Winder Targets Mid-Range Markets

Published: June 01, 2011

The SurfaStart 1000 servo-controlled winder is designed to meet the needs of the mid-speed and mid-width markets for coated paper, film, and nonwoven products. The company reports rolls of material up to 120 in. (3 m) wide at speeds to 1,000 fpm (300 mpm) can be slit and wound into shippable, high quality rolls to 60 in. (1.5 m) in diameter. Model incorporates a patented stationary knife transfer system, a bumpless primary to secondary winding position transitioning system, and programmable tension and nip control for winding rolls directly off the process line. The slitter mandrel, spreader roll, core accelerator, drum, primary arm indexing, and transfer knife positions are all servo-controlled.

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