Versatile, easy-to-operate

The Model 950F efficiently slits and rewinds paper, films, foils, labelstock, nonwovens and laminates via its versatile lift-out and cantilevered rewind mandrels. A multiple-motor, AC-drive system offers complete flexibility and high-speed processing. Control levels from manual operation to a PLC-based, recipe-storage system with touchscreen are offered. Standard models process webs up to 80-in. wide and rewind rolls to 30-in. dia. Features include differential and lock-core rewinding, shear, score, razor slitting and a programmed pneumatic lay-on roll system. A built-in drive cabinet provides simple installation.

Phoenix Machine, 973/691-8029, fax: 973/691-8939, www.phoenixmach.com

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How to choose an efficient setup

"Automated Slitting Systems for the Nonwovens Industry" outlines the role slitting plays in converting these products by covering the key areas that affect knife performance and discusses factors that should be considered when choosing an efficient setup configuration. A convenient chart summarizes various positioning systems, setup times, accuracy, knife life, safety and web position. The literature can help converters improve productivity by both reducing out-of-specification product and cutting downtime.

Dienes Corp., 508/885-6301, fax: 508/885-3452, www.dienescorp.com

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Handles 12- to 20-in. OD parent rolls

The LOG HOG is a versatile single-blade slitter to economically cut vinyls, PSAs, foam, spun adhesives and non-wovens to any width. Models allow a 12- or 20-in. dia., 62- or 74-in.-wide roll of material to be productively and accurately slit without heat buildup. The unit's center-shaft design, drive system and patented scalloped, straight-blade mount provide slitting even up to the final 1 in. on the roll. A beveled round blade can be mounted in place of the straight blade. A driven beveled or toothed blade is optional.

Pinnacle Converting Equipment, 800/728-3821, www.pinnacleconverting.com

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Outputs 500-ft roll in 42 sec

A slightly modified version of the JLS-73 slitter/rewinder runs a wide range of films. The new machine consistently and automatically produces 500-ft rolls in 42 sec.—400 percent faster than previous methods. It accommodates web widths up to 73 in. and an unwind-roll dia. up to 60 in. Maximum unwind-roll weight is 6,000 lbs, and the maximum rewind dia. is 18 in. CE-certified, the machine comes with an Allen-Bradley operator interface giving access to production recipes and 16 individual videos that provide detailed maintenance and setup information on the entire machine. A modem for online technical support is also included.

Jennerjahn Machine Inc., 765/998-2733, fax: 765/998-2468, www.jennerjahn.com

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Choice of winding modes

The Goebel Optima 2000 operates in either center/surface or friction or gap winding modes on either one or two rewind shafts. Thin foils to plastic films can be handled. A quick-change preset knife cassette allows for rapid slitting-format changes.

Matik North America, 860/232-2323, fax: 860/233-0162, www.matik.com

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Various knifeholder arrangements

The high-speed Aurora RSA linear-rail slitter/rewinder comes with automatic or semi-automatic knife positioning and an electro-pneumatic panel. At speeds below 6,000 fpm, the system consists of upper pneumatic knife holders and motorized bottom knives. At speeds above 6,000 fpm, it's equipped with motorized upper knife holders as well.

Mario Cotta America, 513/792-5510, fax: 513/792-5516, www.mariocotta.com

For roll weights of 1,000-8,000 lbs

Safety chucks provide core-shaft support and torque transmission for new and existing winders. The chucks are rated for material roll weights under 1,000 and up to 8,000 lbs. They feature optional locking mechanisms, keyed shaft extensions for brake, clutch, drive and replacement square "V" and square/round "VO" sockets.

Goldenrod Corp., 800/465-3763, fax: 203/758-0074, www.goldrod.com

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