Hangzhou Shuyuan | Since 2003
Reliable Rapier Loom Parts Manufacturer
As an experienced rapier loom parts manufacturer and exporter, Hangzhou Shuyuan supplies rapier gripper heads, drive wheels, ribbon tapes, guide hooks, leno devices, selvedge cutters and heald frames engineered to replace Picanol, Vamatex, Somet, Muller and Nuovo Pignone originals - with matched geometry, verified hardness and stable batch consistency.
More than 20 years in textile machinery, 20+ export markets, and over 1,200 jute rapier looms running on our parts in India and Bangladesh alone. Every order is dimensionally inspected against your OEM drawing before it leaves the factory.
20+
Years in Textile Machinery
1,200+
Looms Running on Our Parts
20+
Export Countries
Trusted by weaving mills in 20+ countries
Why Choose Us
Four reasons weaving mills keep reordering our rapier loom parts
Replacement parts are only valuable when they behave like the original - shift after shift, batch after batch. Our whole quality system is built around that single requirement.
01
Dimentionally Matched to OEM
Gripper heads, drive wheels and tapes are produced from reverse-engineered OEM drawings and measured with CMM and profile projectors, so you replace a part - not recalibrate a machine.
02
Hardness & Wear Verified Per Batch
Heat treatment is followed by hardness and microstructure checks on every production lot. Gripper jaw inserts and cam surfaces are tested for wear resistance before packing.
03
Full Machine-Model Coverage
Picanol GTM, GTX, Gamma 98/99/2002/FF 2005, Optimax and PGW; Vamatex P401, P1001 and Leonardo; Somet SM92/93; Muller and Nuovo Pignone TP600 - one supplier, one shipment.
04
Stock Depth, Not Just Catalog Depth
Fast-moving consumables are held in stock, which shortens lead time for line-stop emergencies. Trial orders and mixed-model cartons are both welcome.
Specifications
Technical specification of rapier loom parts
Reference parameters for our mainstream sub-categories. Non-listed models, custom tolerances and private-label packing are available on request - send your OEM part number and drawing.
| Part Category | Compatible Models | Reference OEM No. | Material | Hardness / Tolerance | Surface / Finish | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapier Gripper Head | Picanol GTM / GTM-AS / Gamma 2002 / Gamma 98 / Gamma 99 / Optimax / Gamma FF 2005 / PGW | BE81939, BE81820, BE53222, BE53230, BE82977, BE216813, BE216734, B72082, B71774 | Alloy steel body, hardened insert | HRC 58–62 / ±0.02 mm | Black oxide, polished jaw | 20 pcs |
| Rapier Gripper Head (Vamatex / Somet) | Vamatex P401 / P1001 / Leonardo; Somet SM92 / SM93 | 9120280, 9120281, 9120117, 9120250, 9120319, 9120311, 9120321, 9120312, AN1203A, AN1202A | Alloy steel, precision cast | HRC 56–60 / ±0.03 mm | Ground, anti-wear coated | 20 pcs |
| Rapier Drive Wheel | Picanol / Vamatex / Somet rapier drives | Drawing based | Nylon 66 + glass fibre, steel hub | ±0.05 mm pitch accuracy | Ground teeth, deburred | 10 pcs |
| Rapier Ribbon Wheel Tape | Single & double rapier systems, all major brands | Cut to drawing length | Polyurethane / carbon composite | Tensile per OEM spec | Punched, end-fitted | 20 pcs |
| Rapier Guide Hook | Picanol / Vamatex / Somet rapier guides | Drawing based | Hardened carbon steel | HRC 55–60 | Chrome plated, mirror polished | 50 pcs |
| Leno Device | Rapier, projectile and air jet leno selvedge units | Drawing based | Steel + engineering plastic | ±0.05 mm | Zinc plated | 20 sets |
| Selvedge Cutter | Rapier / projectile loom selvedge cutting units | Drawing based | Tungsten carbide blade, steel body | HRA 90+ / ±0.02 mm | Precision ground edge | 20 pcs |
| Flat Wire Heald | Rapier, shuttle and jute looms | C / J / O / V type | Carbon steel flat wire | Tensile strength ≥ 2,000 MPa | Polished, nickel / chrome plated | 10,000 pcs |
| Loom Steel Dropper | Universal electrical warp stop motions | Drawing based | Spring steel sheet | HRC 48–54 | Blue / black finished, polished slot | 10,000 pcs |
| Textile Heald Frame | Rapier and projectile shafts | Length 1,700 / 1,900 / 2,200 / 2,400 mm | Aluminium alloy, steel endcaps | Straightness ≤ 0.5 mm / m | Anodised | 20 pcs |
| Electronic Weft Selector | Rapier looms, 4 / 6 / 8 colour positions | Drawing based | Coil + hardened armature | Coil class F insulation | Epoxy potted | 10 sets |
| Accumulator Weft Feeder | Rapier / air jet / water jet yarn feeding | Drawing based | Aluminium drum, ceramic eyelets | Speed 1,200 m/min max | Hard anodised drum | 10 pcs |
| Ring Temple for Rapier Loom | Rapier and projectile fabric guides | Drawing based | Chrome steel rings, alloy body | HRC 60+ ring surface | Chrome plated, polished | 20 sets |
| Tucking Unit | Rapier selvedge tucking-in units | Drawing based | Steel linkage, nylon guides | ±0.05 mm | Zinc plated | 10 sets |
| Electromagnetic Clutch | Rapier loom main drive and brake units | Drawing based | Friction disc + copper coil | Torque per OEM spec | Ground friction faces | 10 pcs |
* Reference values only. Final specification is confirmed against your OEM part number, machine model and drawing. Hardness, tolerance and packing can be customized.
