The perceived wisdom has always been that the turret slitter will outperform the duplex as the changeover time between sets of rolls is so much quicker. However, when you risk assess a turret slitter, it is very difficult to make them safe whilst allowing the operator access to the non-winding shafts whilst the machine is operating.
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D&M Packaging Purchase a Universal X8 Automatic Slitter to Support Further Growth
D&M Packaging has selected Universal Converting Equipment to supply a new high-speed automatic slitting machine. Crewe-based D&M Packaging has grown rapidly over the last three years and is commencing a new investment phase to meet current and future demands. After an extensive process, D&M invested in the Universal X8 automatic slitting machine. The automation benefits […]
Universal X8 Slitting Machine: Productive and Safe
Two years ago, Universal Converting Equipment developed its X8 slitter rewinder. It was an evolution of previous machines with extensive automation to eliminate operator input, allowing the machine to run continuously virtually. It was launched to a small number of customers to allow the automation systems to be fully tested. It was introduced to the […]
The future of Slitting
Over the last four years, Universal Converting Equipment has invested heavily in the development of a range of systems to improve the productivity of slitting machines. The key target has been to reduce downtime or the time the machine is not running. If you analyse the operation of a slitting machine, it can often spend […]
