Automation Roll Handling

In the area of automation roll handling, the Converting Systems Group designs and builds pivot shaft systems, removable shaft systems, shaft pullers, and lift tables including the full integration of controls. Controls integration is also available for equipment supplied by a third party such as wrapping, conveying, and storage systems. Pivot shaft systems can be supplied with select machines. Both pivot shaft and removable shaft systems are available in fully-automatic or semi-automatic arrangements. Custom engineering is offered for new equipment as well as field retrofits.

Highlights of a typical pivot shaft system:

• 45-second cycle times depending on application.
• An unloading range of 30 to 90 degrees depending on facility space requirements.
• Semi or automatic core loading with precision core positioning and core cutting options.
• Doffing conveyors to automatically position the unloading roll diameter for a smooth transition, eliminating the possibility of shaft damage.

Highlights of typical removable shaft systems:

• Traversing lift table and pivot arm unloading systems for 80-second and greater than 80-second cycle times.
• Semi or automatic core loading with precision core positioning and core cutting options.
• Variable frequency driven mill duty shaft puller for smooth precision operation.
• Lift tables with multiple options for different applications such as conveyor unloading, tilt tops, precision positioning for side-lay and offset wind applications