Preventive maintenance programs plus qualified operators go a long way toward extending the lives of slitters and rewinders.

By Chris Mc Loone

To extend the lifetime of your slitters and rewinders, Feltz suggests specifying equipment for future requirements as opposed to current requirements. By doing so, converters will prolong the useful life of their machines as substrates and applications change.

Again, preventive maintenance is key. “High-quality, new machinery that is maintained regularly by either factory-trained technicians or trained maintenance personnel will last for many years,” says Feltz. He also states that converters should insist on high-quality spare parts from the OEM or a reputable dealer.