooting]

[Cloth length setting]

The unit for the counter can be changed. Setting a plain section and a doffing length is flexible. Leasing button is also provided on the page.

The filling insertion curve is displayed on the iT-Board. The jetting timing of the sub-nozzles can be easily changed. The best setting is possible without observing the filling with a stroboscope.

■Setting [Jetting angle adjustment]

[General page]

[Automatic setting]

■Setting

■Setting

Consolidating Tsudakoma’s know-how, the optimum data for a fabric can be automatically set. Smooth startup is assured.

Various data are displayed on one page.

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Pile weaving Pile weaving

Set pick numberSet pick number

Plain section and border weaving

Plain section and border tension

Pile tension

Pile tension

Pile tension

Pile warp tension

■ Multiple pile warp tension controlIn addition to tension control during plain section and border weaving and at loomstoppage, two kinds of pile tension can be set while the pile is being woven. Thepile just before and after a border is precisely made.

Technology for better pile quality

OOption

■ TMC Terry Motion ControlThe computer control of the pile tension is possible with this system. It minimizeswarp breakage, resulting in piles with a good feeling even at high-speedoperation. The pile tension for pile, plain and border weaving sections, and atloom stoppage are independently adjusted to contribute to the improvement of fabric quality and productivity.

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Pile tension controlPile tension roll

Terry command

Motor

Ground beam

Ground tension roll

Cloth roll

Pile beam

Terry control setting

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The stretch nozzle positively holdsthe filling with air to eliminate anyslack pick, and the piles arebeautifully processed.

■ Stretch nozzleWhen detecting any obstructionsaround the cloth fell (interfering withthe optical axis), the loom does notstart, protecting the operator fromunsuspected danger.

■ For better environment and safety. SGS Safety Guard Sensor

OOption

OOption

■ Pile ratio monitorA computer calculates and indicates the pile ratio, contributing to consistently high quality and labor conservation.

ELO motor(Pile)

Pile beam

Ground beam

Reed

ELO motor(Ground）

Pulse generator

Pulse generator

Pile ratioSetting a tolerance levelSetting a desired value andother entries

C P U

Pile ratio monitor

Present deviation monitor

Alarm lamp

OOption indicates optional equipment.

■ Specifications

Useful reeding width

Nominal width (cm)

Filling insertion control

Motor

Flange diameter

Pick density

Counter

Take-up diameter

Filling breakage

Warp breakage

Others

Stop cause indication

Pick Finder

Others

Terry motion

Beating

Measuring & Storing

Lubrication

Selvage Formation

Let-off

Shedding

Take-up

Filling insertion

Stop motion

Automation

Special design

PSC programmable speed control

WBS weft brake system

Multiple ground warp tension control

Multiple pile warp tension control

1250mm

1000mm

Off-loom take-up device (Maximum diameter 1500mm)

Advancing FDP (FDP-A), Balloon breaker

Centralized lubrication (Automatic grease)

ZTN needle-less tuck-in device, ZT tucker

Package sensor

3-eyed feeler

Electric contact bar system, 4 rows in 1-box type

SGS safety guard sensor

Pile ratio monitor

Item Specifications Option

※For special design, please contact our sales staff or your nearest Tsudakoma dealer.

Reed Space

Filling Selection

Driving

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190, 210, 230, 250, 280, 340

Nominal width－(0～60cm) (for 190～250cm loom)

Nominal width－(0～80cm) (for 280cm or wider loom)

4 colors, 6 colors

Direct start and stop by rush-start motor

Push-button operation with both hands, Slow inching inverter control

Speed controller

Rush-start motor……3.7kw (For electronic dobby)

Rush-start motor……5.5kw (For electronic Jacquard)

Main and sub-nozzle combined system with profile reed

Stretch nozzle, auxiliary main nozzle

Solenoid valve with built-in manifolds

Independent sub-nozzle timing control by color

Electronic dobby shedding (Positive/Floor-mounted), Up to 20 heald frames

Electronic Jacquard shedding

Electronic let-off (ELO), Double beam

TMC terry motion control

Pile: 914mm, 1000mm, 1100mm

Ground: 800mm, 914mm

Electronic take-up (ETU)

25～300 picks/inch

8 different density settings

Take-up stop device, blank pick function

Towel piece counter, Doffing counter (displayed on iT-Board)

600mm

Crank type beating, multi-sley sword system, crank shafts in oil bath

Rocking shaft with intermediate supporter

FDP electronic free drum pooling system (diameter 160), FDP-sensor

Terry motion with cloth fell shifting system

Shifting amount 6～28mm

Oil bath system for main driving parts, Centralized lubrication (Manual grease)

Leno

Photoelectric type feeler with arrival timing indication

Two-head system (with function indication lamp)

Electric contact bar system, 2 rows each in 2 boxes

Electric stop motion for selvage yarn and catch cord yarn

Indication by message on iT-Board

5-color multi-function indication lamps

Multiple microprocessor control system

iT-Board (data setting, control, monitoring, self-diagnosis)

APF automatic pick finder, Slow inching by inverter (forward, reverse)

AJC auto jet controller, TMCS Tsudakoma memory card system

4-pick terry motion, Two-pile heights

■ Dimensions

Unit: mm

※The diagram above is applicable for ZAX-e Terry air jet loom of 4-color at-will motion and 　with the diameter of the warp beams provided being 800mm for ground and 1,000mm for pile.

1000 Ｂ

A

A

1038 (Jacquard shedding)

704 (Dobby shedding)

1970

2385

1885

Ｗ

φ800

φ1000

φ600

190(75)

4570

4578

4244

1900

2540

cm(inch)

A

B

WDobby shedding （2670）Dobby shedding （2861）Jacquard shedding

Nominal reed space210(83)

4770

4778

4444

2100

2740

230(91)

4970

4978

4644

2300

2940

250(98)

5170

5178

4844

2500

3140

280(110)

5470

5478

5144

2800

3440

340(134)

6070

6078

5744

3400

4040

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