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Lifetime and wear and tear

According to Brian Ivens, manager, marketing and sales, ARPECO, a quality product designed for hard work over an extended period of time is a good start toward extending the life of your slitter/rewinder. Next, and everyone who contributed to this article agrees, ensure that the equipment is properly adjusted and maintained periodically. “Train operators on proper adjustment and use of the machine to eliminate undue wear,” says Ivens. “Utilize knowledgeable maintenance staff or factory-trained technicians to change wearing parts and make machine adjustments.” Doing so, says Ivens, will ensure proper performance and provide longevity to the life of the machine. Patrick Boshell, marketing manager for Rotoflex International, Inc., concurs. “Regular maintenance and operator training is important to maximize machine productivity. Simply put, “maintenance, PM, and maintenance, like every piece of equipment, if you take care of it, it will be reliable for an extended time,” says Wolfgang Ripper, Matik.