SMIT (Società Macchine Industria Tessile) rapier looms are highly compatible with electronic jacquard machines, making them a premier choice for producing intricate patterns, brocades, and home furnishings. The combination of SMIT’s patented “Free Flight” ribbon system and advanced electronic jacquard heads allows for high-speed weaving of complex designs without the mechanical stress often found in traditional looms. Modern models like the GS980 and 2FAST are engineered with dedicated heavy-torque motors and high-resolution encoders specifically to handle the weight and speed of large Jumbo Jacquard setups (up to 12,288 hooks or more).