CD-N Non-Stop Unwinding Equipment

While increasing productivity is a primary reason for many printers to invest in non-stop auto splicing equipment, there are several additional benefits worth considering.

Firstly, incorporating auto splicing into press operations significantly reduces the manual effort involved. Press operators often express enthusiasm about auto splicing as it eliminates the need for laborious lifting and repetitive tasks. This, in turn, frees up time for operators to focus on other important responsibilities. The presence of non-stop auto splicing equipment can also make the job more appealing to potential new hires, contributing to the overall workforce attraction.

Furthermore, the CDN non-stop auto splicer delivers consistent and reliable joins between paper reels, minimizing the occurrence of failures and web breaks. This improvement in join consistency, compared to manual reel changes, leads to reduced waste in terms of slab and core material. By achieving more precise and dependable splices, the non-stop auto splicer helps optimize material usage and minimize waste generation.

Therefore, even if paper reel changes are infrequent, investing in non-stop auto splicing equipment can enhance operational efficiency, reduce manual labor, attract new talent, and improve overall waste management, ultimately contributing to a more productive and streamlined printing process.

The Contiweb CDN non-stop auto splicer has lift arms that can move up and down, allowing the reel to be loaded from the ground. This operation is ergonomic, and requires no lifting crane. Depending on the model, also no reel shafts are required.

The splice preparation for automatic splicing is a quick and straightforward task that only takes 2 minutes to complete. It can be easily performed, in a situation safe for the operator, while production is ongoing. The operator's involvement is minimal and involves applying a linear adhesive tape for the straight-tape splice on the paper. The time required for splice preparation is limited to the actual preparation process itself.

The Contiweb CDN non-stop auto splicer allows you to splice over to papers of different web widths, coatings and weights. This is very useful for short, fast-changing jobs. It is also easy to use rest reels.

The Contiweb CDN non-stop auto splicer is designed to create an overlap splice by default when joining two reels of paper. However, certain webfed inkjet printing presses may not accept the thickness of an overlap splice. In such cases, the CDN can be equipped with butt splice technology. This option allows for a thinner splice, addressing the compatibility requirements of these specific printing presses.

The illustration below shows two butt splices (left) and two overlap splices (right).

The Contiweb CDN non-stop auto splicer can handle paper reels with a diameter of up to 1,270 mm (50 inches) and a maximum weight of 1,600 kg. The minimum paper web width is 300mm. The maximum paper web width depends on the model.

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