Product Applications
Where our rapier loom parts are working every day
Rapier weaving is chosen for yarns and patterns that shuttle and jet machines handle less gently - silk, linen, jute, technical yarn and multi-colour designs. Our parts are specified for exactly those conditions.
Apparel & Shirting Fabrics
Plain, twill and dobby constructions in cotton, blends and fine counts. Precise weft insertion and consistent gripper clamping keep pick density even across long runs.
Recommended: Rapier Gripper Head, Guide Hook, Ribbon Tape
Silk, Linen & Jute Fabrics
Gentle yarn handling matters most here. Over 1,200 jute rapier looms in India and Bangladesh run on our gripper heads, heald frames and flat wire healds.
Recommended: Gripper Head, Flat Wire Heald, Heald Frame
Home Textile & Bed Linen
Wide-width sheeting, towels and decorative fabrics where reed density is adjusted to reach the target pick count. Selvedge quality depends on leno devices and cutters.
Recommended: Leno Device, Selvedge Cutter, Ring Temple
Upholstery & Furnishing
Heavy yarns, multi-colour weft and dense constructions for sofas, chairs and automotive trim. Electronic weft selectors keep colour changes clean at speed.
Recommended: Electronic Weft Selector, Weft Feeder, Clutch
Technical & Industrial Textiles
Medical textiles, industrial filter fabrics, geotextiles and composites. These runs demand repeatable geometry and long wear life rather than low unit price alone.
Recommended: Full gripper assembly, Drive Wheel, Dropper
Multi-Colour Pattern Weaving
Stripes, checks, dobbies and small jacquard motifs. Accurate weft selection and stable yarn tension are the difference between a sellable roll and a second-grade one.
Recommended: Weft Selector, Accumulator, Tucking Unit
Solutions
Solutions built around how you actually buy parts
Whether you are stopping a line, planning an annual consumables budget, or sourcing a private-label range, we structure the supply to match.
Line-Stop Emergency Supply
Send the model and part number with a photo. We confirm availability from stock, quote within 24 hours and dispatch fast-moving items immediately.
24h quotation · Express dispatch
Full Consumables Programme
We map your machine list, group fast-wearing items and hold agreed stock levels so a single annual or half-yearly shipment covers the whole weave shed.
Consolidated shipping · Mixed cartons
Machine Rebuild & Upgrade
Replacing an aging rapier line? We supply complete sub-assemblies - gripper sets, drive wheels, tapes, temples and clutches - as one matched kit so wear is even.
Matched kits · Installation guidance
Private Label & Distribution
For distributors and mill groups: neutral packing, your own label and barcode, model-based assortment cartons and mixed-model containers.
OEM label · Assortment cartons
Custom Production
How a custom rapier part moves through our workshop
Custom work is not a special favour - it is the normal route. The six steps below are what happens between your drawing and a packed carton.
01
Drawing & Sample Review
Send an OEM number, a physical sample or a dimensioned drawing. We confirm the geometry, material and any machine-specific deviations with you before quoting.
02
Tooling & Fixture Build
Moulds, dies, jigs and gauges are produced in-house, so tolerances are controlled from the first article instead of being chased at final inspection.
03
Machining & Heat Treatment
CNC turning and milling, precision casting and stamping, followed by controlled hardening, tempering and stress relief for the wear parts.
04
First-Article Inspection
A sample set is measured on CMM and profile projectors against the agreed drawing. We send the inspection report with photos for your release.
05
Batch Production & QC
Mass production runs with in-process checks on critical dimensions and hardness. Defective units are pulled before packing, not after arrival.
06
Packing & Shipment
Anti-rust treatment, model-labelled inner boxes and reinforced export cartons. Neutral packing or your own label - photos of the packed goods on request.
Certificates
Quality management you can verify
Our quality system, testing capability and business credentials are documented and can be supplied as scanned copies with your first order.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system covering incoming material, production and final inspection.
SGS Factory Audit
Third-party audit of production capacity, equipment and quality control processes.
