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Blades Cut Downtime

Published: January 01, 2011
Diamond-coated carbide blades with plasma-sharpened cutting edges are said to provide long lifetimes and cost savings. Other reported benefits include

GAF-Elk Adds Slitter/Rewinder

Published: January 01, 2011
FULTON, NY | Davis-Standard reports the installation of a new slitter/rewinder line at GAF-Elk Corp., Ennis, TX. The line, which is designed for a maximum

Cut Cores Cleanly

Published: December 01, 2010
The A301 core cutter features a powered core pusher combined with a programmable PLC said to eliminate the need for full-time operator attention. Suited

Atlas Sold in MBO

Published: December 01, 2010
BEDFORD, UK | Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. has been sold by Bobst Group in an MBO transaction. New Atlas directors and shareholders include Stephen

Upgraded Slitter Reduces Costs

Published: December 01, 2010
Upgrades to the Pluto II slitter/rewinder are said to enhance performance and efficiency while keeping costs down. An additional adjustable roller will

Baumgarten Purchases Slitter/Rewinder Inspection Machine

Published: November 17, 2010
ROTOCONTROL has announced the receipt of another purchase order in Brazil for a RSC 540 Slitter Rewinder Inspection Machine for Baumgarten

Atlas Converting Equipment Completes MBO from Bobst Group

Published: November 03, 2010
Bobst Group, Lausanne, Switzerland, has sold Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. in a Management Buy-Out (MBO) transaction. The new directors and shareholders of Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd

Slit Roll Packaging Video Now Online

Published: October 05, 2010
Badger Plug's Vertical Pack slit roll protection system is now demonstrated with a video on the company’s new website

Sitting/Rewinding: A Grand View

Published: October 01, 2010
Measuring 114 in., K&L Services' Webco slitter is among the widest in the converting industry. Yet, the 38-year-old Wisconsin-based custom slitting operation

Upgrade Core Cutting Solutions

Published: October 01, 2010
Automation upgrades are said to provide efficient technology for core-cutting needs without the need for new equipment. Solutions such as automatic core

Platinum Packaging Adds Elite Cameron

Published: August 01, 2010
PARAMOUNT, CA | Platinum Packaging recently installed a new 63-in. wide Elite Cameron CW slitter. We decided to bring all our slitting in-house, says

Cut Cores Accurately

Published: August 01, 2010
The A400P precision core cutter offers a hydraulic-powered cut-off system said to make clean and accurate cuts with precision control. Reportedly able

Cut Multiple Core Diameters

Published: July 01, 2010
The Instant Diameter Change (IDC) mandrel system enables core cutting of multiple core diameters with a single mandrel and interchangeable sleeves. The

Slit with Many Features

Published: June 01, 2010
The JM-54 utility slitter/rewinder is designed for quick and efficient changeovers. Flexible, high-speed unit features a top rider roll motor with programmable

Blades Come in Many Configurations

Published: June 01, 2010
Converting blades are said to employ the highest manufacturing and quality control standards in design and production. Blades, available for many markets,

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