The AZCO ACU-SLIT™ slitter module can operate as an in-line option on the cut-to-length assemblies, a replacement for worn slitter stations on any web machine, or an add-on to any web processing equipment.
The simplest application of a slitter is where it is placed immediately before a roll feeder. As the feeder pulls the web, it is automatically slit to size.
Crush cut slitters effectively cut thicker, low density materials such as filter media and nonwovens. It is also a convenient unit for frequent changeovers.
This modular knife assembly can be made to any size up to 5.5m/18′ cut width. It has a rotary crush cut blade for perforating, crush cutting, or score cutting of the material. Also available is the rotary shear cut blade, which could be used in place of the crush cut blade, which cuts against a hardened anvil. Two actuators are available: a pneumatic system or a digital electric drive package.
The cutting process starts with the material entering the unit up to the specified length. Then the clamp secures the material in place as the blade travels straight across the web for a clean cut. End-of-stroke sensors indicate when the cut has come to each end, which allows the unit to cut in either direction.
This modular knife assembly can be made to any size up to 5.5m/18′ cut width. It has a rotary shear cut blade which cuts against a hardened anvil. Also available is the crush cut blade, which could be used in place of the shear cut blade for perforating, crush cutting, or score cutting of the material. Two actuators are available: a pneumatic system or a digital electric drive package.
The cutting process starts with the material entering the unit up to the specified length. Then the clamp secures the material in place as the blade travels straight across the web for a clean cut. End-of-stroke sensors indicate when the cut has come to each end, which allows the unit to cut in either direction.
This application required unwinding rolls of rubber material and slitting the material into narrow strips to be rewound into rolls.
Material: Rolls of rubber gasket material (7.5” wide)
Our Solution:
AZCO Corp. designed and manufactured a custom solution for unwinding, slitting and rewinding narrow materials. Rolls of 7.5” wide material will be slit down to three 2” wide rolls with a trimmed edge.
Rolls of material are loaded on an unwind with a cantilevered design for quick and easy loading.
Flange can be removed and locked in place without tools.
The unit comes with an on/off switch in addition to a three-position toggle switch for easy operation.
The unwind station has a variable speed motor and control panel.
The dancer arm controls speed and tension of the material web.
Material is then pulled into the slitter station.
Crush cut slitters precisely slit the material and provide 3 final rolls of material.
Material is then rewound on a dual differential shaft and will allow for multiple rolls of material to be rewound.
Station also has driven rollers to help control speed and allow for better tension control.
All components are mounted on a common aluminum frame.
Unit requires 110VAC 50-60Hz and 2.75-6 bar[40-90PSI].
