Rewinders-A Look at the Future

With many rugged materials, Ivens added that experienced rewinder operators will sense how much and when to increase the applied torque to maintain suitable rewinding results. Ivens warned that as materials get more delicate and exotic, an automatic tension system will provide the best results.

• Roll straightness: Roll straightness can basically be guaranteed as long as all the web guiding equipment is cleaned and that the web guiding system is actuating correctly for the material being processed, said Ivens. And once again, tension is an important factor. "Make sure to not lose tension on the web during rapid machine deceleration as this could cause the web to wander," said Ivens.