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At InfoFlex GAMA International Introduces its New Line of Slitter Rewinders

GAMA International expands the range of its products introducing a line of customized slitter rewinders for aluminum, film, paper and other special machines.

Roundtable Q&A: Slitting, Winding & Unwinding

What new capabilities are being added into machines to provide operators with ease of use in slitting, winding & unwinding?

Maxcess and RotoMetrics Announce Merger

Maxcess, a global leader in innovative products and services for web handling applications, has announced its intent to merge with RotoMetrics

Zolemba Improves Production Efficiency

Zolemba BV has installed a Martin Automatic MBS unwind splicer to improve productivity at its plant in Haaksbergen.

Sustainable Winding: Reduce, Reuse, Rewind

By using waste-saving winding strategies and technology, paper converters do more to increase sustainability and the value they offer to their customers.

Sigma Plastics Orders 53rd Blown Film Line From Windmoeller & Hoelscher

Sigma Plastics Group has placed its first order in 2019 with Windmoeller & Hoelscher (W&H) and 53rd since the two companies began partnering in 2009.

The Mosaica Group Expands into Manufacturing with New Converting Equipment

The Mosaica Group has added in-house converting capabilities to their vast array of services by investing in a 78-inch VSR duplex slitter rewinder.

Voith Installs a VariFlex™ Winder at Copamex Mill in Chihuahua, Mexico

Innovative and proven design of the VariFlex increases process capacity and makes customer’s production safer and more reliable.

Kinetic Labels Added a 16” Gonderflex Four-Color Line from Martin Automatic

The Martin splicer, along with an ABG turret rewinder, allow Kinetic to process around 320,000 feet of substrate per day on the Gonderflex.

Quantum Design Inc. Acquires CTC Intl.

Like KTI, CTC offers a well-known line of Turret Rewinders, Automatic Splicers, Waste Matrix Winders and Unwind/Rewind Stands.

Winding & Unwinding | An Inspection Schedule Will Go a Long Way

Making sure that you inspect every aspect of your web handling system or converting machine is critical to your operation.

Davis-Standard Introduces Winder

Ironing roll winder is said to modernize high-speed winding of large-diameter master rolls and reduce defects

Martin Automatic to Display Web Handling Units

Company will demonstrate the MBS splicer and the LRD automatic transfer rewinder at Labelexpo Europe in September

Mtorres Launches Unwinder/Splicer

The Torres-LITE cantilever unwinder/splicer, suited for narrow web, is said to provide ease of roll loading and installation

Martin Automatic Installs Unwind Roll Changer

The MTB automatic butt splicing unwind, working on a line that is coating heavy materials, has been customized to special use

Web Handling Conference Seeks Papers

Oklahoma State University’s IWEB conference is calling for papers on a number of topics in the area of web handling

Grafotronic Unwinder Suited for Labels

The Wasberger Model UV-330 unwinder reportedly works on-line with all machines and features a simple design with many features

Grafotronic Unwinder Has Many Features

Unit can be used with presses, sheeters, folders, punchers, and rewinders

Davis-Standard Offers Turret Unwind Upgrades

Company reports many benefits to upgrades, including extended longevity, better tension control, and reduced waste

BOBST Adds Foil-Saving Module to Unwinder

The MASTERFOIL 106 PR hot foil stamping press with foil unwinder+ module is said to reduce foil consumption by as much as 50%

Martin Automatic and KPG Europe Enjoy Partnership

Martin supplies splicing and rewind technology for the European manufacturer of Euroflex casing presses

Amacoil/Uhing Shaft Collars Have New Design

Easylock shaft collars for high-speed converting and winding applications have design said to prevent jamming on shaft

PRATI Label Rewinder Operates Nonstop

The STARplus glueless, stand-alone turret rewinder features automatic rewinding tension control and many other features

Karlville Partners with IMS Deltamatic

Agreement covers high-end slitting, inspection, and downstream automation solutions, beginning with the Universal Automatic Twin Shaft Unloading Device

Splicing | Nonwovens Converter Opens New Markets

Orvec Intl. improves productivity with Martin Automatic MBS butt splicing unwind; creates new division focused on healthcare

Martin Automates Roll Changes on New Servo Presses

Selected to supply automatic roll change equipment on new flexo press from Aquaflex/PCMC

PECO Winders Suited for Wider Widths

IW and IWP winders are designed for applications including sheeting, tubing, and bags on a roll

Martin Automatic to Show Products at Labelexpo Europe

Newest versions of the MBS butt splicer and LRD transfer rewinder will be shown in running demonstrations

Web Lines | Winding Process Fundamentals, Pt. 3

In Part 3 of this four-part series, web handling expert Tim Walker answers the question: How do dimensional changes within a roll (e.g., compression) change roll strains and stresses?

Rotoflex, Scantech Alliance to Strengthen Product Line

Arrangement is expected to extend design expertise and offerings in line of inspection rewind equipment

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