Material Test Report
Chemical composition and mechanical property reports for alloy steel and castings.
Business Licence & Export Rights
Registered importer and exporter with independent export documentation capability.
Dimensional Inspection Report
CMM and profile-projector data for custom parts, issued with the first-article sample.
Category Comparison
Compare our five loom part categories
Which category should you look at first? This table compares the machine types, weaving scope and wear profile of each product family we supply.
| Category | Machine Types Covered | Best Suited Fabrics | Wear Rate | Typical Replacement Cycle | Key Buying Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapier Loom Parts | Picanol GTM / Gamma / Optimax, Vamatex, Somet, Muller, Nuovo Pignone | Apparel, silk, linen, jute, upholstery, technical textile | Medium–High | Gripper / tape: 6–18 months | Gripper geometry and jaw hardness |
| Projectile Loom Parts | Sulzer projectile looms - 7300, P7200, D1 / D2 / D12 | Heavy cotton, denim, industrial and coating fabrics | High | Projectile body: 4–12 months | Weight class and hole configuration |
| Shuttle Loom Parts | Conventional shuttle looms, jute and cotton shuttle weaving | Jute sacks, canvas, tarpaulin, rough cotton | Medium | Heald / dropper: 12–24 months | Heald wire strength and eyelet finish |
| Jacquard Spare Parts | Bonas, Muller and compatible jacquard heads | Patterned furnishing, labels, narrow fabrics, jacquard apparel | Medium | Solenoid / board: 18–36 months | Pin count, board compatibility, valve response |
| Air Jet / Water Jet Loom Parts | High-speed air jet and water jet weaving machines | High-volume plain fabric, filament, sheeting, industrial roll goods | High | Nozzle / feeder: 6–12 months | Ceramic wear resistance and air / water flow consistency |
* Replacement cycles are indicative and depend on machine speed, yarn abrasiveness, shift pattern and maintenance practice.
Our Factory
Inside the workshop that makes your parts
Machining, heat treatment, inspection and packing happen under one roof in Hangzhou - which is how we can hold tolerances and still respond quickly to custom requests.
20+
Years focused on textile machinery and loom spare parts.
1,200+
Jute rapier looms running our parts in India and Bangladesh.
20+
Export countries across America, Europe and Asia.
14
Rapier sub-categories available from a single supplier.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The questions buyers ask us most often, answered directly. If yours is not here, send it with your machine model and we will reply within 24 hours.
Yes. Our gripper heads, drive wheels, tapes, guide hooks and other rapier parts are produced against reverse-engineered OEM drawings and are dimensioned to be interchangeable with the originals. Where an OEM number is known - for example BE81939, 9120280 or AN1203A - we confirm the match against that number before quoting.
MOQ depends on the part. Consumables such as flat wire healds and steel droppers start at 10,000 pieces, machined parts such as gripper heads at around 20 pieces. Mixed-model cartons and trial orders are accepted, and we are happy to start with a sample order so you can validate quality first.
That is a large share of what we do. Send a dimensioned drawing, an OEM part number or a physical sample. We build the tooling and gauges in-house, produce a first article, and send an inspection report with photos for your approval before mass production.
Fast-moving items held in stock typically ship within a few working days after payment confirmation. Custom parts depend on tooling and volume - as a rule you should allow a few weeks from drawing approval to dispatch. We give a firm date in the quotation rather than an estimate afterwards.
Critical dimensions are measured with CMM and profile projectors; hardness is checked on every heat-treated batch, and material test reports are available for alloy steel and castings. In-process checks run through production so problems are caught before packing, not after arrival at your mill.
Parts are anti-rust treated, packed in model-labelled inner boxes and reinforced export cartons, then palletised or crated for sea freight. Air and express shipping are available for urgent items. We can ship neutral packed or with your own label and barcode for distributors.
Yes. Alongside rapier loom parts we supply projectile loom parts for Sulzer machines, shuttle loom parts, jacquard spare parts and air jet / water jet loom parts. Many customers combine several categories in one shipment to reduce freight cost, and we also supply complete rapier and jute rapier looms.
Get In Touch
Send your part number and get a quotation within 24 hours
Tell us the machine model and the OEM part number, or simply send a photo or drawing. Our engineers will confirm the correct part, the price and the soonest shipping date - with no obligation.
Reply within 24 hours, 7 days a week
Sample and trial orders welcome
Mixed-model cartons to cut your freight cost
What to send us
The more of this you include, the faster and more accurate our quotation will be.
Machine brand and model
e.g. Picanol GTM-AS, Vamatex Leonardo
OEM part number
or a photo with a ruler for scale
Quantity and urgency
trial order or annual demand
Destination port
so we can quote landed freight
Direct contact
zhang@hzshuyuan.cn
+86-571-82705153
+86 139 6718 6962 (24h sales)